M-Audio BX5a Deluxe Studio Monitors, Active

The Studiophile BX5A Deluxe monitors update the best-selling M-Audio BX5A systems with a variety of enhancements. New waveguides deliver excellent imaging. Custom amplifier tuning enhances the integration between the high and low frequencies, delivering refined spectral balance and a smoother response. A new low-frequency transducer in the BX5A Deluxe system adds extra definition to the bass response.

The Studiophile BX5A Deluxe monitors feature 5 in. Kevlar low-frequency driver cones, respectively. Kevlar's high mechanical and thermal resilience makes it ideal for speaker cones. These low-frequency drivers also employ a curved cone design, high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds that provide percussive musical bass. The Deluxe monitors also feature new waveguide-loaded high-frequency drivers with natural silk domes to deliver pristine top end that is gentle on the ears.

Features

Two-way studio reference monitors

70 watts of distributed power (30w HF amp, 40w LF amp)

5 in. low-frequency drivers with:
- Curved Kevlar cones
- High-temperature voice coils
- Damped rubber surround

1 in. natural silk high-frequency drivers

Magnetically shielded

XLR balanced and 1/4 in. balanced/unbalanced inputs

Power indicator

Volume control

Kevlar drivers
M-Audio's new BX5A employs Kevlar for low-frequency driver construction. The same material used in bulletproof vests, Kevlar's high resilience makes it ideal for use in speaker cones-although it is typically reserved for monitors with higher price tags than the BX5A. Needless to say, Kevlar represents a significant improvement over the polypropylene and paper used in most monitors for this price.

Magnetically shielded for desktop use
Unchecked, the electromagnetic waves emanating from your speakers can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The BX5A is magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

Bi-amplified efficiency
Active monitors have a distinct advantage over unpowered monitors, in that the built-in power amps are designed specifically 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 more efficient at reproducing.

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Inputs: XLR and 1/4-inch TRS Balanced

Frequency response: 56Hz-22kHz

Crossover frequency: 3kHz

Low-frequency amplifier power: 40 watts

High-frequency amplifier power: 30 watts

Signal-to-noise: > 100dB (typical A-weighted)

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

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

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

Power: Factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz, 230V~50/60Hz or 100V~50/60Hz; protection:RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse

Cabinet: Vinyl laminated MDF

Size (HxWxD): 250 x 176 x 200 mm

Weight: 5.0 kg/unit

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of M-Audio products.

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