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M-Audio BX5A-DELUXE Studio Ref Monitor 70W Pair
The Studiophile BX5a, an updated version of the company s BX5 near-field reference
monitor. The upgrade centers on improved driver materials and a new industrial design.
The BX5a monitors 5-inch low-frequency driver cone is crafted from Kevlar, in contrast
to the polypropylene used in the original BX5. Kevlar is the same material used in
bulletproof vests, and its high resilience makes it ideal for use in speaker cones
although it is typically reserved for monitors with higher price tags than the BX5a.
These low-frequency drivers also employ a curved cone design, with high-temperature
voice coils, damped rubber surrounds, and natural silk domes on 1-inch high-frequency
drivers.
The integral design of the BX5a cabinet and circuitry yields an increase in bass
response over the original BX5. Crossovers combine with 70 watts of bi-amped power
(40 watts for low frequencies, 30 watts for high frequencies), while magnetic shielding
makes them suitable for desktop use. The units also have a power indicator and volume
control.
Specifications for the BX5a include 56Hz-22kHz frequency response, 3kHz crossover
frequency, greater than 100dB dynamic range (typical, A-weighted), input impedance
of 20k ohms balanced (10k ohms unbalanced) and input sensitivity of 90dBA SPL at
1 meter with 85 mV pink noise input (volume control at maximum). The BX5a is factory
programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V~50/60Hz. Protective features include
RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient,
subsonic filter, and external mains fuse. Dimensions are 9.85 in. (h) x 6.54 in.
(w) x 7.88 in. (d); weight is 11 lbs/unit.
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
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