History Of Monitor Audio

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Monitor Audio Ltd is a British owned and managed global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design. For over 40 years we've been incorporating stereo and surround sound systems and a range of sonically matched architectural speakers for ultra discreet high quality sound around the home and outside.

Our success is not simply a matter of excellent sound quality, although expert listeners around the world will testify to that. It's more about how we deliver the sonic superlatives. By consistently refining and applying our technologies, Monitor Audio has become the world's foremost expert in developing metal dome drivers. Metal is not the easiest material to shape, which is why many of our competitors choose paper or plastic. But it does have amazing properties for more life-like sound reproduction when treated correctly.

In the strength and depth of our ever-evolving product portfolio, Monitor Audio continues to demonstrate the power of a high quality, high performance loudspeaker brand that serves every application, taste and budget - and every possible desire.

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1972

MONITOR AUDIO IS FOUNDED

Monitor Audio starts it's story in a small factory near Cambridge, England.

Mo Iqbal founded Monitor Audio and launched its very first loudspeaker, the MA1

The beginning of Monitor Audio; although now one of the worlds leading loudspeaker manufacturers, Monitor Audio started life in a relatively small factory in Teversham near Cambridge, England, where the loudspeakers were assembled by hand by founder Mo Iqbal and a small team of engineers.

2019
INTRODUCING IA40-3 INSTALLATION AMPLIFIER

We welcome IA40-3 to our Installation Amplifier family.
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2019
MONITOR AUDIO ACQUIRES BLOK

Premium hi-fi specialist Monitor Audio Ltd has acquired Blok, a hi-fi stand brand.
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2019
INTRODUCING MASS SURROUND SOUND

Experience All Round Entertainment with our MASS Surround Sound system.
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2019
INTRODUCING THE GOLD SERIES (5G)

Monitor Audio’s decades of experience in producing groundbreaking, class-leading loudspeakers has resulted in this, the latest Gold Series.
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2018
INTRODUCING CLG-W10 GARDEN SUBWOOFER

Bring the bass outdoors.
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2018
INTRODUCING VECTA

The stylish and versatile Monitor Audio Vecta V240 speaker cleverly combines architectural aesthetics, high quality professional audio performance and weather resistance.
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2018
MONITOR AUDIO TO ADOPT BLUOS® AUDIO PLATFORM

Monitor Audio and Roksan to include BluOS multi-room audio in upcoming products.
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2018
INTRODUCING STUDIO

Say hello to a new audio benchmark.
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2018
INTRODUCING SUPER SLIM IN-WALL

Defy restrictive depths with our slimmest in-wall speakers yet.
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2018
INTRODUCING INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERS

Monitor Audio is proud to announce our new family of Installation Amplifiers, built to do more and take up less space.
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2018
INTRODUCING MONITOR SERIES

A beautifully designed family of speakers that delivers Monitor Audio’s renowned sound quality.
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2017
MONITOR AUDIO NOW FEATURED IN THE CEDIA DESIGNER

We are proud to announce that Monitor Audio products are now available to use in The CEDIA Designer, an industry leading tool that helps installers plan highly detailed home theatres.
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2017
MONITOR AUDIO LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE

Explore the features of the new Monitor Audio website.
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2017
INTRODUCING SILVER 6G

Revered by audiophiles around the globe, Monitor Audio’s award-winning Silver Series enters its sixth generation with a host of new features to make it the best-performing ever.
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2016
MONITOR AUDIO ACQUIRES ROKSAN

Roksan joins with Monitor Audio.
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2016
INTRODUCING PLATINUM II

Monitor Audio launches the Platinum II flagship range.
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2016
INTRODUCING RDT II (RIGID DIAPHRAGM TECHNOLOGY - 2ND GENERATION)

RDT II has the lowest distortion cone technology in Monitor Audio’s history.
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2016
INTRODUCING MPD (MICRO PLEATED DIAPHRAGM) HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER

Re-working of an existing technology, transforming a successful idea into an audiophile super-driver.
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2015
INTRODUCING BRONZE

Monitor Audio launches the latest generation of Bronze.
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2015
INTRODUCING DCF (DYNAMIC COUPLING FILTER)

DCF replaces the usual rigid coupling of driver and voice coil with a pliable one.
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2015
INTRODUCING S150

Monitor Audio launches a small Bluetooth stereo speaker.
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2014
INTRODUCING AIRSTREAM A100 AMPLIFIER

Monitor Audio launches the A100 Amplifier.
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2014
INTRODUCING GOLD SERIES (4G)

Monitor Audio introduces it's new Gold series.
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2013
INTRODUCING SILVER SERIES (5G)

Monitor Audio launches it's new Silver series.
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2012
INTRODUCING WS100

Launching today, our high performance wire-free WS100 speakers will prove that you don’t have to work too hard for great sound.
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2012
INTRODUCING 'TRIMLESS' CUSTOM INSTALL

Monitor Audio introduces 'trimless' bezels onto Custom Install products.
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2012
INTRODUCING SHADOW

Monitor Audio introduces the Shadow Series of lifestyle speakers.
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2012
INTRODUCING ABR (AUXILIARY BASS RADIATOR)

For open environments sound quality can be further enhanced through the use of a sealed ABR.
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2012
INTRODUCING MASS

Monitor Audio introduces a lifestyle home cinema system.
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2011
INTRODUCING I-DECK (2G)

Monitor Audio launches the i-Deck speaker system for iPod® and iPhone®
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2011
INTRODUCING MMP II (METAL MATRIX POLYMER - 2ND GENERATION)

MMP offers a rigid and responsive structure.
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2011
INTRODUCING APC (AUTOMATIC POSITION CORRECTION)

ARC uses DSP to automatically adjust the system to deliver the ideal sound.
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2010
INTRODUCING ARC (ANTI-RESONANCE COMPOSITE)

ARC is loaded with minerals to provide very inert, optimally-damped components.
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2009
INTRODUCING AIRSTREAM 10

The Airstream10, Monitor Audio first radio and Wi-Fi techn

ology is released.
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2009
DESIGN FOR SOUND

A new logo and slogan is produced for the tail end of the decade.
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2008
INTRODUCING RADIUS HD SERIES

Monitor Audio launches the Radius HD.
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2007
INTRODUCING PLATINUM

Monitor Audio's flagship series is launched.
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2007
INTRODUCING IDC (INVERTED DUAL CONCENTRIC) DRIVER MODULE

The Inverted Dual Concentric midrange/tweeter module offers up to 18 degrees of play.
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2007
INTRODUCING TLE (TAPERED LINE ENCLOSURE)

TLE provides greater midrange accuracy and reduced cabinet vibration for more accurate sound.
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2007
INTRODUCING RDT (RIGID DIAPHRAGM TECHNOLOGY)

RDT is designed to reduce mass and increase cone stiffness.
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2007
INTRODUCING RIBBON TRANSDUCERS

The ribbon tweeter can reach ultra-high frequencies up to an elusive 100 kHz.
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2007
INTRODUCING TRI-GRIP DOG FIXINGS

Tri-Grip save installation time and offer a secure fixing without the risk of over-tightening.
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2006
INTRODUCING BRONZE BR SERIES

Bronze BR series elevates in every way the reference standard for entry-level loudspeaker design.
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2006
INTRODUCING HIVE II

HiVe II technology has the ability to move air in and out much quicker than a conventional port.
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2006
INTRODUCING CP (CONTROLLED PERFORMANCE)

Controlled Performance in-ceiling/wall loudspeakers feature integral CP back boxes.
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2006
INTRODUCING GOLD SIGNATURE SERIES

The GS series re-writes the book on performance, easily eclipsing the dazzling standard set by its predecessor, the GR series.
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2006
INTRODUCING DSP (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING)

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) allows fine tuning of all aspects of sound.
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2005
INTRODUCING I-DECK (1G)

Monitor Audio launches the i-Deck, the first high quality iPod system from a hi-fi manufacturer.
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2005
INTRODUCING SILVER RS

The Silver RS series is launched.
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2003
INTRODUCING MMP (METAL MATRIX POLYMER)

A new driver technology for future lifestyle ranges.
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2000
MONITOR AUDIO MOVES OPERATIONS TO RAYLEIGH

The company makes a new home in Essex.
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2000
INTRODUCING RST (RIGID SURFACE TECHNOLOGY)

A technology that's still used today.
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1999
INTRODUCING SILVER I RANGE

The Silver i range is launched
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1998
MONITOR AUDIO WEBSITE LAUNCH

monitoraudio.co.uk is launched.
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1995
INTRODUCING STUDIO 20E

The Studio 20SE launches
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1995
"AS CLOSE AS IT GETS"

Monitor Audio rebrands for the mid-90s.
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1991
INTRODUCING C-CAM (CERAMIC-COATED ALUMINIUM MAGNESIUM)

The first appearance of C-CAM driver technology, which is still used today.
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1989
INTRODUCING THE CERAMIC SANDWICH METAL CONE

The first ‘ceramic sandwich metal cone’ is devised
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1986
INTRODUCING GOLD DOME TWEETERS

The iconic gold dome tweeters are used for the first time.
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1985
INTRODUCING METAL TWEETERS AND DRIVERS

First introduced metal tweeter and drivers into its loudspeakers.
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1979
ET500 DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE IS RELEASED

Monitor Audio's first turntable, the ET500 Direct Drive released in 1979.
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1977
MA7 SPEAKER IS RELEASED

The MA7 is released and quickly becomes one of MA’s most popular loudspeakers.
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1976
MONITOR AUDIO EXPANDS PRODUCTION

The company opens a purpose built facility in Rayleigh, Essex.