Why You Need a MonitorA studio monitor is no ordinary loudspeaker. Unlike a conventional speaker, a true monitor must be unerringly accurate, with a flat frequency response and vanishingly low distortion. It has to tell you, the music producer— dependably and unquestionably—exactly what is or is not in your recording. In a studio-grade monitor speaker, there is no place for the usual list of speaker colorations and limitations prevalent in conventional loudspeakers. Response peaksdips, uneven polar response, high THD, nasal midrange, bloated mid-bass, and crossover-induced phase incoherence do nothing but undermine the confidence demanded for superior mix performance.
Monitor Performance Starts with Driver ExcellenceA monitor’s drivers are the heart and soul of its performance. Driving the low-end and midrange, BX5-D3’s 5-inch military-grade Kevlar® woofers are rigid and lightweight, delivering outstanding transient response whist negating unwanted “cone breakup.” BX5- D3’s treated silk dome tweeter provides the perfect combination of low mass and the absence of audible resonances that plague conventional tweeters. Together, the BX drivers deliver critical detail, nuance and dynamic accuracy, so your mixes have the veracity and transparency you demand.
More Than Just an EnclosureWith M-Audio’s BX5-D3, every detail has been meticulously engineered with one goal in mind – to facilitate the freedom to mix with confidence. BX5-D3 monitors have a rear- mounted bass port, meticulously engineered to the exact length and diameter. The result? Deep, defined bass response with maximum bass extension and resolution. When combined with a smoothly-flared port, BX5-D3 monitors markedly reduce the audibly-intrusive air turbulence that results when bass is played back at high sound pressure levels (SPLs). BX5-D3’s tweeter is mounted in a custom waveguide for reliably accurate dispersion that eliminates unwanted high-frequency “scatter,” whilst ensuring a soundstage that remains consistently wide and stable. For seamless setup and easy-location of the optimum listening position, the BX5-D3’s front-mounted positioning LED shines brightly when you’re located in the perfect listening spot, for uncompromisingly accurate and reliable critical evaluations. Finally, BX5-D3’s iconic design on the front panel—M-Audio’s famous “keyhole” shape—is more than just an attractive look: This special “fastenerless” design ensures so there are no driver attachment screw heads to interfere with the sound coming from our drivers.
High-Current, High Headroom Class A/B Bi-Amplified PowerEfficient and accurate: Driving the BX5-D3 monitors are two Class A/B internal amplifiers that power the woofer and tweeter separately – each optimised for the specific frequency range it handles and engineered to complement the characteristics of its companion driver. A precision-tuned crossover guarantees each driver only handles the frequencies that it produces most efficiently for a sound that is cohesive across the entire frequency spectrum. Play louder with less audible distortion: The BX5-D3 bi-amplified design is a far more efficient and accurate way to power a loudspeaker than using a single full-range amplifier to drive multiple driver elements.
Tailor-Made SoundAt M-Audio, we understand no two listening spaces are the same. Therefore, the BX5- D3 monitors custom tailors your sound to your environment, so you will always experience sonically-true, reassuringly-accurate sound reproduction. Negate problematic bass frequencies and limit the impact of nuisance standing waves thanks to BX5-D3’s special Acoustic Space control for precise adjustment of BX5-D3’s sound output in line with your studio space.
Connectivity CoveredWhatever your needs, the BX5-D3 Studio monitors guarantee to assimilate into your existing setup with ease. Combining conveniently-located, rear-mounted XLR and 1/4- inch balanced inputs, BX5-D3 connects to virtually all studio equipment including audio interfaces, mixers, DJ gear and more.
It’s Far More Than The Sum of Its PartsM-Audio’s BX5-D3 monitors excel in every way, the rightful successor to the original studio icon. Fusing superb drivers, meticulously engineered enclosures, great-sounding amplifiers, versatile control options and standardized connection facilities, BX5-D3 delivers sound quality you can trust.
Key Features
Bi-amplified design with 100 watts (60 LF, 40 HF) for powerful, accurate sound
5” Kevlar low-frequency driver with high-temp voice coil and damped rubber surround
1” natural silk dome tweeter delivers superb transient details
New computer-optimized tweeter waveguide for precise imaging
Acoustic Space Control to fine-tune low-end response to your room
Optimized rear port for extended low-frequency response
XLR balanced and 1/4” balanced/unbalanced inputs for connecting audio interfaces, mixers, synthesizers, DJ gear, and more
Volume control enables you to dial in the perfect monitor playback level
Ultra-wide range 52-35kHz frequency response covers full musical spectrum
Front panel LED shines brightly when speaker is positioned at ideal monitor angle
SPECS
TYPE: 2-way near-field studio reference monitors
LOW FREQ. DRIVER: 5 inch (127mm) Kevlar curved cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. Magnetically shielded
HIGH FREQ. DRIVER: 1 inch (25mm) magnetically shielded natural silk dome
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 52 Hz – 35 kHz
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 2.5kHz
LOW FREQ. AMPLIFIER POWER: 60W
HIGH FREQ. AMPLIFIER POWER: 40W
MAXIMUM PEAK SPL: 110 dB SPL – Full Bandwidth Pink Noise Measured
INPUT SENSITIVITY: -10dBU
INPUT CONNECTORS: 1x XLR balanced input connector, 1x TRS balanced/unbalanced input connector
INPUT IMPEDANCE:10kΩ balanced, 20kΩ unbalanced
POLARITY: Positive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement
PROTECTION: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
POWER: Voltage: 100–120V, 50/60 Hz / 220–240V, 50/60 Hz; Consumption: 100W
FUSE: 220–240V~ T1AL 250V / 100–120V~ T1.6AL 250V
CABINET: Vinyl-laminated high-acoustic-efficiency MDF
DIMENSIONS (WIDTH X DEPTH X HEIGHT): 6.9” x 7.8” x 10” / 176 x 197 x 254 mm
WEIGHT: 12.3 lbs, 5.6kg

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