PMC Twenty5.21i Speaker Review

How do these compare to monitor audio gold 100😊

Hey Tarun, have you heard of the Closer Acousics Ogys? Another transmission line speaker that some have given great reviews. Any chance you're going to review that?
Best wishes

Interesting that our host seems to have preferred the Prodigies on an absolute basis, not just on a value-adjusted one.

This review sits well with your very more recent review of PMCs Prodigy 5 . Transmission Line speakers produce a quality of bass like few others. Having owned Castle Avon 5s (a TL design from a few years ago no longer available) I can confirm the tangible detail, power,depth and tuneful bass a TL can produce which is difficult to find in other designs . TL designs are few (there are some DIY TL speakers available) but given their obvious advantages it is a missed opportunity . They are more complex in terms of the design and the internal line but the latter might also be part of their strength in suppressing speaker cabinet resonance and vibration . Keep the reviews coming. Much favoured in this quarter .

i am happy with my ATC's which sound like they would be fuller and a better match for my Rega Amp.

Glad I found this video. I have Proac Response 1SC and think I will keep them.

Hi Tarun I just bought this PMC at half the price brand new! The search is over, it took me almost 5 years searching. Thanks you very much, it serves as my desk top speakers but I am now looking for an amplifier to go with it may be another 5 years. 😅 Can you recommend which amplifier to go with thanks.

thats a lot of money my bose acoustimas cube spaker has a buttery smoot highs and silky aaawww midrage and super dooper deep base i only found it on the dump site

When talking about amplifiers or speakers? Of course, everyone is looking forward to hearing its sound.

Talks about specs is one things, hearing and falling in love with is another.

Do you expect to get hold of a pair of PMC Prodigy 1s?

Amazing review Tarun. Thank you! What do you think of combining PMC (thinking about 22i or 23i) and Roksan K3 Integrated Amp? My source will be the EverSolo DMP-A6 Master Edition. Regards!

I currently have the Twenty.21 partnered to Cyrus X Power amps in mono (plus PSX-R power supplies), a Chord Qutest dac, and Telurium Q cables, I absolutely love the sound but am looking for an upgrade and can't quite decide which of the Twenty5i range to go for (21i, 22i or 23i), problem is they never sound the same in a demo room as they do at home making it really hard to choose!! I think I'm leaning towards the 22i

looking back the video that 1 year ago got me into PMC speakers 🎉

@A British Audiophile 
Tarun, what would be best when listening to my 21is? Leaving the speaker grilles on or off?
Seems like most PMC demo presentations have the grilles removed.

What do you think of the PMC twenty 23, not the twenty5.23 the older ones.

@A British Audiophile - Tarun, I recently purchased the twenty5.21i out here in California, U.S. for $2400/pair.
I have also noticed how finicky the placement of these speakers are. The soundstage is amazing no matter where I'm positioned but I have noticed the sound gains significant fullness when I'm 5 - 6 feet in front of them.
My problem is that my theater seating is 10ft from the speaker. I partly make up for it with a PMC subwoofer.
Any suggestions, Tarun?
My room is 15ft x 15ft with only a 7ft ceiling.
I'm using a Rotel RB-1050 amplifier.
I also have a Sony 55ES I could use but it only has a damping factor of 100, whereas the Rotel's damping factor is much better at 500.

I sold my PMC FB1's but I bought a speaker that meant I was up on the deal ... I have a feeling I made a mistake

I wonder how these compare to their ancestors from IMF and TDL. PMC is WAYYYY above my (and many) budget, yet it surprises me that only few see the connection with IMF and/or TDL - which can be cheaply found (and restored/improved on if needed). I know that reviewers rather focus on stuff that can be bought new, but would it not be great to do a video comparing the three generations and see how TL has evolved of time?

Someone should sell a DIY 3-way speaker kit with Dynaudio Esotar tweeter, ATC midrange driver, PMC ATL bass system and QAcoustics cabinet. :)

Its not worth 2000 pound when the drive units cost 300 x over cost 100 and the cab costs 100 .. thats only 500 !

The tweeter goes low ?

Tarun .....please review the proac d20 r floorstanders

As always, an informative, straightforward and comprehensive review.

I have long had my eye on PMC Speakers. My priorities are tonality followed closely by clarity and resolution. An infrequent combination, especially when modest resources are at play. Unfortunately, much music is not recorded with quality in mind. So we face the conundrum of cherished music poorly recorded. Ruthlessly revealing equipment exacerbates those flaws. Then there's the listening space. Many of us do not have a large room with flexibility in placement available. Reviews that address these issues are of particular value for the discerning. Finally, system synergy is an area that reviewers often overlook. One that can greatly affect the satisfaction or lack, when equipment is heard in the home. Thank you, your work is appreciated.

Just heard the twent five 22i today with Priare 135. Sounded great, never heard such a crisp treble. Wasnt sure ifnit could get too fatiguing tho. Im off to hear other speakers soon, including the dynaudio special 40. Would love to see you get a pair of these, as they seem to be very well favoured. I was impressed with the Primare amp too. Made me think maybe i could actually achieve more by upgrading amp first.....which i was never thinking before. (I took my current speakers with me to demo).

Hi tarun...I heard the big brother floor standers to these...wasn't impressed really...too light for me...heard it with a full naim set up...demo room hifi shop...by the way u bought the audiolab 6000a a ..cheers. Good monitor speakers tho.

‘Non metallic stainless steel’? Do you mean non magnetic?

Great review of a complex speaker. Good to hear your comments about the Exposure amplifier.

Would love a video discussing which speakers or speaker manufacturers tend to focus more on the ‘release of the note’. Would be a good topic to cover… dry sounding speakers vs those with more body

Hi Taron,what about PMC tb2+..l cam buy it for 600£..is it good for jazz and classic music..the room is 20 sq metar..

PMC and Exposure is a match made in heaven. I use an older Exposure 2010S2 (75w/ch) with my PMC's and it provides ample power.

Hi Tarun, thank you very much for this review. You are really setting a benchmark in my opinion with your reviews.

I have owned IMF and TDL because of transmission line. Getting them in America is NOT EASY...

Did you try them with the Sugden amp? I'd like to know how they sound with Class A amplification

Just picked up a pair of PMC obi1. Any experience with this model? If so what are your thoughts. Cheers

Hi, i has Proac D20R great speakers, but !!! They are too “big” for my room, tonalitty what i liked when auditioned twenty 5.26 i liked them in vocals so much, involved in music like the girl which was my love bit bass was in my opinion bad, really bad, but now i think opposite in such hard room they should sound wonderfull, as PMC FB1i shouwed really nice , yeas it is not the same league as Proac 20R i love them !! But room is just “very small” thing it makes 50-60 percent how your audio setup will sound. So my question for i series Hegel or other amp, insaw your full video, but just in heart what you felt, cause after music is heart and soul! Feelings.. Thanks

Hi there! Do u think Denon pma2500ne might be matching with these speakers?

Tarun what a great job you’re doing!!
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Do you think this will pair well with an Accuphase (class A ) E-650 or even E-800!
I have a very small room.
4 x 4.8 x 2.8 meter
I would like to have some more stage depth …..
So I wonder what would you recommend for that?
Budget up to €5k will be fine

Is that $3000 for one speaker or for a pair?
I hope that price is actually per pair !

Thanks for another review with exceptional detail. I really enjoy your channel. Subscribed! I have a Simaudio setup with W5 amp how do you think they would pair up. Although my Moon W5 is old it looks new and performs very well. :)

$4k AUD? I think my whole system including two pairs of speakers, amp, Computer cost about that much XD (I do buy 2nd hand stuff though)
Would love to listen to a pair of PMC some day

These speakers and my luxman lx380 tube amp is a great match, the attack and decay on notes is on point.

This is a bang on review! I've got the GB1i and love them but when I really enjoy listening it is the Kef 104/2s! Depth of sound stage, more natural presentation and just perfect rendition.

Lovely review again!

Looks an awful a lot like the peerless drives with the same cones and outer looking frame. But not truncated like those are

never worth the money sold mine

Hello. Thank you for your accurate review. I can recognise all your descriptions on my own system: PMC Twenty 24 and Leben CS 300 F tube amplifier. Although my speakers don't have a fast bass as the new PMC 25 models, they are very good, fast and detailed. Sound is good with any kind of music, giving an unfattiging sound and a very musical one.
I find that a "warmer" amplifier makes a perfect match for PMC.
Thank you

I am now hooked on your reviews,the Exposure you gave exceptional is down on my list for amplification. Still drinking copious cups of tea and awaiting that call to Alan Shaw.Your review of the Harbeths may just make up my mind for me.A brand that the British ignore but the rest of the world adore. Would like to know why preferably from you.Many thanks.

Great review ! 👍🏽👍🏽