M-Audio BX5D3 5-Inch Powered Reference Studio Monitor

The BX5D3 from M-Audio is a 5-inch powered reference studio monitor.

Driving the low-end and midrange, BX5-D3’s 5" woofers are rigid and lightweight, delivering outstanding transient response while negating unwanted “cone breakup.” BX5- D3’s treated silk dome tweeter provides the perfect combination of low mass and the absence of audible resonances that plague conventional tweeters. Together, the BX drivers deliver critical detail, nuance and dynamic accuracy, so your mixes have the veracity and transparency you demand.

Every detail has been meticulously engineered to facilitate the freedom to mix with confidence. BX5-D3 monitors have a rear-mounted bass port, meticulously engineered to the exact length and diameter. This creates deep, defined bass response with maximum bass extension and resolution. When combined with a smoothly-flared port, BX5-D3 monitors markedly reduce the audibly-intrusive air turbulence that results when bass is played back at high sound pressure levels. BX5-D3's tweeter is mounted in a custom waveguide for reliably accurate dispersion that eliminates unwanted high-frequency while ensuring a soundstage that remains consistently wide and stable. For seamless setup and easy-location of the optimum listening position, the BX5-D3's front-mounted positioning LED shines brightly when you're located in the perfect listening spot, for uncompromisingly accurate and reliable critical evaluations. BX5-D3's iconic keyhole design on the front panel is fastenerless, ensuring no driver attachment screw heads can interfere with the sound coming from drivers.

Two Class A/B internal amplifiers power the woofer and tweeter separately - each optimized for the specific frequency range it handles and engineered to complement the characteristics of its companion driver. A precision-tuned crossover guarantees each driver only handles the frequencies that it produces most efficiently for a sound that is cohesive across the entire frequency spectrum. The BX5-D3 bi-amplified design is a far more efficient and accurate way to power a loudspeaker than using a single full-range amplifier to drive multiple driver elements.

No two listening spaces are the same, so the BX5-D3 monitor custom tailors your sound to your environment. Negate problematic bass frequencies and limit the impact of nuisance standing waves thanks to BX5-D3’s special Acoustic Space control for precise adjustment of BX5-D3’s sound output in line with your studio space.

Combining conveniently-located, rear-mounted XLR and 1/4- inch balanced inputs, BX5-D3 connects to virtually all studio equipment including audio interfaces, mixers, DJ gear and more.

M-Audio BX5 D3 Features

• Bi-amplified design with 100 watts (60 LF, 40 HF)
• 5” Kevlar low-frequency driver with high-temp voice coil and damped rubber surround
• 1” natural silk dome tweeter delivers superb transient details
• Computer-optimized tweeter waveguide for precise imaging
• Acoustic Space Control to fine-tune low-end response to your room
• Optimized rear port for extended low-frequency response
• XLR balanced and 1/4” balanced/unbalanced inputs
• Ultra-wide range frequency response
• Front panel LED shines brightly when speaker is positioned at ideal monitor angle

• BX5 D3 5" powered studio reference monitor1

• Type2-way near-field studio reference monitor
• Low frequency driver5" Kevlar curved cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround, magnetically shielded
• High frequency driver1" magnetically shielded natural silk dome
• Frequency response52Hz - 35kHz
• Crossover frequency2.5kHz
• Low frequency amplifier power60W
• High frequency amplifier power40W
• Max peak SPL110dB SPL (full bandwidth pink noise measured)
• Input sensitivity-10dBU
• Input connectors
  • 1x XLR balanced input connector
  • 1x TRS balanced/unbalanced input connector
• Input impedance10kΩ (balanced), 20kΩ (unbalanced)
• Polaritypositive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement
• Protection
  • RF interference
  • Output current limiting
  • Over temperature
  • Turn on/off transient
  • Subsonic filter
  • External mains fuse
• Voltage100-120V, 50/60 Hz; 220-240V, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption100W
• Fuse220-240V~T1AL 250V; 100-120V~T1.6AL 250V
• Cabinetvinyl-laminated high-acoustic-efficiency MDF
• Dimensions (WxDxH)6.9x7.8x10"
• Weight12.3 pounds (5.6 kg)