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British loudspeaker specialist Monitor Audio has launched its new Studio 89, which builds on its models released back in the Eighties. Described as small, compact and visually unique, it features a ‘point source’ MTM (Mid-Tweeter-Mid) Array drive unit configuration. Monitor explains: “Positioning the latest MPD (Micro-Pleated Diaphragm) III high-frequency transducer between twin RDT (Rigid-Diaphragm Technology) III 108mm mid/bass drivers, a highly optimised third-order crossover ensures the perfect frequency response across each drive unit for total symmetry and helps control sound dispersion. The twin mid/bass driver cones are made up of three ultra-thin layers to ensure rigidity and strength. A C-CAM outer skin (ceramic-coated aluminium magnesium), sits over a Nomex honeycomb central core with the underside skin made up of a woven carbon fibre.”

The Studio 89 is housed in a strong and rigid cabinet, which features an 18mm front baffle with 5mm side walls. Precisely calculated and positioned internal walls provide additional strength and bracing; their configuration designed to allow 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. Sensitivity is quoted as 86dB with a nominal impedance of 6ohm.

The company explains the cabinet design: “works in perfect harmony with the drive units and crossover – a total system, delivering on Monitor Audio’s Transparent Design Philosophy, an R&D philosophy of maintaining a balance between Design and Technology. One is never allowed to over power the other and both play a vital role in delivering on the promise of musical neutrality and acoustic transparency.”

Taking its inspiration from the original Studio 15, Studio 89 comes in a high-gloss black finish, coupled with metal cone drivers finished in gold. Also available for £500 are dedicated Studio 89 Stands. The top plate of these is laser-cut steel, the pole is extruded aluminium and the base is die-cast aluminium. The four adjustable feet are supplied with both chrome-plated spikes for carpeted floors and domed rubber feet for hard floors.

Available to buy now for £2,000, you can find out more about the Monitor Audio Studio 89 here.