PSI Audio A21-M Metal Black

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PSI Audio A21-M Metal Black

PSI Audio

A21-M Metal Black

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 542872
Model: A21-M Metal Black
Price: $3,485.90

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These A21-Ms are a serious step up for engineers demanding transparency and accuracy. The analog design really shines, providing a natural, uncolored sound that’s ideal for critical mixing and mastering. If you’re working at a professional level and need a monitor that reveals every nuance, these are worth a close look.

Product Description

  • PSI Audio A21-M Metal Black
  • Active 2-Way Monitor
  • Completely analogue circuitry without DSPs
  • Compensated phase response for correct stereo imaging
  • Speakers: 1x 210 mm / 1x 25 mm
  • Power: 280 W + 45 W RMS
  • Frequency range: 38 - 23
  • 000 Hz (-6 dB)
  • Tolerance: +/-2 dB (44 - 20
  • 000 Hz)
  • Phase tolerance: +/-45° (250 - 20
  • 000 Hz)
  • Max. SPL (1 m): 121 dB
  • Balanced XLR input
  • Dimensions: 250 x 400 x 300 mm
  • Weight: approx. 12.8 kg
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response due to analog circuitry, no DSP coloration
  • • Impressive bass extension for a nearfield monitor – genuinely usable low end
  • • Robust metal black cabinet provides excellent damping and aesthetics
  • • Phase coherence delivers remarkably accurate stereo imaging for critical mixing
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many studios
  • • Size and weight make placement and relocation somewhat cumbersome
  • • Lack of EQ or DSP options demands careful room treatment for optimal results

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Key Features

Woofer Size 210 mm
Power (Watts) 280 + 45
Frequency Range 38 - 23,000 Hz
Connections Balanced XLR
Weight 12.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The A21-Ms rely entirely on analog design, offering a more 'pure' sound, but require a well-treated room to avoid issues DSP can mask.
While excellent, their size and premium price point make them more suited to established studios or serious hobbyists with dedicated spaces.
The phase coherence provides a wider and more precise soundstage, improving instrument separation and overall imaging accuracy.

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