Monitor Audio Studio 89 Standmount Speakers

Studio 89: Where Retro Meets Revolutionary

Reborn from the 1980s. Perfected for Today.

Meet the iconic Studio Series, reimagined for the modern era. Studio 89 takes its inspiration from a legendary speaker range born in a time when music, television, and video tape reigned supreme. This was an age of bold styles, vibrant colours, early computer gaming, and rapid technological innovation, laying the foundation for today's digital world.

When glam metal, new wave, and synth-pop dominated the airwaves, and music videos revolutionised artist-audience connections, individuality and self-expression were at their peak. Studio 89 captures this spirit and transforms it into a state-of-the-art loudspeaker for today’s trendsetters.

Designed to Stand Out

Studio 89's radical design pays homage to the individuality and self-expression that defined the 1980s. Utilising Monitor Audio’s latest acoustic technologies and a meticulously crafted design, Studio 89 brings the sound of the original recording to your home with unparalleled realism.

In tribute to the original Studio 15, Studio 89 shines in high-gloss black with gold-finished metal cone drivers. It’s the only model Monitor Audio offers in this luxurious finish, making it as unique as the decade that inspired it.

Unconventional and Fearless

Compact yet powerful, Studio 89 is designed for today's living spaces. It combines space-saving size with room-filling sound, thanks to advances in metal driver cone technology and powerful motor systems. Twin 4 1⁄4” bass-mid drivers, featuring ultra-thin C-CAM layers, a Nomex honeycomb core, and carbon weave, ensure pristine performance.

With 25mm overhung voice coils and a 4.5mm linear cone excursion, Studio 89 handles dynamic passages with ease, creating an expansive soundstage.

A Point-Source of Precision

Despite its small size, Studio 89 delivers a grand soundstage and immersive detail. The ‘Point-source’ MTM (Mid-Tweeter-Mid) driver array, with the MPD III high-frequency transducer between twin 4 1⁄4” bass-mid drivers, ensures perfect frequency response and sound dispersion. This meticulous design embodies Monitor Audio’s Transparent Design Philosophy, ensuring top-tier performance.

Lightning-Fast Accuracy

The advanced MPD III high-frequency transducer, a core element of Studio 89’s design, acts with lightning speed and precision. Its lightweight, pleated design delivers a wide, linear high-frequency presentation, bringing lifelike realism and clarity to every sound. From delicate whispers to powerful shouts, Studio 89 ensures every detail is delivered as the artist intended.

Experience Studio 89: The Speaker for the Modern Maverick

With its powerful, articulate bass and precise accuracy, Studio 89 is a masterpiece of modern audio engineering. It bridges the past and present, offering a nostalgic nod to the 1980s while delivering cutting-edge performance for today's audiophiles. Listen Again.

Reviews

WhatHiFi? 5 Star Review - https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/monitor-audio-studio-89

TechRadar 5 Star Review - https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/monitor-audio-studio-89-review

Technical specifications

• System Format: 2-way
• Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m, Free-Field): 86dB
• Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 4 Ohm, Music Signal): 50 – 300 W
• Continuous Power Handling (RMS into 6 Ohms, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor): 150 W
• Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
• Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz): 4.2 Ohms @ 220 Hz
• Drive Unit Complement: 2 x 41/4” (108 mm) RDT III Bass-mid Drivers, 1 x MPD III Tweeter
• Frequency Response Free-Field (-6dB): 53 - 60 kHz
• Frequency Response, In-Room (-6dB): 48 Hz - 60 kHz
• Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @1m Z-Weighted): 113 dB
• Bass Alignment: Ported
• Port Tuning Frequency: 58 Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 2400 Hz
• External Dimensions including Terminals (H x W x D): 340 x 157 x 361 mm
• Weight (each): 7.6 kg