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| M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers | 
 enlarge | Brand: M-Audio
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $199.00
Buy New: $118.50
You Save: $80.50 (40%)
New (32) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 14
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 16
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
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 possi
MPN: 9900-52155-00RB
Model: 9900 52155-00
UPC: 612391510008
EAN: 0612391510008
ASIN: B000MUXJCO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4 polypropylene-coated woofers | | • | 3/4 ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters | | • | OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging | | • | 20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture | | • | Magnetic shielding |
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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 - 20,0
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| Customer Reviews: Read 49 more reviews...
 Great sound January 6, 2009
Using these as bookshelf speakers for my TV in a relatively small living room. I really like the sound they produce. Both high and low frequency sounds come through cleanly. Got these on sale and they are a very good product for the money.
Punchy, Crisp, With Perfect Mids After Break-In. And Subwoofers Aren't Made For Music! December 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Until I used these speakers, I thought that speaker "break-in" was just certain audiophiles' way of justifying a speaker purchase. The speakers didn't actually get better, their ears just adjusted to them, right? Boy, was I wrong.
I purchased the M-Audio AV 40 after reading the umpteen quadrillion 5-star reviews plastered all over the internet, and after having sworn off bloated, sloppy subwoofers forever. I eagerly awaited the arrival from Amazon (four business days, not bad!), and when they came I was so excited I could barely hook them up. However, this was followed by an extremely hollow and anti-climactic sound. I was crushed! Rather than packing them for resale, I recalled some other reviewers' advice on breaking them in. I skeptically continued by leaving them juiced them for the better part of a day, and I was rewarded with the title of this review - Punchy low end, unreal crispness in the higher frequencies, and VERY well-pronounced mids.
A lot of people consider music to be low and high end, childishly embellishing both ends of the spectrum. That's fine, as I'm not the Taste Police, but sooo much music is lost, 'smeared', or just drowned like that. Most of your music lives in the mids, and that is clearly evidenced by the outstanding reproduction of the M Audios. I'm hearing subtle nuances I've never heard before, like fingers on frets, breath, and a ton of other sounds previously washed over by my typically consumer-level 2.1 system (Klipsch).
'Punchy' lows are hard to describe until you hear it for yourself. They are clean, 'fast,' and accurate. This is a stark contrast to the typical 2.1. The M Audio rig delivers low-end as the recording engineers intended. Most importantly, the rest of your music is intact, and you're free to enjoy a clarity generally unheard of in computer audio.
Another trait that bucks the trend of computer speakers is the clear highs. Sure, those other systems have highs, too...some even have dedicated tweeters (though most use all-in-one drivers). The difference here is that the highs just sail from the speakers as opposed to being shrill, 'bright', and fatiguing after longer listening sessions. You're free to concentrate on the music without being reminded of how annoying your speakers are. That's a HUGE upgrade from most speakers that use circuitry to color your sound. Bose, for instance, is notorious for ruining pure sound by processing it into what THEY think you want to hear. If that's tinny cymbals and loose, slippery bass, hey, have at it. The M Audios leave the frequency spectrum alone, allowing you to enjoy the flat (i.e., accurate) response or EQ to your content.
Build quality is out of this world, at this price point. Clearly, these aren't your buddy's same-same, 'plasticky' speaker system. The design itself is extremely professional and understated, though I can see how some users might be turned off by the footprint. Hopefully, this will be mitigated by the lack of wires running all over your office, or subwoofers taking up floor space (not to mention screwing up your sound).
One of the simplest things to do in order to have great audio is to ditch the sub and go for a system that is designed not to compete with itself, which is what almost always happens with overpowered subs and tinny satellites. People often buy speakers like the Logitech Z-2300 based on sheer power stats. Sure, you'll rattle window sills and piss off the neighbors, but I'm convinces that too much music is lost under the flatulent bass. Those units are GREAT for home theater, as they have ported boxes that lend themselves to power over accuracy. Thus, explosions sound great. But the same force that drives home sound effects in movies is what makes kick drums or more complicated bass lines boom and bounce all over the place, destroying the natural balance of the sound. The M Audio presents the entire spectrum for you to bathe in.
These are 'near-field.' You'll get the best result by placing them very close to where you sit. They will make a terrible bookshelf solution, as they are ported in the rear and bookshelf placement will not give them proper room to breathe. What I did was buy a $50 set of speaker stands here at Amazon, mounting them about four feet from each ear. The sound is just out of this world, and they look awesome while freeing my desk for my notoriously disorganized crap.
These speakers are like $130 shipped, as of this writing. That's the cost of most self-styled 'high-end' PC systems. But trust me, the AV 40 are the only ones I've heard that are delivering anything close to a great, non-fatiguing listening experience. As a bonus, if you live in an apartment or condo they won't be talking about you at meetings. But most of all, the clarity of these little speakers is hardly EVER found at this price point. I'm ridiculously happy with them, if you couldn't already tell!
Great speakers for the price. December 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These speakers are a great deal for the price. Sound is quite good for speakers of this size. Highs and mids are great. Bass is a bit heavy and muddy, but this is probably what a lot of people are looking for.
For speakers under $200 they are about as good as you can hope for.
As usual Amazon was great. I actually recieved them a day quicker than promised. This has been the case with 3 Amazon orders in a row. Great!
 Very good sounding speakers. December 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
They replaced my JBL 'Creature' set that started to 'buzz' on most tunes. This pair sounds very clean, can handle most of my music with little distortion and like most good speakers(and fine wine?) sounds better after it's break-in period. Bass could be better even with the bass-enhancement switch is on and the on-off switch could be placed better...like in front! These are MUCH bigger than the tiny speakers from the JBL Creatures and you need a subwoofer for a deeper floor-thumping bass.
Great for MP3 Players December 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am using the AV40's with a Sony NWZ816 MP3. Placed them in my 16 x 25 kitchen on top of cabinets about 9 ft. off the floor. I am still listening in amazement. These speakers are powerful and the bass (without enhanced activated) is perfect for me. It hits high, mid's and lows very well without noticeable distortion. I am not a musician/producer - just your average MP3 listener. I am listening to songs now that sound completely different from the old Harmon Kardon 2.1 set I was using - which I though sounded pretty good. These separate the instruments - I have heard instruments and music I had never heard before. Listening to Fleet Foxes new release and the sound is amazing. The voices are clear - you will know what I mean during vocal solos or dialogue on live music. For those who like acoustic guitar, you can practically feel the friction of the fingers on the strings. I can't recommend these strongly enough. Pair them with the Sony player (hate Apple) and you can't go wrong. There is a slight hum when you turn them on but that disappears when you connect your player to them. Comes with fairly short (probably 3 ft) cables to connect to the MP3. I ordered 9 foot cables online.
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