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Review 3 of 3
Price Paid:
$500.00
from Staffhorst Summary:
As a bach-fanatic and jazz-enthousiast, I wanted to upgrade my speakers. I used to have a pair of JAMO SL95 disco-beat-pumpers.
I listened to the famous QUAD 11L, and this one (Monitor Audio S1).
They are about the same size and price.
When it comes to rhytmic music (Stevie Wonders Superstition), the 11L is unbeatable.
But putting on a peace of classical music with a lot of layers in the music, the S1 kills the 11L. The S1 pulls the music into a superb soundstage that reaches from the ceiling to the carpet.
Vocals (like Norah Jones) are crispy clean. Jazzy drums are tight and clean.
Solo-instruments are like sitting in front of them. From cello to hobo, it's an enjoyable sound, and very realistic.
The bass is astounding deep for a little speaker like this one (30x17,5x24 cm).
It likes to be near a wall for greater bass-reflection. Don't putt on a cabinet. It will get to boomy.
It needs a long time to play in.
The booklet says 60 hours, but I noticed up to 100 hours of playing-in-time.
Bi-wired the speakers after playing in, and noticed quite a big difference.
If you're looking for a little speaker for classical or jazz, try these little wonders. Strengths:
Transparency. Soundstage, size
only € 500 / pair Weaknesses:
Rhytmic capabilities Similar Products Used:
B&W 602 S3, QUAD 11L, Monitor Audio B2
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