Powerful monitors for your desktop system!
The BX8a Deluxe monitors are an update to M-Audio's acclaimed BX8a nearfields - part of the wildly popular Studiophile series. Equipped with new waveguides, and enhanced driver integration, the Bx8a Deluxe monitors now feature an extended low-frequency response, and an overall more well-rounded, detailed sound. Their custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 watts of bi-amplified power for optimal frequency handling. If you have a desktop system, and are looking to upgrade your smaller monitors - or add another set of more powerful nearfields to your arsenal - these BX8a Deluxe monitors are an excellent pick!
M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe at a Glance:
M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe at a Glance:
- Improved low-frequency response
- 8" Kevlar low-frequency drivers
- Bi-amplified, integrated cabinet design
- Rear-ported cabinet design
Meet the BX8a Deluxe
M-Audio's Studiophile reference monitors have a great reputation with studio engineers around the world. The BX8a Deluxe updates the critically acclaimed BX8a nearfields with an extended low-frequency response that gives them an overall more detailed, refined sound. Of course, this design is coupled with M-Audio's time-proven high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds for durability and fidelity. Magnetically shielded 1" natural silk domes contribute to produce 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. Hear for yourself why Studiophiles have become "standard issue" reference monitors.
Kevlar LF Drivers
To ensure a lifetime of service, M-Audio constructed the BX8a Deluxe's 8" low-frequency driver from woven Kevlar - the same material bulletproof vests are made from. (Kevlar is typically reserved for more expensive monitors.) M-Audio engineers also created a curved conical design that improves room dispersion. High-damping rubber surrounds ensure that the cone reaches exactly its optimal excursion for accurate reproduction. And the BX8a Deluxe's high-temperature voice coils guarantee that your monitors will deliver full performance no matter how many hours you use them.
Bi-amped Efficiency
Active (powered) monitors allow designers to optimize amplification for other components such as speakers and cabinets. And by using two separate power amps - 70 watts for lows and 60 watts for highs - and a finely tuned crossover, the BX8a Deluxe's bi-amped design insures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are each sent only the frequencies they reproduce most efficiently.
Rear-ported cabinet design
The BX8a Deluxe'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 eliminates the turbulence and resulting distortion caused when front ports project low frequency waves in the same path as the speakers' direct signal.
M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe Features:
- 2-way studio reference monitors.
- Stylish design.
- 130 watts of bi-amplified powe (70 watts lows, 60 watts highs).
- 8" low-frequency drivers.
- Curved Kevlar cones.
- High-temperature voice coils.
- Damped rubber surround.
- 1" natural silk high-frequency drivers.
- Magnetically shielded.
- XLR balanced and 1/4" balanced/unbalanced inputs.
- Volume control.
- Power indicator.
- Frequency response: 40Hz-22kHz
- Crossover frequency: 2.2kHz.
- Low-frequency amplifier power: 70 Watts.
- High-frequency amplifier power: 60 Watts.
- Maximum signal-to-noise (dynamic range): > 100dB (typical A-weighted).
- Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off, transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse.
- Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated MDF.
- Size: 12" x 10" x 15" (30.48cm x 25.4cm x 38.1cm)
- Weight: 26.4 lbs./unit (11.97 kg.)
The BX8a Deluxe monitiors deliver pro-sound!
| Specification | Detail |
| Powered | Yes |
| Power Configuration | Bi-amped |
| LF Driver Size | 8" |
| LF Driver Type | Cone |
| LF Driver Material | Kevlar |
| HF Driver Size | 1.25" |
| HF Driver Type | Dome |
| HF Driver Material | Silk |
| LF Driver Power Amp | 70W |
| HF Driver Power Amp | 60W |
| Frequency Range | 40Hz-22kHz |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.2kHz |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 90 dB SPL @ 1m |
| Enclosure Type | Ported |
| Input Types | 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS |
| Output Types | No Outputs |
| Height | 12" |
| Width | 10" |
| Depth | 15" |
| Weight | 26.4 lbs. |
