Welcome Guest Login Register
 
Monitor Audio MA5 HiFi Loudspeakers

Location: |Audio & HiFi|Loudspeakers

Monitor Audio MA5 HiFi Loudspeakers

Product Description

Monitor Audio MA5 HiFi Loudspeakers

  Use shelf mounted or with optional stands.

Monitor Audio is a  Cambridge based speaker manufacturer set up in 1972 by Mo Iqbal and continuing today under new ownership. The company designed, developed and manufactured its products in-house,  and was responsible for a number of notable innovations in hifi loudspeaker development and tweeter design.  From the outset, the company benefited from having its own cabinet making division which no doubt contributed to the excellent quality of its products and the claim to be the third biggest UK manufacturer of quality loudspeakers.

The MA5 model first appeared in 1975 and was the second loudspeaker designed and manufactured by the company. In addition to the very well built infinite baffle cabinets, the MA5 incorporated the excellent KEF B200 bass / mid-range driver, so favoured by top class speaker manufacturers of this era, and  complemented by an Isophon tweeter and crossover. The overall impression on playing a wide range of material is of an open sounding speaker with a big soundstage from relatively small speakers, firm musical bass which extends quite low down and generally nice balance and detail. The treble can occasionally sound slightly hard on some orchestral recordings but this is not a strong criticism and will not affect the overall enjoyment of the speakers which are capable of playing long and loud without causing fatigue - a sure sign of low distortion.

In short these speakers, while not competing directly with the best and most expensive offerings of the period, are not very far behind and really are hidden gems for little money. Link them to a decent amp and enjoy!


Specification.

Impedance: 8 Ohms
 Sensitivity: 85dB
 Frequency Range: 40-20,000Hz
 Maximum Power (RMS Continuous):
50W
 Maximum Power (Peak Music):
100W
 Finish: Real Wood (Teak)
 Dimensions: 22x12x10"
 Weight (unpacked): 25kg
 Optional Accessory
Appolo Stands.


Condition

This matched pair of Monitor Audio MA5 loudspeakers are offered in excellent used condition. All driver units and associated electrical components are functioning correctly and are undamaged. The cabinets are intact  and structurally undamaged, and the Teak finish has an attractive mellow patina of age with light signs of use as one would expect after 35 years.  A set of quality period speaker stands is available as an optional extra which are well worth the additional expenditure if you wish to position the speakers optimally on the floor against a wall.

Price £185.00

Product Code: MONB76

Tell a Friend Tweet This Product Ask a Question

Go Back

Quantity: Add to Basket


Toffs and Tinks - Copyright 2008 - 2011 All Rights Reserved
Original Skin Idea by CC3SKINS.NET, modified by Toffs and Tinks.com

Powered by CubeCart
Copyright Devellion Limited 2006. All rights reserved.
Property Investment Courses - Real Estate Seminars - Real Estate Investing