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M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe

Active 2-way 130 Watt Studio Reference Monitors with Magnetic Shielding - Pair

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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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based on 8 customer reviews

inSync Review

by: Marcos Sanchez
I've used this product for quite some time now in my own home project studio running with Pro Tools, and as the main outputs of my entire computer, through the DigiCore Audio driver, so these monitors... read more

Sweetwater Advice

Marcos Sanchez
I've been using M-Audio BX8as for a wide variety of uses. I had them hooked up to my personal home studio desk, and used them as my main outputs of my iMac for years now, so these have seen just about everything that you can think of played through them - Pro Tools sessions, guitar amp emulators, YouTube videos, and computer blips. The great thing is, no matter what I was playing through them, they sounded fantastic. Great low end response, clear and articulate mids and highs, and incredibly durable.
Carson McClain
I have been using BX8 speakers since 2004. They are long lasting, great production speakers. I personally do not use them for mixing but rather production and creation. They are loud, well balanced, and a perfect compliment to a Reason, Pro Tools or Ableton Live user's rig.

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 [-]

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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 [-]
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