Sweetwater offers more ways to pay than any other music retailer. Learn more »

Cart (800) 222-4700 Español (800) 222-4701

Limited-time Offer!

18 Months Interest Free Financing from M-Audio!

Sweetwater and M-Audio have joined forces to make it easy for you to get into that coveted piece of M-Audio gear! From May 1 through July 31, 2012, use your Sweetwater Musician's All Access Platinum Card to purchase qualifying M-Audio products, and you'll pay NO INTEREST for 18 months! Minimum payments are required, and some restrictions apply. Click Here for full details.

M-Audio BX5 D2

Item ID: BX5D2

Active 70-watt, 2-way Studio Reference Monitors with 5" Kevlar Woofers, 1" Silk Dome Tweeters, Magnetic Shielding, and Included Isolation Pads (pr)

Oops! We'll Have It Back In Stock Soon!

This item is normally in stock at Sweetwater, but not right now. We're on top of it and more should arrive in our warehouse within a day or two. Go ahead, place your order now. We will ship it immediately, the very same day we receive it from M-Audio.

Get more value at Sweetwater

or make 3 easy payments

From Our Research Team:

Compact Yet Accurate Monitors

Listen to M-Audio's BX5 D2 active monitors and you'll hear what your mixes really sound like - without compromising precious space! You'll love the full sound these BX5 D2's give you, especially when you consider their compact footprint. Each speaker puts out 70 watts of power through its 5" Kevlar woofer and 1" HF driver, so you know you're getting clean, clear sound and high performance. And to make sure you get the optimum monitoring experience, these monitors come with two isolation pads to de-couple the BX5 D2s from whatever surface they're placed on, for tighter bass and better stereo imaging. If you want an accurate set of monitors at a great price, look no further than the M-Audio BX5 D2 active monitors.

M-Audio BX5 D2 Active Monitors at a Glance:
  • Kevlar woofer
  • Redesigned amplifier
  • Ideal for project studios

Kevlar woofer:
M-Audio's BX5 D2 monitors feature M-Audio's latest generation of kevlar woofers. Kevlar is more rigid and lighter than comparable paper cones could ever hope to be. That means tighter bass and more accurate mids from the BX5 D2s.

Redesigned amplifier:
The M-Audio BX5 D2 monitors sport 70 watts of power supplied by M-Audio's redesigned amplifier. The new amp uses a Class A/B design for maximum efficiency while providing highly dynamic playback.

Ideal for project studios:
If you work in a smaller studio space, you don't have much room for big monitors . The M-Audio BX5 D2 monitors have a small footprint so it's easy to position them where you need them. But don't let their small size fool you - the BX5 D2 monitors utilize a rear-ported design to make sure you have plenty of low-end to mix with.

M-Audio BX5 D2 Active Monitors Features:
  • Accurate monitoring in a compact size at a great price
  • Kevlar woofers provide tight, punchy bass
  • Class A/B amplifier is efficient yet highly dynamic
  • Rear ports for full bass response
  • Magnetically shielded to resist electromagnetic interference

You'll love how your mixes translate with the M-Audio BX5 D2 active monitors!

BX5 D2 Image Gallery

Specification Detail
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Bi-amped
LF Driver Size 5"
LF Driver Type Cone
LF Driver Material Kevlar
HF Driver Size 1"
HF Driver Type Dome
HF Driver Material Silk
LF Driver Power Amp 40W
HF Driver Power Amp 30W
Frequency Range 53Hz-22kHz
Crossover Frequency 3kHz
Maximum Peak SPL 90 dB SPL
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS
Output Types No Outputs
Height 10"
Width 7"
Depth 7.7"
Weight 11 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-65174-00

Can We Help?

call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or E-mail us
to get personalized advice from a Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

Additional Online Resources:

More Recommended Accessories

Reviews

based on 7 reviews

Sound Great!!!

by Wally Billingham from Silver Spring, MD
May 9, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Hobbyist Keyboard Player
I needed a pair of studio monitors that would not break the bank. After much review and research I decided on a pair of M-Audio BX5 D2's. It was a good choice. They sound amazing with just enough bass... read more [+] without it being overwhelming, and the high end is very crisp but not over the top.

In the end I could not be happier and of course the service I got from Mark Maxwell my service engineer and the rest of the Sweetwater team was awesome as usual. close [-]

Great Sound, Price, Quality

by Bryan Fischer from Allegan, MI
March 9, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, Budding Producer
I have been mixing with headphones and the built-in speakers on my MacBook for too long. I had very little clue as to what to get for home studio monitors. A five-minute conversation with my Sweetwa... read more [+]ter rep, Ben, and I was convinced the BX5 D2's were the way to go. He was right on the money. For my budget, these sound so good. The bass is boomin', the highs are crisp, and the mid are right where they need to be.

I'm running Logic and ProTools on a MacBook Pro through an MBox2. If this is the type of set-up you have, make sure to get the proper cord to connect with (TRS to XLR). Very simple to use; just plug and play (literally).

In short, I'm very happy with these great monitors. close [-]

Great sound ...

by from Puerto Rico
February 28, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
A looking sometime to improve the sound. ... Here a found a great sound in a small size .. I recommend this product

great definition

by D Cruikshank from Columbia, MO
January 5, 2012
Music Background: Home enthusiast
These sound great and are more than adequate for my needs. Actually for me these may work better than BX5s since I can get better mixes when I'm not mixing at obscene volume levels. the best thing ... read more [+]about these is the crisp high definition and the big but tight bass. close [-]

Great sound quality..even plenty of bass in a gym with echoes.

by Joseph Calkins from Denver, Pennsylvania
December 15, 2011
Music Background: Lecturing, teaching ...not really musical
Using these for speech (lectures, etc.) trying to bring clarity to the echoes and mushiness we have always had. In a multi-purpose gymnasium (church praise & worship services) there seemed to be no ... read more [+]solution to this gigantic echo chamber. Well, these BX5D2's really filled a niche. Mounted them both with a ball and socket support on trhe bottom on top of an Ultimate speaker stand. They can be aimed up to 60 degrees apart and still completely fill the field with clean, accurate sound. We put this "speaker tree" right near the person speaking (using a head mic), but slightly above his head, with speakers aimed downward toward the audience. Wow...no echoes, and very clean crisp speech!! Had to even reduce the bass with EQ and boost the high band. The further the person speaking gets from the "speaker tree", the more the sound starts to get mushy. (This is just the opposite of your usual instinct.) There are numerous such situations...where a gym is used for worship services, and apparently nobody has really solved the echo problem. This does it and rather inexpensively. You just need a self-contained small mixer and these active monitors on a stand for every sound source in the gym. close [-]
Read more reviews

Also popular

See Also: Powered Monitors , M-Audio , M-Audio Active Monitors

M-Audio BX5 D2

Today's Payment: $109.99
Includes $10 processing fee
Payment 2: $99.99
In approx. 30 days
Payment 3: $99.99
In approx. 60 days

Buy Today, Make

Sweetwater's Flexible Payment Plan is a convenient, interest-free way to buy gear now and stretch your purchase across three budget-friendly payments. Simply choose the "3 Easy Payments" option in your cart, and we'll divide your purchase amount into three convenient payments, billed to your current MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card. There is a $10 processing fee for using this service, and your billing address must be in the United States to be eligible. It's just another way we make shopping at Sweetwater easy and convenient!

Get your M-Audio BX5 D2 now and spread out the payments!

Our Customers Say...

Sweetwater does a great job with shipping, and when I have any service questions, I'm always able to get through and talk to someone who can help. It's been a really positive experience.
Ken Dravis, Grand Junction, CO

Sweetwater Sound Inc.
5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Get Directions »

Toll Free (800) 222–4700
Español (800) 222–4701
Local (260) 432–8176
Fax (260) 432–1758
E-mail us

Phone & Retail Store Hours:
9–9 Monday–Thursday
9–8 Friday
9–7 Saturday
(All hours listed are
Eastern Standard Time.)

© 2012 Sweetwater Sound Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Links | Press Releases