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PLATINUM II “...they’ve hit one out of the park. It’s my new reference.”

- Robert Deutsch, Stereophile Nov. 2016

GOLD “...consistently balanced, rich, and full — and always sounded musical.”

- Julie Mullins, The Absolute SoundAug. 2016

CP LUXURY IN-WALLS “...the first in-wall speakers I can actually say are good enough to replace standalone speakers for both home theatre and two-channel applications.” -DavidSusilo,Wifihifi June 2016

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Monitor Audio is a British owned and managed global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design. For over 40 years Monitor Audio has been creating stereo and surround sound systems in music and home theater rooms. Today Monitor Audio has

added an extensive range of sonically matched architectural speakers for ultra discreet high-quality sound around the home, outdoor, and in commercial installations.

Monitor Audio’s technical expertise, engineering, innovation, and craftsmanship have led to the creation of an extensive lineup of world-class loudspeakers sold in over 80 nations around the world. In the UK Monitor Audio has risen to the enviable position as the #1 speaker brand in total sales having passed several noteworthy competitors. Surprised? Read on...

As you flip through the pages of this compilation of world-wide reviews, note the numerous awards won within the floor-standing and bookshelf ranges of Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze series. Consider that Monitor Audio has developed over 60 application specific acoustically matched architectural speakers featuring the same engineering technologies as their elegant in-room counterparts. Regardless of speaker placement in your listening room, Monitor Audio’s consistent approach to high-quality loudspeaker design insures seamless sonic realism to draw the artist’s performance closer to you....and enables music to flow throughout your home.

MONITOR AUDIO STORY“Performance is our passion...”

TAbLE Of CONTENTSPlatInum II Reviews ................................................. PAGE 3-7gold Reviews ............................................................ PAGE 8-11sIlveR Reviews .......................................................... PAGE 12-15BRonze & mR Reviews .............................................. PAGE 16-19RadIus Reviews ......................................................... PAGE 20-21mass & aPex Reviews .............................................. PAGE 22-23custom & soundfRame Reviews ........................... PAGE 24-27

PLATINUM II “This was captivating, even highly addictive listening!” “The PL500 IIs didn’t sound like any other Monitor Audio speaker I’d heard. In fact, in some ways—in their warm, rich musicality and overall driving energy—they reminded me of classic Raidho Acoustics speakers (minus the diamond drivers and nearly another zero on the price tag).”

“They are not only high-energy, high-resolution transducers that boast beautiful sound; they also offer superb build-quality, advanced technologies, and value far exceeding their price.”

“I was thrilled by the highly resolved presentation, full of dynamic excitement...”

“The PL500 IIs proved endlessly enjoyable in their layers of depth and detail, delightful musicality, and overall coherence.”

“In sum, whatever your sonic and electronic preferences are, you really can’t go wrong with these towering transducers, however you power or configure them. This is a whole lot of speaker for the money…”

“If you have a hankering for big, bold, immersive sound and have the room space (and partner approval) and the desire for a mighty flagship-level speaker that delivers almost all of the qualities of much higher-priced multiways for far fewer dollars, go for the Platinum—audition the PL500 II.”

Julie Mullins, The Absolute Sound, December 2016

“...superb build-quality, advanced technologies, and value far exceeding their price.”

q Platinum PL500 II

“...an attractive and impressive package.”

“...there’s far more to this speaker than just a pretty face, with plenty of technology to back up the bold visual statement, a fact underlined by the sheer scale and power of the sound on offer.”

“...this wasn’t just about brute force, the speakers proving capable of considerable air and delicacy when required, making these genuine high-end contenders.”

“...this is a product that threatens to cut a lot of the competition off at the knees.”

Roy Gregory, The Audio Beat, March 2016

q Platinum PL500 II

“We’re full of admiration for these refined-sounding, beautifully built floorstanders...”“The PL300 II’s clarity makes it easy to hear every word as well as feel the emotion of this touching song.”

“The sound stage is wide, deep and populated with precisely focused instruments.”

“...these towers generate impressively deep lows; the kind that you feel as much as hear. Just as pleasing is the agility at these frequencies.”

“Basslines are taut and articulate with little evidence of overhang.”

“There are many things these speakers do brilliantly. We can’t think of a rival with a cleaner, more detailed presentation, or one that is as refined. That midrange transparency is noteworthy too.”

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, October 2016

q Platinum PL300 II

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q Platinum PL300 II “...outstanding performance.” “This is one I won’t let get away.”“The sound was so good that I had difficulty maintaining the requisite Stereophile reviewer’s poker face.”

“The speakers are simply gorgeous, with a quality of finish easily up to that of fine furniture.”

“Right out of the box, the PL300 II had an utterly natural sound that drew me into the music.”

“As speaker designers have become more aware of the importance of controlling cabinet resonances and spurious resonances within the drivers themselves, speakers have come to have less ‘speaker sound’. The PL300 II is an outstanding example of this trend; it had less ‘speaker sound’ than any loudspeaker I’ve reviewed.”

“With the PL300 II—again, more than with any other speaker I’ve reviewed—the sounds I heard from vocal recordings were overwhelmingly those made by the singer, not the resonances of the speaker reproducing the voices.”

“In the PL300 II, Monitor Audio has managed to reduce distortion and non-musical resonances to a degree that made it easier to imagine that I was listening to live singers.”

“The sound was highly detailed: playing familiar recordings, I repeatedly heard things I hadn’t before been aware of.”

“Through the PL300 IIs, the onset of the cymbal transient, its decay, and the placement of the instrument on the soundstage were as good as I’ve heard, sounding just… natural.”

“The speaker’s sound was exceptionally coherent.”

“Considering only the PL300 II’s drivers, the star was the tweeter. The contribution of the PL300 II’s tweeter was subtle: it presented high frequencies in a way that precisely mimicked the sound of musical instruments and voices, particularly the overtones.”

“…the treble range was smooth and extended, with a natural quality that neither emphasized nor diminished this part of the audioband.”

“…the bass was extended and powerful, and blended well with the rest of the range.”

“Through the PL300 IIs, I was, first of all, surprised by how well the sound of David Chesky’s voice defined the space of the recording venue as he announced each distance. And when it came to discriminating among the clicker’s sounds at the farthest differences, through the PL300 IIs I was able to distinguish not only 60’ from 70’ away, but also 70’ from 80’. This is outstanding performance.”

Robert Deutsch, Stereophile, November 2016

“...with the Platinum PL300 II, they’ve hit one out of the park. It’s my new reference.”

q Platinum PL100 II“...the more you listen to them, the more impressive they become.”“For a relatively compact speaker, the Monitor Audio has exceptional bass extension. Listening to Underworld’s Everything, Everything live album, the PL100 II is seriously impressive.”

“It extends effortlessly off the lower midrange and is packed with detail and texture...The upper registers of the Monitor Audio are sensationally good...”

“The PL100 II manages to bring a truly invigorating level of scale and energy to music but even when provoked, it stays smooth and civilized.”

“This is an attractive, exquisitely assembled and very forgiving speaker that delivers a truly outstanding performance across a huge variety of music.”

Ed Selley, AVForums.com, March 2017

“...that’s the way I’d describe the sound of this recording through the PL200 IIs: real.”“The piccolo’s sound also exhibited a lot of body; I got more of a sense of the instrument’s natural resonance than I’m used to hearing.”

“The resonances of the wooden bodies of the stringed instruments, particularly the cello, also came through with exceptional clarity and realism.”

“Nothing sounded harsh or boomy or undefined, and the tune’s infectious groove came through beautifully.”

“Al Jarreau’s recording of the jazz standard ‘My Foolish Heart’ had a real “band in the room” feel, as if I were watching Jarreau and his group in a small jazz club.”

“I loved the way the vibes, piano, and drums spread out naturally across the front of my listening room, with all the ease and natural spaciousness you’d hear if the instruments were just sitting on a small club stage instead of being miked in a studio.”

“...the bass had a satisfying heft, but also great pitch definition and attack.”

“…the PL200 II could handle female vocals as deftly as male vocals. I can’t describe the speakers’ rendition of her voice any more articulately than “really, really, really clear,” but that pretty well sums it up.”

“...the piano sounded so compelling and realistic that I found myself restarting the tune several times.”

“…the PL200 IIs did a nice job with heavier music, too. It had plenty of bass output to handle The Cult’s ‘Edie (Ciao Baby)’ at a high volume.”

“All the various parts of this tune’s complex mix—which includes a string section, loud electric guitar, and subtle acoustic rhythm guitar—were easy to distinguish through the PL200 IIs.”

“The PL200 II is a beautiful, well-engineered speaker that looks, sounds, and measures like Monitor Audio put years of work into it.”

Brent Butterworth, HomeTheaterReview.com, February 2017

q Platinum PL200 II

“...terrificbassresponse,clearmidrange, clean and unfatiguing treble,

and a realistic sense of space.”

q Platinum PL200 II “...an acrobatic musical performance...”

“Precision, transparency and depth of the soundfield are all there when listening to ‘Stepping from the band’ by Babatunde Olatunji.”

“The Monitor Audios reveal the excellent sound capture of this Chesky recording, with delicate and silky highs and without any signs of harshness.”

“The purity of the mid and high frequencies supporting the percussion instruments was impressive...”

“...natural, firm and extended bass frequencies.”

“...this record, as reproduced by the Monitor Audio’s in my room, probably offers the best large orchestra stereophonic reproduction I have heard in my living room to date.”

“With these exceptional speakers, offering an exceptional listening experience, it is clear that Monitor Audio have met the targeted goals in a brilliant way, one of them to produce a series of perfect speakers...”

François Lemieux, TED Magazine, November 2016

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q Platinum PL300 II

“Popping in a Tommy Emmanuel CD in this case, I was immediately impressed with how big the speakers’ soundstage was and how airy the lively Emmanuel steel-string acoustic guitar playing resonated within that soundstage.”

“The speakers were able to provide pinpoint imaging on this track, and all of its cool little tricks beyond the vocals that include the warble of tremolo and phasey modulation on the various guitar parts.”

“It was almost depressing to hear how much better these speakers sounded than my first-generation Monitor Platinum PL100 speakers.”

“The PL In-Wall II’s were producing a deeper image, more detail and tighter mid-bass than my speakers, which I feel are a great sounding speaker too.”

“Once the chorus hits the vocals are spread throughout the soundstage.”

“The speakers also proved to be very kind to low-resolution content such as iTunes downloads. I loved how smooth and punchy my Train downloads sounded through the speakers.”

“...the speakers are well engineered to produce a very involving listening experience from an in-wall mounting position.”

“I found the speaker to deliver Monitor’s design goal, which is to offer a speaker that matches the sonic capabilities of its in-room products.”

Robert Archer, CE Pro, August 2016

“...it became very apparent that I was listening to very articulate transducers. Each whack of drumsticks on the skins was crisp, taut and controlled. Then the horn joined in with incredibly breathtaking grain-free glory; sheer sonic bliss.”

“The tone and timbre was spot on while the bass was deep, tight and tuneful.”

“I played the track ‘Brothers’ and revelled in the way the PL300 II painted the huge soundstage with such composure, it made these three intrepid musicians sound glorious.”

“The guitar strums were finely woven with pristine tonal purity that was truly soul satisfying.”

“This incredibly well recorded track dominated by guitar, percussion and piano, is very adept at revealing the ability of a speaker to create a three dimensional soundstage. On the PL300 II, the music burst forth in glorious splendour.”

“The leading weight, edges and decay of each piano note were rendered with the same panache and realism as I have heard on some speakers at twice the price.”

“The accuracy of the pace, rhythm and timing on this track compelled me to get out of my listening seat and spontaneously cut a rug with enthusiasm.”

“This intricate and highly complicated arrangement of constant changing tempo, going from whisper quiet passages to suddenly soaring notes, is a bit too much for many speakers to handle without losing their composure. Not so with the PL300 II, which rendered the challenging dynamic contrast of the track with uncommon ease.”

“I was quite astonished at how close the PL300 II came to my reference ACA Seraphim SE speakers ($45,000 US), which I consider to be one of the performance and value leaders even at their lofty price point.”

“If there is another pair of current speakers that deliver this elevated level of sonic performance, build quality and sheer aesthetic beauty at this price point, I have not yet encountered them.”

Malcolm J. Gomes, NOVO MagazineNovember 2016

“...they will reward you with performance that will take your breath away.”

“Monitor has created a speaker that arguably sets new performance standards

in the architectural speaker category.”

q Platinum In-Wall II

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“The subtle strength of these 2-way speakers, together with the harmonious separation of instruments in the sound stage, creates an intense listening pleasure, with a sound that goes toward being soft and sweet rather than analytical, in full respect of the instruments natural timber.”

“When playing this album, the PL100 II offers good tonal balance with a solid reproduction of bass, highs and mids, excellent control of the dynamic range and transition between low and loud levels.

“There’s a natural and smooth feel through the midrange, with a silky rendering of details from the new high frequency transducer. The MPD design never pushes the treble too far.”

“Besides looking great in any interior, the new PL 100 II will please those looking for compact and aesthetic loudspeakers with musical generosity.”

Michel Leroux, Son & Image, May 2016

q Platinum PL100 II

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“The sound from these wonderfully attractive loudspeakers is so beguiling it is hard to fault.”

“I’m fairly sure that the output from the ribbon tweeters is the sweetest that I have ever heard.”

“The clean, smooth sound and wide open soundstage immediately grabbed my attention…”

“I’ve listened to this track and indeed, the whole album many times but this presentation through the PL300 II’s transcended anything I’d previously heard. At the end of the track I appeared to be in a world of my own as the music had simply taken over my being!”

“The bass is quick, agile and tuneful and it can plumb the depths with the very best.”

“I tested the bass response with several test tracks from the likes of Dead Can Dance, Prince, Erykah Badu and Leftfield which the PL300 II’s passed with flying colours.”

“The ribbon tweeter, or Micro Pleated Diaphragm high frequency transducer if you prefer, is a wonderful addition whatever you wish to call it… It really does sound excellent and produces highs that are crystal clear with real panache and not one iota of over emphasis which can lead to a fatiguing overall sound.”

“...the triangle strikes in The Infernal Machine just seemed to float in space and then decayed so naturally.”

“Further listening to this CD proved how effectual the soundstage is as every instrument appears to have its own space and is clearly defined within a deep and wide soundscape.”

“…I found them to be a glorious addition to my system and a fabulous partner to my (JS upgraded) Tri Vista 300 amplifier…”

“I can’t praise these loudspeakers highly enough and, quite frankly, given the funds for purchase I would happily pay the asking price.”

Lionel Payne Hifi Pig January 2017

q Platinum PL300 II

“...the PL300 II’s more than satisfy with their dynamics,finedetailandsoundstage.Areal

tour de force! Highly recommended!”

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q Gold 200“...The Golds are sovereign.”“...the precision, the impact and the depth of the bass are of a level of quality rarely heard on speakers with such a small foot print.”

“On Dance Of The Tumblers the bass is vigorous, has a credible fullness and is admirably integrated with the other transducers; you would believe that a good subwoofer is hidden in the room somewhere.”

“The voice reproduction is incredibly precise and three-dimensional, the piano, the saxophone and the percussions are fantastic.”

“It is often said that the first couple of weeks of a new relationship are idyllic and that we rarely find faults in our partner. It was the same with the Gold 200. But I am convinced that with more time spent with them, I would not have been able to find imperfections or weakness.”

“An exemplary construction, a sexy and seductive look paired with acoustical and musical high level performance.”

François Lemieux, TED Magazine, November 2015

“I thoroughly enjoyed the sound I was hearing through the Gold Series speakers.”“Immediately, I noticed an airy quality to the recording that I hadn’t heard before, no doubt compliments of the extended high-frequency response provided by the ribbon transducer.”

“…all of the micro details were present, from the fingertip friction sounds on the guitar strings to Angus’s breathing to the decay of piano notes.”

“…the soundstage was very wide, again compliments of the ribbon transducer. And the Gold 300 speakers reproduced it all with the tonal neutrality found among only the best loudspeakers.”

“…the Gold 2.1 setup reproduced these low notes with such accuracy, conveying all of the majesty and scale of this excellent recording.”

“The W15 provided an excellent deep-bass foundation, adding to the scale and impact of this selection.”

“At the other end of the frequency spectrum, the ribbon transducer again presented a much wider-than-average soundstage with more space between instruments. This increased scale helped bring a greater sense of realism to the music.”

“While all of that gut-wrenching bass was pressuring up the room, dialogue articulation remained superb, and the more diffuse presentation of the surrounds in dipole mode helped to provide a more seamless 360-degree soundscape.”

“Scene after scene, I marveled at the clean, coherent nature of the Gold Series sound.”

“The drivers just blended together seamlessly, presenting a wider than-expected soundstage.”

“The trifecta of special features I mentioned—including the ribbon transducer, 18Hz frequency-response limit of the sub, and the versatility of the monopole/dipole surrounds—all contribute to the excellent performance.”

Bob Barrett, HomeTheaterReview.com, August 2015

q Gold 300, Gold C350, Gold W-15, Gold FX (Gold 300 System)

“...the best-sounding surround system at its price point that I’ve ever heard, period.”

“...the quality of sound that most struck me was the amount of solid, deep, distortion-free bass produced by two pairs of 5.5” woofers in relatively small cabinets.”

“Through the Gold 200s these elements were clean as a whistle, even at near-painful volume levels. It was satisfying to watch the woofers take the punishment I dished out without looking as if they wanted to pop free of the cabinets. The Gold 200 is one tough speaker.”

“Not only was her every breath and lip smack clearly audible, but the spaciousness of the recording practically induced agoraphobia in me.”

“The illusion of sound appearing ‘to originate from the centre point between the speakers’ mentioned in the owner’s manual was apparent in spades, the music floating in space like the Lexus Slide hoverboard.”

“Pitting the Monitor Gold 200s’ ribbon tweeters against the aluminum-dome tweeters of my Definitive Technology Mythos STs struck me as bringing a gun to a knife fight -- all else being equal, the much lighter ribbon can react far more quickly than a dome, and has a far greater radiating surface, not to mention frequency extension.”

“Monitor Audio’s Gold 200 is a well-made, attractively styled, thoroughly modern loudspeaker that would look and sound great in most settings.”

Colin Smith, SoundStage! Access, September 2015

q Gold 200

“Their ribbon tweeters worked pure magic...”

“...the Monitor Audio Gold 300 represents a special breed of loudspeakers that successfully combines style with substance...”“Even friends who aren’t audiophiles have been wowed by the speaker’s fine looks—and in short order, its superb sound impressed them in equal measure.”

“Every detail of his gravelly diction came nearly as alive as if he were in the room. Fiddle and acoustic guitar, too, were reproduced with noteworthy naturalness.”

“...showed a lively ambience without subs, with plenty of air and space around vocalists and the plethora of instruments, from horns and saxes to strings and percussion.”

“...quite well balanced, pretty clean, and relatively neutral. Midrange proved to be a strong suit as well.”

“The general impression here was a fuller and more beautiful sound with plenty of bloom along with slightly darker, richer timbre.”

“The gloriously sinister sounds of Khachaturian’s ‘Masquerade Waltz’ [Analogue Productions], especially the lower registers of brass and deep woodwinds juxtaposed with the soaring strings, were felt as much as heard.”

“Transient attacks as well as decays were more pronounced, lending a thrilling sense of realism alongside generous helpings of musicality within a deeper and wider soundstage.”

“Another important sonic consideration here is the Gold 300’s ribbon tweeter boasting remarkable range versus the Aria 948’s aluminum/magnesium TMF inverted-dome, which can walk a fine line between clean, razor-sharp precision and slightly brighter beaminess in the treble.”

“In addition to its stellar sonic capabilities (particularly throughout the midrange), consider that such a strikingly handsome speaker may be more likely to meet with partner/spousal approval. (I don’t want to let my review samples go.)”

“Whether or not style is among your hi-fi priorities, the Monitor Audio Gold 300s are highly recommended for a long look and listen.”

Julie Mullins, The Absolute Sound, August 2016

q Gold 300

“...the Gold 300 was consistently balanced, rich, and full—and

always sounded musical.”

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“The tweeter is a work of art and never sears or grates...” “...the Gold 200 certainly has a very refined bottom end, one which performs just as it should — tuneful, extended and taut, it makes this reggae classic a pleasure.”

“The cymbals on Night Nurse are sweet, smooth and delicate yet have a realistic bite; by contrast some similarly priced rivals can sound splashy and coarse.”

“One great benefit is the wide range that the ribbon tweeter works over; it seamlessly sashays down into the midband unit which has a similar tonality. Its metal cone matches the ribbon really well, giving a largely invisible transition between the drivers and it’s this partnership that is central to the sound.”

“Clean and clear — almost translucent, even — its midband and treble drivers provide an open window into the recording.”

“There’s an intrinsic rightness and consistency to this speaker that makes even complex productions like this so listenable.”

“...I am impressed by just how loud the Gold 200 goes without showing any real signs of distress, or even compression — this floorstander keeps things together.”

“The speaker images extremely well, hanging some elements of the mix far back and pushing others out right at the listener.”

“Unlike so many floorstanders currently on sale, even at this price, there is no sense that you can hear the cabinets joining in. There’s no bottom end boom, even with the bungs removed, and nor does the bass slur the music, dragging behind the midband as many bigger boxes do.”

“This is an extremely able loudspeaker with great depth of engineering. It uses excellent drive units from bottom to top, and these integrate brilliantly to produce a realistic and enjoyably musical sound.”

“The overall quality of finish is excellent and it feels very much like the premium product that it is.”

David Price, Hi-Fi Choice, August 2015

q Gold 200

“...a most impressive sound — snappy, spacious, fast and open, I am also

rather taken with the bass.”

“The Gold 300 seemed to breathe a little extra life into the music – which I found appealing and perked up my ears and my attention.”“Fit and finish was top-notch, flawless in fact — truly a thing of beauty.”

“It was interesting to find that the Monitor Audio Gold 300 was more explicit in its sound than either of my own reference loudspeakers. I use the term explicit to try to encapsulate the greater intensity, richer tonal colour and bolder musicality with which the Gold 300 sang.”

“Focusing on the bass, I was impressed with the punchiness and heft that I heard, while the treble offered plentiful detail and was

well extended with a refined smoothness.”

“Though the soundstage produced was appreciably open, I perceived a subtle warmth in the air surrounding and between the various elements, as though it possessed more consistency.”

“Voices and instruments were depicted in a way that was compellingly natural.”

“As I continued to listen, I could not help noticing how well integrated the Gold 300’s ribbon tweeter and its midrange driver were – neither one drawing attention to itself. This is quite an accomplishment...”

“...the slow thumps of the opening kick drum on the track were not only heard but were felt within my room, much like I’m accustomed to experiencing with my full-range Montan VIII speakers; however, bass weight and dynamic punch with the Gold 300 was even greater.”

“Soundstage depth and width was substantial – with the flanking

trumpets on this track seeming to come from beyond the side wall boundaries of my room.”

George de Sa, Canada Hi-Fi, November 2015

q Gold 300

“The ribbon tweeter is excellent - detailed, fast but also very smooth.”

“The sound is immediately engaging, grasping you by the senses and dragging you into a movie with ease.”

“Monitor Audio’s new Gold series is both big and clever.”

“...the finish is superb.”

“As I’d already been immediately impressed by the clarity and power of the Gold 300AV package, this massive rise in bass weight and overall scale — and with no hint of any distortion or lack of linearity — caught me by surprise.”

“MA’s leaf tweeters offer enormous detail with no stridency at all.”

“With Turbo, I was surprised by how powerfully these surround speakers could play... The movie puts you on a racetrack with automobiles zooming through your viewing room. The power and speed of the sudden increase in engine noises was astonishing.”

“As each Indy car comes from behind and out through the front, some on the left, then some on the right, the sound through the Gold system was almost a physical blow and terrifyingly realistic.”

“The three-way Gold C350 centre speaker does a truly full-scale job, and presents dialogue in its stride. Gunfire, shouting and breaking glass during Chappie’s Johannesburg riot scene are rendered perfectly with no congestion. Impressive.”

“...it feels as if there is no limit in depth. It easily pressurised my entire room.”

“With the Gold 300AV you get delicious performance in every direction. You could pay more and get less.”

Adam Rayner Home Cinema Choice October 2015

q Gold 300, Gold C350, Gold W-15, Gold FX (Gold 300 System)

“...it’s an audiophile bargain.” “Indeed, from the word go the G300s exhibited a crisp and vivid sound quality...”

“The result was frankly pretty remarkable for a speaker at the price, the G300s sounding refreshing and honest to the source recordings while remaining well-mannered and controlled whatever music was thrown at it.”

“It goes loud and stays clean sure enough, its bass delivery solid and satisfying with more than enough grunt at very low frequencies to rattle bookshelves and make you draw breath.”

“It served up a masterpiece of phrasing, harmony and rhythm.”

John Bamford, Hi-Fi News, October 2015

q Gold 300“So, the Gold 300AV array costs plenty but

offersenormity.Ithasmightandithasclarity.It can play sweet and linear at low levels

or it can frighten the neighbours’ neighbours.”

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“…the Gold 100s certainly score highly for their overall sound…” “…the tweeters lived up to their promise of tonally accurate treble…”

“…the lower frequency bass cone has benefited from an upgrade, pumping out a better bass sound than earlier models…”

“…really come alive when the volume is cranked up, but, importantly, they also work well at low volumes…”

BBC Music Magazine, June 2015

q Gold 100

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“Bass from that pair of C-CAM woofers goes very deep.”

“...they can do scale, weight, and authority; timing is respectable; and soundstaging is generous and well-proportioned.”

“The vocals are better focussed, the instruments are played with more sensitivity, and the song is more meaningful and affecting as a result.”

“...lively and tuneful, the percussion has clear timing and balance, and there is more sense of the piece building to a climax and conclusion...”

“...the generous bass and the impact and drive from those two paired bass drivers will satisfy many...”

“I think Monitor Audio has produced an all-rounder in the Silver 8, one that will impress in an AV system, while still satisfying with two channel.”

“The overall presentation is hearty and generous, definitely offering a lot of sound for the money.”

Steve Dickinson, Hi-Fi +, January 2015

q Silver 8q Silver 8

“These are fun loudspeakers with a big, confidentsound,deepandspacious

soundstage, and respectable dynamics.”

“Talk about hopes realized! From the second the system was powered up, the Silver 8s impressed me.”

“I heard a welcome clarity in the midrange that gave all music a natural presence...”

“I could hear no fault with the Silver 8 with voices that span the crossover frequency.”

“...the louder I pushed them, the more power and impact the Silver 8s delivered, without boom.”

“I found the Silver 8’s bass remarkably solid and satisfying.”

“There’s little to say about the Silver 8’s treble. Although it was detailed and extended, it was also smooth and untiring.”

“...as with the best speakers — those costing far more than the Silver 8’s $2,000/pair — the high frequencies, almost all overtones, were unobtrusively integral to the music, not distinct from the midrange fundamentals. I greatly appreciated this with recordings of both small and large ensembles.”

“Their soundstage was deep and, if I wanted to focus on the instrument placements instead of the music, there was a wealth of stable detail to appreciate.”

“My, did the Silver 8s deliver.”

“...I’m at a loss to point to any way in which, for its size and price, the Monitor Audio Silver 8 disappointed.” Kal Rubinson, Stereophile, January 2015

“I’ve been looking at speakers for $3000/pair or less for a while, and have not heard any that

I would prefer to the Monitor Audio Silver 8.”

q Silver 6“No other compact music system that I am aware of could capture the scale of this music so effortlessly, or so energize a listening room, as did these in mine.”

“They were as comfortable reproducing the sound of a solo violin as of a symphony orchestra, and their ability to convey real-life dynamics was exemplary.”

“...this recording’s dramatic changes in tempo and dynamics were tracked wonderfully by the S6, whose clean, composed presentation made it easy to follow the madness. What fun! This is exactly why anyone who loves music should own a pair of speakers like these.”

“The C-CAM drivers sounded quick and incisive, with a real crispness that made them seem fast; by this, I mean that they offered a tight, controlled sound that could start and stop on a dime.”

“...it was the combination of several factors, including their solidly constructed cabinets and high-quality drivers, that gave the S6s excellent clarity and allowed them to possess such magnificent resolution.”

“...they were able to create a big sound with more than enough power to energize my room. I never felt the need for a subwoofer or bigger speakers.”

“...the Silver 6 costs just one-third of the Argon3L’s price. That’s what makes the Monitor remarkable. While they aren’t sonically identical, both should appeal to listeners who value resolution, imaging, and transparency, and who also want a speaker that can rock out and sound effortless while doing so. That the Silver 6 did this for a fraction of the Argon3L’s price while coming very close to the Amphion’s level of performance I found incredible, and it makes the Monitor an amazing value.”

“...this British speaker is the perfect solution for someone who cares about good sound...”

Philip Beaudette, Soundstage Access, August 2014

“based on what I heard, I’d say that the bar for what one can expect

from a speaker costing less than $2000/pair has been raised.”

q Silver 10, Silver Center, Silver 2, Silver W-12 (Silver 10AV System)“Monitor’s impressive Silver series is a triumph, a treat to hear, and well worth seeking out for a serious audition.”“A good sub was clearly needed in my situation, and on music the W-12 did the trick. Drums were tight and punchy. Organ had impressive weight... there was never a sense of something missing; the bass was satisfying when present in the source and unobtrusive when not.”

“The W-12 is clearly an audiophile-quality subwoofer, and more than satisfying on music.”

“...on well-recorded material their sound was open and detailed, with an appealingly real sparkle and liveliness.”

“The all-important midrange was also a treat. There was no obvious coloration. Closely miked vocals sounded as immediate as they should; more distantly recorded performers were laid-back where they belong.”

“Image depth (if present in the recording) was good, and lateral imaging precise. The latter was no surprise. Most speakers in my room, including the Silver 10s, produce a center image so convincing that you’d swear the center-channel speaker is working when it isn’t.”

“In conveying the movie’s extreme dynamics, natural dialogue, precise scene-to-scene ambience, and (most notably) astonishing score, the Silvers left nothing on the table.”

“You just might be as immensely impressed by what Monitor Audio has accomplished here as I was.”

Thomas Norton, www.SoundandVision.com, July 2014

“Honestly, I couldn’t have wished for more

from any system.”

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“As well as convenient controls, the whole package is built to the impeccable standards we’ve come to expect from Monitor Audio.”

“The top end of the latest Silver range is extremely impressive. The detail that Monitor Audio specialises in is still present in spades but there is a smoothness to how it presents material that I haven’t really experienced before.”

“Even when pushed to high volume levels, the Monitor Audios are utterly unflappable and free of aggression.”

“...the Monitors manage to create a sense of order and cohesion in the combat sequences that is vital to making sense of events. Even as levels climb, they stay controlled, detailed and very engrossing.”

“A factor that helps the performance is that the main C-CAM driver used across all the speakers has enough impact to mean that the subwoofer is augmenting them rather than having to work above its comfort zone. Gunfire has real punch and impact and the dialogue (such as it is) is still clear and easy to follow.”

“This leaves the Silver W12 to get on with the business of sub bass and this is something it does extremely effectively.”

“Bass extension is deep, clean and extremely potent. Furthermore, the APC system does genuinely work to avoid resonance or room spikes.”

“When watching the cheerful insanity of Troll Hunter, the way that the FX opens out the Norwegian forest is excellent. The diffusion of sound effectively creates the impression of there being more than two sources for it and the out of phase dipole setting in particular is extremely effective.”

“What makes this more exciting still is that while it looks excellent, this is a package that delivers sonically too. The performance is exciting but easy to live with and the dedicated surround speakers and clever subwoofer setup software give these speakers a cinematic performance that is unfailingly enjoyable.”

“If you want a speaker package that delivers on sound and aesthetics, this is a great place to start looking.”

Ed Selley, AVForums.com, April 2014

q Silver 6, Silver Centre, Silver FX, Silver W12 (Silver 6AV12 System)

q Silver 6, Silver Centre, Silver FX, Silver W12 (Silver 6AV12 System)“Its talents start with superb build quality extending to a wide range of finishes, and end with sound quality that will worry most rivals.”

“Here the Silver’s clarity comes to the fore, and the package’s ability to keep control over a wide range of sound effects as well as the main vocal track impresses.”

“This film also highlights the quality of the Silver Centre, as it renders voices with impressive insight and precision.”

“We’re taken with the subwoofer too. It’s not unduly large but delivers a powerful and punchy performance.”

“In stereo, the Silver 6s emerge as insightful, polished performers...”

“With a surround disc such as Michael Jackson’s This Is It, it’s the cohesion between the channels that comes to the fore, as well as the punch, authority and agility on offer.”

“Overall, this Silver 6AV12 is a hugely capable package.”

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, March 2014

“The whole package is built to the impeccable standards we’ve come to

expect from Monitor Audio.”

q Silver 2

q Silver 10“I listened to this song on repeat for almost 45

minutes after a day of listening and my ears weren’t fatigued. Next came Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Texas Flood,” which is another song that can be plenty fatiguing; even after the Lofgren torture test, SRV was as pleasing as ever.”

“...great voicing, solid bass when properly spaced from the rear walls, an engaging soundstage, and a diverse ability to sound great with a wide range of music. Really, what more could you want from an affordable speaker?”

Spencer Holbert, The Absolute Sound, December 2014

q Silver 1• Beautiful construction and finish • Advanced proprietary drive-units • Fantastic treble and surprisingly potent bass

“Monitor Audio’s Silver 1 is a gorgeously crafted bookshelf speaker with mostly excellent engineering, surprisingly powerful bass, and world-class treble.”

“...the Monitor Audio Silver 1 is an excellent speaker. Its fit and finish rivals or exceeds speakers its size two price classes up.”

“The Silver 1’s crossover shows engineering excellence both heard and measured, and the tweeter is a marvel.”

“Sonically, the Monitor Audio Silver 1 has gutsy bass, and treble that’s a window into the source material. Monitor Audio’s Silver 1 does an awful lot right, looks beautiful, and is worth a close listen.”

Jay Haider, Secrets of Home Theater and High FidelityFebruary 2016

“Excellent all rounder with a performance way beyond its price.” “...plenty of clarity and immediacy plus weight and depth, and its very own distinctive, highly detailed sound.”

“...the Monitor Audio can deliver all the power it needs, but does so in a more relaxed and less forced manner than many similarly priced rivals.”

“Snare drums sound tight, while treble is delicate and smooth; the tweeter reveals real delicacy that makes rivals seem rather ragged in comparison.”

“The Silver 2 pushes out a wider soundstage than its rivals.”

“You can really hear inside and drill down into the low-level detail, in a way that many rivals simply don’t allow.”

Hi-Fi Choice, November 2014

“...the Silver 10s are more than just adequate; they are one of the best $2500-and-under

full-rangefloorstandersI’veheard…”

AwArds

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“... a brilliant surround sound speaker package...”“Instruments are brilliantly organized and offered a generous amount of space in which to breathe, but most of all they are expressive and terrifically rhythmic.”

“Voices are clear, warm and expressive, there is depth to sounds such as the fizz of Travis’s Alka-Seltzer and real attack to the gunshots.”

“Changing tack with ParaNorman, the Bronze B5 AV is equally comfortable with the scale and intensity of the modern-day family-focused animation.”

“Those same characteristics of rhythm, detail and organization are present as the zombies chase Norman and co. through the woods...”

“The surround sound field is cohesive, and there’s great tonal matching between the channels. They feel comfortably in control, without being restrained, delivering perilous thrill and slapstick humour with consummate ease.”

“Unsurprisingly, the results are much the same in stereo... we remain impressed by the balance, dynamics and expressiveness that keep us hooked.”

“...we like this speaker package a lot. Monitor Audio’s decision to hand down driver technology to its Bronze range has raised the standard.”

“This package delivers a sound that is bold and capable of great subtlety and dynamics.” What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, October 2015

q Bronze 5, Bronze Center, Bronze FX, Bronze W10 (Bronze B5 AV System)

q Bronze 5“The presentation is beguilingly natural and coherent with a solid, rhythmic bass, spacious soundstage and rock solid image stability.”“The inner detail it captures can sometimes seem mesmerizing, especially at late evening volumes with laid back material, exhibiting the kind of poise and graceful balance that invites listening into the wee hours.”

“Yes, refinement, clarity, oodles of couth and that lovely ability to sound simultaneously airy and tactile.”

“Whack up the volume and the impetus and impact grows just as you’d hope, but with no loss of grip and precision.”

“It reinforces the argument that, pound for pound, Britain makes some of the very best hi-fi speakers on the planet. And that’s something we can all enjoy.”

“That such compelling clarity, grip, dynamics and enormous musical insight can be experienced from a slim box at a beer budget price is a powerful statement.”

David Vivian, Hi-Fi ChoiceSeptember 2015

“Monitor Audio has taken a previous Award-winning package and raised the bar for its rivals.”

ProduCt of the YeArtwo YeArs IN A row!!!

“Monitor Audio has hit the jackpot with this new Bronze system.”“The Bronze 5 is simply gorgeous. For a so-called affordable speaker it has the air of a high-end model, thanks to its elegant styling and rock-solid cabinet — you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better made floorstander for the money.”

“As Chris Hemsworth narrates the opening scenes in a half-decent Scottish accent, his voice becomes a life-like presence in the room. It’s solid and focused but dripping with detail, as the drivers reveal the huskiness and sibilance of his delivery.”

“There’s a lovely sense of depth to music and voices that keeps you hooked.”

“As they creep over the bridge, every footstep has a delicate, textured crunch, while the trickling stream and eerie ambience flitter from every speaker.”

“As the creature thumps the stream and rips up a tree trunk, Bronze renders the splashing water and splintering wood with wonderful crispness and precision. Subtleties such as these make the soundstage seem utterly realistic.”

“The powerhouse subwoofer anchors the action with slamming, subterranean bass notes, while the speakers handle dynamic shifts with aplomb.”

“...the surround speakers do a fabulous job of immersing you in the action. The ceiling shatters and shards of glass rain down on you from every angle with a clean, airy tinkle.”

“Bronze’s polished approach works wonders when playing music. It’s subtle, sensitive two-channel treatment of Miles Davis’ ‘Blue In Green’ on CD sends shivers up my spine.”

“Bill Evans’ piano chords are like audio velvet and Coltrane’s sax solos boast great presence and tons of detail... Bronze’s crystal clear, distortion-free reproduction puts you right there in the recording studio.”

“It’s a remarkably detailed and insightful performer, but doesn’t skimp on power and scale. This is thanks to a powerhouse sub that doles out deep, thumping bass like it was going out of fashion.”

“...musically we think it’s second to none.”Danny Phillips, Trusted Reviews, September 2015

q Bronze 5, Bronze Center, Bronze FX, Bronze W10 (Bronze B5 AV System)

“Its sumptuous design is worth every penny of the asking price, while

sophisticated sound quality turns music and movies into a thing of beauty.”

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“Monitor Audio has delivered a gold medal performance with the latest Bronze speakers.”“...the Bronze pack puts in a strong showing from the off... The fine detail retrieval is excellent...”

“The W10 manages to produce meaningful weight with the movement of locomotives as it does with crunching impacts and explosions.”

At the back, the FX does a fine job of simply generating a greater sense of a rear soundfield... It never sounds forced or unnatural, it just works.”

“There is seamless integration across the front three speakers and thanks to the FX rears throwing a portion of their information forward, the front to back cohesion is extremely good too.”

“The more you listen, the more it becomes clear that the Bronze Centre is a bit of a star. It never draws attention to itself but effortlessly fills the space between the left and right channels and does an especially fine job with dialogue.”

“Everything stays clear and easy to understand and it serves to lock information to the screen extremely well.”

“The same detail, speed and cohesion that sees the Bronze package deliver the goods with multichannel is present when the Bronze 2 is run as a stereo pair.”

“There is plenty of power, effortless drive and smoothness to the performance and consistently believable tonality.”

“Monitor Audio has managed to create a set of speakers that delivers a convincing cinematic performance that is a cut above the competition at the price.”

Ed Selley AVForums.com October 2015

q Bronze 2, Bronze Center, Bronze FX, Bronze W10 (Bronze 2AV System)

q Bronze 2“Low frequencies are articulate and delivered with plenty of control.”

“We’re impressed by the Bronze 2’s ability to stay composed, even at high volumes, and by the scale of their presentation... This is a carefully-honed pair of speakers that brim with refinement.”

“There’s plenty of attack here and a fine sense of drive. Rhythmically, these speakers have a good amount of precision and communicate the momentum of the piece well.”

“The Bronze 2s’ open and explicit midrange makes the most of vocals, delivering them in an expressive way, while there’s plenty in the way of attack to keep us interested.”

“For their size, these speakers dig deep in the bass; they’re tonally balanced and impressively detailed too. Add fine build and Monitor Audio’s usual high standard of finish and there’s much to applaud here.”

“It’s a spellbinding performance, out of keeping from what we normally hear at this level.”

What Hi-Fi? Sound and VisionJuly 2015

“...some of the best built, most attractive and musically satisfying

speakers at the price point.”

“...stunning standmounters.”

“...hugely talented performers.”

“This is a trulycomplete speaker for the money.”

“...vocal clarity was convincingly good — in fact much better than I would expect from a speaker at this price point.”

“Immediately I noticed a greatly wider and immersive soundstage on all recordings as well as a much tighter and focussed centre image. The music seemed to move around more, feel more fluid and had room to breathe.”

“The MR4 speakers had no difficulties turning my room into a concert hall and delivered the appropriate reverberation and liveliness of the great musicians on stage.”

“The loud rock of “Marilyn Manson: Guns, God, and Government Live in L.A.” pumped out full-on aggression and sounded very dynamic.”

“The MRW-10 subwoofer blended very well with the mains and did not disappoint. Where the MR4 and MR1 rolled off, the MRW-10 took over seamlessly.”

“I can honestly say that this system would beat most speakers that you’d find in a big box store, even those sold at significantly higher price points. These speakers are particularly well suited for movie and surround music discs, and come with a subwoofer that’s tight without much overhang or distortion.”

“When good appearances and sound come together as one in an affordable package - everyone wins!”

Suave Kajko, Canada HiFi September 2012

q Bronze 6 q MR4, MR1, MR Center & MRW-10 (MR 5.1 System)

AwArds

“These, I thought, are phenomenal speakers.”“The 6es’ bass performance checked every box: fast, articulate, punchy without being fulsome or overbearing, and reasonably deep without losing control.”

“The Monitors soundstaged superbly to re-create the explosive nature of the proceedings, with coherent, convincing center fill, precise imaging, and a surprising sense of depth.”

“Their reproduction of the midrange was quite strong, especially for a 2.5-way design; the strings and brass in this track were reproduced with crystalline clarity, crisply and concisely.”

“The speaker’s treble response was clean and extended, without glare or brightness.”

“Adele’s voice imaged perfectly between the 6es — its delivery could have cut glass. Direct and incisive, the power of her voice shone through with remarkable definition, as the leading and trailing edges of her voice had a start-stop quality that demonstrated terrific control.”

“To my ears, Monitor Audio’s Bronze 6 is near faultless.”

“...its exciting, dynamic sound makes every listening experience memorable. Taut, punchy bass, broad soundstaging, a clean, articulate midrange, and remarkably composed sound at high SPLs make the Bronze 6 an easy recommendation.”

“Monitor did everything very, very well.”

Hans Wetzel, Soundstage AccessDecember 2015

“The speaker did nothing wrong — which, in light of the price, is a tall compliment

to Monitor’s engineers.”

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“If you yearn for a discreet 5.1 set-up, this should be on your radar, because it’s a remarkable success.”

“The sum of these separate parts is a system that works together beautifully. Integration between fronts, rears and the sub is seamless. The surround field is gapless, effects flow between channels effortlessly and you’re immersed in the action.”

“Dialogue through the centre channel is clear and communicative.”

“We’ve heard enough bass boxes to know that they can often be the Achilles’ heel of 5.1 systems, but not the 390. It displays a potent combination of precision and weight with no fear of bottoming out or losing its grip.”

“And the Radius speakers work wonders with music, whether you’re playing a CD or listening to a multichannel music Blu-ray. Spin Michael Jackson’s Beat It and there’s a solid bassline, a great sense of timing and impressive dynamic clout.”

“We highly recommend it.”What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision

August 2013

q Radius R90, R200 Center, R390 Sub (Radius R90 System)

“...living room-friendly looks and spine-tingling sound quality.”“With towering Jaegers and Kaiju stomping through cities and oceans, this is a movie that demands impact and scale — something this system achieves without batting an eyelid.”

“Furthermore, these little speakers display the sort of slam and dynamism you’d expect from larger designs, hitting that sweet spot between excitement and refinement that leaves you feeling entertained but not violated.”

“The subwoofer plays a part here, of course; it pummels the room with authoritative bass notes delivered with supreme depth and grip.”

“...the 390 forms a tight union with the satellites, resulting in a cohesive soundfield, and one backed up by the sort of snappy steering that Sebastian Vettel would be proud of.”

“Idris Elba’s nonsense dialogue, meanwhile, is imbued with an almost life-like presence by the Radius 200, with the dual midbass drivers underpinning his gruff English tones.”

“And with music material, it’s equally good... the R90HT1 demonstrates outstanding timing, agility and detail retrieval.”

“One of the best compact 5.1 systems money can buy? Certainly!”

Danny Phillips, Home Cinema ChoiceFebruary 2014

q Radius R90, R200 Center, R390 Sub (Radius R90 System)

AVTech Media Awards“And, with its sumptuous design, the R90HT1 will grace any living room or movie den.”

“Detailed soundtracks are treated with respect, while dialogue from the Radius 200 centre enclosure is full-bodied.”

“This system mixes both eager dynamism and impressive scale with poise and insight.”

Hi-Fi News, Hi-Fi Choice & Home Cinema Choice

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q Radius R270

“They might look small, but they pack one hell of a mighty punch.”

“They can fool the ear, leaving the listener questioning the evidence that their eyes are giving them.”

“The Radius 90 beams vocals and instruments out with laser-like precision.”

“...the wee Monitor Audio acquits itself superbly with this superb recording, showing a richness and warmth that you might not expect from such a modest priced — and indeed sized — box.”

“Indeed the rhythmic alacrity and ability to signpost dynamic contrasts in the music is on a higher level than almost all price rivals.”

“The tweeter is superb; spacious and extended yet smooth and delicate.”

“The end result is a little loudspeaker that’s quite simply big audio dynamite!”

David Price, HiFi Choice, January 2014

q Radius R90

“My ears perked up right away when I heard the super-spacious, ambient soundstage the Radius 270 threw out on guitarist Gabor Szabo’s The Sorcerer...”

“I loved the way the Radius 270 seemed to recreate the acoustics of the venue so precisely.”

“Steely Dan’s Aja sounded very smooth, with the hard-to-reproduce piano in the recording showing no trace of the unpleasant hardness most speakers give it.”

“I liked what the Radius 270 did with vocals in general; every singer I played through it sounded smooth, with no notable sibilance or midrange coloration.”

“These are excellent results. Any speaker that measures with no more than a + 3 dB variation on-axis is generally considered to be pretty well-engineered, and the Radius 270 meets that standard easily.”

“The advantage of the Radius 270 is that it gives you the refinement of those speakers in a form factor that’s vastly more appealing and much less likely to garner complaints from your significant other.”

“For playing jazz or folk or light classical, it’s probably all you need. Add a good little subwoofer and the Radius 270 should equal the output of its bigger, bulkier competitors.”

Brent Butterworth, About.com Stereos, March 2014

“...sounded warm and full, with lovely texture in the strings.”

“Rava’s trumpet had delicious bite without being overbearing, and Stefano Bollani’s masterful piano work was beautifully delineated.”

“Larry Grenadier’s double bass sounded surprisingly satisfying.”

“...the drums had really good impact and the cymbals appropriate sizzle, and the piano sounded big and enveloping. The whole album is really fun to listen to through this lovely little system.”

“...this is a very enjoyable system, equally satisfying when listening up close, or when sitting back and listening out loud in a small to medium-size room.”

Wifihifi, July 2015

q Radius R90 (With Airstream A100)

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q MASS 10, MASS Center, MASS W200 (MASS 5.1 System) “It sounds big, bold and extremely capable and nothing

I used it with in terms of film or broadcast TV sounded anything other than deeply impressive.”

“...the MASS manages the most important achievement of any sub/sat system - it sounds bigger than it actually is.”

“...the handover from speaker to speaker is seamless and this further aids the sense of being in the thick of the action.”

“The woods in Trollhunter convey a genuine sense of creepiness and claustrophobia and voices have the weight and impact they need to sound right.”

“The sub itself is a good performer too... The movement of the trolls is captured with real depth and enthusiasm and there is little you are likely to encounter in a film soundtrack that it won’t do justice to. There is plenty of detail as well - impacts are not simply a dull

thud but manage to compete with the satellites for nuance and believability.”

Ed Selley, AVForums.com, June 2013

q MASS 10, MASS Center, MASS W200 (MASS 5.1 System)

“Big, bold, bombastic sound from a relatively small and quite affordable package.”“Unlike so many speakers of this size, the MASS 10s and MASS Centre cross over beautifully at 100 Hz when freestanding and 90 Hz when wall-mounted.”

“...the MASS system delivered the dialogue with the utmost clarity, rendering every yibberin’ word cleanly and precisely.”

“I’ve heard very few speaker systems—especially at this price point—capture the supremely holographic qualities of the mix any better.”

“Amazingly, in 2.1 mode, the speakers delivered yet another astoundingly holographic soundstage that wonderfully penetrated the room.”

“...the system does so much so well that it raises one’s expectations beyond a reasonable point. I’m not saying Monitor Audio’s MASS speaker system is perfect; I’m merely saying that when it does exhibit any shortcomings, pointing them out sort of feels like scolding a gifted grade-schooler for bringing home an A-minus in differential calculus.”

“...connect and configure the MASS system, fire up some decent demo material, and marvel at these relatively itty-bitty speakers’ ability to generate some absolutely gargantuan sound, with wonderfully holographic imaging, an enormous soundstage, and—perhaps best of all—virtually seamless integration between satellites and subwoofer, something you normally have to sacrifice with a speaker system this small.”

Dennis Burger, Sound & VisionDecember 2013

“It’s an incredibly cohesive, yet utterly expansive sound experience.”

“For the money, it delivers heaps of atmosphere and detail — you’ll be endlessly entertained.”

“The sense of scale from the Monitor Audio package is astounding, and gradual shifts in dynamics are handled with more ease by the MASS system...”

“What struck us immediately was the sense of scale and power — for such petite speakers, we were blown away by the big and confident output of sound.”

“Our testing rooms were engulfed in seamless, controlled soaring dynamics. It’s not just the magnitude of the sound, but also the amount of detail it’s able to convey that really impressed us.”

“...we haven’t heard anything better at this price.”

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, November 2012


q A10, A40, AW-12 (Apex 5.1 System)“Looks good, sounds even better.”

FOR: • Excellent sound • Fine styling• Clever design• Luxurious build.

AGAINST:• Nothing to note

“...the Apex system delivers. It’s gorgeously styled and expertly assembled.”

“This sophisticated design helps the Apex deliver an articulate and reassuringly powerful sound even when listened to in isolation.”

“When the ensemble is underpinned by the stentorian efforts of the AW-12 subwoofer, a compact yet muscular bassmaker, the result is sound that more than matches Monitor Audio’s lofty aspirations. It’s muscular when called upon, but articulate and beautifully integrated too.”

“As a result, it plays music almost as well as it relays film sound, capturing both vocal intonation and instrumental detail with relish.”

“An expensive style system, to be sure, but also a fabulous one.”

What HiFi? Sound and Vision, August 2010

“...the sound is crisp, detailed and utterly immersive.”

“The MASS 5.1 system gives a good account of itself, easily justifying the price tag. As you’d expect given the satellites homogenous nature, there’s a smooth sound on show here as material moves around the soundstage. The overriding impression is one of clean high-frequencies and fulsome mid-range.”

“Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Greatest Hits (CD) oozes out of the MAs with foot-tapping panache; the rhythm section unmuddled and tight, the percussive tocks and tings cleanly picked out.”

“Bestowed with fantastic amounts of computer-derived bass, track like Hocus Pocus give the MA woofer a chance to flex its muscles, dropping deep and, essentially, turning your living room into a seedy nightclub. It’s absolutely awesome.”

“Overall, Monitor Audio’s newest product lineup is the perfect partner for a mid-range AVR in a living room cinema setup. Everything from the build quality and design to movie and (sub-assisted) music performance impresses.”

Home Cinema Choice, February 2013


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“It’swellwortheveryoneofitsfivestars,too... it has the best all-round satellite speakers of its similarly priced peers.”

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q CP-IW260X & CP-IW460X“Sound quality that will make you forget you’re listening to an in-wall; a tweeter on the 460X that is nothing short of revelatory.”“...wonderful space and depth, and the 260X’s delivered the subtle reverb in the recording, her voice breathing into the room and then lingering before decaying and disappearing.”

“...a soundstage so immense and wide that it sounded as if I had surround speakers positioned around me.”

“Turning on the 460X’s was like removing the proverbial veil from the sound, releasing this sense of space and delicacy around every recording, and letting every note stand clear and ready to be appreciated.”

“The audio is airy, open, detailed, lightning-quick, and effortless.”

“The ribbon tweeter is so fast and revealing, it excels at extracting the fine details from any delicate parts of a recording...”

“I’ve listened to ‘Kind of Blue’ so many times I’ve lost track, but I couldn’t resist hearing it yet again through the 460X’s, and they absolutely delivered, presenting a soundstage that brought Miles and company into my listening room, each instrument perfectly positioned across the front wall.”

“...the 460X’s perfectly captured that tactile feel of fingers on guitar strings that opens the song while keeping the bass line articulated and defined.”

“…even at these extreme volume levels, the 460X’s delivered audio that was clean, loud, and oh-so-danceable, without being fatiguing or harsh on the ears.”

“At high volumes these speakers make your walls disappear and have you forget you aren’t listening to a tower.”

“In-wall speakers can have a preconceived performance ceiling on them, with customers thinking they are a compromised experience. These speakers from Monitor Audio go a long way to dispel that myth, and I’d go so far as to say if you were to A/B the 460X’s against other speakers, I imagine people would forget how much they cost – and that they are in-walls at all – and just be unable to settle for anything less.”

John Sciacca, Residential Systems, February 2017

“If you have been skeptical of high-resolution audio, not thinking you could hear or

appreciate the detail, the 460X’s will take you to church and make you a believer.”

q CP-IW460X“...the CP-IW460X performed extremely well in terms of bass response, imaging, and overall vocal clarity.”

“...amazing sense of imaging. They are able to recreate a large soundstage but, at the same time, provide an exceptional amount of accuracy and multi-layered details.”

“At times, the imaging spread so wide, I thought I was listening to a surround track.”

“Playing my collection of Tony Bennett CDs, the CP-IW460X easily allowed the crooner to be centre stage in my listening room, without the use of an actual centre channel speaker.”

“The woofers produced a mind-boggingly realistic bass response that blended with the music without ever overpowering the performance.”

“...the CP-IW460X did an amazing job of bringing to life the warmth of these wonderful tunes. These speakers have the ability to virtually put the musicians in my room.”

“Dialogue in each film was produced with great detail and neutrality, even without a centre channel.”

“I was shocked at just how much bass was coming from these in-walls. The CP-IW460X had zero trouble producing bass... and grabbed my attention from scene to scene.”

“These are the first in-wall speakers I can actually say are good enough to replace standalone speakers for both home theatre and two-channel applications.”

David Susilo, Wifihifi, June 2016

“The overall experience was mesmerizing.”

q CP-IW460X“...the first thing that caught my attention was these speakers’ impressive clarity and high frequency definition.”

“The ribbon tweeter in the CP-IW460X is truly a high-end transducer, revealing minute inflections and fine detail in a most refined manner. This amazing tweeter is also very well integrated with the flanking twin midrange drivers, calling no undue attention to itself.”

“…the CP-IW460X also had an organic warmth across its upper midrange and treble - superb detail without any tendency towards coldness, dryness or sterility.”

“Voices reproduced by the CP-IW460X possessed a vibrancy, combined with warmth and lifelike texture that enriched my listening sessions.”

“On Esperanza Spalding’s self-named album Esperanza and the track ‘I Adore You’, I was smitten by the abundance of dynamic bass energy, weight and definition. Esperanza’s voice came across as sweet, natural and relaxed.”

“Imaging was handled with aplomb, with the various elements taking defined positions in space.”

“Sonny Rollin’s track, God Bless The Child, was a pleasure to listen to through the CP-IW460X loudspeakers. The opening upright bass plucks were deep and resonant, having realistic timbre. Yet, it was Sonny Rollins’ sax play that had my emotions welling.

“Delivered with dimension, it was as if Sonny was playing just within the confines of my room.”

“The overall soundstage was large with impressive depth and the CP-IW460X’s were able to deliver the vastness of the soundscape across the front plane of my room.”

“It has substantial bass, enough to rival a large bookshelf or even mid-size tower loudspeaker.”

“The days of compromising on sound to meet décor trends is a thing of the past with a speaker as capable as the Monitor Audio CP-IW460X. With its paintable grills, any interior decorator should be satisfied, without compromise to high-end sound.”

George de Sa, NOVO Magazine, January 2017

“...as soon as I began listening to the CL80s, I realized that these speakers were in an entirely different class.”

“I was immediately presented with clean, sweet sounding midrange, where most of the music and vocals take place. Vocals were reproduced with accuracy and sang with realism. String instruments offered great detail and texture. All of the tracks I listened to had a rich, natural sound.”

“High frequency extension and definition was excellent thanks to the C-CAM gold dome tweeter.”

“Bass performance was well beyond what my JBLs were ever capable of...This greater bass extension injected some additional life into instruments like bass guitars and kick drums.”

“They played equally well with indie rock and classical music, and everything in-between. I also had a chance to play them for a few friends who were quick to comment about their engaging sound quality.”

“I have no qualm saying that the Monitor Audio CL80 is the best sounding outdoor speaker I’ve had the pleasure of listening to because that’s truly the case. This speaker enabled me to enjoy music outdoors like never before.”

“Aside from a fantastic sound, you’ll be pleased with their versatile mounting options and rugged build quality. With four different models, you’re sure to find one that suits your patio size and budget. Happy outdoor listening!”

Suave Kajko, Canada Hi-FiJune 2014

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“I listened to the CL80s for many hours on my patio and they brought pleasure to my ears every time, regardless of music selection.”

“Like a ‘sleeper’ hot-rod, the CP-IW460X delivers delicious high-end performance

behind a most unassuming exterior.”

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q CP-CT150, CP-WT260, CP-WT380IDC, IWS-10, IWA-250 (CP Trimless System)Great sound and detail; flagship speakers deliver true audiophile performance.“...the magnets on the grilles are very powerful, and I never heard them rattle, even at high volumes.”

“...the CP-CT150 actually surprised me by how much bass they were capable of producing.”

“...they excelled in producing great detail and had a nice wide dispersion that did an admirable job of filling the room with sound.”

“Moving to the WT260 produced a clearly noticeable and meaningful sonic step up the audio ladder, as the speaker’s larger drivers and superior technology produced significantly louder and deeper bass and enhanced midrange presence...”

“Sonically, these are moving into the land of true bookshelf replacement, with rich audio that has plenty of depth and detail, as well as SPL.”

“With the 260s, the standing bass on Diana Krall’s ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ had far more pluck and resonance, and Krall’s throaty voice had that intimate, in-the-room-with-you quality on ‘Case of You’ that makes it such a great recording.”

“As nice as the 260s sounded, they were just the sonic warm-up act for the 380IDCs.”

“The 8-inch woofer’s extended reach was clear on all material... the 380s produce enough palpable bass that a sub is barely missed.”

“How good did the 380s sound? I had them in my showroom leaning against some tower speakers with built-in subs and playing some music, and a customer listened for a while and then said, ‘Wow! Those tower speakers really sound great. Who makes those?’”

“The IWA-250 amp provides enough control to blend the sub’s bass to match the speaker, room, and listening preference.”

“...it (IWS-10) definintely produces those lowest octaves in music, giving extra weight and presence to the sound.”

“In the age-old choice between aesthetics and performance, Monitor Audio’s Controlled Performance Series proves listeners can have both.”

John Sciacca, Residential Systems, August 2015

“...they excelled in producing great detail and had a nice wide dispersion that did an

admirablejoboffillingtheroomwithsound.”

q CT-265IDC & Silver Series (ATMOS 5.1.2 System)“The Silver series, and especially the CT-265IDC, truly create an amazing enveloping sound...”

“With the IDC module installed, these speakers become true three-way designs, offering superior performance and flexibility over typical two-way or fixed-angle speakers.”

“...the imaging was amazing and the speakers almost disappeared.”

“All of the speakers (and especially the CT-265IDC) are effective in terms of dispersion angle, yet they all sound very controlled at the same time.”

“When I played the sound-only track called Abduction, all I had to do was close my eyes, listen to the soundtrack, and I felt like I’d been ‘abducted’ by aliens.”

“I almost forgot I was using in-ceiling speakers instead of Atmos-enabled speakers. Yes, the dispersion angle is that wide.”

“The speakers were impressive overall...”

“...this set of speakers with proper calibration performed closer to a true Dolby Atmos commercial theatre setup than any others I’ve tried. And they do that without breaking the bank.”

David Susilo, Wifihifi, September 2015

q SoundFrame SF1“Very impressive, and a good alternative to conventional cabinet speakers.”

“These are well-made, well-finished units.”

“They’ll surprise with the reach and agility of their bass, while their clever drive unit arrangement ensures that imaging, even when the speakers are some way above your seat, is excellent.”

“We can’t see any reason not to select the SoundFrame 1s. In any case, at the price they’re an attractive proposition.”

What HiFi? Sound and Vision, February 2012

“Smooth, spacious sound; good weight; excellentbuildandfinish;comparativevalue.”

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“The SoundFrame both complements slim video displays and also adds its own element of stylish room design with a selection of distinctive frames and customizable grille cloths.”

“With only 3.5 inches of depth, the SoundFrame speaker is unobtrusive, whether mounted on a wall or flush into standard cavity wall construction and is simple to install either way.”

“A high-gloss, lacquer frame further contributes to the aesthetically pleasing design.”

Lindsey Adler, Residential Systems, October 2011

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“Never mind comparing SoundFrame with other flatpanel speakers – these bad boys put many floorstanders to shame.” “Their sound quality is sensational, and leaves you wondering how they’re able to imbue movies with such an amazing sense of depth and authority given the slimness of the cabinets.”

“The SF1s and SF2s boast power in spades and achieve an awe-inspiring sense of scale with action sequences.”

“But what’s most impressive is how smooth it all sounds. Effects glide around the soundstage like butter on a hot knife, high frequencies never grate (even the screech as the Elemental flings a car at a helicopter) and there’s a general fluidity and sophistication to the sound.”

“Add to that the rich and distinctive voice reproduction, insightful detail and silky music playback and you’ve got a real winner on your hands.”

“Monitor Audio’s SoundFrame series is not only innovative and stylish but also a wonderful performer, delivering a logic-defying sense of scale and power that puts many full-sized speakers to shame.”

“The range of grille options is a great idea, bringing with it a sense of fun, while build quality is superb…if you want a system that blends seamlessly with your décor then SoundFrame is money well spent.”

Danny Phillips Trusted Reviews October 2011

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“The image of Morrison’s voice was particularly holographic, supplemented by massive dynamic attacks, and a naturalness and scale that greatly contributed to the realism of what I heard.”

“Having seen Kreviazuk in concert at least eight times, I’m quite familiar with how she sounds in a live setting, and throughout all of In This Life the PL300 IIs nailed the liveliness in her voice and created the illusion of my being a member of the audience.”

“…the bass was deep and powerful, with easily enough body to energize my room…”

“…the sound of Kreviazuk’s piano had bite, warmth, and delicacy, yet was consistently chock-full of harmonic dynamism when that was called for…”

“…it was all too easy to forget that the Monitor PL300 II costs only $14,495/pair -- it performed at levels achieved by speakers costing far more.”

“If I could afford to buy a $14,495 pair of speakers... the PL300 II would be my choice seven days a week and twice on Sunday.”

Aron Garrecht, SoundStage! Ultra April 2017

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