Roland DS50A Powered Monitor with Digital Inputs

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Roland DS50A Powered Monitor with Digital Inputs, Main
Roland DS50A Powered Monitor with Digital Inputs, Rear
Roland DS50A Powered Monitor with Digital Inputs, Main Roland DS50A Powered Monitor with Digital Inputs, Rear
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
2-way. Bass-reflex.

With the new DS-50A's, Roland brings 24-bit digital nearfield monitoring within reach of all musicians and project studios. Featuring a 50W, bi-amp design with active crossover and 24-bit/96kHz digital input, these digital monitors eliminate the noise and hum problems associated with analog cabling while delivering ultra-flat response at an unbelievably low price.

Features
Ý Compact nearfield monitors with built-in bi-amplifier design and flat frequency response

Ý 24-bit/96kHz digital input eliminates hum and loss from analog cables

Ý 50W bi-amplifier design with active crossover for maximum clarity

Ý Adjustable Input, Low Frequency, and High Frequency levels

Ý Also includes analog balanced XLR connections and TRS 1/4" input

Ý Magnetically shielded for placement near computer monitors

System: 2-Way Bi-Amplified Monitor

Enclosure: Bass-reflex type

Cabinet: 1/2" MDF, Baffle: 3/4" MDF

LF Driver: 120mm (5") Foamed polypropylen cone type, magnetically shielded

HF Driver: 19mm (3/4") Soft dome type, magnetically shielded

Frequency Response: 68Hz -22kHz (+/-3dB)

Crossover Frequency: 2.3kHz (active third order)

LF Amplifier Power: 30 W

HF Amplifier Power: 20 W

Control: LEVEL
LF TRIM
HF TRIM
INPUT SELECT SW (ANALOG IN, DIGITAL IN)
ASSIGN SW (L, L+R, R)
DIGITAL IN SELECT SW (OPTICAL, COAXIAL)
POWER SW

Indicators: POWER, DIGITAL IN

Connectors: ANALOG INPUT (XLR/TRS PHONE) (Balanced/Unbalanced),
DIGITAL INPUT (Optical)
DIGITAL INPUT (Coaxial)
DIGITAL THRU OUT (Coaxial)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 311 x 197 x 266mm (12-Õ x 7-Ó x 10-ü in.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (27 ratings)
Submitted February 14, 2005 by a customer from mac.com

"Trust but Verify"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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"you get what you pay for" just don't pay more than you have too! This is a very clean and quite monitor when used with a digital input.
Sound
I was tempted to rate this as a 6, but then I thought of the "other" guy's and went to a 7. I use and 01v96 and DP4. You definite need a sub for near fields, but these tend to lack the warmth that exists in other higher end near field powered monitors.
Features
Very nice, feature laden, digital in is the reason I bought these. The HF and LF controls should be on the front.
Value
I got a very good deal on these, but overall I feel that I am paying for the name some extent.
Manufacturer Support
No issues as I work with the local dealer on the product.

Musical Background:

Active Musician, amatuer digital recording artist.

Musical Style:

Doobie Brotherish
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