Monitor Audio 7’s

[JezmondTutu]

I can’t think I’ve ever seen these speakers mentioned on PFM?

Having helped out at a classic Linn/Naim/Rega dealership when I was younger, I always had a massive soft spot for these speakers. I also recall the Cornflake Shop running them on the end of a Xerxes and some pretty serious Exposure amps at a hifi show and they sounded amazing. They packed a surprising punch, had fantastic imaging and just melted away.

So, I’ve just bought a pair which should be arriving at Tutu towers shortly. Will they be replacing my SCM40A’s? Certainly not! But I reckon they will be awesome in our new log cabin. All for £40!

 

[Martyn Miles]

I nearly bought a pair back in the late ‘70s.

 

[JezmondTutu]

I nearly bought a pair back in the late ‘70s.

Different speaker Martin - these were mid-90’s.

 

[Martyn Miles]

Gosh.
I thought there was only one model.

 

[JezmondTutu]

Gosh.
I thought there was only one model.

Like these Martin:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26542793...d=link&campid=5338728743&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[Caledon1297]

Different speaker Martin - these were mid-90’s.

Monitor Audio Monitor 7s were my first 'proper' hi-fi speakers, but IIRC, it was late1989/possibly early 1990 that I got mine?

 

[Caledon1297]

I also have a vague recollection of (I think ?) Chris Frankland giving a favourable review to the Monitor 9s?

 

[JezmondTutu]

Monitor Audio Monitor 7s were my first 'proper' hi-fi speakers, but IIRC, it was late1989/possibly early 1990 that I got mine?

Ah that may well be about right. I’m sure they will be perfect for the required application!

 

[JezmondTutu]

I also have a vague recollection of (I think ?) Chris Frankland giving a favourable review to the Monitor 9s?

I actually preferred them to the 9’s and the floor standing 14’s which What Hifi raved about at the time.

I’ll report back sometime when I’ve set them up. Only have one means of driving them currently - Avondale Grad One, TPX2 and a Zap250!