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M-Audio Studiophile AV 20 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: AV20

2" Active Monitors with 10-watt-per-channel Internal Amplification (pr)

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Big Sound, Small Size!

M-Audio Studiophile AV 20 multimedia speakers are built with the same M-Audio technology that professional recording studios have trusted for years. The AV 20 system provides an excellent audio upgrade for your computer. With internal amplification plus dedicated high- and low-frequency drivers, the AV 20 system lets you experience every detail of your sound. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver a more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And if you're the creative type, the Studiophile AV 20 speakers are perfect for remixing or recording.

M-Audio Studiophile AV 20 at a Glance:
  • Audiophile Sound for Your Computer
  • OptImage III Technology
  • Pro-to-Go


Audiophile Sound for Your Computer
M-Audio is known throughout the professional recording world for building some of the most accurate studio monitors on the market. With the Studiophile AV 20, you can enjoy this same technology in a portable, powered speaker that is the perfect addition to any home computer or laptop. Designed specifically for today's multimedia computers, the AV 20s feature a unique angled cabinet that creates an accurate listening environment even when you're short on desk space.
Dedicated Drivers and Professional Components

Comprising a 2" composite woofer, 1" ferrofluid-cooled Mylar dome tweeter and an internal Class D amplifier, the Studiophile AV 20 is designed to deliver solid bass, crisp highs and convincing realism while occupying only a fraction of the space of standard desktop speakers. And with sturdy, magnetically shielded cabinets, the AV 20s can coexist with all manner of computer monitors, TVs and other electronic equipment without interference.

OptImage III Technology
The Studiophile AV 20 features M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide, which improves high-frequency response while minimizing phasing issues that can plague other portable monitors. The wave guide evens out the response of the weeter by making it work more efficiently. It also time-aligns the tweeter and the woofer so the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Pro to Go
If you're a music or media pro, don't let the size and price of the Studiophile AV 20 fool you. These speakers deliver far better sound than anything in their range. And their compact size makes them the perfect solution for the traveling musician, filmmaker or anyone who wants top-notch audio from their laptop on the go.

M-Audio Studiophile AV 20 Features:
  • Optimized for computer audio including music, DVDs and games
  • Acclaimed M-Audio technology used in pro recording studios
  • Separate high- and low-frequency drivers with crossover
  • High-fidelity 10-watt-per-channel internal amplification
  • Custom cabinet with dense wood construction for full, warm sound
  • Tight, accurate low-frequency response
  • Smooth, crisp highs
  • OptImage III wave guides for superior stereo imaging
  • Portable design
  • Magnetic shielding for desktop use
  • Low-frequency Driver: 2" composite paper/fiberglass woofer
  • High-frequency Driver: 3/4" ferrofluid-cooled Mylar balanced-dome tweeter
  • Stereo imaging: OptImage III wave guides for superior imaging
  • Shielding: Magnetic shielding
  • Dynamic Power: 10-watt-per-channel Class-D amplifier
  • Input Connectors: RCA unbalanced inputs
  • Indicator: Front-panel controls for volume and on/off
  • Cabinet: Angled wooden cabinet

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-52266-00

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Reviews

Exactly as expected

by Kevin D. from S. Dakota
May 16, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist
These were suggested to me and confirmed by the Sweetwater tech rep. I wanted something to check my headphone mix against. The AV 20's are the perfect solution. My expectations were realistic and thes... read more [+]e speakers exceeded what I thought I'd be getting. Pretty good value when a product does that for under $100. close [-]

Best affordable monitors

by Dallas Tatebayashi from Omaha, NE USA
February 28, 2008
Music Background: Hobbyist
Feature:
They have some good features like the protection called output current limiting that protects the drivers from blowing them out when you turn them up loud. So I don't ever have to worr... read more [+]y about damaging these monitors. But all other M-Audio monitors have this feature. Plus it has a voltage selector so you can use these monitors in a different country and also that have a fuse inside the monitors but you will have to remove the cover to see that fuse and to replace it. The other cool feature it has is that the tweeters point towards you when you have them on your desk so you don't have to level them to your ears like normal monitors.

Quality:
These are build very well and durable they are pretty heavy for there size but all that means is the parts inside are good. They use MDF type enclosure like other M-Audio monitors and use the same high tech stuff that other M-Audio monitors use.

Value:
They are worth every penny since they are built well and durable and use good parts inside.

Desirability:
They look really attractive and nice since they have that angle shape so the tweeters point towards your ears when you place them on your desktop.

Sound:
I really like how these sound for the price I mean they do make clear low punchy bass and clear highs. The mids are good too. They really sound like a miniture studio monitor.

Ease of Use:
It's very simple to use you just turn the volume control clockwise and the power goes on and just keep turning them until they are loud enough for you. It's very simple to connect the monitors to your computer or MP3 player etc. They come with a RCA cord that converts to normal male type headphone jack.

Support:
The tech support is very helpful that know alot about there products and can guide you to help fix any issues you have with M-Audio products. Only thing I don't like is the wait time is very long and could take acutaly upto 40 min depending how busy they are to talk to them.

Overall:
I also like these since they are very slender and don't take up space at all. Remember thay are only like 5 watts per channel so they can't go really loud like bigger speakers can but if you have them at normal volume they sound great but if you turn them too loud they will start to distort. But you don't have to worry about blowing them since they have the protection called output current limiting. close [-]

The Little Monitors That Can!

by Angel from Summerville, SC
January 9, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I purchased these about a year ago and they are serving their purpose perfectly. Being in a job that requires me to move every so often, I needed monitors that could sound good while being small enou... read more [+]gh to pack and go. The AV 20s are exactly that.

I know these are not the best of the best for make a CD out of, but I made some tracks and after burning the CD I took them to different places; my home theater, the car stereo, and a little boombox. Guess what? The recordings translated pretty well, pretty minor details to fix, but much better that what I was expecting.

I hope to have this for a long time and when I finally settle somewhere, I'll get me some big monitors...in the meantime, these little gems are ones! close [-]

Ready for Remote Recording... and then some

by Jim from Winchester, VA
February 17, 2010
Music Background: Pro Musician, semi-retired
These speakers are flexible for a variety of uses. While it's easy to recommend them for monitoring remote recording, I have also enjoyed movie soundtracks and generally any music you want to listen ... read more [+]to on your computer. Very solid construction make these a pleasure to own, free from concern that small speakers so often warrant. So easy to use - plugging them into your portable recorder or your computer is just as simple as using the right cable. close [-]

Pack em up!

by Rick F. from St.Paul, MN
May 28, 2008
Music Background: 15 Years multi instrumentalist
They may not be full range speakers with low lows and tons of dynamic range but for their size and cost they do sound pretty good.

plus they can accompany your mobile recording gear whe... read more [+]n traveling because they are tiny and built tough as most m-audio stuff is. close [-]
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