M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Portable Desktop Speaker

4 in. woofer and 3/4 in. dome tweeters.

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"Buy the Logitech Z-2300 instead. Trust me!"

Feature:
Not much control and lacks a subwoofer. You're not going to get much low end punch with these. However, they look great and are very heavy weight.

Sound:
I purchased these thinking that since M-Audio makes a lot of great gear that these would be top notch. They always say in their ad that the wood cabinet that they use would sound much better than a typical multi-media speaker. Well, they obviously haven't done much listening. I decided to also purchase a pair of the THX certified Logitech Z2300 speakers, which cost about the same. The difference was like night and day. After plugging in the logitechs, I had the the AV-40s packed up before the song was over. I'm not saying that they were somewhat better. I'm saying that the logitech speakers destroyed these. Don't get me wrong. I like M-audio and use their products with my protools setup. But, when you can get the logitech Z2300 speakers for about the same money, you'd be nuts to use these.

Ease of Use:
They will only sound "okay" no matter what you do.

Overall:
You own it to yourself to put these next to the Logitech Z2300 speakers and make up your own mind. I listen to detailed music such as Jazz. So, I'm really not looking for a loud unbalanced speaker that lacks clarity. I want clear details and wide dynamic range. The Logitech Z2300 delivers that and provides a very smooth sound throughout its frequency range. Listening to them at the computer store really didn't do them justice. Take them home and listen. I was careful to ensure that I could do a side-by-side test. However, in retrospect, that wasn't necessary because the Logitechs sound so much better than these, that it will be obvious to you without the need to even turn on the AV-40s. The AV-40s might be more appealing if they were half their current price.

Submitted: 2/3/2008

Style of Music: Jazz

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Description
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The compact Studiophile™ AV 40 powered reference monitors deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4 in. polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4 in. ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system.

Features
4 in. polypropylene-coated woofers

3/4 in. ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters

OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging

20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture

Magnetic shielding

1/4 in. TRS balanced and RCA unbalanced inputs

1/8 in. headphone output

1/8 in. stereo auxiliary input

Front-panel volume control

Rear-panel on/off control

Bass boost control

MDF cabinet with bass reflex port design

Professional Components—Professional Results
The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in all of M-Audio's acclaimed professional monitors. You'll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced ¼ in. TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers' small size. With the Studiophile AV 40s, you don't have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact monitoring system.

Extended Low End
If you require extra bass response, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV 40s crank out plenty of low end—perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.

OptImage III Technology
M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

Technical Info

Type: two-way desktop reference monitor

Low-frequency Driver: 4 in. diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil

High-frequency Driver: 3/4 in. diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter

Frequency Response: 85Hz - 20kHz

Crossover Frequency: 2.7kHz

RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)

Input Connectors: left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4 in. TRS input and 1/8 in. aux input

Polarity: positive signal at in.+ in. input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement

Dynamic Power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 ?

Input Impedance: 10 k ? unbalanced, 20 k ? balanced

Input Sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum

Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter

Indicator: Blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel

Power Requirements: 100-120V/~50/60Hz, 220-240V/~50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord

Cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF

Dimensions: 8.75 in. (H) x 6 in. (W) x 7.25 in. (D)

Weight: 14 lbs./6.34 kg
Compact, quality sound for your desktop! Big sound with 4" woofers, 3/4" tweeters, and 20 watts per channel. RCA and TRS inputs.

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