Monitor Audio

dbKiller
dbKiller Posts: 316
edited February 2014 in Speakers
Hello everyone in Polk land,
Does anyone have any knowledge on Monitor Audio? I have stumbled onto what seems like a really good deal, but I don't know much about them. The Monitor B2 models in particular. Thanks for any information I can get on this manufacturer.
Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2014
    Monitor Audio is a very well respected brand. Have never heard the B2 but the brand can hang with any of em
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited February 2014
    They seem to be similar to B&W, appearance wise anyway. I see they are from UK. 4 B2 bookshelves and matching center, $250. I haven't inspected in person, but they look close to mint in pictures.
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    edited February 2014
    They sound similar to PSB. Decent all the way around with plenty of bass. B2's are from the Bronze line which is the lowest line of the three big lines (bronze, silver, gold). Considering their age, I would expect to pay 120-150$ for a pair. it's a good deal if you want the set but if you're just after a pair, not so much.
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited February 2014
    Its 4 bookselves with the matching center.

    http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ele/4298202877.html
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited February 2014
    Oh, I read what you wrote wrong, I gotcha. They are for a smaller room, just a hobby room if that makes sense.
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • FastGame
    FastGame Posts: 67
    edited February 2014
    I'm waiting on a set of Salks and until then been using my buddies Monitor Audio Silver 8. IMHO they are excellent and are for sure the best I've heard (maybe I live a sheltered life), I'm hoping the Salks can best them.

    Don't know about the model you're asking about but Monitor Audio seems to get reviews.
    Samsung PN64F8500, Parasound 2100 pre amp, Parasound 2250 v.2 amp, Parasound Zdac, OPPO 103D, Monitor Audio Silver RX8, Dual SVS PB 2000
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited February 2014
    They do have a "british" speaker sound to them, similar to B&W but also share similarities with PSB as mentioned before. A little more laid back the PSBs IMO. Take the Image B6 and put a think piece of cloth over the front and you've got the Monitor Audio Bronze line.
    Display: LG 47" LCD | AVR: Marantz SR5005 | BD: Panasonic BDT-210 | CD/SACD: Oppo 980 |
    Amps: Rotel RB-990bx | Marantz MA-500 | Speakers: Totem Mite : Totem Mite-C : RC60i | Sub: HSU VTF-2 MKIV

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  • FastGame
    FastGame Posts: 67
    edited February 2014
    drummer86 wrote: »
    They do have a "british" speaker sound to them,

    Hmm guess that's why the Silver 8's don't sound the best with Country Music.....must be a lot of Jazz clubs in the UK, Monitor Audio, KEF, B&W, Wharfedale seem to shine in that area.
    Samsung PN64F8500, Parasound 2100 pre amp, Parasound 2250 v.2 amp, Parasound Zdac, OPPO 103D, Monitor Audio Silver RX8, Dual SVS PB 2000
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  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    edited February 2014
    drummer86 wrote: »
    They do have a "british" speaker sound to them, similar to B&W but also share similarities with PSB as mentioned before. A little more laid back the PSBs IMO. Take the Image B6 and put a think piece of cloth over the front and you've got the Monitor Audio Bronze line.

    Agreed. I'm a big fan of PSB so i much prefer them. I like a more forward sounding speaker than the relaxed Brit speakers. Considering the prices you can get PSB speakers at, that's a good price for the Bronze's.
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited February 2014
    If I were to pick them up they would see 99% movie use. It a medium size bedroom that never gets used, I have found I enjoy relaxing in there watching my collection. Its a few hours to pick them up. was looking for some opinions before I made the trip just to find disappointment. I appreciate the input from everyone!
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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