M-Audio BX8a Deluxe Active Monitors

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This low-cost reference monitor is packed with all the features you need.

When some companies design a "low-cost" reference monitor, they take the design of their flagship model and subtract features until its price is more "reasonable." Not M-Audio. Their BX-series monitors are designed specifically for the home recording enthusiast, sporting features that you really need to get the most out of your mixes. They're a serious solution for those serious about their craft.

Internally Bi-Amped For Full-Spectrum Sound

One thing that project studio owners have in common with professional engineers: they both want minimal setup hassle. The BX8as are internally amplified, so you won't have to worry about finding a matching power amp to ensure clean audio reproduction. The monitors sport a pair of finely tuned drivers--an eight-inch woofer and a one-inch tweeter--that cover a wide frequency spectrum, with an internal crossover to maximize each driver's efficiency. Think of properly bi-amped reference monitors as audio glasses that let you see further into your sonic periphery. Prescribe yourself a pair of BX8as and see more of your mix than ever before.

Smooth Top End For Reduced Listening Fatigue

Tired of being tired of listening? While you want your monitors to be revealing, you don't want to expose your ears to damage. The Smooth top-end of the specially designed silk-domed tweeter presents high frequencies accurately, and not harshly. This means longer listening sessions and higher productivity, but it also means an investment into your future as… read more a "professional listener."

Magnetic Shielding Won't Interfere With Computer Monitors

M-Audio knows that most home recording practitioners work in less-than perfect setups. It's not crazy to assume your BX8as are going to end up situated right next to your desktop computer monitor. Not to worry. The BX8a is internally magnetically shielded to protect computer monitors, and to keep your recorded audio free of disturbance.

You deserve reference monitors that were designed just for you. The M-Audio BX8as complete your home studio with all the features you'll need, and none of what you don't. read less

Crossover frequency: 2.2kHz

Low-frequency amplifier power: 70 watts

High-frequency amplifier power: 60 watts

Maximum signal-to-noise (dynamic range): > 100dB (typical A-weighted)

Polarity: positive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement

Input impedance: 20k ohms balanced,10k ohms unbalanced

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

Power: factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V ~50/60Hz

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

Cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF

Size: 12 x 10 x 15 inches, (30.48 x 25.4 x 38.1 cm)

Weight: 26.4 lbs. (11.97 kg)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5765
User Guide

M-Audio BX8a Deluxe Active Monitor

The M Audio Studiophile BX8a Studio Monitors are revered around the world for their exceptional sonic accuracy. The new Studiophile BX8a Deluxe system builds on this legacy with new waveguides and enhanced driver integration for greater high-frequency clarity and refined sound. The magnetically shielded monitors feature 8-inch curved Kevlar low-frequency drivers plus high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds for durability and fidelity. The 1-1/4 inch natural silk, waveguide-loaded tweeters deliver a high end that's both clear and easy on the ears. Custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 watts of bi-amplified power for optimal frequency handling by each driver.

Features

- Exceptional driver integration - well-balanced sound with superior detail
- 1-1/4 inch waveguide-loaded high-frequency drivers - excellent clarity
- 8-inch Kevlar low-frequency drivers - high resilience and durability
- 130 watts of bi-amplified power with crossover - dedicated reproduction of high and low frequencies
- Magnetic shielding - electronic equipment coexists without interference

Deluxe edition

The Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitors update the best-selling M-Audio BX8a system with a variety of enhancements. The new waveguide delivers a cleaner sound. Custom amplifier tuning enhances the integration between the high and low frequencies, delivering refined spectral balance and a smoother response. An elegant new industrial design completes the package.

Kevlar low-frequency drivers

To insure a lifetime of service, M Audio constructed the BX8a monitor's 8 inch low-frequency driver from woven Kevlar. Kevlar's high mechanical and thermal resilience makes it ideal for use in speaker cones. M Audio engineers also created a curved conical design that improves room dispersion. High-damping reliable rubber surrounds provide percussive musical bass, and insure that the cone reaches its optimal excursion for accurate reproduction. And their high-temperature voice coils reduce power compression, guaranteeing that your monitors will deliver full performance hour after hour.

Silk-dome, waveguide-loaded, high-frequency drivers

M Audio's high-frequency domes are made from natural silk to counter the high Q ringing that is inherent in the poorly crafted metallic materials often found in other monitors. In addition, their new waveguides refine the high-frequency response. M Audio's FerroFlow technology uses ferrofluid liquid cooling to dissipate heat for maximum efficiency and extended usage.

Bi-amplified efficiency

Active monitors have a distinct advantage over unpowered monitors because the built-in power amps are specially designed 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, this design insures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are asked to deliver only the frequencies they are most efficient at reproducing.

Rear-ported cabinet design

The Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitor's cabinet is integrally designed with its other components for optimal performance-right down to rounded corners for reduced edge diffraction and superior imaging. Custom rear-port design audibly reduces the turbulence and resulting distortion caused by poorly designed ports.

Magnetic shielding

Unchecked, the electromagnetic waves emanating from your speakers can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The BX8a Deluxe is magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist without interference.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (20 ratings)
Submitted May 13, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com

"The 2004 Detroit Piston of Monitors (Underdog)"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Cant beat it for the buck hands down. Honestly id say the smartest thing to do would be to just buy a bunch of pairs in bulk (if your ballin) and just disperse them as you go

Sound
The Sound is really magnificent. Ive used these to in my studio to record about 8 albums, all of different genres and they produce great clarity. The 8 inch woofers have dispersion that adds a nice punch to the lows. The are the best ive come by so far. Im sure there are better, but not for this price. Id recommend these to anyone doing a start up studio like i did, or simply just trying to get the best sound for your buck

Features
Pretty cool and straight for. However i would have liked for the control settings to be located on the front for more convenience. Other than that, its pretty simple

Ease of Use
Nuff said. Pretty primative

Quality
Very durable also. I accidentally dropped one about 5 feet off the ground its still ticking as normal. I respect the design (it being bulky and boxy) cause it is those specification that add to its durability

Value
Way worth the dollar. Like i said, id recommend these to anyone starting a studio. Of course if your business is good and picks up youll want to upgrade. But consider these monitors in the same tier as a startup loan, Something to get you rolling and making noise until you can afford the greater stuff… read more

Manufacturer Support
Despite the error i kept receiving when trying to send an email, and the 10 min wait to get through to an operator, The support was great. I was just calling to register my products and see about a repair to the second set i bought (cranked the woofers up to max for hours for a listening party and blew them) and the support was great. The squared my situation out that instant and received my new set within a week

The Wow Factor
Again real boxy, bulky, and basic. Im easy to please so i dont complain. In fact i can care less cosmetically what it possess as long as it gets the job done. Their Deluxe model is a little more sexier and of course a lil more pricier if you want something more eye candy-ish

Musical Background:
Everything, Own my own studio, guitarist, singer, engineer, the workds

Musical Style:
Hip hop and RnB read less
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