Monitor Audio Apex

[MUSICRAFT]

plastic penguin:MUSICRAFT:plastic penguin:

Just checked my emails and I've recieved a regular update from MA, including a new range of compact speakers called Apex. Has anyone heard of these and what are they like?

Have WHFI S&V requested a sample for testing yet?

Hi plastic penguin

The new Apex series of sub/sat speakers promises to be quite a step up from the already impressive Radius HD series. Mine have been on order for some time now so i should shortly be receiving the demo set in Piano Black finish.

Thanks

Rick @ Musicraft

Thanks for that Rick. Clearly, they are so new they haven't hit anyones radar yet. When you receive them, could you keep us updated?

Much appreciated.

Hi plastic penguin

I received the new Apex 10, 40 and AW-12 speakers a few days ago in the stunning metallic black high gloss finish. Their build (heavy and rigid die-cast alloy cabinets), fit, finishing and styling are all superb.

Anyway i've finally had a chance to see what they perform like. The components used were Yamaha's BD-S1900 and Chord Electronics DSP8000/SPM3005.

The Apex's produce an overall excellent performance. A couple of aspects that particular stand out are the lack of colouration (no doubt due to the heavy die-cast cabinets) and the sound is also very evenly balanced. The fact they coped more than admirably with the sheer onslaught of the DSP8000/SPM3005 says alot IMO. Simply put as good as the Radius HD Series is the new Apex series is in a different league (but than again it does cost more). The new Apex Series was worth the wait and is sheer class.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[ear]

they are ugly🙁

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi ear

Fair enough although all of my clients that have seen them so far have been very impressed with the Apex's styling.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Simon Lucas]

Our First Test of the Apex package will be in the August issue (o/s July 2nd, by which time Spain will be World Cup winners (either that or I've wasted quite a big portion of the kids' college fund)).

 

[AEJim]

Simon Lucas:Our First Test of the Apex package will be in the August issue (o/s July 2nd, by which time Spain will be World Cup winners (either that or I've wasted quite a big portion of the kids' college fund)).

Nah, they're too fragile to last the whole tournament - Torres and Fabregas will be out of action by the knockout stages... 😉

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Simon Lucas:Our First Test of the Apex package will be in the August issue (o/s July 2nd, by which time Spain will be World Cup winners (either that or I've wasted quite a big portion of the kids' college fund)).

Hi Simon

Thanks for this. I look forward to the Apex review.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft