Abby vs Monitor Audio Silver 9i
The Silver 9i's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Abby's 95 dB and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 40 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (6.5").
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$725
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Abby
The Cain & Cain Abby loudspeakers, produced by Cain & Cain Company, are distinctive 70-inch tall floorstanding speakers with a ported, modified Voigt pipe enclosure. They utilize a single Fostex FE166E full-range driver, delivering exceptional coherence, subtlety, finesse, emotional connection, and clarity. Rated with high sensitivity, they excel with low-power amplifiers including single-ended tubes and do not require high power for loud volumes, though they prioritize nuance over extreme bass impact or air-moving scale. Bass extends to around 40Hz on spec but measures closer to 63Hz in practice. Original finishes include natural alder wood, hunter green, cobalt blue, and rosewood red. The product appears discontinued by the original manufacturer, with modern variants like Abby II available from Blumenstein Audio. Used pairs sell for $725-$1750.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 60W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 8W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 20W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- full-range
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 229 × 1778 × 229 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 59 kg (130 lbs)
- Available Colors
- natural alder wood, hunter green, cobalt blue, rosewood red
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 95 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 40-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions