I recently bought a pair of S4s, somewhat an impulse buy, because I am looking to replace my ageing Monitor Audio Studio 20SE speakers.
Compared to the MA 20SE, which are 2 way floorstanding column units with an even smaller 5.5" bass driver, I find the S4 bass dryer & it goes less deep than the 20SEs. Imaging & sound-staging wise, the S4s are again bettered by the MAs.
However, unsurprisingly, the S4's resolution is much much better than the 20SE, not surprising I guess given that the 20SEs are a 15 year old design.
I did not find any real issues with the S4 coloration wise. It is a bit more forward sounding than the MAs & other larger & better speakers; and this also limits its image depth a bit.
Trust this helps.
Compared to the MA 20SE, which are 2 way floorstanding column units with an even smaller 5.5" bass driver, I find the S4 bass dryer & it goes less deep than the 20SEs. Imaging & sound-staging wise, the S4s are again bettered by the MAs.
However, unsurprisingly, the S4's resolution is much much better than the 20SE, not surprising I guess given that the 20SEs are a 15 year old design.
I did not find any real issues with the S4 coloration wise. It is a bit more forward sounding than the MAs & other larger & better speakers; and this also limits its image depth a bit.
Trust this helps.