M-Audio BX8a Deluxe

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 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 power.
• 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: 30Hz-24kHz
• 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.)