Monitor Audio Launches Studio 89 Bookshelf Speakers
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Monitor Audio’s latest bookshelf speaker the Studio 89 follows in the footsteps of the well respected 1989 Studio 15, being slightly smaller and having a similar appearance. This latest design leverages Hyphn’s Transparent Design Philosophy. The designs high-gloss black cabinet and gold-anodized drivers not only pay homage to the 80’s speaker’s aesthetic but also separate the Studio 89 from the rest of Monitor Audio’s offerings, as this finish option stands alone for the new model that may also be stand mounted.
This design features the company’s latest MPD (Micro-Pleated Diaphragm) tweeter, sandwiched between two of Monitor Audio’s RDT (Rigid-Diaphragm Technology) mid/bass drivers. These twin driver cones are composed of three ultra-thin layers; a C-CAM (ceramic-coated aluminum magnesium) outer skin, sitting over a Nomex honeycomb central core with the underside skin made up of woven carbon fiber. According to Monitor Audio this creates and exceptionally strong and lightweight structure.
The crossover has undergone a significant redesign in order to fully complement the drivers While the rigid cabinet, made from an 18mm thick front baffle and 15mm side walls is also supported by precision-placed internal walls and uses through-bolt bracing to further strengthen its design. A pair of “high-velocity” HiVe II slot ports, “reducing potential turbulence and air noise” complete its ported design.
Monitor Audio has also released matching stands designed using; a steel top plate, extruded aluminum poles, die-cast aluminum base and four adjustable feet, that come with both chrome-plated spikes and domed rubber feet to suit your surface type.
Features At A Glance:
- Two-way design with MTM driver array speaker configuration
- 1 x MPD III high-frequency transducer
- 2 x 4 ¼” RDT III, C-CAM bass-mid drivers
- Rigid die-cast aluminium baffle with through-bolt driver fixings
- New crossover design utilising carefully selected high-quality capacitors
- Ported cabinet design featuring twin velocity reflex HiVe II slot ports
- Precision machined Rhodium-plated speaker terminals
- Compatible with the bespoke Studio 89 Stand
- Finishes available: high-gloss black with gold drive unit cones
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, (133/8 x 63/16 x 143/16“)
- Weight (each): 7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)
MSRP (pair):
- US: $2500.00, stands $625.00
- UK: £2000.00, stands £500.00
- EU: €2,350.00 stands €600.00
For more information visit the Monitor Audio web site.
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