The M-Audio Bx5a Deluxe active monitors are an updated version of
M-Audio's bestselling Studiophile series! The Bx5a Deluxe monitors now
have new waveguides and enhanced driver integration, giving them a more
refined, detailed sound - especially in the lower frequencies.
If you
work with a desktop recording system, where space is at a premium,
these 5" monitors are ideal. Magnetic shielding is also an excellent
inclusion at this price, making them excellent for use near computers
and other signal generating equipment. The BX5a Deluxe monitors are the
perfect solution for project and home studios, as their compact size
and easy-to-manage price let them fit into anyone's space and budget.
The BX5a Deluxe monitors pack quite a punch!
Two-way Active Monitors
With new waveguides and enhanced driver integration, the BX5a Deluxe
refines M-Audio's highly acclaimed BX5a near-field reference monitors,
renowned for packing a lot of punch for their size. The BX5a Deluxe's
5" low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, an extremely
resilient material typically found in much more expensive monitors.
Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped
rubber surrounds deliver incredible fidelity and durability. The 1"
high-frequency drivers' magnetically shielded natural silk domes
produce crisp top end while still being gentle on the ears. Integral
cabinet and electronic engineering work together to deliver improved
bass response. 70-watt bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers
round out an incredible sounding pair of reference monitors with a
footprint small enough to fit just about anywhere.
Kevlar Drivers
M-Audio's Bx5a Deluxe monitors employ Kevlar for low-frequency driver
construction. The same material used in bulletproof vests, Kevlar's
high resilience makes it ideal for use in speaker cones - although it
is typically reserved for monitors with higher price tags than the BX5a
Deluxe. Needless to say, Kevlar represents a significant improvement
over the polypropylene and paper used in most monitors for this price.
Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, the electromagnetic waves emanating from your speakers can
wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The BX5a
Deluxe is magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic
equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.
Bi-amplified Efficiency
Active monitors have a distinct advantage over unpowered monitors, in
that the built-in power amps are designed specifically to work with the
drivers and crossovers in a tuned system. Bi-amplification further
refines the concept by dedicating separate power amps to the highs and
lows. Combined with a finely tuned crossover, the BX5a Deluxe's design
ensures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are asked to
deliver only the frequencies they are more efficient at reproducing.
M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe Features:
- 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)
