STUDIO ELECTRIC M4 in Wenge (pair) and robust, sonically transparent stainless steel grilles (same kind used for Neumann microphones) by Studio Electric. This is a reference quality bookshelf speaker of uncommon musicality.
CURRENT MSRP (IN THIS FINISH/WITH GRILLES)
$2850 USD.
ASKING
Unlisting.
CONDITION
Good. Nitpicking on the basis of some minor cosmetic edge wear but rating 8/10 just to be safe.
ABOUT ME
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MY THOUGHTS
Easily bests similarly priced speakers I've had from Dynaudio, Harbeth, Trenner & Friedl, Aerial, and others. Accuracy and musicality align here in a really special way. Gobs and gobs of resolution, speed, and air while maintaining a highly musical, muscular, and long-term listenable tonal balance. I don’t know how Studio Electric does it! The midband is a star here – rich, silky, natural, open.
The Studio Electric M4s are surprisingly forgiving of placement (as you would expect from an acoustic suspension design). Huge sweet spot while low-reaching bass remains accurate even with slightly nearer than perfect wall proximity.
REASON FOR SELLING
Easily driven with most low-powered amps, but I am moving to an SET amp so have to move these along to someone very, very fortunate. These rock!
COUNTLESS IMPRESSIVE REVIEWS
" I felt that the M4’s had done one thing better than I could have ever predicted. They had given my every-man audience exactly what I wanted them to have; a masterclass in audiophile sound. Their precise imaging, extension in dynamics, realistic textures, organic timbre, energetic speed, and most importantly, the ability to evoke the emotional connection that audiophiles gush about so regularly. The Studio Electric M4 might be one of the best teaching tools I’ve ever had at my disposal. It’s not often that you can demystify a multitude of abstract concepts within the time it takes to listen to one song — but that is exactly what the M4’s were readily doing. I can’t help but express what a bargain these are considering they check a lot of the boxes I’d often associate with much more costly, bigger, and complex designs.
What separates the M4’s apart from the bulk of their competition is how clean and clutter free their approach is to capture the sound of larger speakers. Yes, many monitors in the market through the use of ports, transmission lines, wave-guides, and radiators have done their best to fool you into thinking their boosted bass is near equal to that of floor-standers, none do it as convincingly within their stated frequency range limits as these sealed monitors do from Studio Electric.” – Part-Time Audiophile
“Bottom line: If you’re in the market for a stand mount speaker costing at this price point that can do it all don’t bother putting the Studio Electric M4 speakers on “A” shortlist… they are your shortlist!” – Dagogo
“The M4 offers all that any sane listener will likely ever want or need. They look great, sound fantastic, and won't jeopardize financially what remains of your household's marital or partnership bliss. They are as near to perfect a small speaker as I have encountered, certainly at anywhere near their very fair asking price, and can give certain wee boxes from across the pond (sealed and bass-reflex) a real run for their money. That is a Brexit deal worth embracing, I'd say. Highly recommended and quite the exceptional value.” – Positive Feedback
“The sound was tactile, detailed, and inarguably musical. Bass transients were especially well served by these sealed enclosures. Sure, monitor speakers may never be full-frequency monsters, but these showed a confidently lifelike presentation down to its mid-40hz limits. My notes here tell me “somewhere between Audio Note and Harbeth with detail!” – Part Time Audiophile
“About as close to neutral as you can get out of a reasonably priced small loudspeaker. Its compact size makes it easy to place, and it is suitable for many kinds of listening environments. Standout characteristics include vocal clarity and imaging. Bass is pretty darn good as well, especially for an acoustic suspension/6.5-inch driver arrangement” – Everything Audio Network
"The space and air around the midrange helps these speakers to tackle even the most complex of arrangements while the allied meaty bass means that they will be a good performer within any genre of music." – The Audiophile Man
SPECS
LF: SE HighX™6.5" / 170mm /copolymer
HF: 1" / 25mm soft dome
Frequency Response: 44Hz-22kHz
Sensitivity: 88dB @ 1W / 1 meter
Recommended Power Amplifier: 30 to 200 Watts
Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequency: 3.4kHz
Construction: HDF and MDF with a choice of rich veneers
Cabinet Dimensions: 13Hx8.625"Wx13.5D" (sans grill)
Weight: 19 lbs. / 8.5 kg (shipped two per carton) @ 43 lbs.
SELLER NOTES
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Shipping: $70 flat rate in lower 48.
Local pickup available (NYS Sales Tax applies)
