Monitor Audio Studio _(Z Reviews)_ 💎Lay me Down

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[@wes008pwns]

Definitely do a video on speaker placement!

[@janmiller7008]

The area of two 4" speakers is about the same as the area of one 5.7" speaker

[@leeweber85]

Removed my comment as I was calculating circumference instead of surface area. 😆

[@janmiller7008]

I'm surprised that no one has corrected me and said that, "Actually, its 5.6569" not 5.7". Furthermore this calculation only works on a 2 dimensional plane and speakers have both convex and concave 3 dimensional features which add surface area!". To which I would say, "Convex and Concave features? Reminds me of your mom"

[@miagi1337]

@@janmiller7008 Actually it is the 2 dimensional projection area that matters so this comparison is fine. The speaker has one direction of movement, so the projection on a plane 90° to the velocity vector is what matters most. The concave shape of the Diaphragm surely has some secondary effects when pushing air but those are smaller. However at least from a pure mechanical standpoint it helps stiffen up the Diaphragm or for a minimum needed stiffness, it makes the Diaphragm lighter.

[@Assimilator702]

@@miagi1337 The only thing that matters is how much air is displaced. A speaker is an air pump.

[@miagi1337]

@@Assimilator702 No it is not. A pump or a fan transport air, a speakers creates longitudinal pressure waves. A wave can be transported without the air beaning transported. Air molecules just need to move back and forth a bit for a longitudinal wave but apart from that may be stationary.

[@china1984able]

Listening to these for about half a year now and still very satisfied with them. Amp is a Peachtree (125) and these speakers do deliver!

[@ufkunkarabulut]

Hello, I use Monitor Audio Studio, system details Cyrus two & psx, Cyrus Quattro, Thorens Mini, Thorens MM002 and Sonos Connect. Since the day it was first produced, I listened to Studio with many amps. Sun Audio (2A3), Atoll, B.M.C. Audio, Marantz, Musical Fidelity Nu Vista 600, Roksan etc. So the lower, middle, and upper segment can often match any amp, but the Studio's character is one of the most variable speakers. It differs from other Monitor Audio series in character. Although it is difficult to explain, I will try to explain a little. The most prominent character traits: 1- Extremely dynamic structure, namely: the difference between the lowest sound and the highest sound is quite high. 2- Level of detail: 48hz. (albeit like a little value) 50hz and below is a good value for bookshelf, and if you bring the back of the wall close to the wall, you will get a very good lower frequency response. The upper frequency is 60khz. (Human ear hearing limit is 20khz.) But this is just the feeling of a situation related to hearing is another part of the work (35khz., 60khz. and 100khz. In Monitor Audio models, the differences between them can be felt under the same conditions in the Silver, Gold and Platinum series.) 3- Distortion (The cabinet design that the Monitor Audio brand does best in general is rigid. For example, resonance damping accessories such as the Agora Acoustics Iso cube do not make a difference. (Iso cube in Chario Constellation Delphinus seriously corrects the lower frequency response.) 4- It is not very difficult to locate locations such as Triangle layout. Good results are obtained when used in 35m2 or even 40m2 rooms. It sure sounds great. Some of the speakers have the capabilities of stage performance (3D), Loudspeakers invisible (as if the sound is coming from the room walls, not coming from the speaker or driver). Examples can be increased. Studio's more precisely, Monitor Audio's general character sound feature is not like the example I have given. It has the ability to produce more distortion-free, dynamic and detailed sound. If the characteristics of the Studio are suitable for the listener and if he likes this character and presentation, take some time and get a very enjoyable performance with a good amphitheater (I recommend English amps). Thanks.

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

The two screw bolts at the back of the speaker are long rods that the hold the drive units tight from front to back of the cabinet. Here in the the UK 🇬🇧, there are bronze, silver, gold, and platinum range, which all the modern new higher model range monitor audio's have these tweeters. The most expensive and largest monitor audio loudspeaker is the monitor audio platinum PL 500 ii loudspeaker, which have centre midrange configuration just like this studio model, but in the platinum PL 500 ii the midrange drivers and tweeter are sealed in their own compartments, and above and below each midrange driver they are flanked by 2 bass drivers above and below the midrange units. The monitor audio PLATINUM PL500 ii is on you tube playing classical music. £15000 uk pounds is the new price in the UK 🇬🇧, for their biggest top of the range platinum model.

[@rickjames9544]

To Ian, seems as I remem- her the studio model orig- finally came out as home theater speakers, and were meant to be used turned on their sides. Likewise, it's obvious that you need a good sub or two. Think I'm gonna find dealer who has them in ht environment.

[@daveelgee2008]

Looks like you've decapitated two WALL-E's

[@PrecludeLP]

We absolutely need a video on speaker placement.

[@shannonwilliams6623]

I suggest a lower speaker stand so there more in phase to your sitting position, plus room acoustics but I know you know that already, the speakers placed on there side are more in phase the speakers are all the same level now. The vertical off access measurements might not be that good but that's from manufacturer, maybe crossover upgrade might be what those could use, Gr research can fix those

[@gamecock2465]

Z touching on the shape of sound again with these. On their sides they remind me of Wall-E.

[@DanielHanson343]

Exactly what I was about to say...lol

[@mysock351C]

I think the two possible issues are separating the woofers and using a ribbon tweeter. Ribbons are pretty directional, and separating the woofers like that invites potential phasing issues. It might help with the response pattern if done properly, but form the sound demo, even with the mics on-axis they were pretty much kinda meh... And since they're ribbons the off-axis could end up being a mess depending on how far off you are and what the design is like. They also have differing horizontal and vertical dispersion patterns, so that's probably why they are going dead Wall-E style for the review.

[@mysock351C]

Wow already shit-canned by Monitor. Only had these in production for two years and that's it.

[@VioletGiraffe]

The speaker orientation in the TM configuration does matter, even if the twitter is close to the midwoofer. It's because when they are close, there is an interference pattern between the two sound sources around their crossover frequency. This intereference cause the vertical response to lean one way, towards the midwoofer, IIRC. And if you put it sideways, now your horizontal response is asymmetric and you at least need to orient it the right way (or toe-in towards your MLP). This effect is primary reason behind the MTM design (which makes the vertical response lobe to straighten out and become parallel to the ground - in the vertical array configuration - but has its own problems).

[@ZReviews]

You are learned

[@garavonhoiwkenzoiber]

Anyone else think the look of a smooth speaker driver is just simply better than a speaker driver with a dome in the middle?

[@FalseNihil]

that is true, we want more chewbacca

[@Bradimus1]

I have the new bronze bookshelves with the 8s and the center. I really enjoy them. Excellent imaging and not expensive. I'd recommend them for at least a listen.

[@arturiapendragon6760]

i jsut heard these in person in a store and they had them hooked up to like 5k worth of equipment, but the guy played a jazz track and they sounded exactly like i was in a jazz hall, it was wild ofc they were set up to do their best in an isolated environment but i thought they sounded great vertically

[@arturiapendragon6760]

there wasnt a subwoofer hooked up either and they were punching down pretty low. i was thoroughly impressed

[@arturiapendragon6760]

im also not sure if its been said in here but the speakers are mounted by the back of the driver in the magnet by those hed bolts on the back, its pretty neat

[@sayhellotovin]

You could probably do these more justice by not toeing them in so aggressively and pushing them back nearer to the wall. I've owned a few sets of MA speakers and they don't need much toe-in, toeing in just exaggerates the tweeter which you really don't need to do with an AMT.

[@GregorMima]

It´s called D'Appolito speaker setup. Midwoofer-tweeter-midwoofer.

[@slbowling]

I love my Monitor Audio Silver 300s, need to get a proper integrated amplifier for them. Just powering them with a Denon X4700H for now.

[@Macsleuth]

Love the reviews now you you’re cat is in them more too! 👍

[@scottbogfoot]

Zeos, you have speakers behind your screen. How close to a screen can studio monitors be? Not for sound quality purposes, more so will speakers harm a screen if they're too close? Thanks Z! 😃Cheers from Newfoundland

[@seantong6105]

Just starting listening to my new Monitor Audio Sliver 100s, and they're amazing.

[@wymotome]

Had a set of the silver 100's and the tweeter wore on me during longer listening sessions. And for an 8" woofer, I didn't find the bass very impressive. I really wanted to like them too.

[@homeboi808]

When horizontal, both woofers are lower to the floor rather than 1 woofer, thus the bass response is better (something dual 4” speakers need). But as you said, off-axis performance isn’t as good.

[@chrisrichards2827]

The connectors are rhodium plated copper

[@johnwright4689]

I bet that the problem is the off -axis response; no waveguide around the AMT. Even if placed horizontally, it will still be bad due to room reflections .

[@MrWslindsay]

Glad you reviewed these. Always loved the look but was sceptical for some reason. Great looking speakers though

[@HomeTheatre101]

Still one pair left on Amazon 🧐🍿

[@instrugramm]

Experienced the same with my Amphion One 15s, sometimes sideways is the way. (Mando approves.)

[@RealHIFIHelp]

Your new place is looking good.

[@RambleStorm]

Thing is ribbons don`t work well in both orientations..either you get good horizontal dispersion and horible vertical or the other way arround...

[@EluciaDeLuteIma]

Asanagi wallpaper. Excellent taste as always.

[@Benri05]

Patrician taste

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

KEF LS50 Meta be much better for near field in that price range. I luvs mine!!!!

[@isolar8001]

I just tried this with my RSL CG25's....damned if they don't sound better that way....Thanx !!

[@LordVictorHalgaard]

The 60kHz response isn't because you can hear it, its because being able to go that high is incredibly difficult to do well, in other words it tells you something about the quality and speed/precision of the drivers used... Theoretically anyway. You can sort of apply the headroom logic.

[@ZReviews]

OMG Daft Punk Broke up.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqaniWmtg8udp8U HELP

[@pihda77]

Putting anything past $100 in room like this is a crime.

[@elliotparnell7805]

It's a shame they're so expensive since the silver range of monitor audios are around this price and sound fantastic

[@china1984able]

I’ve bought a pair, after some running time they sound fantastic!

[@jC-kc4si]

I hear a Quiet Riot.

[@brianfirlie3693]

Very Johnny 5 looking..... horizonal on the white stands.

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

true monitor loudspeakers are not supposed to be impressive. They are supposed to be clean and clear and flat in the midrange and highs , with tight clean clear lower frequencies . source and amplification makes a massive difference to all passive dynamic monitors. Not all source components and amplification suit all monitors. You have to use source and amplification that suits the monitors to your ears .

[@domingobermudez6780]

Hey Z i replace my klipsch rp450c with a JBL studio 520c,i’m running my rf7II with yamaha avantage 2050 n Acurus 200 x 3 channel amp. I also have klipsch rear surrounds n klipsch cdt 5650 CII for inceiling atmos. All i have to say is WOW! Try it with ur rf 7III.

[@tomt3527]

Hey Z.. If you want to be impressed by Monitor Audio, then get a pair of the new Bronze 500 floor standers. These things will knock your socks off.

[@ethanlancaster76]

You don’t reference audio straight on. The speakers are supposed to be aiming just past your head. Read a book about audio engineering if you’re confused about the placement. Or just continue yelling at yourself in third person with your self made cartoon name. Yes, I’m sure the latter is much better after reconsideration.

[@AJL713]

Could you do a review on the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 & 150 center channel?

[@MrPhins]

If we're just talking pretty white speakers I'd have a hard time ever choosing these over the Triangle Audio Borea BR08. No stand needed.

[@ethanlancaster76]

The ONLY reason they have more fidelity and sound bigger and more full to your ears when you’re listening to them from across the room with them horizontally is because they are positioned in a way that they are passing through your field of hearing much more correctly and wrapping around the outside of your head than when you are placing them vertically and both drivers are in the same horizontal position in relation to your ears on the SIDES of your head, NOT the front of your face making your ears focus on the the sounds that are only in front of you. It’s like you’re creating blinders for your ears and you are missing the majority of sound that is spreading outwards as it travels further and further away from the source. You are trying to aim them at your eyes and hearing more high frequencies that travel in a straight line forward and less mods and lows that travel in every direction in a circle as it leaves the source. I’m pretty sure your eyes aren’t nearly as accurate as your ears are at listening to sounds that are bouncing around the room and reflecting from all directions before they are able to reach the ‘RFZ’ that they were designed for which is near field referencing to accurately mix audio.

[@PinaEverlue]

I'd watch the vid on setting up speakers. I need it

[@bullpup33]

I don't have time for speakers that have to be placed exactly one way or another to work.

[@GameSofter]

Wondering if the idea behind placing them sideways would work for the studio 520c. I haven’t a/b tested the 520c vs the 530. But I wonder how much better a dual 520c setup would work.

[@sds5891]

@Z Reviews, kindly review the Kef KC62 if you get a chance, need your recommendation, thanks.

[@panzeri209]

I know that Tatsumaki art... you are indeed cultured. 😏

[@seanathair432]

Looking at the orientation of The Binding posts don't you think they're supposed to be laid down like that?

[@alexnunez8336]

Any interest in a Helm Bolt review?

[@Deciverse]

Don't give a fuck about speakers but had to drop a like for the Tatsumaki background.

[@mrfrosty3]

That is an interesting and original way to stand them. They look more stable like that.

[@joebloggs8636]

This guy is nuts

[@redstarwraith]

7:47 Zeo's junk threatens to break free of his unbuttoned pantaloons.

[@nonnegaard]

damn you have the best wallpaper on again

[@uhgungawa4574]

In this episode of Z Reviews, Z make Johnny 5 the musical

[@carminedesanto6746]

They either work as advertised....or it’s a fail.

[@carlgray6764]

i thought for a moment zeos had a couple of WALL-E's turn up ... .. .

[@stereobeyond2162]

I don't like the cheaper Monitor Audio's to be honest and studio monitors always sound weird to me. if you wanna get the REAL stuff monitor audio can do, go take a look at the new gold line... now those are expensive but those are worth it and all of them have a new type of amt. Also they just released the remade bronze line, that could also be something.

[@The-Spotlight-Kid]

Never did like iether of the Monitor Audio pairs of standmounts i had, called bookshelf speakers 20 /25'ish years ago. Mine were prob best on a bookshelf ...somebody elses. They were ineficient (with complicated energy sapping high capacitance x/overs to incŕeasingly suck-away higher frequencies & give illusion of better bass ...which didnt work well with thier cheap small magnet bass drivers. And no inductor in sight to stear more power into thd bass ...the cheapskates!!! (a decent inductor akways cost more than all the other x/over components combined) but that was 20 - 25 years ago when i associated M.A.'s as "fine for background music while doing the washing-up or something even more exciting. I still hsve 1 pair doing surround duty pointing slightly downwards from up in the room's rear corners. Fine for that frequency-limited 5.1 Dolby rear (always mono) sound. (properly, its 4.1 as i much prefere Phantom center setting with my gear, tho occadionally use the tv's mono-set sound as a pseudo-centre ch. to enhance speach when needed on some soundtracks)

[@theenhancer]

I wish American Gods was good beyond season 1.

[@arktikgraywolf]

Would you be so kind a do a Elac unifi 2.0 review already 😛

[@jowensblack48]

I'm just gonna buy rb42's and paint them white...

[@sixtyinsix]

I'll have to dissent, don't like the looks. They look like public address speakers from the set of Space: 1999.

[@petercoyne4413]

Z! Thx for all the hard work Have ? I'm on the road with a phone(usb c) and no 3.5 What is a best solution to charge phone and play music under $200 & $100 The 3.5/usb c to c sounds like a piece of dried shit

[@sangrientofskyzv8164]

Song at the start? Pls respond

[@JJTeam-yr6tb]

M&K LCR 750?

[@vtkz]

@25:13 nope, you can also enjoy music on Studio Monitors, i personally dont want the smearing, washed out, pleasing sound where everything sounds okey but not precise enough. After you hear Studiomonitors (like Neumann's, Genelec or Abacus) you hear how much sh*t sounding (Hifi) Speaker are on the market and how overpriced they are (specialy a lot from thae ,,High End,, 10K upwards Loudspeaker)... i never want to go back to (passive) Loudspeaker or stuff like Klipsch, B&W or Dali

[@Toast_5588]

Asanagi on the TV... Bruh

[@mathyoooo2]

Weird small adam a77x

[@m4nc1n1]

2 They look like Wall-E

[@dickydoesaudio3466]

You should review some sweatshirts, so you can get some new one's. Lol

[@redstang5150]

Ok, at first I thought you were going to be too positive about these speakers, but I guess you basically come around to what I was thinking about them - not great and over priced. And having to put these horizontal is beyond wacky.

[@baabdesigns9179]

Early for the yt gang

[@iowaudioreviews]

$1500... I'll pass.

[@MH-uo7xc]

American Gods is Great 👍

[@puresesh7985]

i is early boss

[@AceChippmunk]

How much for Chewbers Tho?

[@testtest-ol3yi]

no one bought them......

[@justins.1283]

I'd rather save the $1500 toward getting a set of Klipsch La Scala's

[@gokartbob6478]

$1500 lol. All these little box speakers sound like SH*T ... I'm sick of em.

[@mjjm6220]

Overpriced Monitor Audio crap. Toss 'em out!

[@the0nlytrueprophet942]

These are like the worst speakers in the range? Some Silver 100's and up would be so much better.

[@joebloggs8636]

Drugs kill son..

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[@ethanlancaster76]

You’re a mile away from where the speakers are designed to be heard for referencing and mixing audio...doofus

[@NisuUuno]

Kef LS50 Metas will destroy these with ease

[@cezarjipa72]

Nope... and you already know it :)

[@joebloggs8636]

Oh man,you are a Simpleton.

[@MrEvilclick]

Z, when are you getting the Focal Celesteee