Anyone heard of these?

Mike Reeter
Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
edited March 2008 in Speakers
I'm looking for a pair of quality monitors in the max. 1 k price range...I know this subject has been beat to death,Ive read all the posts on bookselves in that arena.

I really like the look of these,anyone had their ears on them by any chance?

Thanks

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/picturepages/gold_reference_10.htm
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2008
    I like the look as well, but would prefer a different cabinet colour.
    Michael ;)
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,904
    edited March 2008
    think those are monitor audio speakers from england.
    try the x-series speakers from usher at www.theehighend.com
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited March 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    I like the look as well, but would prefer a different cabinet colour.

    They are offered in several diff. shades,the Cherry is selling for 999.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2008
    Looks like this company out of the Uk.
    http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/
    Michael ;)
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited March 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    Looks like this company out of the Uk.
    http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/

    They have had some very good reviews also 4.92/5 aint bad

    http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/monitor-audio/PRD_126027_1594crx.aspx
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited March 2008
    Monitor Audio Speakers are insane for the Price! Fabulous speaker line. I went down to my local high end electronics store just last week end, they were one of the speakers listened to. I hate to say it but, they put my new Polks to shame. I compared the monitor audio speakers to a $6000 B&W set and the difference in SQ was there, but not by much. The MA stuff has great mid range, nice laid back highs and tight clean bass. All gear was powered by Rotel 200wpc. I would be very surprised if you were not happy with that product.
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited March 2008
    andrew_mac wrote: »
    Monitor Audio Speakers are insane for the Price! Fabulous speaker line. I went down to my local high end electronics store just last week end, they were one of the speakers listened to. I hate to say it but, they put my new Polks to shame. I compared the monitor audio speakers to a $6000 B&W set and the difference in SQ was there, but not by much. The MA stuff has great mid range, nice laid back highs and tight clean bass. All gear was powered by Rotel 200wpc. I would be very surprised if you were not happy with that product.

    Thanks Andrew,I only wish I had the chance to demo these,but I would have to buy blind...

    This is why I appreciate any feedback I can get.
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited March 2008
    If I had the cash. There would be no question, this speaker line would be my number 1 choice. I have never heard such rich sound quality in that price range. All the guys in the store said the same. In fact the owner is a good friend of my dads and he bought them for his own house and this is a guy that has been in the HI FY music business for 30 years. This is the speaker line I demoed:
    RS6, RSLCR, RSFX and RSW-12
    http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/range.php?range=2

    Two channel RS6 is nuts! That's all I can say.

    And this is a line a step down from the line your looking at. Not sure if they had that line in yet but if they do get them in. I'll find out and go demo them for you. I'll give you a more detailed review than the RS line.
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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