A17-M
Powerful near field active studio monitor
The A17-M is THE REFERENCE of near field monitors. Powerful for its size, it delivers an uncompromised quality in term of stereo image, low end control and transparency all over the bandwidth. Are you ready to step ahead?
A17-M – NEARFIELD STUDIO MONITOR FOR ABSOLUTE ACCURACY
The PSI Audio A17-M is a reference near field active studio monitor designed to deliver uncompromising accuracy, flawless stereo imaging, and absolute sonic neutrality. Hand-built in Switzerland with extremely tight tolerances and individually calibrated at the factory, the A17-M is trusted by audio professionals who need truthful monitoring in every situation.
With its fast transient response, extremely low distortion and perfectly aligned analog phase, the A17-M allows mix and mastering engineers to make reliable decisions instantly. Its compact format makes it ideal for music production, broadcast control rooms, video editing suites, immersive work, and high-end content creation.
The A17-M does not sweeten or modify your sound — it reveals it. What you hear is exactly what is in the mix. This is why the A17-M is used in world-class studios, broadcast facilities, and post-production rooms worldwide.
MAIN FEATURES
- Power: 170 + 45 W
- Frequency Range: 44Hz – 23 kHz
- Peak max. SPL@1m: 115 dB
- Typical listening distance: 0.7 to 2 m
- 100% Analog – No DSP
- Flat Frequency response
- Perfect stereo image
- Handmade tweeter
- Class A/B amplifiers
- Individually calibrated
- 5+1 years warranty
- Handmade in Switzerland
A17-M
Power
170 + 45 W
Frequency Range
44 Hz – 23 kHz
Peak max. SPL@1m
115 dB
Listening distance
0.7 to 2 m
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
What sound engineers, producers and users around the world say about the A17-M active loudspeakers.
CHOOSE YOUR COLOR
Studio Red
Studio Red is our signature finish – bold, vibrant, and unmistakably PSI Audio.
It highlights the precision and passion behind every loudspeaker.
Choose Studio Red for a timeless look with maximum visual impact.
Metal Black
Metal Black offers a sleek, refined aesthetic with a subtle metallic depth.
It blends effortlessly into any modern studio or listening space.
A premium, understated finish for those who value both style and discretion.
YOUR SUCCESS STORY WITH THE A17-M
Only you know where your story begins, and who knows where it will take you? With the A17-M, you can trust your judgement every step of the way. Listen better, create faster.
You can trust your speakers, since it is their sound that has earned PSI Audio the respect of audio professionals all around the world. Building on over 40 years of experience and continuous development, the A17-M is the definitive nearfield monitor. Assess your work comprehensively without a subwoofer – or enhance the A17-M with a Sub A125-M, for example. Whatever story you need to tell, the A17-M helps you get your message across – a friend you should definitely listen to.
“I chose the PSI Audio – A17-M monitors because I wanted deadly accurate monitors for composing and mixing for long periods of time. Before PSI Audio, I had trouble getting what was mentioned, having tried many other brands. They are very musical but accurate, and I find them super easy and inspiring to work with.” – Marko Maksimovic, music composer
Marko Maksimovic, music composer
A17-M TECHNICAL DATA
| Data | A17-M | [Unit] |
|---|---|---|
| Potential peak power | 170+45 | W |
| Continuous max SPL@1 m | 102 | dB |
| Short term max. SPL@1m | 105 | dB |
| Peak max. SPL@1m | 115 | dB |
| Signal to noise ratio (S/N) | 96 | dBA |
| Bandwidth at -6dB | 44-23'000 | Hz |
| SPL tolerances | ±2.2 | dB |
| Phase tolerances | ± 45 (300 Hz – 20 kHz) | deg |
| Dispersion (H x V) | 75 x 40 | deg |
| System | 2 | ways |
| Crossover frequency | 3500 | Hz |
| Woofer ext. diam. | 180 | mm |
| Woofer ext. diam. | 7.1 | in |
| W. diaphragm diam. | 130 | mm |
| W. diaphragm diam. | 5.1 | in |
| Medium ext. dim. | N/A | mm |
| Medium ext. dim. | N/A | in |
| M. diaphragm diam. | N/A | mm |
| M. diaphragm diam. | N/A | in |
| Tweeter ext. dim. | 90 | mm |
| Tweeter ext. dim. | 3.5 | in |
| T. diaphragm diam. | 27 | mm |
| T. diaphragm diam. | 1.06 | in |
| Dimensions W x H x D | 200 x 320 x 230 | mm |
| Dimensions W x H x D | 7.9 x 12.6 x 9.1 | in |
| Net Weight | 7.4 | Kg |
| Net Weight | 16.3 | lbs |
| Input connector | 1 x XLR F / 3P | |
| Warranty | 5 (+1) | years |
FLAT RESPONSE
For studio monitors, flatness is fundamental: you don’t want “smiley-face” tuning (e.g. boosted bass and treble) that might sound pleasant but misrepresents the mix. Flat response helps you judge balance, EQ, and spatial placement properly.
INDIVIDUALLY CALIBRATED
Every PSI Audio monitor is individually measured and calibrated in our full-size anechoic chamber.
We fine-tune each unit by hand until it reaches the exact linear frequency response defined in our reference curves.
Your monitor ships with its personal measurement sheet — a unique fingerprint of its precision and a guarantee of uncompromising Swiss-made accuracy.
| Model |  A17-M |
 A21-M |
|---|---|---|
| Room size | Small / medium | Medium / large |
| Low-mid authority | High precision | More depth and body |
| Listening distance | 0.7–2 m | 1–3 m |
| Usage | Pure nearfield | Nearfield / midfield |
| Power | Moderate | Higher |
WHO IS THE A17-M FOR?
HANDMADE IN SWITZERLAND
All our products are handcrafted in Switzerland with passion and attention to detail.
Manufacturing by hand allows to match and adjust components so that tolerances cancel each other out instead of building up, as is often the case in industrial production.
OPTIONS
WHAT OUR USERS SAY
“The new A17-M is really incredible: when you close your eyes, it feels like you have a much larger speaker. The phantom center is unbelievable!”
Stéphane Tornare