Monitor Audio Speakers

I had the Silver 7i's and they became fatiguing within 2 months. They were fine for when I ran the TV through them. Great for dialog but, for 2 channel music, ugh! COuldn't get rid of them fast enough.
John

I had the M.A. Silver 8i for almost a year and as long as I kept the volume level moderate they sounded just fine.But when I turned the volume up they sounded rather harsh .MY amp is Mckormack dna 125, 125 watts, the amp is rather forward and solid sounding. Otherwise they were revealing and harmonically correct.

Before deciding on the DALI Suite 2.8's (retail $1175), I was fixated w/ the Wharfedale Evo 30s until I auditioned the Monitor S8's, Rega Jura and the Dali Suite 2.8 w/ my Roksan Kandy MKIII & NAD 521i CDP. The one thing that made me decide on the Dali's are the smooth highs and warm mid band. The S8's on the other hand while dynamic w/ huge soundstage & deep bass, the highs were a little bright for my taste. The sales rep did mention that they need a long burn in time. So do yourself a favor & auditioned as many speakers in your price range w/ your gears. Most hi-fi shops are usually willing.