Monitor Audio is a British audio company founded in 1972 by Mo Iqbal near Cambridge, England, specializing in hi-fi, cinema, and architectural speakers. The company has remained privately owned throughout its history, with current owner Andrew Flatt acquiring it in 1997 and CEO Robert Barford leading operations since 2022. Known for their engineering excellence and craftsmanship, Monitor Audio operates from their headquarters in Rayleigh, Essex, and has expanded through acquisitions including Roksan Audio in 2016 and Blok furniture in 2019. The company maintains its position as one of Britain's most iconic hi-fi brands with over 50 years of speaker engineering expertise.