Woah! Monitor Audio Studio 89
Yeah, now I want one of these. At the very least I want to hear these for myself. The original release, I missed because I wasn’t reviewing gear at the time. But now it might just be the perfect time to get my paws on these.
PRESS RELEASE BELOW
Conceived in the 1980s. Reimagined for today.
The iconic Studio Series. A legendary speaker range born when music television, and video tape ruled. An era of bold styles, vibrant colors, early computer gaming, and breathtakingly rapid technological innovation fuelled an un-rivaled explosion of popular culture and laid the foundation for today’s digital era.
Studio 89 takes inspiration from the culturally explosive 1980s and Monitor Audio’s iconic Studio Series, but is a thoroughly modern loudspeaker. Inspired by individual expression and the culture that shapes it, Studio 89 is the loudspeaker for the new change-makers.
Studio 89 is a compact bookshelf model that houses many of the advanced acoustic technologies found in both Platinum Series 3G and Monitor Audio’s statement speaker, Hyphn. Powerful twin 4 ¼” RDT III C-CAM bass-mid drivers provide punchy, articulate and controlled bass that seamlessly blends with the MPD III high-frequency transducer. The sonic package delivers exceptionally lifelike HF clarity and taught MF/LF bass precision for a truly high-fidelity presentation.
Studio 89’s cabinet is finished in a deep high-gloss black paint with gold-coloured drive units. This is a reference to the iconic Studio 15, which was the only model within the original Studio Series available in this stylish combination.
Studio 89 delivers a breathtakingly big sound, from a beautifully finished compact box.
Simplicity personified.
Small, compact, and visually unique, the all-new Studio 89 is an uncompromising little speaker. It packs an awful lot of acoustic technology into its compact dimensions, and while it is one hundred percent a Monitor Audio speaker, born of our Transparent Design Philosophy, it is as unique in the range as the statement Hyphn.
Studio 89 is designed to be different. Listen Again.
MTM Driver Array.
The MTM (Mid-Tweeter-Mid) Driver Array offers the advantages of vertical symmetry. Also, increased bass-mid driver cone surface and voice coils mean improved dynamic capability and better in-room floor and ceiling interaction. Working like a point source, the sound dispersion is large, spacious, and enveloping.
RDT III
Studio 89’s bass-mid driver cones are made up of three ultra-thin layers to ensure rigidity and strength. A C-CAM outer skin, ‘ceramic-coated aluminum magnesium’, sits over a Nomex honeycomb central core with the underside skin made up of woven carbon fiber. The result: super lightweight and very, very strong.
Transparent Design Philosophy.
The all-new Studio 89 is built upon an R&D philosophy of maintaining a balance between design and technology. One is never allowed to overpower the other and both play a vital role in delivering on our promise of musical neutrality and acoustic transparency. The physical speakers are designed to sit comfortably within their environment. They are a beautiful statement, but one where perfectly balanced design neutrality means they will blend in for a lifetime of use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m, Free-Field)
86 dB
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 4 Ohm, Music Signal)
50 - 300 W
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into 6 Ohms, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)
150 W
Nominal Impedance
6 Ohms
Minimum Impedance (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
4.2 Ohms @ 220 Hz
Drive Unit Complement
2 x 41/4" (108 mm) RDT III Bass-Mid Drivers
1 x MPD III Tweeter
Frequency Response, Free-Field (-6dB)
53 - 60 kHz
Frequency Response, In-Room (-6dB)
48 Hz - 60 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @1m Z-Weighted)
113 dB
Bass Alignment
Ported
Port Tuning Frequency
58 Hz
Crossover Frequency
2400 Hz
External Dimensions (including Terminals (H x W x D))
340 x 157 x 361 mm (133/8x 63/16 x 143/16")
Weight (each)
7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)
MSRP
£2000, €2,350 or US$2,500 per pair.
Custom Stands: £500, €600 or US$625 per pair.
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FIND THESE ONLINE
https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/studio-89/
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