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M-Audio BX5a 5" BiAmplified Studio Monitor Speakers | 
 enlarge | Brand: M-Audio
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $219.00
You Save: $180.99 (45%)
New (3) from $219.00
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1193
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 27.7
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 11.5 x 14.2
The BX5a refines M-Audio?s highly acclaimed BX5 near-field reference monitors, renowned for packing a lot of punch for their size. The 5 in. low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, an extremely resilient material typically found in much more expensive monitors. Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds deliver incredible fidelity and durability. The 1 in. high-frequency drivers? magnetically shielded natural silk domes produce crisp top
MPN: 9900-40785-00
Model: 9900-40785-00
UPC: 612391510701
EAN: 0612391510701
ASIN: B0009VT9PC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Two-way magnetically shielded studio reference monitors | | • | 70 watts of distributed power | | • | 5 Kevlar low-frequency drivers | | • | 1 natural silk high-frequency drivers | | • | XLR balanced and 1/4 balanced/unbalanced inputs |
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Product Description
The BX5a refines M-Audio's highly acclaimed BX5 near-field reference monitors, renowned for packing a lot of punch for their size. M-Audio's new 5" low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, an extremely resilient material typically found in much more expensive monitors. Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds deliver incredible fidelity and durability. The 1" high-frequency drivers' magnetically shielded natural silk domes produce crisp top end while still being gentle on the ears. Integral cabinet and electronic engineering work together to deliver improved bass response. 70-watt bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers round out an incredible sounding pair of reference monitors with a footprint small enough to fit just about anywhere.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
Perfect for me. January 6, 2009
I needed some affordable yet good quality monitors to use for Garageband. These were almost half price from the seller, and the best deal I could find anywhere I looked. I have recorded 3 songs so far with them, and I couldn't be happier with their capabilities.
It's the best for a studio!!!! or anything else for that matter. December 14, 2008
I just love these moniters. They do exactly what their supposed to do and some. I would tell anyone to get these because you wouldn't be wasting your money away. GREAT BUY FOR AN EVEN GREATER PRICE!!!!!
Excellent "uncolored" sound across the whole audio spectrum November 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did an exhaustive bit of research and testing at my local audio shop, comparing these WONDERFUL B5Xa's to monitors double and triple the price. M-audio has done an amazing bit of engineering in these small wonders. They're terrific for mixing music, which means they're not too heavy in the bass, midrange or top end. I use them daily to listen to my music catalog on iTunes, and the sound is so crisp and sweet, I'm hearing things I've never heard before in music I'm very familiar with.
These speakers (actually called reference monitors) are design for sound mixing, so no single area of the audio spectrum has been tweaked or sweetened, as is common with most consumer speakers. The frequency response is nearly flat from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz, which means that you're actually hearing what the original sound engineers intended when the recordings were made.
There's a new Deluxe version of the B5xa's that's recently come out, and M-audio's PR says they sound even better, which I find hard to believe. These little gems are a steal, and rank with VERY expensive audiophile components. Connect them via a Y cable to your Mac or PC and enjoy sound that blows Bose, Yamaha and Harmon Kardon speakers away. Grab 'em while they're still available!
CANT COMPLAIN November 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'VE HAD THESE SPEAKERS FOR ALMOST TWO MONTHS SO FAR AND I CAN'T LISTEN TO MUSIC ANYWHERE ELSE THE SAME, EVERYTHING IS CRISP AND FOR THE SIZE HAS SOME "KNOCK" TO THEM. I CAN SAY I'M IN LOVE WITH THESE SPEAKERS. I RECORD AND MIX MY OWN MUSIC AND THESE SPEAKERS GIVES A NICE LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN PRETTY MUCH MIX A TRACK UP PERFECT ON THE FIRST GO ROUND. GREAT SPEAKERS, HIGHLY SUGGEST TO BUY!!!!!!
great speakers November 17, 2008
when it came time to order speakers for my video editing setup, the BX5a speakers were a no-brainer. I've used similar (older) models on many professional editing setups in the past and loved them for the sound and reliability. I've been told that for my type of work they are an industry standard, and was happy that they are very affordable. I believe you can connect them directly into your Mac. But I use them with a Xenyx 802 4-track mixer and my Mac Pro - it all connects with two cables: a 1/4" from mixer to mini stereo connector that goes into my Mac Pro, and a 1/4" to 1/4" that connects the mixer to each L and R speaker. I opted to go this route with a mixer so that later I can grow into a Kona card and Kona breakout box which would also go through my mixer. Because my editing setup is my own home computer, I also love listening to music through my BX5a speakers! I'm happy with the sound.
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