The Official Monitor Audio Speakers Thread - Blu-ray Forum

JasonR · 04-30-2009, 04:43 PM

CasualKiller's Setup

gisan925's Setup

Darklonerdad's Setup

Robson's Setup

bluseminole's Setup

Michel Lapierre's Setup

skamp's Setup

Arcam_or_bust's Setup

genkifd's Setup

anxion's Setup

4x12's Setup

The Dragon's Setup

truffleshuffle83's Setup

ddgtr's Setup

Digity's Setup

jlafrenz's Setup

D1105's Setup

shortstack31489's Setup

amp74's Setup

markbr's Setup

phipsi1's Setup

RobSlee's Setup

Villain2100's Setup

HAMP's Setup

JJ · 04-30-2009, 05:01 PM

These have become my new favorite speakers to recommend, especially the Bronze line bookshelves for entry level. Great thread, Jason, you guys are unique here!

JasonR · 04-30-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

These have become my new favorite speakers to recommend, especially the Bronze line bookshelves for entry level. Great thread, Jason, you guys are unique here!

Heck, even the RS1 @ $550 for the pair is a steal....

A little pricing info for interested buyers.

Quote:

Price vs. RETAIL

Gold Series
Provide the following speakers.

• GS10 book shelf speakers. Pair. $1,259.00 $1,600.00
• GSLCR Left, right or center channel speaker. Each $ 920.00 $1,100.00
• GSFX surrounds. Pair. $1,159.00 $1,600.00

Silver Series
Provide the following speakers.
• RS8 floor standing tower speaker. Pair. $1,450.00 $1,650.00
• RS6 floor standing tower speaker. Pair. $1,000.00 $1,100.00
• RS1 book shelf speaker. Pair. $ 550.00 $ 650.00
• RSLCR Left, right, or center channel speaker. Each. $ 525.00 $ 650.00
• RSFX surrounds. Pair. $ 600.00 $ 700.00

I got this in an email quote from a local dealer. I ended up going somewhere else to get them and paid a tad more, but I got them that day and got to do an A/B with the Paradigm Monitor 9s.

jephdood · 04-30-2009, 08:30 PM

RS8, RS1, RSLCR owner here.. great great speakers for sure!

JasonR · 04-30-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jephdood

RS8, RS1, RSLCR owner here.. great great speakers for sure!

Pictures?

jephdood · 04-30-2009, 10:06 PM

I'll see about snapping a couple tomorrow.

bronxpiper · 08-09-2010, 07:41 PM

My first post as I just upgraded my KEF IQ's to MA RS6, RS LCR, and awaiting the RS FX's.

My first impression is how much more detailed the ma's are!! KEF were good, but too laid back for my HT tastes. The ma's, along with my Hsu sub, are incredible mathced with my marantz sr6003. Raindrops and glass breaking never sounded like this on my old system. The ma's are certainly much "brighter" than my KEF's, but not fatiguing at all. Although if they were matched with a much brighter amp, I could see how they could become a little too sharp for some people.

They are an upgrade for music as well. Much more clarity between instruments, especially in the treble range. Great vocals too.

I'll repost after I get my fx's set up and running.

Cheers

4x12 · 08-09-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronxpiper

My first post as I just upgraded my KEF IQ's to MA RS6, RS LCR, and awaiting the RS FX's.

My first impression is how much more detailed the ma's are!! KEF were good, but too laid back for my HT tastes. The ma's, along with my Hsu sub, are incredible mathced with my marantz sr6003. Raindrops and glass breaking never sounded like this on my old system. The ma's are certainly much "brighter" than my KEF's, but not fatiguing at all. Although if they were matched with a much brighter amp, I could see how they could become a little too sharp for some people.

They are an upgrade for music as well. Much more clarity between instruments, especially in the treble range. Great vocals too.

I'll repost after I get my fx's set up and running.

Cheers

Hi and welcome! Those are some great speakers you got! I was actually thinking of jumping ship a little while back from the RS6 to KEF's IQ series but changed my mind. I really like how the RS6's sound so I didn't see the need to change.

What are you using to drive the MA's?

bronxpiper · 08-09-2010, 09:52 PM

Hi! I'm using a Marantz SR6003 to drive them. Plenty of power for me, even though my room is accoustically challenged-open on 2 sides and high ceilings.

I'm a real novice when it comes to understanding amp power.

Would using the pre-outs on the 6003 to a dedicated amp give me a much better sound?

I do think that the KEF's would have benefited from a brighter sounding amp, maybe a Pioneer or Yamaha.

callas01 · 08-09-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronxpiper

Hi! I'm using a Marantz SR6003 to drive them. Plenty of power for me, even though my room is accoustically challenged-open on 2 sides and high ceilings.

I'm a real novice when it comes to understanding amp power.

Would using the pre-outs on the 6003 to a dedicated amp give me a much better sound?

I do think that the KEF's would have benefited from a brighter sounding amp, maybe a Pioneer or Yamaha.

your marantz is 6 ohm rated so driving your speakers with it should be good, however a power amp will provide cleaner power, and will introduce less distortion at higher volumes when pushed harder. Do you have to have a power amp, NO, are they helpful in getting you better and cleaner and more power, YES.

first time i have heard a Yamaha classified as bright. However I did hear a pair of XQ40s on a Pioneer Elite and I thought they had more detial then a lot of speakers I have hear.... at that time. Of course the XQs are much more expensive then the RSs.

bronxpiper · 08-10-2010, 01:51 AM

Thanks. That's great info for me. If I was to think of impedence rating in the simplest terms, would it be correct to say that 8 ohm speakers would make a 4 or 6 ohm amp work too hard, while 4 ohm speakers would could potentially be over-powered by an 8 ohm amp?

If you have any suggestions for an inexpensive multi-channel power amp that could improve my speaker performance, I'd appreciate the info!!

Thanks

Superman07 · 01-13-2013, 06:14 PM

Anybody have feedback on the GX50s v GX100s? They'd be serving 2.0/3.0 while I save for some 200s or 300s - atwater that's my current thinking.

callas01 · 01-13-2013, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superman07

Anybody have feedback on the GX50s v GX100s? They'd be serving 2.0/3.0 while I save for some 200s or 300s - atwater that's my current thinking.

Talk to aces high or derrellb in the ht galleries or pm them derrellb owns some gx speakers and ace auditioned some

Petey2133 · 02-19-2013, 09:03 PM

Havent posted in here for a while. After having the Rx8's for a couple years I still love them. Not pictured is the rear speakers.

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alecsus27 · 03-02-2013, 04:16 PM

Hi, glad to discover this forum.
I'm about to calibrate with Denon 2113 a 5.0 system of Monitor Audio BX2/BXC/BXFX. Hope all goes well and the sound quality is gonna be OK.

thecynical_drummer · 04-12-2013, 04:08 PM

I have a pair of speakers that were given to me they are floor standing speakers with 3402 on a tag on the back. Any idea what series this is? Or do I need some pics to make identification easier? The reason I ask this is I am looking to get a complimentary center channel and eventually the surrounds. Thanks in advance for any insight.

Petey2133 · 01-05-2014, 02:06 PM

I have the rx8 silvers. Love them. Will that new 12" sub work well with my (older by a year or so) speaker setup?

Also did he say self powered 500 watts?

Cmiller44 · 11-23-2014, 10:11 PM

Yep..

TheFactor · 02-27-2017, 03:08 AM

Picked these up after auditioning them at my dealer . Fell in love what a great sounding speaker and perfect for a simple 2 channel setup . I must add it mates outstanding with my NAD 356bee 👍

Spurrier Sucks · 02-27-2017, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFactor

Picked these up after auditioning them at my dealer . Fell in love what a great sounding speaker and perfect for a simple 2 channel setup . I must add it mates outstanding with my NAD 356bee 👍

Welcome back!

Congrats! I take it the 160s were sold?

04-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	The Official Monitor Audio Speakers Thread So, I am a new proud owner and thought I would start a thread to discuss these great speakers. I know there are only a few of us here, but this is the place to discuss all things Monitor Audio. I can't say enough good things about these speakers. The big and silky smooth sound to come out of such a small and sexy package is unreal! I own the RS6s in the rosenut finish and just picked up the matching RSLCR and RS1s. Review links: Bronze Series BR http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...io-Bronze-BR2/ http://goodsound.com/equipment/monit...bronze_br2.htm http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...io-Bronze-BR5/ BX http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...io-Bronze-BX5/ http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...Bronze-BX2-51/ Silver Series RS http://www.stereophile.com/floorloud...rs/306monitor/ http://www.hometheatermag.com/floorl...s/1205monitor/ http://www.hometheaterreview.com/equ...ewed001911.php http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/m...silver_rs6.htm http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...io-Silver-RS6/ http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...-Silver-RS6AV/ RX http://hometheatermag.com/floorlouds...peaker_system/ http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/tes...speaker-system http://www.avguide.com/review/monito...back-25?page=1 http://whathifi.com/Review/Monitor-Audio-Silver-RX6/ http://whathifi.com/Review/Monitor-A...lver-RX6-AV12/ http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...io-Silver-RX1/ http://www.resmagonline.com/article/35420.aspx Gold Series http://www.hometheatermag.com/floorl...rs/807monitor/ http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monitor-Audio-GS20/ http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/907mon/ Platinum Series http://hometheatermag.com/floorlouds...peaker_system/ http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/m...inum_pl100.htm http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monitor-Audio-PL100/ http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/equ...er-system.html http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monit...latinum-PL300/ Home Theater Galleries: My Setup CasualKiller's Setup gisan925's Setup Darklonerdad's Setup Robson's Setup bluseminole's Setup Michel Lapierre's Setup skamp's Setup Arcam_or_bust's Setup genkifd's Setup anxion's Setup 4x12's Setup The Dragon's Setup truffleshuffle83's Setup ddgtr's Setup Digity's Setup jlafrenz's Setup D1105's Setup shortstack31489's Setup amp74's Setup markbr's Setup phipsi1's Setup RobSlee's Setup Villain2100's Setup HAMP's Setup Last edited by JasonR; 12-13-2010 at 01:42 PM.

08-09-2010, 07:41 PM	#7
bronxpiper New Member Member since:Aug 2010	Upgraded from KEF to MA My first post as I just upgraded my KEF IQ's to MA RS6, RS LCR, and awaiting the RS FX's. My first impression is how much more detailed the ma's are!! KEF were good, but too laid back for my HT tastes. The ma's, along with my Hsu sub, are incredible mathced with my marantz sr6003. Raindrops and glass breaking never sounded like this on my old system. The ma's are certainly much "brighter" than my KEF's, but not fatiguing at all. Although if they were matched with a much brighter amp, I could see how they could become a little too sharp for some people. They are an upgrade for music as well. Much more clarity between instruments, especially in the treble range. Great vocals too. I'll repost after I get my fx's set up and running. Cheers

02-19-2013, 09:03 PM	#14
Petey2133 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:170 Trading Score:6	Havent posted in here for a while. After having the Rx8's for a couple years I still love them. Not pictured is the rear speakers. [/url] [/url]

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04-30-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1298 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	These have become my new favorite speakers to recommend, especially the Bronze line bookshelves for entry level. Great thread, Jason, you guys are unique here!

04-30-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
jephdood Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Auburn, WA 4K collection:1217 Blu-ray collection:5201 DVD collection:86 Trading Score:257	RS8, RS1, RSLCR owner here.. great great speakers for sure!

04-30-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
jephdood Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Auburn, WA 4K collection:1217 Blu-ray collection:5201 DVD collection:86 Trading Score:257	I'll see about snapping a couple tomorrow.

08-09-2010, 09:52 PM	#9
bronxpiper New Member Member since:Aug 2010	Hi! I'm using a Marantz SR6003 to drive them. Plenty of power for me, even though my room is accoustically challenged-open on 2 sides and high ceilings. I'm a real novice when it comes to understanding amp power. Would using the pre-outs on the 6003 to a dedicated amp give me a much better sound? I do think that the KEF's would have benefited from a brighter sounding amp, maybe a Pioneer or Yamaha.

08-10-2010, 01:51 AM	#11
bronxpiper New Member Member since:Aug 2010	Thanks. That's great info for me. If I was to think of impedence rating in the simplest terms, would it be correct to say that 8 ohm speakers would make a 4 or 6 ohm amp work too hard, while 4 ohm speakers would could potentially be over-powered by an 8 ohm amp? If you have any suggestions for an inexpensive multi-channel power amp that could improve my speaker performance, I'd appreciate the info!! Thanks

01-13-2013, 06:14 PM	#12
Superman07 New Member Member since:Mar 2012	Anybody have feedback on the GX50s v GX100s? They'd be serving 2.0/3.0 while I save for some 200s or 300s - atwater that's my current thinking.

03-02-2013, 04:16 PM	#15
alecsus27 New Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Iasi, Romania	Hi, glad to discover this forum. I'm about to calibrate with Denon 2113 a 5.0 system of Monitor Audio BX2/BXC/BXFX. Hope all goes well and the sound quality is gonna be OK.

04-12-2013, 04:08 PM	#16
thecynical_drummer Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Florida 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:4524 DVD collection:447 iTunes collection:27 Trading Score:1	I have a pair of speakers that were given to me they are floor standing speakers with 3402 on a tag on the back. Any idea what series this is? Or do I need some pics to make identification easier? The reason I ask this is I am looking to get a complimentary center channel and eventually the surrounds. Thanks in advance for any insight.

01-05-2014, 02:06 PM	#17
Petey2133 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:170 Trading Score:6	I have the rx8 silvers. Love them. Will that new 12" sub work well with my (older by a year or so) speaker setup? Also did he say self powered 500 watts?

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