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Alesis M1 Active 520 2-Way Near Field Monitor (75 Watts)
5 in. low frequency woofer, 1 in. silk dome tweeter, acoustical waveguide for superior imaging
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The Alesis M1 Active 520 is a newly designed, affordable, high-precision active reference monitor with Bass Density control and EQ. The M1 Active series offers incredible definition and flat frequency response from the high-precision drivers and a professionally crafted crossover. The cabinet and drivers have been redesigned for a bold new look and even greater sonic clarity.
The M1 Active 520 has a 1 in. thick front baffle, which minimizes speaker resonance, and the visually stunning acoustic waveguide evenly disperses high-frequency sound across your control room. The M1 Active includes new Bass Density technology, which allows you to tailor these monitors to any room's acoustics. The distinctive top-mounted power/clip indicator lets you know if the speaker is clipping.
The M1 Active 520 features a 75-Watt amplifier and a 5 in. low frequency woofer.
Features
5 in. low frequency woofer for clear bass and midrange
1 in. silk dome tweeter for clear highs without ear-fatiguing harshness
High-precision drivers offer lower distortion and smoother frequency response
Acoustical waveguide for superior imaging with minimal diffraction
1 in. thick front baffle virtually eliminates speaker resonance
Magnetically shielded for close placement to video monitors in computer based music production studios
1/4 in. TRS connector with volume control
Low Frequency Density Switch for acoustic space adjustment of the monitors
Rear port design provides deep bass extension and increased SPL
Hi, Mid, and Low Frequency EQ switches to accommodate user preference and sub-woofers
Top mounted, integrated Power Switch/Clip Light Bar
Woofer. 5" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, ultra-stiff polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil.
Tweeter. 3/4" silk dome with magnetic shielding.
Frequency Response. 56 Hz - 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency. 2.8 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio. >100 dB below full output, unweighted.
Inputs. XLR and 1/4" supporting both balanced and unbalanced cabling.
Polarity. Positive signal on "+" pin creates forward cone displacement.
Input Impedance. 20k ohms balanced or 10k ohms unbalanced.
Input Sensitivity. 85 mV noise (pink) produces 90 dB(A) output SPL at 1 meter. Gain knob turned fully clockwise (maximum).
Dimensions (W x H x D). 6.5" x 10.5" x 7.75"
Net Weight (each speaker). 13.0 lbs
The M1 Active 520 has a 1 in. thick front baffle, which minimizes speaker resonance, and the visually stunning acoustic waveguide evenly disperses high-frequency sound across your control room. The M1 Active includes new Bass Density technology, which allows you to tailor these monitors to any room's acoustics. The distinctive top-mounted power/clip indicator lets you know if the speaker is clipping.
The M1 Active 520 features a 75-Watt amplifier and a 5 in. low frequency woofer.
Features
5 in. low frequency woofer for clear bass and midrange
1 in. silk dome tweeter for clear highs without ear-fatiguing harshness
High-precision drivers offer lower distortion and smoother frequency response
Acoustical waveguide for superior imaging with minimal diffraction
1 in. thick front baffle virtually eliminates speaker resonance
Magnetically shielded for close placement to video monitors in computer based music production studios
1/4 in. TRS connector with volume control
Low Frequency Density Switch for acoustic space adjustment of the monitors
Rear port design provides deep bass extension and increased SPL
Hi, Mid, and Low Frequency EQ switches to accommodate user preference and sub-woofers
Top mounted, integrated Power Switch/Clip Light Bar
Technical Info
Bi-amplified Design / Tweeter – 25W, woofer – 50WWoofer. 5" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, ultra-stiff polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil.
Tweeter. 3/4" silk dome with magnetic shielding.
Frequency Response. 56 Hz - 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency. 2.8 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio. >100 dB below full output, unweighted.
Inputs. XLR and 1/4" supporting both balanced and unbalanced cabling.
Polarity. Positive signal on "+" pin creates forward cone displacement.
Input Impedance. 20k ohms balanced or 10k ohms unbalanced.
Input Sensitivity. 85 mV noise (pink) produces 90 dB(A) output SPL at 1 meter. Gain knob turned fully clockwise (maximum).
Dimensions (W x H x D). 6.5" x 10.5" x 7.75"
Net Weight (each speaker). 13.0 lbs
Features 5" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter, and 75-watt amp. Rear-port design for extended bass.
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Alesis M1 Active 520 2-Way Near Field Monitor (75 Watts) Reviews
9 out of 10
"Alesis M1 520 Active's easily destroy all other in the price range!!!"
Feature:
High, Mid, & Bass boost adjustments on the back are a great option. The Gain dials would have been better served on the front rather than back for ease of use but, a little tweaking gets them properly aligned. Light on top looks cool but, is also a very useful reminder to shutdown plus turns red when you're overloading...nice.
Quality:
These little guys feel awesome. They are really heavy/solid for their size and buttons/dials all feel solid, not 'loose' like on other designs.
Value:
You are getting a great product for a great value. I checked out KRK Rockit 5's & 8's(which come heavily recommended if you go to GC), M-Audio Bx5a & Bx8a, Mackie, Yamaha 5's & 8's, & Samson...These rocked them all! The M-Audio Bxa8 and the Rockit 8's had the best bass of the lot but, they are 8's and these Alesis are very close, making up for what they lack being smaller with great features and better overall sound. The Alesis killed Mackie, Samson, & even Yamaha (on the bass end, although Yams had better mids)The big thing is, overall these guys slaughtered overall the same size and larger of the competition! Plus, they are like $200. -300. bucks less!!!
Desirability:
Very pleasing on the eye! Sleak silver fronts spill over the hardened black casing highlited by the neon blue glow emitting from the crown.
Sound:
Overall, these speakers are great! A bit bright out of the box causing a little ear fatigue on highs but, just because they are still being broken in. They do a great job though and I have already found several bits in my recordings that I never heard before (good and bad!). I wouldn't recommend them for non studio use as they are pretty flat but again, that's their job right?!I love them and they are great for a small studio or editing bay. Much better than anything else I have heard under $700. (Quick note...M-audio's Bx5a have no low end & Yamaha 5" are way to bright so, these guys already had my vote before I checked out others which they stil crippled)
Ease of Use:
Easy to hook up, striaght forward design and very easy to figure out controls. Superb right out of the box. Plug-n-Play. Even come with power cords which M-Audio does not.
Support:
Not sure yet and hopefully I won't have to be right? I have read about the capacitors going on these so perhaps I have to deal with that down the road. Fingers are crossed for good luck.
Overall:
I will gladly use these 520's for as long as they will allow however, I can see within the next year or two looking for something a little bassier to go along with these for reference reasons only.
High, Mid, & Bass boost adjustments on the back are a great option. The Gain dials would have been better served on the front rather than back for ease of use but, a little tweaking gets them properly aligned. Light on top looks cool but, is also a very useful reminder to shutdown plus turns red when you're overloading...nice.
Quality:
These little guys feel awesome. They are really heavy/solid for their size and buttons/dials all feel solid, not 'loose' like on other designs.
Value:
You are getting a great product for a great value. I checked out KRK Rockit 5's & 8's(which come heavily recommended if you go to GC), M-Audio Bx5a & Bx8a, Mackie, Yamaha 5's & 8's, & Samson...These rocked them all! The M-Audio Bxa8 and the Rockit 8's had the best bass of the lot but, they are 8's and these Alesis are very close, making up for what they lack being smaller with great features and better overall sound. The Alesis killed Mackie, Samson, & even Yamaha (on the bass end, although Yams had better mids)The big thing is, overall these guys slaughtered overall the same size and larger of the competition! Plus, they are like $200. -300. bucks less!!!
Desirability:
Very pleasing on the eye! Sleak silver fronts spill over the hardened black casing highlited by the neon blue glow emitting from the crown.
Sound:
Overall, these speakers are great! A bit bright out of the box causing a little ear fatigue on highs but, just because they are still being broken in. They do a great job though and I have already found several bits in my recordings that I never heard before (good and bad!). I wouldn't recommend them for non studio use as they are pretty flat but again, that's their job right?!I love them and they are great for a small studio or editing bay. Much better than anything else I have heard under $700. (Quick note...M-audio's Bx5a have no low end & Yamaha 5" are way to bright so, these guys already had my vote before I checked out others which they stil crippled)
Ease of Use:
Easy to hook up, striaght forward design and very easy to figure out controls. Superb right out of the box. Plug-n-Play. Even come with power cords which M-Audio does not.
Support:
Not sure yet and hopefully I won't have to be right? I have read about the capacitors going on these so perhaps I have to deal with that down the road. Fingers are crossed for good luck.
Overall:
I will gladly use these 520's for as long as they will allow however, I can see within the next year or two looking for something a little bassier to go along with these for reference reasons only.
Submitted: 02/10/2008
Style of Music: Electronica, Ambient, Drum n Bass, Jungle
10 out of 10
Alesis M1 Active 520 Customer Review
Feature:
I wish it had a single volume control on the front. Other than that, they don't miss anything.
Value:
There are other similar alternatives on the same price range (M-Audio for example). But I liked these better that the BX5A. They sound way better.
Sound:
It sounds great, specially the medium and high frequencies. I now hear things I couldn't before. I bought them to listen to music, since I wanted small active speakers. And they are better that other fancy-brand speakers of the same price range.
I wish it had a single volume control on the front. Other than that, they don't miss anything.
Value:
There are other similar alternatives on the same price range (M-Audio for example). But I liked these better that the BX5A. They sound way better.
Sound:
It sounds great, specially the medium and high frequencies. I now hear things I couldn't before. I bought them to listen to music, since I wanted small active speakers. And they are better that other fancy-brand speakers of the same price range.
Submitted: 08/07/2006
Style of Music: jazz, rock, alternative
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