M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe

Studiophile BX5a Deluxe - 70-watt Bi-amplified Studio Reference Monitors

Recording professionals around the world rely on M-Audio Studiophile™ reference monitors for exceptional sonic accuracy. The Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors update our bestsellers with new waveguides and enhanced driver integration for a cohesive and refined sound. The 5” low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, an extremely resilient material. Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds deliver excellent fidelity and durability. The 1” waveguide-loaded, high-frequency drivers are made of magnetically shielded silk domes for a crisp top end that’s gentle on the ears. 70-watt bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers round out a first-rate pair of reference monitors with a footprint small enough to fit just about anywhere.

Deluxe edition:

• The Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors update the best-selling M-Audio BX5a system with a variety of enhancements. The updated waveguide delivers excellent imaging. A new low-frequency transducer provides well-defined bass. 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.

Top Features:

• exceptional driver integration > well-balanced sound with superior detail
• 1” waveguide-loaded high-frequency drivers > excellent clarity
• 5” Kevlar low-frequency drivers > high resilience and durability
• 70 watts of bi-amplified power with crossover > dedicated reproduction of high and low frequencies
• magnetic shielding > electronic equipment coexists without interference

Full Features:

• two-way studio reference monitors
• deluxe edition delivers extended low-frequency response and refined sound
• 70 watts of distributed power
• 5” low-frequency drivers with: curved Kevlar cones, high-temperature voice coils, damped rubber surround
• 1” high-frequency drivers with: natural silk domes, integrated waveguides, magnetic shielding
• XLR balanced and ¼” balanced/unbalanced inputs
• power indicator
• volume control

Specifications:

• 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: 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, 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: 250 mm(H) x 176 mm(W) x 200 mm(D)
• weight: 5.0 kg/unit