M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers $119.99 + FS

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From the Manufacturer
The compact Studiophile™ AV 40 powered speakers deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4” polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4” ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system.

Professional Components—Professional Results

The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in M-Audio’s acclaimed professional monitors. You’ll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced ¼” TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers’ small size. With the Studiophile AV 40s, you don’t have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact speaker system.

Extended Low End

If you require extra bass response, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV 40s crank out plenty of low end—perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.

OptImage III Technology

M-Audio’s proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV 40 speakers are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

Specifications
type: two-way desktop reference monitor
low-frequency Driver: 4" diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil
high-frequency Driver: 1" diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter
frequency Response: 85Hz - 20kHz
crossover Frequency: 2.7kHz
RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter
signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)
input Connectors: left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4" TRS input and 1/8" aux input
polarity: positive signal at "+" input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement
dynamic Power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 Ω
input Impedance: 10 k Ω unbalanced, 20 k Ω balanced
input Sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum
protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter
indicator: blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel
power Requirements: 100-120V/~50/60Hz, 220-240V/~50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord
cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF
dimensions: 8.75" (H) x 6" (W) x 7.25" (D)
weight: 14 lbs./6.34 kg


Product Description
The compact Studiophile AV 40 powered reference monitors deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4 polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4 ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system. M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response. If you require extra bass response, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV 40s crank out plenty of low end perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more. Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference. Front-panel volume control Rear-panel on/off control Bass boost control MDF cabinet with bass reflex port design Frequency Response - 85 Hz - 20,000H
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[QUOTE="I'm not a crook";1034383565]Yeah, add them to your cart and see what happens LOL thats $99 EACH![/QUOTE]

You can't buy them singly - one speaker has an Amplifier & the other doesn't. :confused:
 
How is the bass on these? Not a basshead but some would be nice for movies.
 
Do these include everything needed to hook up to crappy onboard audio? :D
 
These are powered so you can hook it directly to the sound card. Should come with the minijack->RCA cable.
 
I have a set of these speakers, they're really good reference monitors. Don't expect huge, room-enveloping sound or window shaking bass out of these though.
 
Hate to bump this, but I ordered the speakers from compuplus, and got a notification that they were out of stock.

I ended up ordering some Swan D1080MKIIs off of ebay w/ cashback here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Open-Box-Swans-...?hash=item25549b67ec&_trksid=p4634.m333.l1262

Should I expect about the same sound quality? After searching around, I've found that the drivers in the Swans are a little larger, but I know that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be better.
 
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Crap. I hate to bump this again, but the open box Swans were defective. Is there anything else in this price point that might be comparable?
 
spydermonkey said:
Crap. I hate to bump this again, but the open box Swans were defective. Is there anything else in this price point that might be comparable?
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Behringer ms40 (See reviews, I chanced upon the reviews by accident
while making a list of a5 OR a2 OR sony ss-b3000 ... )
 
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