I attended Axpona and spent more time in the Soundsmith room than any other room at the show. I got to meet Peter, the designer and President of the company. He had two pairs of his own designed speakers set up in the room. They were actually quite small but delivered outstanding clarity and musicality. I currently own a pair of Green Mountain Audio Callistos. They are set up in my office system and sound superb. After hearing the Soundsmith Monarch speakers, I have decided to buy a pair. The bass response was surprisingly good for their size. They did everything right. Although Glory gave them "3rd" best room, I gladly gave them "best of show". There were so many digital setups that when I had the opportunity to hear nothing but analogue, and listening to the Strain Gauge phono cartridge system that Peter had set up, it made me truly realize that this man's products are the best I've ever heard. I could not more highly recommend buying these speakers or for that matter, any of his products. It's what music is all about.
Soundsmith monitors - Opinions wanted
I read over at AA that these monitors knocked the sox off a few visitors at the Axpona show over in Jacksonville last weekend. From those who have had some personal listening experience can you give me some idea of the strengths and weaknesses of these speakers? I am particularly interested in the $2K model and are looking for a smaller speaker that is refined yet can play loud when asked to.
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