Yorkville YSM1i vs. ART SLM-1 Studio Linear Monitors?

GeorgeG3

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Does anyone know for sure if there are any physical or functional differences between the Yorkville YSM1i Contemporary Passive Studio Monitors and the Applied Research and Technology SLM-1 Studio Linear Monitors? Are they truly the exact same product, and are they manufactured at the same factory?

The reason I ask is that I have heard some praise about the Yorkville YSM1i Contemporary Passive Studio Monitors, and I am thinking of purchasing them. I am wondering if the ART SLM-1 Studio Linear Monitors are the exact same product, or if there is any difference at all? If i buy the ART SLM-1 Studio Linear Monitors instead, will I be getting the exact same quality product?

Here is the manufacturer listing of the Yorkville YSM1i Contemporary Passive Studio Monitors:
http://www.yorkville.com/products.a...&cat=20&type=14

Here is the manufacturer listing of the ART SLM-1 Studio Linear Monitors:
http://www.artproaudio.com/products...p?PRODUCTID=101

By the way, just in case you are not aware, Yorkville does own ART (Applied Research & Technology): http://www.pro-music-news.com/html/02/e91208yo.htm

Does anyone have an opinion on the ART SLM-1 Studio Monitors & SLA-1 Power Amp Package, Product #605174, listed at www.Musiciansfriend.com for $399?

Also, is there a local retailer in the Los Angeles area who carries the Yorkville YSM1i Contemporary Passive Studio Monitors?

Please let me know - thank you.
 
Yep... they are exactly the same. I noticed the similarity and emailed Yorkville in Canada. One of their techs confirmed my suspicions. If you buy a pair of ART SLM-1, you have a pair of Yorkville YSM1i, only with a different brand on it. The SLM-1 are made in Canada in the same facility.

Funny too... just today I saw a brand new pair of ARTs go for something like $67.00 on eBay. :eek:

Probably due in part to the misguided trend to active monitors.

The Yorks and ARTs are excellent when paired with something like a Hafler P1500, Yamaha P2050, or even Alesis RA100 (not kidding). I wanted one pair of decent passive speakers that I could mix and match with a couple of my fav power amps, and I settled on these. Best bang for the buck.

The only real complaints I've heard is when people pair the monitors to the ART SLA-1 power amp... ironically it's not the best match.

:)
Timbo

P.S. Sorry for not getting back to you on this for 4 years and 4 months, but I had to sleep on it.
 
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