Monitor Audio Heritage

2022

Silver 100 7G speakers received a limited edition makeover to celebrate Monitor Audio’s 50th Anniversary.

2019

With technology taken from the Platinum II Series, the Gold Series 5G was an immediate class leader.

2019

MASS Series 2G was designed to deliver full-scale audio for any interior.

2018

The Monitor Series was an entry level range of speakers that featured striking orange drivers and a retro design.

2018

Monitor Audio's first generation of Installation Amplifiers released in 2018.

2018

The Studio speakers were carefully designed to deliver the pure pleasure of a detailed and accurate audio performance.

2017

Monitor Audio launched the sixth generation of Silver—Silver Series 6G.

2016

Monitor Audio launched the second generation of Platinum—Platinum II.

2015

Monitor Audio’s first ever Bluetooth speaker launched in 2015.

2014

Purer by design, the Monitor Audio Gold 4G range refined the technology of its award-winning GX predecessor to set a new gold standard.

2013

Monitor Audio released the third generation of the stylish, versatile entry-level Radius Series in 2013.

2013

The fifth generation of Silver speakers saw the introduction of the Silver C-CAM tweeter.

2012

Monitor Audio’s first MASS multi-channel home cinema system launched in 2012.

2012

2012 saw the introduction of Monitor Audio’s all-new ultra-thin home theatre speakers.

2011

The SoundFrame series adopted the aspect of a typical portrait picture frame and was designed for music and film audio.

2010

2010 saw the introduction of the Apex Series.

2009

The Airstream10, Monitor Audio's first radio incorporating Wi-Fi technology, was released in 2009.

2008

Radius HD was a décor-matching series of ultra-compact satellite speakers.

2007

The first generation of the exceptional Platinum Series launched in 2007.

2006

The GS series set a new standard of high-end hi-fi speakers, previously set by its predecessor, the GR series.

2006

Following on from the original Bronze range in the early 2000s, Monitor Audio released the Bronze R Series.

2006

The Climate 10’s were optimised for the open environment.

2005

The Silver RS series is launched in 2005, setting a new standard for entry-level loudspeaker design.

2005

Monitor Audio was the first to market with the i-Deck, the first audiophile iPod dock.

2004

This range included the R45, R90, R180, R225, R250, R270, R360 R720 and RSW-12.

2000

In 2000, Monitor Audio’s Studio series was replaced by a new Gold Reference range.

2000

The Heritage Series saw a revamp of 3 classic Monitor Audio speakers—the Monitor 1, Studio 2, and Studio 20.

1999

Launched in 1999, this was the last Silver Series made in the UK.

1999

The Bronze series was positioned for the entry level market – this was a first for Monitor Audio.

1996

In 1996 the 700 PMC, 702 PMC, 703 PMC and 705 PMC were launched.

1996

1996 saw the introduction of the newest model in the Studio range, the Studio 60.

1994

1994 saw the release of the Studio 12SE.

1993

The Monitor Audio Studio 2, introduced in 1993, is a stand-mounted, two-way loudspeaker.

1991

The Monitor Audio Studio 20, released in 1991, was a highly regarded loudspeaker.

1990

The Studio range now included the Studio 15 and Studio 5.

1989

Monitor Series expands and completes the series with the Monitor 11 and Monitor 14.

1989

Starting with the Studio 10, the Studio series is born.

1988

1988 saw the introduction of the Reference Gold Series which included the MA1200, MA1800 and MA700.

1988

The Monitor Series was made up of 3 models – Monitor 1, Monitor 7, Monitor 9.

1987

The R system expands to include the R300 M/D, R352 M/D, R852 M/D, R952 M/D.

1986

The System R range continues to expand with the R452 and R652.

1985

Expanding on the System R range, the R700s featured a Gold Metal Dome tweeter.

1984

The R100’s featured a simple four-element crossover that matched the woofer to the tweeter.

1983

Expanding on the System R range, the R552 had different drivers, a Cobex cone, and a very rigid die-cast chassis.

1982

The Monitor Audio System R, released in 1982, was a modular and innovative speaker system.

1981

1981 saw the introduction of the revised Series 80 range with the MA18, MA66 and MA83.

1980

Monitor Audio released the Series 80 range, which was comprised of 8 speakers.

1979

The ET500 Direct Drive Turntable is introduced in 1979.

1976

The Monitor Audio MA6 was released in 1976.

1975

The Monitor Audio MA Series II was released in 1975.

1974

In 1974, Monitor Audio added another speaker to the MA Series – MA5.

1973

In 1973, Monitor Audio added another speaker to the MA Series – MA3.

1972

In 1972, Monitor Audio released their first loudspeaker – MA1.