MAudio BX5 Powered Monitors

The BX5s are the latest in the popular Studiophile series that delivers exceptional quality and professional sound at affordable prices. The BX5s offer 5.25 in. low-frequency drivers, 1 in. high-frequency drivers, and 75 watts of bi-amped near-field technology at a fraction of the cost of other monitors their size.

Features:
Active design with integral crossover and amplification

Silk high-frequency drivers incorporate ferro-fluid cooling and internal damping technologies to minimize resonance

Low-frequency drivers feature mineral-filled polypropylene cones with high-temperature tolerant voice coils and damped rubber surrounds

Electronic time alignment of drivers delivers controlled dispersion for superior three-dimensional imaging

All drivers are magnetically shielded for desktop music production

Tooled rear Sub-Frequency Ports reduce low-frequency turbulence and optimize driver excursion for amazing bass in a small footprint

Monitors that Adapt to Your Needs
Your monitors should be able to adapt to any changes in placement or work environment. That's just what the BX5s do. Since a monitor's bass response can change depending upon proximity to walls, the BX5s Acoustic Space control section allows you to optimize their performance -- no matter whether you need to put them on stands, on a bookshelf or in the corners. You can also adjust the high-frequency response to compensate for reflective surfaces like glass. The presence control gives you an automatic mid-range boost for added flexibility. There's even a variable low-frequency roll-off to optimize response at crossover points when adding a subwoofer like the Studiophile SP-8S.

The 1 in. natural silk high-frequency drivers employs a flush design and electronic time alignment with the low-frequency driver, resulting in controlled dispersion for superior 3-dimensional imaging. The tooled rear Sub-Frequency Ports reduce low-frequency turbulence and optimize driver excursion for amazing bass in a small footprint.

The Affordable New Standard in Reference Monitoring
The Studiophile line proves that world-class reference monitors don't have to cost a fortune. Integral bi-amplification and crossover networks distribute the optimal frequencies to the high and low drivers for superior performance over component systems. Benefits include flatter frequency response, reduced distortion and maximized power handling. The optional SP-8S subwoofer extends accurate low-frequency reproduction to deliver bass you feel as well as hear. The bottom line: The Studiophiles deliver exceptional quality at a fraction of the cost of other monitors their size.

Acoustic Space Control Adapts Monitors to Your Needs
Your monitors should be able to adapt to any changes in placement or work environment. That's just what Acoustic Space Control does in the BX8s and BX5s. Since a monitor's bass response can change depending upon proximity to walls, this control section allows you to optimize performance -- no matter whether you need to put your Studiophiles on stands, on a bookshelf or in the corners. You can also adjust the high-frequency response to compensate for reflective surfaces like glass. The presence control gives you an automatic mid-range boost for added flexibility. There's even a variable low-frequency roll-off to optimize response at crossover points when adding a subwoofer like the Studiophile SP-8S.

Technical Info

Type: 2-way near-field studio reference monitors

Low-frequency drivers: 5.25 in. magnetically shielded mineral-filled polypropylene cones, high-temperature tolerant voice coils and damped rubber surrounds

High-frequency drivers: 1 in. swivel-mounted natural silk domes incorporating magnetic shielding, ferro-fluid and internal damping technologies

LF Amplifier Power: 38W (EIA RS-490 dynamic power)

HF Amplifier Power: 38W (EIA RS-490 dynamic power)

Crossovers: 4th-order Linkwitz Riley for smooth frequency response

Crossover Frequency: 3kHz

Low-frequency rolloff: 6th-order filter optimizes maximum driver excursion

Input Connectors: XLR balanced, TRS balanced/unbalanced

Input Sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum

Input Impedance: 20k ohms balanced, 10K ohms unbalanced

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

S/N Ratio: > 100dB below full output, 'A' weighted

Frequency Response: 56Hz - 20kHz

Power indicator: Power on/off indicator on front panel

Power Requirements: 115V/~60Hz or 230V/~50Hz (selectable); power via detachable 3-conductor line cord

Dimension: 9.85 in. (h) x 6.54 in. (w) x 7.88 in. (d)

Weight: 11 lbs./unit (without packing)