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M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe (No Longer Available)

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Active 2-way 130 Watt Studio Reference Monitors with Magnetic Shielding (pr)

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Powerful monitors for your desktop system!

The BX8a Deluxe monitors are an update to M-Audio's acclaimed BX8a nearfields - part of the wildly popular Studiophile series. Equipped with new waveguides, and enhanced driver integration, the Bx8a Deluxe monitors now feature an extended low-frequency response, and an overall more well-rounded, detailed sound. Their custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 watts of bi-amplified power for optimal frequency handling. If you have a desktop system, and are looking to upgrade your smaller monitors - or add another set of more powerful nearfields to your arsenal - these BX8a Deluxe monitors are an excellent pick!

M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe at a Glance:

  • Improved low-frequency response
  • 8” Kevlar low-frequency drivers
  • Bi-amplified, integrated cabinet design
  • Rear-ported cabinet design

Meet the BX8a Deluxe
M-Audio's Studiophile reference monitors have a great reputation with studio engineers around the world. The BX8a Deluxe updates the critically acclaimed BX8a nearfields with an extended low-frequency response that gives them an overall more detailed, refined sound. Of course, this design is coupled with M-Audio's time-proven high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds for durability and fidelity. Magnetically shielded 1” natural silk domes contribute to produce a high-end that’s both clear and easy on the ears. Custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 watts of bi-amplified power for optimal frequency handling by each driver. Hear for yourself why Studiophiles have become “standard issue” reference monitors.

Kevlar LF Drivers
To ensure a lifetime of service, M-Audio constructed the BX8a Deluxe’s 8” low-frequency driver from woven Kevlar - the same material bulletproof vests are made from. (Kevlar is typically reserved for more expensive monitors.) M-Audio engineers also created a curved conical design that improves room dispersion. High-damping rubber surrounds ensure that the cone reaches exactly its optimal excursion for accurate reproduction. And the BX8a Deluxe's high-temperature voice coils guarantee that your monitors will deliver full performance no matter how many hours you use them.

Bi-amped Efficiency
Active (powered) monitors allow designers to optimize amplification for other components such as speakers and cabinets. And by using two separate power amps - 70 watts for lows and 60 watts for highs - and a finely tuned crossover, the BX8a Deluxe’s bi-amped design insures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are each sent only the frequencies they reproduce most efficiently.

Rear-ported cabinet design
The BX8a Deluxe’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 eliminates the turbulence and resulting distortion caused when front ports project low frequency waves in the same path as the speakers’ direct signal.

M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe Features:
  • 2-way studio reference monitors.
  • Stylish design.
  • 130 watts of bi-amplified powe (70 watts lows, 60 watts highs).
  • 8” 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.
  • Volume control.
  • Power indicator.
  • Frequency response: 40Hz-22kHz
  • Crossover frequency: 2.2kHz.
  • Low-frequency amplifier power: 70 Watts.
  • High-frequency amplifier power: 60 Watts.
  • Maximum signal-to-noise (dynamic range): > 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: 12” x 10” x 15” (30.48cm x 25.4cm x 38.1cm)
  • Weight: 26.4 lbs./unit (11.97 kg.)

The BX8a Deluxe monitiors deliver pro-sound!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-52685-00

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Reviews

Best (Hands Down)

by Devin from Louisville, ky
July 6, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I bought these monitors for mixing and mastering and i have to say they were the most crisp and explosive monitors i have ever heard! Sit them on the desk and you will get unmatched crisp highs and m... read more [+]ids. Put them on the floor and you could have a party and disturb the neighbors with Lows it puts out!!! Amazing close [-]

M-Audio BX8A

by Frank Hawkins from Peoria, Illinois
January 22, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist
Brought A set today. The sales person tried to tell me I would love these speakers.I am saying... sure. Got them home connected them to my KORG-XL.... blew me out of the water. Best I have ever hear. ... read more [+]Good Buy, you will not be disappointed. close [-]

The best kept secret...

by Ventura from California
June 1, 2009
Music Background: Recording/Live engineer
I guess you can say I have shared the best of both worlds as a Music retail salesman as well as a live and recording engineer (pro tools). I have listened to many of monitors and I cant begin to expr... read more [+]ess how satisfied I am with these monitors! I can hear detail's on "test Music" that I have never listened to before. Keep in mind that good reference monitors are not made to "sound good" or to "sound sweet" they are made to bring out all of the imperfection of your mix, and that is exactly what these monitors do. They translate your mix very well to other stereo or P.A systems. I am having a ball remixing all of my old projects throuh these incredible Monitors. close [-]

Perhaps the best "less than perfect small room" monitors I've ever heard

by David W. Bullock from Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982
December 25, 2008
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Acoustics, Electronics,Producer, Singer/sSongwriter
Having been an engineer for many years, I have my "special" songs I use to "put my ears on" in new and different rooms. I sit here in my 4x4x4 acoustic triangle astounded. I have heard things never no... read more [+]ticed on $4000 and up monitors. I was skeptical when I purchased these. Figured these were typical of "entry level" monitors. These are capable of producing hits, in small spaces. Add a sub, even better. I even pulled the graphic EQ out of the signal chain. Top Shelf! close [-]

Very high build quality and sounds great. You would have to pay a lot more for much better.

by Cale McCollough from Eugene, OR USA
April 3, 2011
Music Background: pro-am audio engineer, electronic musician, horn player, head
For the price range, its a solid 4.5, an A-. If your taking into account super high-end monitors with the same wattage, its a 4, but no less. I've owned mine for about 2 1/2 years now and haven't had ... read more [+]any problems. There aren't any noticeably hyped frequencies. The sound is clear and has good bass response.
Another reviewer rated it low because he was getting some buzzing. Thats more then likely because he has the gain all of the way up on the speakers and the volume way down on his audio interface. Disregard that review. You want to keep the volume at about half on the speaker, maybe a bit more. You want the volume on your audio interface at max, then raise the volume on the speaker until the speakers start to peak. Any more then that, and your distortion is coming from over-amping the signal. Mine are totally quiet. I love them.
The only complaint I have about mine is that the volume pot on the speakers is a little bit loose, which causes the volume to drift from the bass vibrations; but as long as your aware of that and readjust when you notice it, its not a big deal. It would be nice to have a louder set of speakers, but my neighbors would hate me even more.
I would personally recommend supplementing them with another set of lower watt speakers. When you monitor, you want to hear it on loud speakers, and a set that is not as loud. Adding another set of monitor's would make it as loud as you are wanting. I would buy a set of BX5a's because I am so happy with the BX8a's, but they would have too much bass response for a secondary monitor. Maybe a 35-watt set. close [-]
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