Gershman Acoustics Studio II
The Gershman Acoustics Studio II brings floorstander-like bass and lifelike scale to a sealed stand-mount, pairing rich, transparent vocals with airy, fatigue-free treble. hi-fi+ found its musical realism captivating, while TONEAudio MAGAZINE praised its exceptional overall balance. Deep imaging, muscular dynamics and polished finish make it a compelling high-end monitor for long, immersive sessions.
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Sound Quality
94/100
Build Quality
91/100
Value for Money
95/100
Pros
Deep, fast and tuneful bass delivers unusual full-range authority for a sealed stand-mount, often eliminating the need for a subwoofer.
Rich, natural midrange and smooth treble produce detailed vocals and instruments without listening fatigue.
Precise, spacious imaging and strong dynamics create a large, convincing soundfield with impressive scale.
Cons
Careful stand height, toe-in and placement are important to achieve the best tonal balance and imaging.
The 8-inch woofer has practical limits at sustained extreme playback levels; large-scale music lovers may prefer larger speakers or subwoofers.
The smooth soft-dome treble prioritizes ease and warmth over the final degree of top-end resolution.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100
Reviewers consistently describe a full-range, musically involving stand-mount with unusually powerful low end, rich vocal presence, smooth detail, and a convincingly large acoustic picture. Its warm-to-neutral balance and fatigue-free nature make it especially appealing for long sessions across genres, though very high playback levels have practical limits.
Bass
95/100
For a sealed stand-mount with an 8-inch woofer, bass is a major strength. Reviewers repeatedly report deep, impactful and textured output without bloat, with several finding no need for a subwoofer and describing floorstander-like scale; DMS notes that extreme volumes are less suitable because the woofer must work hard to reach the deepest notes.
Mid
94/100
Vocals and instruments are widely praised for their texture, body, transparency and natural timbre. Reviewers hear a lush, rich and highly coherent midrange with convincing musical scale, although inToit Reviews found the lower mids can occasionally sit slightly behind the upper-midrange.
Treble
92/100
The soft-dome treble is repeatedly described as airy, extended, sweet and detailed without harshness or fatigue. There is some moderation to the praise: TONEAudio says it does not extract the final degree of resolution, while Zero Fidelity notes occasional grit and a presentation some listeners may initially perceive as slightly restrained.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Reviews consistently report precise imaging, strong separation, substantial depth and images extending well beyond the cabinets. The Studio II benefits from thoughtful placement: TONEAudio found the large soundfield and imaging especially rewarding when the speakers were positioned well away from side walls.
Dynamics
93/100
Drums, percussion and crescendos are said to have real impact, air and microdynamic expression, giving this compact speaker unusually lifelike scale. Several reviewers call its dynamics startling or floorstander-like, while DMS cautions that it is not intended for sustained extreme-volume playback.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
The Studio II receives strong praise for its piano-gloss finish, curved cabinet work, high-quality binding posts and clean fit and finish. Reviewers also note substantial construction details including an HDF cabinet, handmade point-to-point-soldered crossover, and a robust overall feel.
Value for Money
95/100
Reviews cite pricing around $3,700-$3,995 per pair and repeatedly frame the Studio II as delivering performance beyond what is normally expected at that level. TONEAudio gave it an Exceptional Value Award, while inToit Reviews said it had not heard a competing bookshelf or floorstander at or below the price with a comparable sonic package.
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Specifications
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- Frequency response 28Hz-24 KHz
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- Sensitivity 87 dB
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- Impedance 6 Ohms
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- Recommended power 70w-500w
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- Weight 50 lb
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- Height 17 “
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- Width 10″
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- Depth 14″
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- Woofers – 8″
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- 1” soft dome tweeter
Manufacturer's Description — Gershman Acoustics
Gershman Studio II are accredited with unsurpassed transparency, accuracy, neutrality and musicality. Most of the studio monitors days lack the full range capability of producing higher frequencies as well as the low frequencies. The Gershman Studio II are full range Studio Monitors that will provide the entire frequency range, therefore, eliminating the need of using a subwoofer which cannot be fully integrated with the speakers. Made out of 1″thick HDF, curved which further contributes to better imaging and unbelievable, 3D soundstage.
The Gershman Studio II speakers are the smallest made by Gershman Acoustics. They are slightly larger and heavier than most stand-mounted monitors at 17 inches tall, 10 inches wide in the front and 14 inches deep. Probably the first thing you would notice about these speakers is that the fit and finish of the cabinets in piano black is magnificent. And that finish is the first sign of the quality you will find in how these speakers are designed.
The Studio II is a two-way speaker in a sealed box. It uses an eight-inch woofer/midrange driver made from an extra-thick black anodized aluminum driver with a four-layer coil. It also uses a dual-chamber for the one-inch coated silk dome tweeter. The crossovers are handmade with point-to-point soldering.
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