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MONTANA LOUDSPEAKERS
HONORING THE MUSIC
The sonic signature of any product from PBN Audio is in fact no signature, which means that the products offer a neutral and highly realistic musical presentation with almost unlimited natural dynamics, combined with world class refinement and precision. Apart from the extremely favourable price/quality factor, this combination of features is what primarily sets MONTANA Loudspeakers and PBN OLYMPIA amplifiers apart from the competition. Build quality, component quality and performance is in the definitive reference class.
MONTANA Loudspeakers offer a stunning musical realism at any price level. The typical design features that all MONTANA Loudspeakers share, such as solid asymmetrical cabinet walls and internal bracing with different resonance frequencies, have proven their ability to ensure a more realistic soundstage. Speaking of MONTANA Loudspeakers, the slogan "Always put the music first" is a lot more than empty words. The R&D Department at PBN Audio always focuses on musical realism. MONTANA Loudspeakers will satisfy the most demanding music lovers or home theatre enthusiasts, for that matter. The fascinating neutral sonic character MONTANA Loudspeakers have attained so high recognition for, and their formidable dynamic capacity, which is extremely close to the musical reality, is not only an advance for stereo music reproduction, but for multi channel purposes, as well.
All MONTANA Loudspeakers are assembled from the best components and materials available, representing a synergistic whole. You will only find custom modified or unique drivers from suppliers like SEAS, Danish Sound Technology and McCauley utilized in any MONTANA Loudspeakers, each driver selected for its sonic and technical features only. Such a design method is significanly more expensive than utilizing standard drivers and then adapt the rest of the design to the standard drivers. However, PBN Audio demand custom versions or unique drivers, designed only for the specific MONTANA models. This approach ensures that each driver in any MONTANA Loudspeaker is precisely tuned down to the tightest tolerances in order to achieve optimum linearity and resolution throughout the whole frequency spectrum. Internal wiring is of audiphile grade quality.
Each MONTANA Loudspeaker is the result of cutting-edge engineering, true craftmanship and excessive real life testing. The result is a combinatation of stunning transparency and unstrained dynamics that very few other loudspeakers can compete with, regardless of price. Natural dynamics and musical realism is what MONTANA Loudspeakers are all about. The ability to cope with any type of music in a truly brilliant manner is a parameter that make them quite unique.
All MONTANA Loudspeakers are available in approximately 50 different real wood veneers, of which the vast majority of veneers come as standard. For a moderate additional fee, the cabinets can also be delivered with glossy piano laquer in black, silver, red or in literally any colour the customer may desire. MONTANA Loudspeakers will integrate gracefully with the interior of any listening room.
Please study available real wood veneers at:
www.jacaranda.com.
PBN Audio has chosen Jacaranda as its supplier of real wood veneers not only due to the first class veneer quality this supplier delivers, but also because Jacaranda has a true concern regarding environmental issues. The materials come from plantations and wooded areas subject to newly developed conservation methods, thereby safeguarding sustainable harvests for the future. The use of highly advanced and effective production technology ensures conservation of our common natural resources. The patented process for slicing the logs used to manufacture the products yields three times the square footage when compared to conventional methods. Jacaranda supports organizations and efforts dedicated to protecting the environment and natural resources.
PBN Audio Custom Shop manufacture specially designed loudspeakers for professional installations and custom installations. PBN Audio Custom Shop's motto is: "If you can think it, we can build it!"
Highly acclaimed by the audio press, including Fi magazine, The Audiophile Voice, Stereophile,
Fidelity, Bound For Sound and others, MONTANA Loudspeakers offer the ultimately pleasing musical
experience:
- "In a subjective sense this is the "best" sounding speaker that I know of, and the finest
overall speaker in this listing. Hey, this has to be a great speaker to make it this far (
Component's of Merit) while costing as much as it does. (Bound For Sound, March - April, 2006).
- "Lit up the sky" stated Dick Olsher i a review of the original MONTANA XP (Fi, November, 1996).
- "I'm leading a charmed life indeed" wrote Barry Willys about the original MONTANA SP (Stereophile, January, 1997).
- "I confidently renewed the SP3 on my personal list of Recommended products": Barry Willis of Stereophile, August 2003, about the MONTANA SP3. Barry Willis has personally owned several MONTANA Loudspeakers.
- "This is one hell of a speaker" proclaimed Arnis Balgalvis about the MONTANA XP (The Audiophile Voice, November, 1999).
- "One of the safest Best Buys I know of", was Knut Vadseth's opinion about the MONTANA EPS (Fidelity no. 5/2003).
- "So, to sum it up. Would I recommend the EPS to someone looking for a high-resolution speaker? The answer is yes. Would I be willing to use the EPS as a personal long-term reference? The answer is yes, I bought the review pair. And finally; would I consider Montana as a speaker brand for future upgrades? Yes, I absolutely would. In fact, it would be my first choice." (Robin Lybeck, Highendnews, January, 2006).
- "A freaking bargain", Barry Willis summed it up in his reviwew of the MONTANA EPS (Stereophile, November, 1999).
- "Of course this is what it's all about, the ultimate goal, whether for audiophiles or ordinary music lovers. Placed up against the numerous loudspeakers in the over-$10,000 range, I think that the EPX beats 'em all in low bass giver their price point. Way too many loudspeakers, at way higher prices, are simply outclassed by this loudspeaker. All the while, the EPX presents midrange and treble faithful to the music without distracting discontinuities. To this fine group of attributes, I tip my hat in sincere respect. Congratulations, Mr. Noerbaek. Indeed, you've got another winning speaker on your hands". That was the conclusion in Chuck Bruce's MONTANA EPX review in The Audiophile Voice, November 2003.
- "Actually, the EPX should be priced way higher, but the importer hardly makes any profit on them. At this price level these loudspeakers offer significanly more value for the money than the vast majority of other loudspeakers. There is no doubt about the fact that Montana EPX is a true high-end product. The EPX goes all the way down into the deepest bass region and pushes air with tremendous dynamics throughout the whole frequency range. A recording with bass fatigue will sound just like that, but music containing bass pressure will make your blood pump beat faster. Regardless of music style, the speakers are so physical and they sound so neutral that it is a true joy to listen to them! It is an extra bonus that the speakers work well with a wide varierty of electronics, so that the price of the amplification does not necessarily have to reflect the price of the louspeakers." This is what the Norwegian audio magazine Lyd & Bilde's Geir Nordby proclaimed in a review of the MONTANA EPX i February, 2005. The magazine ranked the EPX on their Top 10 List of Recommended High-End Loudspeakers.
Please visit the manufacturers' websites:
www.pbnaudio.com
www.grandprixaudio.com
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