Monitor Audio Studio 89 4.25" High Gloss White Bookshelf Speakers

Product Overview

Conceived in the 1980s. Reimagined for today.

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-colored 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.

RDT III C-CAM Bass-Mid Drivers

Studio 89 is compact for good reason. Space is at a premium within the home, while large room-filling sound is a must. Advances in metal driver cone technology and powerful motor systems mean that the two things aren’t mutually exclusive.

Studio 89 utilizes twin 4 ¼” bass-mid drivers. These have been specially designed to ensure the three ultra-thin layers of C-CAM, Nomex honeycomb core and carbon weave act pistonically when they are driven by the powerful motor systems, which boast large 85mm diameter magnet structures (the magnet is larger than the cone!) This high-strength magnetic field provides exceptional control over cone motion for pristine performance.

25mm overhung voice coils and a linear cone excursion of 4.5mm allow the drive units to react to even the most dynamic passages with ease, producing an exceptionally large soundstage and presentation into the room.

MPD III High Frequency Transducer

Studio 89’s ability to transport the artist’s vision from the studio into your home is the result of Monitor Audio’s Transparent Design Philosophy. An important element in this ability is the advanced acoustic engineering and design of the Micro Pleated Diaphragm (MPD) III high-frequency transducer.

MPD III works with lighting speed and accuracy; its lightweight, pleated design acts like an accordion, producing a wide linear HF presentation into the listening area. Lifelike realism, precision and clarity are produced with ease – from a delicate whisper or note to a growl or shout, every single detail is delivered as the artist intended, in truly spine-tingling high fidelity.

Carefully Configured Crossovers

An important element of Studio 89 is the delivery of signals to the innovative drive units. Every drive unit must work in harmony with the others, and the frequency transition between each needs to be seamless. Studio 89 is built around a purity of design, and simplicity, that neither adds nor subtracts anything to the recording. Therefore, the crossovers have undergone hours of listening and part selection, using only the very best bespoke polypropylene and polyester capacitors, air-core and low-loss laminated steel-core inductors to provide maximum signal transfer and reduced distortion for optimum sound delivery.

Superior Quality Design Elements For Outstanding Sound Performance

The front of Studio 89 features a unique aluminum baffle that houses the powerful twin RDT III 4 1/4” bass-mid drivers and MPD III high-frequency transducer. The acoustic intention and engineering of the baffle is that both itself, and the drivers that fix to it, have less physical interaction with the main body of the cabinet.

This is achieved by employing a layer of dense foam suspension, which sits between the baffle and the cabinet as well as between the face of each drive unit. Each part is perfectly isolated, yet all are connected for strength and ultimate performance.

The baffle housing and drive unit are then secured in place via through-bolt technology, which runs from the rear of the drive units through to the rear of the speaker cabinet. It is then tightened up to a highly specific gauged torque to achieve both optimum force and the most secure fixing.

The result is an extremely rigid cabinet structure with little interference to the drivers themselves. They’re left to operate in complete sonic isolation for a cleaner, larger high-fidelity sound presentation. Superior quality design elements for outstanding sound performance.

Compact and Strong Cabinet Construction

Studio 89 benefits from an extremely strong and rigid cabinet structure. Its compact proportions include an 18mm front baffle with rigid 15mm side walls. Precisely calculated and positioned internal walls provide additional strength and bracing; their clever configuration allows airflow to funnel via the top and bottom of the cabinet through the high-velocity HiVe II slot ports, reducing potential turbulence and air noise.

The cabinet design works in perfect harmony with the drive units and crossover – a total system, delivering on Monitor Audio’s Transparent Design Philosophy.

The exterior of the cabinet is finished in a deep high-gloss black paint with gold- colored drive units. This is a reference to the iconic Studio 15, which was the only model within the original Studio Series that was available in this stylish combination.

Studio 89 delivers a breathtakingly big sound, from a beautifully finished compact box.

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