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Product Strengths
- Achieves THX-certified bass, stemming from a 'balanced dual drive' principle similar to the isobaric principle
- Clever setup with multiple drivers reduces diaphragm stroke while retaining sound pressure, resulting in less distortion
- Sound dispersion characteristics can be adjusted with precision using the crossover, focusing sound vertically to minimize reflections
- Consistent sound quality across the M&K Sound portfolio ('timbre matching') makes setting up multichannel systems easier
- Demonstrates a mind-blowing dynamic spectrum, performing 'very quiet' and 'very loud' with ease
Product Considerations
- Requires a warm-up period of around 10 to 20 minutes
- Functions as satellites with a built-in fixed 80-hertz, 24-decibel high-pass filter, designed for use with subwoofers
- Elaborate tweeters like ribbons can achieve slightly more detailed differentiation in the highest realms
Takeaway:
The M&K Sound MPS 2520P is a professional tool that delivers precise and sophisticated sound, suitable for both studio and home cinema setups. Its ability to handle a wide dynamic range and maintain clarity makes it a great choice for immersive audio experiences.
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Specifications
- Amplifier power bass-midrange: 200watt RMS/400watt peak
- Amplifier power high frequency: 180watt RMS/360watt peak
- Bass/Midrange: 2 x 5.25 Glassfibre
- High frequency Drivers: 3 x 1,1" soft fabric dome
- Frequency Response: 80-12KHz +/-1dB / 12-20KHz +/-2dB
- Total Harmonic distortion: 0.002% into 4 ohms LF Channel / 0.03% into 4 ohms HF channel
- Signal to noise ratio: 100dB
- AC power consumption: Standby/Average/Max 17W, 45W, 360W
- AC line voltage: 115VAC/60Hz 5A – 230VAC/60Hz 3.15A
- Input impedance unbalanced: 11Kohm / balanced 22Kohm
- Input sensitivity unbalanced: 100mV 90dB 1m / balanced 200mV 90dB 1m
- Max output level: 110dB/100Hz
- Max input: 24dBu balanced
- High pass filter: Fixed 80 Hz (24dB)
- Vertical directivity control: Wide/Narrow – 50/30 Deg.
- Dimensions HxWxD: 12.8 x 10.6 x 15.8" (327 x 270 x 401 mm)
- Weight: 39.6 lbs (18 kg)
- Finish: Black satin
Description
The MPS2520P studio monitor are featured with a total of 5 loudspeaker units providing impressive sound impact in an ultra-compact format. The dual channel power amplifiers drive the bass-midrange and high frequency sections with great precision and full control of signal dynamics.
The MPS2520P studio monitor are featured with a total of 5 loudspeaker units providing impressive sound impact in an ultra-compact format. The dual channel power amplifiers drive the bass-midrange and high frequency sections with great precision and full control of signal dynamics. The 5.25” bass-midrange drivers are tuned for sealed box with 0.707 box Q to provide an absolute optimal system step response control. Combined with triple stacked tweeters operating down to 1.2Khz, makes the MPS2520P sound response become fast and sharp, with superior qualities to control reference recordings, editing, processing, and master mixing for music and movie productions. MPS2520P are designed for easy system setup using the build in high pass filter for smooth integration with M&K subwoofers.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- M&K Sound speakers are frequently used as reference monitors in music and film production facilities, indicating a professional-grade accuracy.
- The brand's Phased-Focused crossover technology is designed to create a uniform timbre balance throughout the listening room, improving the three-dimensional response from almost any position.
- M&K Sound's Tripole speaker design combines a direct radiator for precise directional sound with a dipole for diffused sound, delivering a more immersive 360-degree soundstage.
- M&K designs subwoofers implementing a push-pull driver configuration to reduce distortion and increase bass output, enabling a smaller cabinet size while maintaining powerful bass.
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MP150
- Positioning: An entry-level on-wall speaker designed for compact spaces.
- Description: Offers low-compression tweeters and studio-monitor derived components to deliver clear sound in environments with limited space. Compared to higher series like the 300, M, and 950, it sacrifices advanced features and power for simplicity and affordability.
S300
- Positioning: A compact, full-range speaker aimed at delivering reference home cinema sound.
- Description: Uses driver mounting with isolated tweeter and woofer brackets to reduce cabinet coloration and maintain clarity. When compared with the S300T, M70, and MP950, it presents a straightforward design focused on purity of sound rather than the enhanced surround or advanced performance found in the higher series.
S300T
- Positioning: A specialized tripole speaker optimized for immersive and precisely positioned rear sound.
- Description: Integrates isolated side chambers with additional drivers to boost surround imaging and deliver a more enveloping sound field than the standard S300. In comparison with the M70 and MP950, its focus remains on enhanced surround coverage rather than the overall higher power and advanced engineering of the premium lines.
M70
- Positioning: A design-focused, ultra-slim on-wall speaker balancing aesthetics with modern performance.
- Description: Features optimized crossover design and new components for easy, vibration-free installation paired with clear and dynamic sound reproduction. Relative to the entry-level MP150 and 300 series, it offers refined engineering and elegance, though it does not reach the high-powered, professional level found in the 950 series.
MP950
- Positioning: A high-end on-wall speaker engineered for exceptional performance in demanding home cinema settings.
- Description: Uses professional-grade drivers with a phase-focused crossover for high power handling, speed, and precise imaging that set it apart with superior sound dynamics. Compared to the MP150, S300 series, and M70, it delivers the most advanced technology.
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M&K Sound invented the world's first subwoofer in 1973 and is widely used in Hollywood studios for mixing and mastering film soundtracks. Their push-pull subwoofer design cancels out harmonic distortion, and their speakers deliver professional studio monitor neutrality, making them a top choice for high-end audio production.
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Amphion
One25A
14900
14900
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4
Reviews
Amphion is a Finnish hifi speaker brand that uses passive radiators instead of bass ports and places the crossover point at 1600 Hz (below critical hearing range) to achieve better phase coherence and driver integration. Their speakers, handmade in Finland, are particularly popular in professional studios due to their waveguide technology and electrically simple design that enhances resolution while creating a seamless soundstage.
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Product Strengths
- Wide soundstage with evident front-to-back depth
- Clear and detailed midrange response with good separation of instruments such as guitars and pianos
- Balanced low-end response allowing for clearer definitions in bass notes
- Precise time alignment contributes to accuracy, focus, and a uniform dispersion pattern
- Detailed and airy top-end combined with a reach-out-and-touch-it three-dimensional width and imaging in the midrange
Product Considerations
- Not an inexpensive monitor
- At 41kg, it is also very heavy
- At the large end of the nearfield monitoring spectrum—it's a midfield, really
- Lacks DSP (Digital Signal Processing) found in many modern monitors, relying on traditional electro-acoustic design
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ATC SCM25A: Maintains a more balanced low-end response, while ATC SCM25A exhibited a slight bump in the lower mids
Takeaway: The Amphion One25A is an accurate and revealing mix tool with a perfect tonal balance, making it a good investment for professional use. Its low-end provides an utterly secure foundation for everything above, and it retains its dimension and punch at normal, moderate listening levels.
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Amphion is a Finnish hifi speaker brand that uses passive radiators instead of bass ports and places the crossover point at 1600 Hz (below critical hearing range) to achieve better phase coherence and driver integration. Their speakers, handmade in Finland, are particularly popular in professional studios due to their waveguide technology and electrically simple design that enhances resolution while creating a seamless soundstage.
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PMC
PMC8-2
15250
15250
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1
Reviews
As with any PMC loudspeaker, thanks to its super-consistent dispersion and tonal balance, the PMC8-2 may be simply and seamlessly combined with smaller PMC speakers to create larger multi-channel or immersive systems. The twin bass drivers are partnered with the same PMC55 mid-range tweeter, DSP system and four channels of 400W Class-D amplification used in the PMC6-2. Again, the speaker is configurable directly via the rear panel or using the browser-based SoundAlign™ software from a computer or tablet.
Together with the precisely tuned ATL™ cabinet and hexagonal Laminair™ vents, the PMC8-2 delivers phenomenal performance that approaches that of our Main reference monitors, with smooth and consistent bass response down to 25Hz, a revealing mid-range and wide, stable sound-staging. As with the rest of the range, the PMC8-2's superb definition, fidelity, dynamics and bass accuracy allow mix decisions to be made quickly with complete confidence, and with no listening fatigue even after long sessions.
PMC8-2s can be upgraded through the addition of a PMC8-2 SUB to create an XBD system, enhancing the system's bass headroom by 6dB. Dedicated short and taller floor-stands are available for the PMC8-2 and PMC8-2 XBD systems which position them on the ideal listening axis.
"Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis) Max. cont. SPL: 113dB @1m (half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration) State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2x 400W Analogue / AES3 digital input (16/24-bit, 18 -192kHz sample rate) Digital 'through' output (AES3 24-bit 96kHz SoundAlign™ network control interface for single or group EQ & settings Sophisticated DSP crossover, driver protection, EQ, and delay/polarity options PMC8-2 + PMC8-2 SUB creates PMC8-2 XBD, with up to 6dB of additional headroom Optional dedicated floor stands for PMC8-2 (40") and PMC8-2 XBD (19")"
PMC is a hifi speaker brand known for its Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology, which enhances bass response and reduces distortion, and its LaminairX technology in the Prophecy series, which reduces turbulence and harmonic distortion by up to 3dB. Their active speakers are preferred by music and audio professionals for their tonal accuracy and dynamic range, with user reviews particularly praising their accurate midrange and detailed sound compared to brands like Dynaudio and B&W.
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Product Strengths
- Unparalleled clarity, definition, and utmost accuracy
- Excellent bass extension and clarity, as well as proper tonal balance at every volume
- Super wide dispersion, and thus a bigger sweet spot
Product Considerations
- It would be overkill in smaller rooms
- A pair is a significant investment, so it makes sense that it's geared toward large, professional recording environments
- They weigh nearly 100 pounds apiece
Takeaway: The PMC 8-2 is a wise investment for professional studios that delivers detailed and accurate monitoring, so it could very well be the only monitor needed It uses proprietary technology to deliver its signature sound
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Our take on the brand
PMC is a hifi speaker brand known for its Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology, which enhances bass response and reduces distortion, and its LaminairX technology in the Prophecy series, which reduces turbulence and harmonic distortion by up to 3dB. Their active speakers are preferred by music and audio professionals for their tonal accuracy and dynamic range, with user reviews particularly praising their accurate midrange and detailed sound compared to brands like Dynaudio and B&W.
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ATC
SCM100ASL Pro
19990
19990
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1
Reviews
ATC 25mm/1” Dual Suspension ‘S-Spec’ Tweeter. Full “SL” spec 12˝/314mm bass driver. ATC 3″/75mm “Super Dome” mid driver. On board grounded source 350W Tri-amp pack. LF contour control. Clip indication. 6 year warranty.
ATC is distinguished by manufacturing all drivers in-house and using a unique dual-suspension system in their tweeters that enhances stability without ferro-fluid. The brand, widely used in recording studios, features sealed cabinet designs for tight bass control and a proprietary 75mm soft-dome midrange driver that delivers precise, uncolored sound.
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Product Strengths
- Outstanding resolution and big dynamic range
- Phenomenal build quality and a gorgeous veneer finish, looking like fine furniture
- The active design connects the listener to the music in a deeper, more immediate way, revealing transients and drawing the listener into the music
- The mid-range driver is a unique piece of engineering with a large motor system and short coil long gap topology, leading to better linearity and reduced third harmonic distortion and improved clarity
- ATC has complete control over the speaker's production and design, from voice coil winding to cabinet manufacturing, which allows for consistency across the product range
Product Considerations
- Some people may not want to give up their amplifiers or cabling for active speakers, preferring to mix and match components
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The goal with the SCM100ASL is not to do anything different than the SCM-50, focusing on being faithful to the original recording, with the 100 offering more extended low-frequency response and bigger scale reproduction
Takeaway: The SCM100ASL is a high-performance loudspeaker that delivers clear and dynamic sound, making music sound clear as day. With exceptional build quality and attention to detail, it is designed to fill the room with sound.
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Our take on the brand
ATC is distinguished by manufacturing all drivers in-house and using a unique dual-suspension system in their tweeters that enhances stability without ferro-fluid. The brand, widely used in recording studios, features sealed cabinet designs for tight bass control and a proprietary 75mm soft-dome midrange driver that delivers precise, uncolored sound.
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PMC
PMC6-2
10000
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Released
2021
A serious near/midfield monitoring tool that fits easily within any control room or immersive system, the PMC6-2 is unmatched in its outstanding clarity, forensic resolution, and sheer impact. The PMC6-2 provides main-monitor scale, depth, and dynamics, and allows mix decisions to be made quickly, with absolute certainty and without fatigue.
PMC is a hifi speaker brand known for its Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology, which enhances bass response and reduces distortion, and its LaminairX technology in the Prophecy series, which reduces turbulence and harmonic distortion by up to 3dB. Their active speakers are preferred by music and audio professionals for their tonal accuracy and dynamic range, with user reviews particularly praising their accurate midrange and detailed sound compared to brands like Dynaudio and B&W.
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Product Strengths
- Extremely clear sound, making them better for mixing and mastering than many other monitors
- Sound like main monitors, offering a large sound footprint not typically found in near-field or mid-field monitors
- Wide bandwidth accuracy and dependability at any volume level
- Midrange performance is particularly notable for realistic, unhyped accuracy, especially on naturally recorded human voices
- Bass performance combines extended bandwidth with great dynamic, pitch, and temporal accuracy
Product Considerations
- Require a significant break-in period
- To get the most out of them, an interface that can connect via AES is needed, as the conversion when using analog is not as transparent
- Correct placement is crucial; at least four and a half feet of distance is needed between the listener and the monitor to be able to get all of the sound that it's trying to give
- SoundAlign software, while useful for EQ adjustments, may introduce unwanted digital artifacts to the sound
- Expensive, these monitors are at the higher end of this sector and share that space with some well-respected designs
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ATC SCM25a: The reviewer finds an absence of 'not hearing the box' evident in the 6-2 compared to the ATCs
- Vs Neumann KH310s: The 6-2s outperform them in every respect, sounding much better, with other monitors sounding colored by comparison
- Vs ATC 150s: The reviewer prefers these PMC6-2s over the ATC 150s
Takeaway: The PMC6-2 is a high-performance studio monitor that delivers exceptional clarity and detail. For those seeking accurate and dependable sound at all volumes, these monitors are worth consideration.
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Our take on the brand
PMC is a hifi speaker brand known for its Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology, which enhances bass response and reduces distortion, and its LaminairX technology in the Prophecy series, which reduces turbulence and harmonic distortion by up to 3dB. Their active speakers are preferred by music and audio professionals for their tonal accuracy and dynamic range, with user reviews particularly praising their accurate midrange and detailed sound compared to brands like Dynaudio and B&W.
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PMC
PMC6
6100
/
Released
2021
If you are a professional who needs the last word in reliable reference monitoring in a compact form, then the PMC6 active two-way is the answer. The PMC6 is packed with innovation and providing the same sonic signature as our renowned larger monitors, it's ideal for smaller control rooms or for use in larger immersive systems, where its astounding resolution allows critical mix decisions to be made with absolute confidence.
PMC is a hifi speaker brand known for its Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology, which enhances bass response and reduces distortion, and its LaminairX technology in the Prophecy series, which reduces turbulence and harmonic distortion by up to 3dB. Their active speakers are preferred by music and audio professionals for their tonal accuracy and dynamic range, with user reviews particularly praising their accurate midrange and detailed sound compared to brands like Dynaudio and B&W.
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Product Strengths
- Detailed and accurate sound reproduction
- Extended bass response due to PMC's Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology
- Exceptional stereo imaging allowing for precise mixing and monitoring
- Easy configuration through the SoundAlign web interface, offering versatile adjustments
- Attractive and versatile design suitable for both portrait and landscape orientations
Product Considerations
- Minor dip in the frequency response around 300Hz, potentially due to transmission line harmonics, though it doesn't affect the overall performance
- High mids may be revealing and fatiguing to some users
- Users need to ensure proper network connectivity for using the SoundAlign app
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ATC SCM20ASL Pro Mk2, the PMC6 has a stronger low-end, while the ATC offers unmatched clarity and articulation in smaller rooms
- Vs PSI Audio A21-M, the PMC6 is more powerful
- Vs Genelec 8341A, the Genelec has a wider frequency response
Takeaway: The PMC6 is an impressive nearfield monitor that provides trustworthy sound to work on your audio and mixes. It's a valuable studio tool because it allows users to make mix choices with confidence.
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Our take on the brand
PMC is a hifi speaker brand known for its Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology, which enhances bass response and reduces distortion, and its LaminairX technology in the Prophecy series, which reduces turbulence and harmonic distortion by up to 3dB. Their active speakers are preferred by music and audio professionals for their tonal accuracy and dynamic range, with user reviews particularly praising their accurate midrange and detailed sound compared to brands like Dynaudio and B&W.
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PSI Audio
A25-M
6899
/
Released
2021
A brand new and innovative midrange driver entirely developed and manufactured in-house brings the A25-M even closer to absolute perfection. Imagine hearing sound as naturally as in real life. The speakers disappear, you trust what you hear and let your ears work with total confidence. That's what you get with the A25-M!
PSI Audio is a Swiss hifi brand that builds all their speakers and acoustic devices without using DSP, focusing instead on pure analog technology to deliver accurate sound reproduction. Their standout product is the AVAA C20, a revolutionary active bass trap that eliminates low-frequency noise by creating a "black hole" effect for resonant frequencies, requiring much less space than traditional acoustic treatments while being effective across diverse environments from recording studios to subway stations.
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Product Strengths
- All three of the A25 speaker drivers are designed and handmade in-house in Switzerland to ensure low distortion, high precision, and the finest quality control
- Every A25 is sonically identical, meaning any two of the same model at any point in their production history will be a matched pair
- The A25M offers higher SPL at lower distortion
- Initial listening tests were very favorable, and the first things that stood out were the tight and controlled low end and super precise stereo imaging, leading to a huge sense of depth and space
- Mixes translated incredibly well to other systems, and when using them for mastering, the bass end was spot on, and the highs were incredibly detailed but not at all hyped or fatiguing
Product Considerations
- The A25Ms are very heavy, at 28.4kg each, and have the kind of proportions that make a one-person lift of such a weight risky
- The size and weight of the A25Ms mean they probably will not be considered for nearfield duties by the majority of potential users
- The overall tonal balance is a little prominent in the upper-mid band, and this sometimes adds a slight edge to some mix elements
- If considering a move to mid-field monitoring, room acoustics should probably be considered at the same time
- Enclosure color is an acquired taste
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ATC SCM45s, the ATCs just had that extra tiny level of detail in the mids—it comes down to personal choice
Takeaway: The A25M is genuinely revealing monitors that can provide great insight into the components of a mix and how they fit together. These are spectacular monitors with a tight, controlled low end and super precise stereo imaging, making them an excellent mid-field monitor for mixing and mastering.
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Our take on the brand
PSI Audio is a Swiss hifi brand that builds all their speakers and acoustic devices without using DSP, focusing instead on pure analog technology to deliver accurate sound reproduction. Their standout product is the AVAA C20, a revolutionary active bass trap that eliminates low-frequency noise by creating a "black hole" effect for resonant frequencies, requiring much less space than traditional acoustic treatments while being effective across diverse environments from recording studios to subway stations.
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ATC
SCM25A Pro Mk2
9790
/
Released
2023
The SCM25A Pro Mk2 is a compact 3-way high-performance active studio monitor loudspeaker, based around a 6.5"/164mm bass driver. The monitors combination of exceptional mid-range clarity, high output, extended bass response and modest size makes it ideal for nearfield monitoring in a wide range of critical applications.
ATC is distinguished by manufacturing all drivers in-house and using a unique dual-suspension system in their tweeters that enhances stability without ferro-fluid. The brand, widely used in recording studios, features sealed cabinet designs for tight bass control and a proprietary 75mm soft-dome midrange driver that delivers precise, uncolored sound.
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Product Strengths
- Broad dynamic range with extended high frequencies and low distortion
- Precise and detailed high end that is clean and dimensional
- Highly dimensional, reach-out-and-touch-it midrange representation
- Full, firm, and punchy low end
- Tonal consistency is good no matter where you are in the room
Product Considerations
- Requires the purchase of a left and right model
- Low mids may be more forward than some users are accustomed to
- Needs a robust speaker stand due to its weight
- The sweet spot seemed a bit shallower in depth than other monitors produce
Takeaway: The SCM25A is a studio monitor with great clarity that can help make better mixing decisions and identify problem areas in tracks. It's built to provide accurate and trusted counsel, making the technical parts of tone-building quicker.
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Our take on the brand
ATC is distinguished by manufacturing all drivers in-house and using a unique dual-suspension system in their tweeters that enhances stability without ferro-fluid. The brand, widely used in recording studios, features sealed cabinet designs for tight bass control and a proprietary 75mm soft-dome midrange driver that delivers precise, uncolored sound.
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