Monsoon MM-700 Flat Panel Speakers

Conclusion

Think of the Monsoon MM-700's as a slightly less powerful, but otherwise much improved version of the MM-1000's. Sound quality is almost the same, but the price is much lower. In fact at the time of this review, the MM-700's were going for $109 after a $40 rebate directly from Monsoon. Compare that to the MM-1000's at $199, and choosing the MM-700's over the MM-1000's is a no brainer. To make things even sweeter, its fairly easy to find the MM-700's for about $110 before the rebate with a bit of searching on the internet.

Now, the question remains whether the Monsoon MM-700 with its planar focus technology is a good buy at $109. For that price, you get extremely crisp mids and highs thanks to the planar focus technology. While the sub is less inspiring that the satellites, it is more than sufficient for a single PC user. Remember that this is the intended market of the MM-700's, due to the extreme directionality of the speakers, which is perfect for a single user sitting in front of them, but not so good for filling a room with sound.

With all that in mind, it's tough to pass up the MM-700's if you fit the intended audience. The sound quality is excellent and the directionality enhances A3D surround sound from just two speakers. And don't forget the "wow factor" that comes from owning a set of flat panel anything. ;)