Old model and that's why the extremely low price that one can find today (169 euros each), but their sound is truly enjoyable. I mainly use them for listening to music and watching movies, and at some point, they will also be used for sound control in video editing. I don't have an opinion on their accuracy for studio use (more information is needed to determine that besides owning and listening to them), but the sound doesn't seem lacking in any way. The bass is deep, extended, and perfectly controlled, and the midrange is unexpectedly friendly to the ear. I won't say anything about the highs because although I really like them, I'm not the most suitable person to give an opinion since my hearing has a significant drop above 12-14kHz in recent years.
However, what impresses compared to most studio monitors on the market is their volume. In a room of about 20 square meters, I haven't exceeded 50% on the rear potentiometer setting, and the levels comfortably exceed 105dB at the listening position without the speakers showing any signs of strain. The manufacturer provides a maximum volume of 114dB at 1m without specifying if it refers to a single speaker or a pair. In this price and size category, only the Adam T8V with 118dB per pair (112dB each) and the JBL 308 MkII (112dB without specifying if it's per speaker or per pair) come close to these numbers, and both are considerably more expensive. Perhaps the (even older, copies of older Genelec models but still available) Behringer B2031A can play even louder since they have an 8.75" woofer and 265W amplifiers per speaker, but the manufacturer doesn't mention the maximum SPL.
I believe that these speakers would easily hold up even in a small bar, offering not only the necessary volume but also exceptional bass extension and intensity, something that is not found in professional speakers of this size. It is definitely one of the best choices for DJ monitors.
I should note here that while the manufacturer states in the manual that the speakers are 100W with the low-frequency amplifier at 75W and the high-frequency amplifier at 25W, both the box and the specs on the American B&H website state 140W with 100W for the woofer and 40W for the tweeter. I suspect that the latest units produced had different amplifiers from the initial version.
Finally, the front-ported design helps with placement, and so far, I have never heard any port noise from the bass reflex vent, which indicates good design.
Personally, I am 100% satisfied (I would even say thrilled) with the purchase and I highly recommend them as long as they are still available at this price.
