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Bernie's Sound Systems

Monitor - Bernie's Bookshelf Speaker

Monitor - Bernie's Bookshelf Speaker

$1,900.00 USD
$1,900.00 USD
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A finished bookshelf speaker to connect to your amplifier and designed to breathe life into your room. Its lineage nods to architecture and icons ranging from medieval defense to minimalist art. The form is reimagined through the lens of Sound Classics: warm, energetic, and built to give everyday spaces a resonant heartbeat.

While embedding a powerful, high-end coaxial driver with an integrated HF horn, the sculpture is crafted by small, local workshops enabled by Bernie's vintage heritage electronics. It reflects a commitment to honest materials, playful restraint, and the uncomplicated pleasure of listening in the present moment. Whether it lives in a home or a retail environment, it's built to feel both familiar and quietly remarkable.

Two available standard wood types

 Soho / White Oak with closed seams
Greenpoint / Baltic Birch with open corners

 

Finish customizable after order. Available oil based stains.

 

Specifications

  • Passive 8" coaxial speaker with integrated HF horn
  • Cone: paper reinforced with sisal and manila fibers
  • Recommended power: 3–100 watts
  • Dimensions: 16 h × 14 w × 12.5 d (inches)
  • Frequency response: ~30 Hz–19 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 94 dB
  • Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
  • Finished with 0% VOC Rubio Monocoat
  • Weight: ~30 lb

Founders' batch will have Bernie's signature on the back and will be numbered. Read more about the making of MONITOR here.


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Design Choices of Bernie's Monitor

  • HAND-RUBBED WITH RUBIO MONOCOAT ZERO VOC OIL

    Every speaker is finished in Rubio Monocoat Oil. This gives the speaker an enduring, zero VOC finish that is also serviceable for life.

  • EASY SETUP

    Setup takes a few minutes. You take out the speaker, connect it to your amplifier and voila!

Dimensions, Materials & Compatibility

  • DIMENSIONS

    14” W × 12.5” D × 16.5” H

    3/4 thickness

  • MATERIALS

    - Coaxial Driver

    - Reinforced Kevlar membrane

    - Solid wood enclosure

    - 0% VOC Rubio Monocoat Finish

    - Häfele connectors

  • COMPATIBILITY

    Can be set up horizontally or hung from ceiling. Works with regular amplifiers supporting 8 Ohms up to 100 Watts.

Made by Hand. Built to Last.

Each speaker is built by hand, using time-tested woodworking methods. Every joint is cut, fit, and finished with care—no shortcuts, no hidden work. What you see is honest craft, made to last.

Frequently asked questions

  • We offer a 30-day return policy on all products. Items must be in original condition with tags attached.

  • Standard, national shipping typically takes 5-7 business days. As the speakers are manufactured on a rolling basis, orders ship out first come first serve.

  • Yes, we ship to most countries worldwide. International shipping rates are calculated at checkout.

  • We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for your convenience.

  • Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can use this to track your package.