{"id":43589,"date":"2024-11-22T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T17:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tedpublications.com\/fr\/?p=43589"},"modified":"2024-11-22T12:58:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T17:58:19","slug":"monitor-audio-studio-89-loudspeakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tedpublications.com\/fr\/en\/monitor-audio-studio-89-loudspeakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Monitor Audio Studio 89 Loudspeakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Golden VELVET for Your Ears!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The high-fidelity market never ceases to amaze us with truly extraordinary products. The Studio\u00a089<\/em> loudspeakers by Monitor Audio<\/strong> definitely belong in this category. Beautiful and original in many ways, they are packed with good ideas and cutting-edge technologies. The Studio\u00a089<\/em> by Monitor Audio<\/strong> stand out from any other model in their category. In fact, they are beginning to attract a lot of interest from the specialized press. One of the reasons for this is that the sound of the Studio\u00a089<\/em> by Monitor Audio<\/strong> is noticeably different from that of most loudspeakers today. Here, then, is a pair of loudspeakers that is likely to redefine what can be offered in this price category. Enough said, let\u2019s dive in and explore these astonishing loudspeakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monitor Audio Group <\/strong><\/span>est un fabricant de produits audio britannique tr\u00e8s int\u00e9ressant. L\u2019entreprise regroupe les produits \u00e9lectroniques et les platines Roksan<\/strong>, les meubles pour produits audio Blok<\/strong> et, bien s\u00fbr, les enceintes Monitor<\/strong> Audio<\/strong>. La soci\u00e9t\u00e9 poss\u00e8de un bureau d\u2019\u00e9tudes tr\u00e8s sophistiqu\u00e9 en Angleterre. Elle est anim\u00e9e par une jeune \u00e9quipe de conception, dont des jeunes femmes, qui ne craint pas d\u2019innover ni de sortir des sentiers battus. De plus, elle a \u00e0 sa disposition des outils informatiques de pointe, dont des logiciels de conception et de mesure. Monitor Audio<\/strong> dispose aussi d\u2019une salle an\u00e9cho\u00efde afin d\u2019\u00eatre en mesure de valider la th\u00e9orie avec un protocole de mesure tr\u00e8s rigoureux. \u00c9videmment, lorsque l\u2019on met \u00e0 la disposition des concepteurs de tels outils de d\u00e9veloppement, il n\u2019est pas surprenant de voir na\u00eetre des produits comme les fabuleuses enceintes Hyphn<\/em> de Monitor Audio<\/strong>. Ces enceintes, tr\u00e8s ambitieuses et tr\u00e8s performantes, sont un v\u00e9ritable festin de technologie et d\u2019innovation. Elles sont la preuve que l\u2019\u00e9quipe de Monitor Audio<\/strong> est maintenant en mesure d\u2019offrir un produit tr\u00e8s haut de gamme qui n\u2019a rien \u00e0 envier aux autres manufacturiers de haut-parleurs. Pour le mod\u00e8le du pr\u00e9sent banc d\u2019essai, l\u2019\u00e9quipe de conception d\u00e9sirait cr\u00e9er un produit qui c\u00e9l\u00e9brerait la fameuse s\u00e9rie Studio<\/em>, produite par Monitor Audio<\/strong> durant les ann\u00e9es 1980. Plus particuli\u00e8rement le mod\u00e8le Studio 15<\/em>, dont le fini laqu\u00e9 noir avec ses transducteurs dor\u00e9s, avait un look<\/em> iconique. Pour ce faire, l\u2019\u00e9quipe de Monitor Audio<\/strong> s\u2019est bas\u00e9e sur le mod\u00e8le Studio<\/em> qui avait \u00e9t\u00e9 lanc\u00e9 en\u00a02018 et dont j\u2019avais eu le privil\u00e8ge de faire le banc d\u2019essai. \u00c0 l\u2019\u00e9poque, je fus l\u2019un des premiers \u00e0 affirmer que le mod\u00e8le Studio<\/em> avait un potentiel consid\u00e9rable et une tr\u00e8s belle musicalit\u00e9. Bien que le nouveau mod\u00e8le Studio 89<\/em> ressemble beaucoup \u00e0 son pr\u00e9d\u00e9cesseur, il s\u2019agit en r\u00e9alit\u00e9 d\u2019un tout nouveau haut-parleur, avec des nouveaux transducteurs, un filtre retravaill\u00e9 et, \u00e9videmment, un nouveau fini absolument magnifique. De plus, un support parfaitement adapt\u00e9 au Studio\u00a089<\/em> est maintenant offert. Il est, lui aussi, tr\u00e8s int\u00e9ressant et vient compl\u00e9ter l\u2019ensemble avec panache. Voyons maintenant les secrets techniques expliquant le succ\u00e8s des Studio\u00a089 <\/em>de Monitor Audio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Technical Description<\/span>
\n<\/strong>The Studio\u00a089<\/em> by Monitor Audio<\/strong> are two-way bookshelf type loudspeakers with an d\u2019Appolito<\/em><\/strong> configuration. This technique, invented by Joseph d\u2019Appolito<\/strong>, involves placing two mid-bass drivers, as is the case here, around a tweeter. The idea is to simulate, with three drivers, a point-source sound emission, like with a full-range loudspeaker. This method has many advantages, as it allows for better horizontal and vertical dispersion control uniformly. It often results in a very stable and wide stereophonic image, producing an impressive holographic effect. The d\u2019Appolito<\/em><\/strong> configuration is often used for home theatre center channels and delivers excellent results. I’m always a little surprised to see how few models adopt the d\u2019Appolito<\/em><\/strong> configuration for music listening loudspeakers. Good news, as Monitor Audio<\/strong> has chosen the d\u2019Appolito<\/em><\/strong> configuration for the Studio\u00a089<\/em>. The MTM<\/em> module consists of two custom-made 4-inch woofers and a ribbon tweeter.
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\nThis module, containing the three drivers, is tension-mounted at the front with two large screws that run through the cabinet to the back. This mounting technique ensures maximum rigidity and helps control resonances. The two mid-bass drivers feature a cone made of a very clever sandwich of materials. The back of the cones is made of carbon fiber, the interior is a curved honeycomb structure, and the visible golden exterior is an aluminum sheet. This cone is exceptionally rigid, and as we\u2019ll see during the listening sessions, it delivers a rather convincing punch<\/em>. The tweeter completing the MTM<\/em> module is a ribbon or Air Motion Transformer<\/em> type, entirely designed and manufactured by Monitor Audio<\/strong>. Monitor Audio<\/strong> is no stranger to this type of tweeter, and it was specifically designed for this model. It directly results from research and development work on the ribbon tweeter of the prestigious Hyphn<\/em> model.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The MTM<\/em> module allows for ideal driver alignment for perfect phase coherence with the two woofers. The approach aiming to simulate a single driver is also inspired by the Hyphn<\/em> loudspeakers. Moreover, the protective grille sports a similar and very elegant design.<\/p>\n

The crossover of the Studio\u00a089<\/em> by Monitor Audio<\/strong> was crafted with great care following many hours of listening. This crossover uses fairly steep third-order slopes to ensure distortion-free performance from the tweeter and optimal integration. The components chosen for the crossover are of excellent quality, including polyester and polypropylene capacitors carefully selected. The Studio\u00a089<\/em> by Monitor Audio<\/strong> are ported loudspeakers. These laminar ports, two in number, are located at the rear of the loudspeaker.<\/p>\n

The loudspeakers are connected via a single pair of rhodium-plated terminals, custom-made by Monitor Audio<\/strong>. The Studio\u00a089<\/em> cabinet is made of high-quality MDF<\/em> and displays very respectable rigidity. However, it is the extraordinary quality of the black lacquer mirror finish that will certainly catch your attention. It is just absolutely flawless, zero defects! You can search for the slightest bubble or micro bump with a magnifying glass, and you won’t find anything.<\/p>\n

Unpacking and Installation<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Before starting to unpack the Studio\u00a089<\/em>, I wanted to address a somewhat controversial topic and express my opinion on it\u2026 Like many products today, the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>by Monitor Audio<\/strong> are indeed manufactured in China. At first, this bothered me a bit, especially for a pair of loudspeakers in this price range. However, once unpacked, they exude such a quality impression that my opinion on the matter quickly shifted.<\/p>\n

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In fact, there are several ways to look at Chinese production. In the case of the Studio\u00a089<\/em>, it was certainly not to cut corners to produce a cheap product. The approach was definitely to offer a high-quality product at a reasonable price. Today, Chinese factories are much better at mastering quality; they are modern, efficient, and capable of producing an almost perfect product. Just look at the assembly quality of an iPhone<\/em> to be convinced. One thing is certain, if the Studio 89<\/em> by Monitor Audio<\/strong> had come from an English factory, their price would be significantly higher, and far fewer people could afford them.<\/p>\n

Once the loudspeakers are unpacked, you’ll need to assemble the stands, which, by the way, look great. They screw under the Studio 89<\/em> for optimal coupling. The design of the stand spikes is very well thought out and a real pleasure to use. As for positioning in the room, the Studio\u00a089<\/em> will need air and space to work their magic. Don\u2019t be fooled by their size; these little demons can fill a fairly large room without too much trouble. With a reasonable efficiency of 86\u00a0decibels and an impedance of 6\u00a0ohms, the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>by Monitor Audio<\/strong> are a relatively easy load for an amplifier. A quality solid-state integrated amplifier, and even a class\u00a0D<\/em> model, will do just fine. However, given the very soft nature of the Studio\u00a089<\/em>, I would avoid pairing them with a tube amplifier. A small suggestion for Monitor Audio<\/strong>: include a pair of foam plugs for each speaker\u00a0\u2014 a practice that is quite common among many manufacturers. In some setups, this would help facilitate the integration of the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>by Monitor Audio<\/strong> near walls or corners.<\/p>\n

Soft and Gentle Tones<\/span>
\n<\/strong>What immediately strikes you is the very British origins of the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>by Monitor Audio<\/strong>‘s personality. The tone is definitely on the warm side of the spectrum, with a nicely present bass that will need to be controlled rather than enhanced with a subwoofer. The music sounds very full, with lots of texture and substance. The excellent album The Astounding Eyes of Rita<\/em> by Anouar Brahem<\/strong> is perfect for demonstrating the smoothness of these tones. The main instruments, the oud and bass clarinet, can sometimes resonate particularly sharply, with peaks that can be irritating. With the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>by Monitor Audio<\/strong>, everything passes as smooth as butter. The famous Monitor Audio<\/strong> ribbon tweeter certainly plays a part, offering beautifully detailed music without ever making a misstep. Not the slightest hint of aggressiveness, just first-rate transparency that remains understated and never falls into hyper-analysis. As for the bass frequencies, they are abundant and contribute to the sense of foundation and weight that a large speaker could deliver. As I mentioned earlier, don’t hesitate to give them space away from the walls; they will reward you with a grandiose ambiance.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A Rock-Solid Stereophonic Image
\n<\/span><\/strong>Regarding the stereophonic image, the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>by Monitor Audio<\/strong> work wonders, as demonstrated by the album Destination Rachmaninoff<\/em> masterfully conducted by Yannick N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin<\/strong> and featuring soloist Daniil Trifonov<\/strong>. This well-recorded album shows how Monitor Audio<\/strong>\u2019s approach with the d\u2019Appolito<\/em> configuration in the Studio\u00a089 <\/em>can yield spectacular results. The soundstage is immense and stretches from wall to wall in my room with a nearly rectangular shape. It is very easy to locate the different sections of the Philadelphia Orchestra<\/strong> and feel as if you are present during the performance. The Studio\u00a089 <\/em>also have a knack for reproducing large classical symphonic music with disconcerting ease. They do this with transparency that is never too bright, even somewhat subdued, while reproducing small ambient details that add richness to the sound reproduction. The music seems to float behind the loudspeakers for our greatest pleasure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Extraordinary loudspeakers<\/span><\/strong>
\nfor ordinary musical pleasures<\/span><\/strong>
\nWith their slight overweight in the low frequencies, the Monitor Audio Studio\u00a089<\/em> digest so-called audiophile<\/em> recordings a little less well, the low frequencies often being somewhat inflated to give a spectacular sound. This is their slightest fault, which we can quickly learn to forgive when we realize how versatile they can be in all other aspects of musical reproduction. Give them anything as a musical source, even of very ordinary quality to reproduce, and they will do masterfully. Whether it’s FM<\/em> radio, MP3<\/em> internet radios or overly compressed rock, they will find a way to convey the essential musical message in a catchy way, without causing any headaches. Well honestly, it feels good to discover a product that has this ability to play music, without constantly needing excuses. The Monitor Audio Studio\u00a089<\/em> go against the grain of the current range of loudspeakers with brilliant, detailed and analytical sound found on the market.<\/p>\n

If you think you’ve suffered too much from cold and sterile loudspeaker syndrome, the Monitor Audio Studio\u00a089<\/em> will be the perfect antidote.\u00a0 They positioned themselves differently, with a very soft and rounded presentation that remains transparent and open. These loudspeakers are also the undisputed champions of musical reproduction at low, or even very low, volume. A tour de force<\/em> where they manage to maintain a very fleshy presence, playing discreetly until the early hours of the morning. This ability to perform at very low volume is an essential quality for acoustic loudspeakers, which many of you should seriously consider before making any purchase.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion
\nMonitor Audio<\/strong>‘s Studio\u00a089<\/em>s have already been praised by the international press. So, I’m just adding my voice to this concert of well-deserved praise, by awarding them the Best Buy<\/em> rating. The Studio\u00a089<\/em>s are full of musical qualities of their own and what’s more, they are crazy chic. Magnificently well designed with intelligence and good taste, they will allow you to enjoy all styles of music, regardless of their recording qualities. Champion of all categories of discreet listening, they will be appreciated by whispering your music until late at night. The Monitor Audio<\/strong> Studio\u00a089<\/em>s are also very dynamic and capable of a very impressive punch. Golden velvet for your eardrums, to consume without moderation.<\/p>\n

GENERAL INFORMATION
\nStudio 89 Loudspeakers
\n<\/strong>Price\u00a0: $2,999 \/ a pair
\nWarranty\u00a0: 5 years, parts and labour
\nStudio 89 Speaker Stands
\n<\/strong>Price\u00a0: $799 \/ a pair
\nWarranty\u00a0: 5 years, parts and labour
\nDistributor\u00a0: Kevro International Inc., T.\u00a0: 905.428.2800,<\/span> https:\/\/www.kevro.ca\/<\/a>\u00a0; https:\/\/www.monitoraudio.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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