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M-Audio BX5a Deluxe (No Longer Available)

Item ID: BX5aDeluxe

Active 70-watt, 2-way Studio Reference Monitors with Magnetic Shielding (pr)

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Small Monitors, Big Punch!

If you hold the projects you record on your desktop to a high standard, then you need accurate monitoring. Listen to M-Audio's BX5a Deluxe active monitors and you'll hear what your mixes really sound like — without compromising precious space! You'll love the full sound these Bx5a Deluxes 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.

You can't beat the features for the price: kevlar drivers (not paper); magnetic shielding for noise-free operation in close proximity to other electronic appliances; 70 watts of bi-amped power... M-Audio didn't build the BX5a Deluxe speakers with video gaming in mind (though you certainly can enjoy how those games sound through them); these monitors are made to give you astoundingly accurate, full sound from a desktop-friendly, affordable set of speakers. Take a listen and you'll agree — they absolutely live up to their billing!

M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe Features at a Glance:
  • Two-way studio reference monitors
  • 70 watts of distributed power (30w HF amp, 40w LF amp)
  • 5" low-frequency drivers
  • Curved Kevlar cones
  • High-temperature voice coils
  • Damped rubber surround
  • 1" natural silk high-frequency drivers
  • Magnetically shielded
  • XLR balanced and 1/4" balanced/unbalanced inputs
  • Power indicator
  • Volume control
  • Frequency response: 56Hz-22kHz
  • Crossover frequency: 3kHz
  • Low-frequency amplifier power: 40 watts
  • High-frequency amplifier power: 30 watts
  • Signal-to-noise: > 100dB (typical A-weighted)
  • Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
  • Cabinet: Vinyl laminated MDF
  • Size: 9.8" (H) x 6.9" (W) x 7.9" (D)

M-Audio's BX5a Deluxe monitors make your desktop setup sound its best!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-52679-00

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Reviews

Perfect for the budget musician

by Tim from USA
April 11, 2008
Music Background:
The older BX5A monitors were already outstanding in my opinion, but the updated versions really pack design, quality, and price all in one great pair of monitors. For the price this is really a good i... read more [+]nvestment for your money.Sound-wise, you really can't pit these against higher priced monitors, but they sound really good especially in smaller studios. close [-]

Power in a Box

by Jeff from Port Aransas, TX
July 10, 2009
Music Background: Music for Film
A great sound from a small package. You can feel your music from the BX5a speakers. M-Audio products continue to amaze me with quality sound at an affordable price.

Great speakers for producing with bass!

by Adam "Bassmint Beats" Wood from South Bend, IN
June 25, 2008
Music Background: Student and Music production as hobby
I bought these to produce hip hop tracks and they are fantastic. The bass and kick really hits hard in these speakers and they transmit even some of the subwoofer bass. Great purchase!

Nice Monitors

by Robert from Clintonville, WI
April 3, 2008
Music Background: Student
I bought these monitors over the studiophile av40's and I'm glad I did. The trebles and mid's are very nice, but the bass is a bit lacking. I plan on adding a sub later to help with the lack of bass, ... read more [+]but for now, it's not bad. They also look really good, and have a nice form factor. If your looking for a cheap monitor that sounds good, these are worth checking out. close [-]

Good Starter Monitors

by Brian Packard from Grand Rapids, MI USA
November 5, 2010
Music Background: Professional Recording Engineer, Live sound enginner, Guitarist, Trombone player
I bought these monitor's when I was first starting in recording. 5 years and an audio engineering degree later I'm still using them. Sure I would like to upgrade but I've got other things on my list b... read more [+]efore it becomes a need.

I produced quite a few good sounding mixes of these speakers. I've learned there weaknesses though (atleast in my mixing room). They are little strong on the midrange and lack a bit of clarity in the bottom end. The rest of the mix translates well to other systems, I almost always though, have to go back and turn down the kick or bass drum.

I would recommend these to anyone starting out in a project studio or if they are student. I put mixes on these that a brought to school and impressed my teacher with years of experience. Sure you can get better, but if you can get a good mix without spending a ton of money why not. And for the people that say these aren't loud enough, there probably monitoring WAY TOO LOUD. You should monitor at normal listening volumes, just listen to any engineer or watch a Chris-Lord-Alge video. close [-]
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