M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Monitors

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  • Great sound quality (8)
  • Attractive design (5)
  • Easy to connect (5)
  • Powerful (4)
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  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Lacking on the low end (1)

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  • Basic systems (3)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Pro audio / dj / mixing (1)
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"When a pair of inexpensive studio monitors inspires you to revisit your entire MP3 collection with new ears--and makes you want to whip out some old mixes for a sonic facelift--you know you've got a good deal on your hands." - "For the price, I have no doubt that these speakers will make many musicians, composers, and producers very happy customers." - Keyboard Magazine

Recording professionals around the world rely on M-Audio Studiophile reference monitors for exceptional sonic accuracy. The Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors are updated with new waveguides and enhanced driver integration for a cohesive and refined sound. The 5? low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, an extremely resilient material. Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds deliver excellent fidelity and durability. The 1? waveguide-loaded, high-frequency drivers are made of magnetically shielded silk domes for a crisp top end that?s gentle on the ears. 70-watt bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers round out a first-rate pair of reference monitors with a footprint small enough to fit just about anywhere.

The Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors update the best-selling M-Audio BX5a system with a variety of enhancements. The updated waveguide delivers excellent imaging. A new low-frequency transducer provides well-defined bass. Custom amplifier tuning enhances the integration between the high and low frequencies, delivering refined spectral balance and a smoother response. An elegant new industrial design completes the package.

M-Audio?s Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors employ Kevlar for low-frequency driver construction. Kevlar?s high mechanical and thermal resilience makes it ideal for use in speaker cones. The engineers also created a curved conical design that improves room dispersion. High-damping reliable rubber surrounds provide percussive musical bass, and also insure that the cone reaches its optimal excursion for accurate reproduction. Silk-Dome, Waveguide-loaded, High-frequency Drivers

The high-frequency domes are made from natural silk to counter the high Q ringing that?s inherent in the poorly crafted metallic materials commonly found in other monitors. In addition, the new waveguides refine the high-frequency response. M-Audio?s FerroFlow technology uses ferrofluid liquid cooling to dissipate heat for maximum efficiency and extended usage.

Bi-amplified Efficiency

Active monitors have a distinct advantage over unpowered monitors because the built-in power amps are designed to work with the drivers and crossovers in a tuned system. Bi-amplification further refines the concept by dedicating separate power amps to the highs and lows. Combined with a finely tuned crossover, this design insures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are asked to deliver only the frequencies they are most efficient at reproducing.

Rear-ported Cabinet design

The BX5a Deluxe monitor?s cabinet is integrally designed with its other components for optimal performance?right down to rounded corners for reduced edge diffraction and superior imaging. Custom rear-port design audibly reduces the turbulence and resulting distortion caused by poorly designed ports.

Magnetically Shielded for Desktop use

Unchecked, the electromagnetic waves emanating from your speakers can wreak havoc with your computer?s video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors are magnetically shielded so all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference. Includes power cable.

Specification Description
Model 9900-52679-00, 99005267900, BX5a Deluxe, MBX5ADLXX
UPC 612391510268
Amp Type Bi-amp
Audio Connection Type Multiple
Drivers 1? high-frequency drivers with: natural silk domes, integrated waveguides, magnetic shielding; 5? low-frequency drivers with: curved Kevlar cones, high-temperature voice coils, damped rubber surround
Frequency Response 56Hz-22kHz
Model BX5A Deluxe
Power Output 51 to 75W
Power Requirements Factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz, 230V~50/60Hz or 100V~50/60Hz;
Product Weight 11.02 lbs ea
Series BX
Shielded Yes
Tweeter 1"
Woofer 5"

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Last update: Oct 26, 2009

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★★★★★
5.0
Very Very Nice

"I compared these with the M-Audio AV40. I decided on these. They sound great. They're very clean and as other reviewers noted, a little directional. They are monitors. The cones are open and exposed, so I can't recommend them around small children. Their construction is solid with precise fit and finish. I really like them. There are a couple things you need to know about these before you decide to purch..." Read Full Review »

Apr 12, 2009 by Opus Maru

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Good monitor for price

"Sound isn't stellar, but very good for the price. Wish volume control wasn't on the back side of each speaker...." Read Full Review »

Oct 26, 2009 by Jeff

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Very Very Nice

★★★★★
5.0

"I compared these with the M-Audio AV40. I decided on these. They sound great. They're very clean and as other reviewers noted, a little directional. They are monitors. The cones are open and exposed, so I can't recommend them around small children. Their construction is solid with precise fit …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 12 2009
Opus Maru
Santa Clara, CA USA
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M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Monitors Review

Couldn't be happier.

★★★★★
5.0

"These monitors provide a beautiful sound. I use them attached to my mac with an Apogee Duet for recording my own music. I find that I spend more time just listening to my itunes through these things. The sound is as if I have a good pair of headphones on. It is true that you will hear plenty of …"  Read Full Review »

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Feb 16 2009
Superabounder
Dallas, TX
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Monitors Review

Everything I hoped for

★★★★★
5.0

"I did my homework on studio monitors before getting these and based on what I heard in guitarcenter and read about online, these monitors are the best bang for your buck. they are very heavy duty and solidly built as well as powerful. The kevlar cones are awesome and I won't worry about blowing th …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 4 2009
Matt. J.
San Diego, Ca, US
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M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Monitors Review

Worth every penny

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Crisp Sound
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Lacking on the low end

    Best Uses

  • AB mixing
  • Basic Systems
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I sold off my bx5a's so that I could go purchase the bx5a deluxe edition. My last pair was nice but I felt that they were too bright on the high end. Still a very good monitor, I put alot of faith into m-audio products. I hooked up my new deluxe pair and was blown away. M-audio pays very good attent …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 10 2009
Synthetic Blend
Chicago, IL
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Monitors Review

Crisp and Clean - Plus Surprising Unanticipated Feature

★★★★★
5.0

"I have two pair of these plus one BX10S 10" Studio Monitor Subwoofer, all driven by an M-Audio ProFire 610 FireWire Audio Interface. (I bought the first BX5a pair, tried them out, loved them; and bought the second pair a week later.) I use the system to create both stereo and 5.1 audio. I don't have …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 17 2009
D. C. Johnson
Indiana
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