Monitor Audio

Monitor Audio is a legendary British loudspeaker brand founded in 1972 in Cambridge by Mo Iqbal. Now based in Essex, the company continues to design and engineer all its products in the UK, even after shifting final assembly to third-party facilities in China since 2004. Over the years, it has expanded its portfolio by acquiring respected names like Roksan and Blok.

Renowned for its high-fidelity speaker systems, Monitor Audio offers a wide range of hi-fi, custom install, and professional audio solutions, including the prestigious Platinum 3G, Gold 6G, Silver 7G, and Bronze 6G series.

Pioneering Loudspeaker Technologies

Monitor Audio is a leader in audio innovation, with proprietary technologies such as:

C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium) cones

Gold Dome tweeters for crisp, extended highs

Hive II ports for improved airflow and bass response

DCF (Dynamic Coupling Filter) for resonance control

Force-Cancelling Bass designs that eliminate unwanted vibrations

From compact bookshelf models to the flagship Platinum 300 3G, Monitor Audio speakers are praised for their precision, wide soundstage, and refined aesthetics.

FAQ: Monitor Audio

Where are Monitor Audio speakers designed and manufactured?

All design, engineering, and R&D take place in the UK. Final assembly has been outsourced since 2004, but British quality control remains central to the brand.

What technologies set Monitor Audio apart?

Exclusive innovations include:

C-CAM drivers

Gold Dome tweeters

Hive II bass ports

DCF and Force-Cancelling tech for minimal resonance and vibration

What product ranges are available?

Platinum 3G: Flagship series with MPD III tweeters

Gold 6G: Premium high-fidelity speakers

Silver 7G: Balanced performance and versatility

Bronze 6G: Outstanding value for money

Does Monitor Audio offer home cinema solutions?

Yes, the brand provides a complete range of floorstanding, bookshelf, centre, in-wall/in-ceiling, and multiroom speakers, ideal for building a powerful home theatre system.