The Studio 125, recipient of many excellent reviews and winner of the What Hi-Fi? Best Buy award has been further developed to deliver even more outstanding performance whilst still retaining its original character.
This exceptional loudspeaker now features an uprated 61/2″ bass unit, which incorporates an open, raised voice coil giving improved linearity and lower distortion. Housed in a more rigid ProAc chassis the new motor unit provides greater detail and power handling. To achieve the necessary bass extension and to utilize the extra power this driver has twin loading by a flared reflex port and a larger straight port.
A superior crossover network mates the bass seamlessly with a high quality soft dome tweeter which itself is characterized by a smooth and exceptionally detailed response. Refinements to the ferrofluid cooling system in the tweeter have resulted in an even wider frequency response.
Solid cabinet construction and quality drive units and components have combined with design innovations to produce an important new model which will satisfy not only demanding audiophiles but also those with home theater applications. Both drive units are magnetically shielded.
The slim and elegant cabinets are made of varying thicknesses of high quality MDF, reinforced with bitumous damping and lined with anechoic grade foam to absorb any internal sound. Robustly constructed, they provide a firm platform for high quality reproduction.
Producing a sound out of all proportion to its size, the uprated Studio 125 exhibits a more extended and tightly controlled bass response, together with more open midrange and greater power handling. Generating an expansive soundstage with great weight and authority, these units nonetheless impress with considerable finesse in areas of detail, smoothness and highly accurate imagery.
The full potential of these thoroughbred designs will be realized through the use of the highest quality partnering equipment, but a competent system or home theater equipment will produce excellent results.
Enclosure Type: 2 way bass reflex
Recommended Amplifier: 20 - 150 Watts
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Dimensions: 200 x 950 x 290mm (Width x Height x Depth)
Weight: 19kg / 41.8lbs
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# ProAc Studio 125 (Cherry) Summary
Users consistently praise the ProAc Studio 125 for musicality and midrange clarity, though opinions vary on its overall performance relative to newer models and competing speakers.
## Sound Quality
Strengths:
- Musicality and natural presentation: Users describe the speakers as having "perfect voices" with "details coming so naturally and unforced," and highlight "very open and extended highs." The midrange and top end are described as "an absolute joy."
- Warm, lush character: The speakers are characterized as "slightly warm sounding" with "frequency lush and control," which users note suits reflective rooms well.
- Good soundstage: One listener found "great soundstage and musicality" comparable to higher-end models.
Weaknesses:
- Limited bass extension and clarity: Multiple users note the speakers "don't have as much bass extension as many other speakers in the price range," with bass described as potentially "boomy" when positioned close to walls. The bass can lack clarity compared to newer ProAc models, with instruments like double bass sometimes becoming "an anonymous thump at the lower reaches."
- Sensitivity to room placement: These rear-ported speakers are sensitive to positioning, particularly when placed near walls, requiring optional bungs to control bass response.
## Build Quality and Reliability
The cosmetic condition of one example is rated 7/10 with minor wear including slight wood finish fading and small nicks, though grills present well. The speaker is noted as being operationally excellent with no functional issues when properly tested. Users report successfully owning them for multiple years without service needs mentioned.
## Overall Reputation
Users regard the Studio 125 as a solid value proposition at its original $2000 MSRP (approximately £1000-1100 used pricing), though opinions on its standing relative to newer ProAc models (Studio 130, 140) vary. One experienced listener concluded that the newer Studio 140 represents "several steps ahead" while acknowledging the 125's continued strength in musicality. The speaker appears better suited to listeners prioritizing tonal balance and midrange performance over bass depth and analytical detail.
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Limited recent market data exists for the ProAc Studio 125 (Cherry) Floorstanding Loudspeakers in AUD, making a precise fair market price estimate challenging.
Comparable ProAc models provide indirect benchmarks: a ProAc Centre Voice (Cherry) centre speaker lists at $3,500 AUD new, while ProAc 140 floorstanders have an RRP around $4,800 AUD (with used examples noted as good value). No direct listings or user-reported prices for the Studio 125 (Cherry)—an older model likely from the 1990s/early 2000s—appear in Australian sources, second-hand aggregators, or forums.
Estimated fair market price range (conservative, AUD):
- New (if available): $4,000–$5,500 per pair, inferred from similar ProAc floorstander RRPs adjusted for model age and rarity.
- Used (excellent condition): $1,500–$3,000 per pair, typical 40–60% depreciation for premium vintage hi-fi based on general market patterns (no specific Studio 125 sales data).
Key factors affecting value:
- Condition: New or mint preserves full RRP; used prices drop sharply for wear, driver damage, or cabinet scratches—cherry finish may show aging.
- Rarity and demand: Discontinued model with limited supply boosts value for collectors; low visibility in searches suggests soft demand.
- Location/market: AUD prices higher in Australia due to imports; varies by retailer stock or platforms like Trading Market.
- Accessories/completeness: Original boxes, grilles, and manuals add 10–20% premium.
For accurate pricing, check current Australian sites like HifiShark or StereoNET classifieds, as data here is sparse and indirect.
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