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Monitor Audio ASB-2

Monitor Audio ASB-2

23 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (8)
price (5)
design (3)
sound (1)
reliability (1)

Negative
size (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Monitor Audio ASB-2. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the sound and design are generally positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the size. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Monitor Audio ASB-2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Monitor Audio ASB-2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Monitor Audio ASB-2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. There are some less positive reviews about the reliability and usability.

usability, reliability

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Heyne (audioholics.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2 & Radius One Soundbars Preview

The Monitor Audio ASB-2 and Radius One soundbars offer up two very different ways to go about getting a high-quality/low clutter sound solution. Read on for our impressions.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Kumin (soundandvision.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2 Soundbar

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Pity the poor soundbar, the dancing bear of the audio world. (The audience applauds not how well the bear dances, but the fact that he dances at all.) And pity more the poor soundbar reviewer , tasked with saying something cogent about a...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Darryl Wilkinson (hometheaterreview.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2 Soundbar - HomeTheaterReview Monitor Audio ASB-2 Soundbar

Darryl Wilkinson has trouble finding fault with one of the best sound bars currently available. Even without a subwoofer it delivers the "theatrical sound" without all the speakers and wires.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2

A lavish high-end soundbar that melds classy design with top-drawer sonics

Sublime sound quality ; Luxury design ; AirPlay support

Relatively expensive ; Tricky PC Wi-Fi setup ; No Bluetooth

There’s no HD audio decoding or even Dolby Digital/DTS support, but it’s no problem as the ASB-2 accepts 5.1 and 7.1-channel linear PCM.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2 review

Best soundbar £800+, Awards 2013. Still great, but the fresh competition is ruthless and capable

Solid build Three HDMI inputs AirPlay and DLNA Sensational sound quality Good bass despite lack of separate subwoofer

Now outclassed by the best newcomers

And so it is with regret that we must take away the Monitor Audio’s fifth star. It’s had a great run, but the competition is ruthless. Review updated on 23.12.14 MORE: Best soundbars to buy in 2014

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (homecinemachoice.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2 review

The vast majority of soundbars on the market are of the budget persuasion, marketed as simple, cost-effective upgrades for lacklustre TV speakers. Sometimes you get a soundbar that's cut from a different cloth, taking a more refined approach to design...

Commanding, detailed sound; supreme build quality; AirPlay and DLNA support; generous connections

Expensive; fiddly PC Wi-Fi setup; rudimentary onscreen menu; 3D Audio processing not worth bothering with

Jan, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2

Musicality

The ASB-2 is large but the soundbar includes 5.5 inch speakers so it cannot be much smaller without losing its sound production qualities

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2

THE SOUND IS AMAZING

BIT ON THE BIG SIDE FOR ME

Dec, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2

Sound is amazing very musical brillent for movies

Non

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Monitor Audio ASB-2

I normally buy Bose products and was demonstrated there equivelant which did sound good, I also read the reviews of Monitor Audio ASB2 so gave it a try, am I glad I did as the sound blew me away and saved me over £1500 compared to the offering from...

Sep, 2014

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