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M-Audio AV 40

Item ID: AV40

Powered 20W Reference Monitors/Multimedia Speakers with 4" Woofers and 3/4" Tweeters (pr)

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Quality Performance in a Space-saving Package!

M-Audio's compact AV 40 powered speakers outperform their low price, making them a great choice for home studios — or for enjoyable desktop listening. Thanks to their combination of 4" polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4" ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeters, the AV 40s deliver punchy lows, crisp highs, and a balanced response. Beyond that, M-Audio packed in their OptImage III wave-guide technology to ensure that the stereo imaging is extremely accurate. For great results — without breaking the budget — you'll find true value with the M-Audio AV 40 speakers.

M-Audio AV 40 Studio Monitors at a Glance:
  • Professional components — professional results
  • OptImage III technology
  • Extended low end
  • Magnetically shielded for desktop use

Professional components — professional results
The AV 40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in M-Audio's acclaimed professional monitors. You'll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced 1/4" TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers' small size. With the AV 40s, you don't have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact speaker system.

OptImage III Technology
M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity, while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Extended low end
If you require extra bass response, the AV 40 speakers have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets and a bass reflex design let the AV 40s crank out plenty of low end-perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.

Magnetically shielded for desktop use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. But, M-Audio's AV 40 speakers are magnetically shielded, so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

M-Audio AV 40 Studio Monitors Features:
  • 4" Polypropylene-coated Woofers
  • 3/4" Ferrofluid-cooled Silk Dome Tweeters
  • Optimage III Tweeter Wave Guides for Superior Imaging
  • 20W per Channel Amplifier with Class A/B Architecture
  • Magnetic Shielding
  • 1/4" TRS Balanced and RCA Unbalanced Inputs
  • 1/8" Headphone Output
  • 1/8" Stereo Auxiliary Input
  • Controls for Volume and On/off
  • Custom Cabinet with Bass Reflex Port Design

M-Audio's AV 40s are compact performers!
Specification Detail
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Full Range
LF Driver Size 4"
LF Driver Material Polypropylene Coated
HF Driver Size .75"
HF Driver Type Dome
HF Driver Material Silk
LF Driver Power Amp 20W Per Channel
HF Driver Power Amp 20W Per Channel
Frequency Range 85Hz-20kHz
Crossover Frequency 2.7khz
Maximum Peak SPL 101.5 dB SPL @ 1m
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types Main: 2 x TRS, 2 x RCA; Satellite: Bare Wire Inputs (From Main)
Output Types Main: Bare Wire Outputs (To Satellite)
Height 8.75"
Width 6"
Depth 7.25"
Weight 14 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-65140-00

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Reviews

based on 28 reviews

Great monitors for the price.

by Randon from Clintwood VA USA
March 22, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist, Recording Engineer.
These guys are great for the price, very true sounding to my ears, i use these in a small room i have mixed anything from metal to folk to praise and worship they have preformed above and beyond in al... read more [+]l those genre's,
bottom line is if your a recording musician and on a budget these are you best bet! close [-]

Wonderful little monitors for the price.

by Colin Kauffman from Traverse City, MI
March 19, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
I use these for PC gaming, music listening, and recording, and I could not be happier. For the price I payed I expected to have to settle in some areas but I can't really find anything to complain abo... read more [+]ut. These are pretty much perfect for my purposes. Highly recommended. close [-]

Really the best monitors the price

by tim kimbrough from Dade city, florida usa
March 7, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
I was blown away on the setup and the sound quality of the speakers.
The M-audio AV40 is a good investment. These would be my 1st pair of monitors and i have to say" I love them".

none better for the price.

by Freddy G. from Lincolnton NC
November 25, 2012
Music Background: Musician most my life.
When I first opened the box and saw the size of the monitors I just figured they were to small for what I needed. I have a new Tascam 2488 neo, that I hooked the AV,40's up to just to see what I had.... read more [+] I could not believe what I was hearing from these monitors, and the more I pushed the volume they just got better and better. My god I never would have believed that much sound could come from a monitor this size.
But more than the volume they produced, was the quality of the sound. I could not get a better studio monitors any were for the price, what you
here in the mix down is just wonderful. Great bass mids and crisp highs, I don't see myself needing to get
studio monitors for a long time to come. close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Carson McClain
The M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 monitors are perfect for the computer musician on a budget. They're long-lasting and great for electronic, hip hop, or rock production in a small home studio setup (especially for apartment or bedroom dwellers).
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