Don’t be fooled by the size. The baby of the Monitor series delivers a sound that’s anything but small, rivalling far more costly ‘compact monitors’ for bass extension, mid-range resolution and precise imaging within a stunningly open soundstage. Rigid, low diffraction cabinet design and the superbly effective combination of Monitor Audio’s 5.5-inch MMP®II bass-mid driver and C-CAM® tweeter are the keys to the M1’s exceptional performance and versatility in both stereo and multi-channel applications.
Nothing has been carried over, nothing modified or tweaked. The Monitor series bass-mid drive unit, with its professional-grade 8-point cap-head bolt fixings, is new from front to back. MMP®II is an advance in driver technology developed from Monitor Audios original MMP® (Metal Matrix Polymer) cone material and uses a high-pressure injection moulding process to achieve different thickness at critical points of the cone geometry. MMP®II provides better stiffness and consistency and tighter production tolerances resulting in superior sonic performance.
The new bass-mid chassis design has a vented rear section that reduces thermal power compression to deliver increased dynamic range and higher sound pressure levels. This venting also lowers distortion by balancing the pressure within the motor system. It means clean, crisp bass and an even clearer midrange.
High frequency performance has been improved in line. The original Bronze series was praised for the clarity, extension and smoothness of its Gold Dome C-CAM® tweeter. But the new Monitor series sets even higher standards. Further development of the C-CAM® tweeter - in particular the profiling of its surround and a new front plate design - has resulted in a still smoother response and better dispersion.
The emphasis on sound quality and engineering follows through to the crossover which uses high grade polypropylene film capacitors, a low distortionlaminated core and air core inductors. And to the new reflex port design. The inside of the tube has a smooth, soft rubberised coating which greatly reduces air turbulence and unwanted noise. Faster transfer of air results in tighter, more precise bass performance.
