Magnetically shielded 8" monitors with Kevlar drivers provide refined sound and clarity.
Recording professionals around the world trust M-Audio Studiophile reference monitors for 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" curved Kevlar low-frequency drivers plus high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds for durability and fidelity. The 1-1/4" 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.
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" low-frequency driver from woven Kevlar. Kevlar's high mechanical and thermal resilience makes it ideal for use in speaker cones. M-Audio's engineers also created a curved conical design that improves room dispersion. High-damping reliable rubber surrounds provide percussive musical bass, and ensure that the cone reaches its optimal excursion for accurate reproduction. And M-Audio's 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, M-Audio's 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.
M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe Active Monitors Features:
Two-way studio reference monitors
Deluxe edition delivers extended low-frequency response and refined sound
The M-Audio BX8a Deluxe Studio Monitors are a mean set of studio monitors for the price. I've had them shipped all the way to Japan and they've worked flawlessly out of the box. The big powerful clear sound and quiet amps are a plus. For urban-centered artist/engineers I recommend the M-Audio BX10s subwoofer for your 50 below Hz. The BX8a's have a great low end response to 40Hz but they're not subs. You can't properly mix what you can't hear. These monitors are great for your project studio! They tell the truth about your work every time.
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Great Sound, Horrible Reliability
Posted by iboughtjunk :( from CA on Jul 15, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Recording Artist
Reviewer's Play Style: Contemporary Rock
These speakers sound great. After having them for two months, one of them started having signifigant issues and is useless. Horrible crackling and popping and a marked pop when it's turned off, even with the volume all the way down. They were never turned up past half way and have very little time on them. M-Audio expects me to pay the shipping on a 26lb speaker back to them to have it repaired. I've read other reviews with people sending theirs back two and three times and still have it break again, so obviously their repair department is as bad as their QC and Tech Support (which is horrible). I also have a Project Mix that has issues and software problems and M-Audio dropped the ball on all of that as well. I will not purchase another M-Audio product. At about $30 a pop (the cheapest, slowest option I have), to ship the speaker back 5 times to an inept repair department, I will just cut my loss and get something reliable from a better company.
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M-Audio BX8a studio monitors
Posted by Anonymous Musician from ATL on Feb 19, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician and home studio engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Jazz, Rock
Great sound for the money! I upgraded from an older pair of studiophile SP-5b's and these really made a world of difference. I was immediately able to improve my mixes at least 100%. I checked out about 10 different models in the store and I thought the BX8's sounded very similar to what I had in the mid and high range, but they also have great low end response and definition. You won't need a sub with these.
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Great sound, while they work.
Posted by Jordan from Springfield, MO on Feb 12, 2009
Reviewer's Play Style: Industrial, Rock, Metal, Breakbeats, random stuff.
Yes another story against their craftsmanship. I bought a set of these recently, and out of the box they worked great for about 15 minutes, then one of the monitors developed a mild buzz... like something inside was loose and sort of rattling a bit. It's only there when there's decent bass, but it's really annoying considering I bought the speakers for accuracy and detail. It might get worse, it might get better, but I'll probably have to swap out for a new one.
I've read a few other comments about how they break or are not made well, so be cautious. They DO sound nice, though, and so long as they work properly they're great for the money.
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Love m audio
Posted by Ursus Del Bosque from Guadalajara, mexico on Jan 27, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Indie label engineer, street schooled
Reviewer's Play Style: Electro/ alternative rock/ industrial
Great speakers at a good price, they are way more powerful than I expected, you won't need a sub. Now my mixes sound just right :)
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