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Alesis M1 Active MkII

Item ID: M1ActiveMkII

Active 75W/25W Bi-amped Nearfield Monitors with 6.5" Woofer (pr)

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Your Low-priced Ticket to Pro-quality Monitoring!

Your studio setup isn't complete without the right monitors. Even if you're on a budget, you need accurate sound to get great results. That's why Alesis makes the M1 Active MkII monitors! Even if you're working in a pro environment, you'll appreciate these quality speakers. From a modest footprint, you get amazingly flat performance, classy looks, and a level of quality inside and out that you're simply not going to find elsewhere at this price. These aren't outstanding low-priced monitors; the M1 Active MkIIs are outstanding monitors, period!

What makes this pair of M1 Active MkII montitors such a great fit for your studio? For starters, you get plenty of biamplified power, to the tune of 75 watts for the woofer and 25 watts for the tweeter. The 6.5" woofer's cone is made from carbon fiber, which gives you both light weight (for quicker response) and reliability. Alesis built an active crossover into the M1 Active MkII, so the frequencies from the LF and HF drivers arrive at the same time, for clear, clean sound. Dual ports give you optimum performance, while full shielding keeps out interference from other electronic gear. No-compromise performance at a down-to-earth price!

Alesis M1 Active MkII Bi-amplified Reference Monitor Features at a Glance:
  • Low Frequency Driver: 6.5" non-woven carbon fiber with Santoprene surround and dual magnet shielded configuration
  • High Frequency Driver: 1" silk dome with medium viscosity ferrofluid coolant and dual magnet shielded configuration
  • Crossover: 1500Hz, 8th-order, 48dB/octave filters
  • Input Impedance: 20k_ balanced, 10k_ unbalanced
  • Frequency Range: 38 Hz - 23.5 kHz (-10dB point)
  • Connectors: Combination XLR-1/4" jack with input level control

Alesis made this pair of M1 Active MkII monitors to improve your studio!
Specification Detail
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Bi-amped
LF Driver Size 6.5"
LF Driver Type Cone
LF Driver Material Non-woven Carbon Fiber
HF Driver Size 1"
HF Driver Type Dome
HF Driver Material Silk
LF Driver Power Amp 75W
HF Driver Power Amp 25W
Frequency Range 45Hz-22kHz
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS)
Output Types No Outputs
Height 15"
Width 8.5"
Depth 9.25"
Weight 21 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number M1Active MKII

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Reviews

based on 31 reviews

It makes me Happy

by Victoria Islas from Arizona
September 3, 2012
Music Background: Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Pro Musician
These Speakers are bigger than i thought. The physical quality is amazing. Probably not the best sounding pair BUT a really awesome upgrade for me. They sound great either way. My mixes sound amazing ... read more [+]with added acoustic treatment in the room and these monitors. Def a good buy! The price is right the quality is superb. close [-]

Basic and Good

by Pete Elem from Long Island
August 16, 2012
Music Background: instrumentalist-audiophile
Immediately on firing these up I could tell they were articulate and honest. Playing really good program material produced a WOW reaction. No controls to fuss with except the sensitivity in the back. ... read more [+]Really basic but really, may I dare say, audiophile quality sound. One caveat here......they don't handle globs of bass very well. Woofers produced a rattling-chuffing sound when over driven. So they could use a low frequency shelving filter for addition of a sub. Otherwise, for $300 the pair, go for it! close [-]

Best in price range - better with an EQ.

by Luke from Boston, MA USA
April 5, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Musician
I've had these for around 8 years. I know them well. Like another reviewer, I considered upgrading a couple years ago, and rather than spending $1500-$2000 on new speakers that probably wouldn't be ... read more [+]flat, I spent $150 and got a graphic EQ instead. It took me a few months to figure out exactly where the EQ bumps and deficiencies were, but soon after I started mixing and mastering with this setup, I started getting way more work. I trust them down to around 50-60 Hz and then I check lows with my Sennheiser HD650s (which also helped me adjust the graphic EQ).

Also, about a year after the warranty ended, I had a power supply problem with one of them. I had the local shop fix it, and since then, that one takes about 2 minutes to power on. Other than that, no problems. close [-]

wow

by Andy Kastrinelis from Groveland, MA
December 26, 2008
Music Background: Recording, live sound, active musician.
I've worked in many studios that have some of the best monitors you can get. i have used these monitors at my job and i was very satifyed with the overall sound and performance. I think the best thi... read more [+]ng about these monitors is the price. you would think for such a low price, they would sound terrible, but thats not the case for these monitors. i recommend these monitors to anyone who is starting out with there first recording rig or for anyone who is on a tight budget. with these monitors you get more than you paid for. close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

AJ Petersen
The Alesis M1 Active Mk II speakers are by far the best studio monitors in their class. Because these speakers are front-ported, they can be postitioned close to a wall and still have an accurate low frequency response. For the home studio enthusiast, the M1 Active Mk IIs are for you.
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