"It’s highly enjoyable to hear the speakers’ diminutive cabinets build a wide soundstage that extends far beyond their reaches."
In his review for Hi-Fi Choice, Mark Craven praised the Monitor Audio Studio 89 loudspeakers for combining stylish design with exceptional sound quality. Inspired by the Eighties Studio 15, the Studio 89 features a sleek, slimline cabinet that doesn’t compromise on performance. Craven notes, "The Studio 89’s performance steps up to the mark of its above-budget price tag," offering "a punchy low-end, dynamic attack, and good detail retrieval." He emphasises that the speakers provide an "energetic and captivating sound," making them a perfect choice for both casual listening and more discerning audiophiles.
Craven also appreciates the wide-reaching soundstage the Studio 89 delivers, describing how these compact speakers create "a wide soundstage that extends far beyond their reaches," ensuring an immersive listening experience. From the "energetic sound" of classic rock to the "insight, subtlety and scale" needed for jazz, the Studio 89 impresses across genres. He concludes, "The Studio 89’s svelte cabinet is a welcome break from the brand norm... and will be rewarded with a direct, energetic, and captivating sound that goes much 'bigger' than expected."
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