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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers

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The M Audio Studiophile AV40 monitors have changed the world of recording for the traveling studio producer and engineer.The ability to offer professional studio grade monitors at an affordable price has been overtaken by M Audio. Custom Vinyl-Laminate MDF enclosures offer a bass reflex design combined with the polypropylene-coated 4 inch drivers, you get the low end you need. The 3/4 inch ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provide unmatched clarity for the price allowing you to hear everything. 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 perfect companion for traveling musicians.M Audio Studiophile AV40 Features4 inch polypropylene-coated woofers3/4 inch ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweetersOptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecturemagnetic shielding1/4 inch TRS balanced and RCA unbalanced inputs1/8 inch headphone output1/8 inch stereo auxiliary inputfront-panel volume controlrear-panel on/off controlbass boost controlMDF cabinet with bass reflex port design

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Product Details

Product Length:	7.25 inches
Product Width:	6.0 inches
Product Height:	8.75 inches
Product Weight:	16.0 pounds
Package Length:	17.0 inches
Package Width:	12.5 inches
Package Height:	10.4 inches
Package Weight:	17.65 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 206 reviews

Features

4-inch polypropylene-coated woofers
3/4-inch 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

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Pleasantly surprised Jul 29, 2010
The sound reproduction of the AV 40 speakers exceed my expectations. Installation is straight forward. Highly recommend them for computer users.

Great set of speakers for PC or studio monitor use Jul 25, 2010
Somehow my order for the BX5a Deluxe 70-watt Bi-amplified Studio Reference Monitors got changed to this model. Knowing what I ordered and seeing what I got, I could see some clear advantages. When I opened these I just let my jaw drop for a second. The XLR jack was missing, replaced by TRS, which isn't a problem since its still a differential input and for most people alot more common. With 20 watts per channel instead of 70 I was somewhat concerned but high volume testing showed their amp could deliver ample power for the speaker size. The added features of internal volume w/ blue backlight on left speaker, separate ipod input (or in my case android phone), headphone output (1/8"), and on the back BOTH differential (TRS 1/4") and RCA inputs made me think for a while the product has been updated. I was in second heaven - these speakers would eliminate the clutter of cables and adapters, plus the assortment of underpowered and/or oversized speaker sets that permiated my pc and mixing console. With the differential inputs hum was definitely a thing of the past. With the two single ended inputs (3.5mm and RCA) I could connect consumer grade equipment to them with ease. Overall, I double checked my shipping tag to find out I had been sent a different model, which explained all the extra features. I use TRS and XLR so either one is just as good, but the added features offered in this model made it much more attractive.

Best of all - they sound great for speakers twice their size. There is no shortage of power here, if anything the amps could drive a larger speaker, but thats what you want - oversize the amp so you never go into clipping which is what ruins speakers.

At full volume I did pick up some hum - but quickly found it was comming from a BD player on the RCA inputs (using tripple shielded cables only 2' long) - removing the player did not remove the hum, but removing the cables did, so your BEST sound will come from the 1/4" TRS input set (and amazon sells the HOSA adapters if need be). I work in a very strong magnetic field so hum makes its way into almost everything here.

That gives you 3 inputs, and local volume control - features I would have lost on the 5a series.

Minor pet peeves:

The right speaker is unpowered and just a speaker, so it requires a connection to the left speaker. Factory design includes about 10 feet of 18 ga speaker wire, pre tinned, and those clever push down red/black lever terminals on both the output and input. I may install speakon Neutrik NL4FX Speakon 4 Pole Line Connector professional terminals between the speakers and use a speakon cable to be compatible with my other devices. Retrofitting is generally a cinch and I'm probably the only person who would insist on all pro connectors given the quality of these speakers - it would allow me to change to larger speakers without undoing the connections I have in place.

The AC power in is polarized but ungrounded. while an IEC input might be simple to do, I think I will leave this alone since there is no exposed metal to ground to. Most of my equipment is IEC, but these are using the 2 wire input plug with one side flat and one rounded (as opposed to the double round design).

NEITHER of these are issues most people will be concerned with because out of the box they sound great. I played the directors cut of miami vice Miami Vice (2006) [Blu-ray] to test them to their fullest potential on my BD player and selected the HD input on my mixing board monitor to view the video. During the loud scenes people came to see what was going on in the mixing booth.

PROS:

In addition to the 3 inputs mentioned above, there is a bass boost on/off (sounds to be a 10 dB rolloff filter off / on which does the same thing) if you want extra bass from these, and they have bass reflex ports on the back. The sound quality from these small speakers is amazing.

Altogether this is a great product for:
1 - your computer
2 - your mixing panel monitor speakers
3 - your entry level HTPC system
4 - anywhere you need 2 extra speakers (eg a 7.1 channel system)
5 - portable electronics, e.g. ipods, iphones, android phones, sanza players, etc.
With the input and output capability there are very few situations you won't be able to use these amplified speakers in. Cutting down on the cable clutter alone is a major plus!

I'm happy the mistake in sending me these instead of the 5a model was made. 20W per channel is more than adequate for a room speaker. Odds are you are withining 10 feet of these speakers and not trying to fill a concert hall with them.

Satisfied Customer Jul 19, 2010
I am a satisfied customer. These speakers are just the right size. Great audio quality. As others have already stated, I think the power button needs to be more easy to access. But I don't really mind reaching over to the back to turn it off. But that's just me. These speakers get a 5 star from me :).

Great with my Roland Juno Jul 15, 2010
Purchased a Roland Juno synth to replace my aging Yamaha DX7. Great keyboard but what I didn't know was that it did not include built in speakers. I wanted to get rid of my rack of amplifier, mixer, drum machine, reverb, etc. because the Roland has it all built in so I considered active speakers and after all the great reviews on the AV 40 bought a pair (BH Photo had the best price). Unbelievable!!! makes the synth sound great. Note that with 1000 different sounds speakers need a broad sonic range and the AV 40 met the demands of the synth AND the vocals which run through the synth via michrophone. There is a switch for extended bass. Having that on is a given. Putting the speakers on separate stands to ear height is also a must. the AV 40 comes with a booklet on setting up for optimum sound. Follow it and you will not be sorry. It sounds tons better than my $500 BOSE Companion 5's and you really do not need a subwoofer.

Quality sound in an attractive package Jul 11, 2010
These AV40 speakers are replacing a pair of M-Audio units I had for 8 years or so. The AV40s sound amazing, I was shocked to think I could get such high-quality sound for so little money. I've got these hooked up to my laptop and they fill my home-office with rich, booming, clear sound. I am very happy and highly recommend these speakers. They are sturdy, heavy, well-made and include pads to reduce vibration and good instructions for placement (which after following I got a much cleaner sound).