The PSI Audio A14-M Studio is an active 2-way nearfield monitor designed for professional production environments. In addition to its high-quality drivers and acoustically optimized enclosure, it's PSI Audio's proprietary analogue technologies – such as AOI and CPR – that give the A14-M Studio its objective, precise sound image. Particularly noteworthy are its extraordinarily accurate stereo imaging and transient response, as well as outstanding bass reproduction for a device of this size. Each frequency band is driven by a Class A/B amplifier, with crossover occurring at 3.6kHz.
ALG, AOI, and CPR are three of the acoustic and technical innovations developed by PSI Audio – without them, the A14-M Studio would have entirely different sonic characteristics. The term Acoustic Loud Guide (ALG) refers to the optimised waveguiding that ensures the uniform dispersion of sound coming from the handcrafted tweeter. The Adaptive Output Impedance system (AOI) dynamically adjusts the output impedance of the amplifiers depending on the frequency, counteracting driver overshoot – thus contributing to the A14-M's excellent transient response. Finally, by actively compensating for propagation delay and phase differences, the Compensated Phase Response system (CPR) is responsible for the monitor's consistent stereo image, with its precise localisation and three-dimensional spatial rendering.
The PSI Audio A14-M Studio can do absolutely everything required of a pro-grade reference monitor in nearfield setups. With its fully analogue components, it delivers the highest possible sound precision for professional audio work. And for its compact size, the speaker's bottom end is incredibly generous: Even when it's not paired with a separate subwoofer, the A14-M Studio provides very solid foundations for monitoring over short distances, a fact perfectly complemented by its small form factor, which makes it especially well-suited for environments where space is at a premium, such as small control rooms, broadcast vans, or workstations.
PSI Audio, a brand under Relec SA, is based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. The company was originally founded in 1977 by Alain Roux as Roux Electroacoustique, specialising in Hi-Fi speaker development. In 1988, the company was restructured as Relec SA, expanding into PA and studio markets while producing both proprietary models and OEM products for renowned brands like Studer (1992–2003). The PSI Audio brand launched in 2004, offering premium studio monitors for professional users. These products are known for their fully analogue circuit designs and meticulous Swiss craftsmanship, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability for audio professionals.
The PSI Audio A14-M Studio is suitable for audio work in every imaginable context: music, broadcast, voice, film, video, and gaming. Its objective sonic characteristics help producers identify weaknesses early and allow them to apply their creative toolkits with great precision. For accurately reproducing audio into the subbass frequencies, a pair of A14-M Studio monitors combined with PSI Audio's A125-M subwoofer form a perfectly integrated speaker system with a cohesive overall response. The A14-M would also serve as a high-performance addition to surround sound setups, for example as the rear speakers.