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StudioMonitor 55 – Dynamic Speakers

All Star Audio Video StudioMonitor 55 - Dynamic SpeakersDefinitive Technology is one of those brands that needs no introduction.  The company has a great reputation for creating high-performance, high-value speakers to use with any home theater system and that means that Definitive Technology has global appeal, especially among budget-conscious consumers. The StudioMonitor 55 (SM55) bookshelf speakers are priced right and they will ensure that you want to listen to your collection of music over and over again.

Most AV receivers and amplifiers can easily be used with the SM55 speakers.  The stated frequency response is 32 Hx to 30 kHz, so you don’t really need a sub-woofer; that is, of course, unless you are planning to rattle the windows or crank up a little bass-heavy music.

The current version if the SM55 speakers comes with a matte black, vinyl wood grain finish that will appeal to most consumers. The speakers are 13 inches tall, 8 inches wide and about 12 inches deep; believe it or not, they only weigh about 15.5 pounds.  These speakers come with two pairs of five-way binding posts which allows the equipment owner to bi-wire or bi-amp, if desired.

StudioMonitor 55 speakers use a single, one inch tweeter with a pure-aluminum dome.  These tweeters are created in such a way that they produce ”extended highs that reveal nuance and shimmer” in the sound without a trace of edginess.

When it comes to the bass, the SM55 uses a 6.5 inch, cast-basket drive called a Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS), a technology that incorporates a surround on both the inner and outer edges of the speaker core.  The most current version of the StudioMonitor 55 speakers also uses a Linear Response Wave guide that gives a greater than normal “total bass radiating area”, according to the manufacturer.

When it comes to actual performance, StudioMonitor 55 speakers are considered to be top-of-the-line.  When you listen to outstanding vocals, you will find that that the SM55 excels.  These speakers reproduce accurate and natural vocal timbres, ensuring that all voices sound rich and powerful.

The SM55’s mid-range creates an open and natural window for jazz recordings.  Jazz piano recordings are warm and inviting; other jazz instrumentals have been described as rich, open and airy, with perfect definition when listening through the SM55 speakers.

If you are a classical music fan, you will find the StudioMonitor 55 bookshelf speakers to be an amazing addition to your audio/visual home theater system.  These speakers beautifully provide a full range of dynamics, from booming fff all the way down to the whisper-like sounds of a delicate ppp.  Close you eyes when listening to a classical symphony or piano sonata and you will feel like you are actually attending the concert or recording session.  You may experience delicate orchestral textures or a bombastic sense of drama, right from the comfort of your own home.

To sum it all up, Definitive Technology has produced a detailed bookshelf speaker that is a great value for the money.  Considering its great mid-bass definition and the dynamic drama with orchestral works, the StudioMonitor 55 speakers are one of the industry’s top budget performers.  Imagine listening to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture after your 4th of July barbecue with these speakers.  What a great way to finish up your Independence Day celebration!

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