M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair)
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The Studiophile BX8a Deluxe nearfield studio reference monitors from M-Audio provide excellent sound quality in a compact and affordable design. Each rear-ported cabinet houses an 8" Kevlar woofer and a 1.25" waveguide-loaded tweeter to provide a full, detailed frequency response. The drivers are powered by two internal amplifiers, with a combined power of 130W for a strong performance.
The rear panel of the cabinet offers XLR and 1/4" input connectors for terrific versatility. An easy-to-use volume control knob is also provided. The cabinet is magnetically shielded, so it may be safely used near video monitors and other electronic equipment without interference.
- Compact, rear-ported cabinet
- Large 8" Kevlar woofer and a 1.25" waveguide-loaded tweeter for a wide frequency response
- Bi-amplified design with 130W of total power
- XLR and TRS input connectors
- Magnetically shielded
| Low Frequency Driver | 8" (203mm) Kevlar Woofer |
| High Frequency Driver | 1.25" (32mm) Silk Dome Tweeter |
| LF Amplifier | 70W |
| HF Amplifier | 60W |
| Crossover | 2.2kHz |
| Frequency Range | 40Hz - 22kHz |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | 90dBA |
| Connectors |
1 x Power Input 1 x XLR Input 1 x 1/4" TRS Input |
| Input Impedance |
20 kOhms, Balanced 10 kOhms, Unbalanced |
| Controls and Indicators | 1 x Volume Control Knob |
| Shielded | Yes |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 12 x 10 x 15" (305 x 254 x 381mm) |
| Weight | 26.4 lbs (11.97kg) (Each Speaker) |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great sound quality (21)
- Good power output (17)
- Attractive (15)
- Easy to setup (14)
- Easy to mount (7)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (6)
Best Uses
- Pro audio / DJ / mixing (16)
- Basic systems (9)
- Home (9)
- Home theater (5)
- Large rooms (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro audio / DJ / mixing (13), Tech savvy (9), Audiophile (5), Movie enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
well put together. sound is excellent. a little bit bigger than i expected. using for speakers around the house and monitors when DJing. do wish there was a way to chain them together, would make them easier to set up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
the first thing that i noticed when i first got the monitors was the size. i didn't realize how big an 8" monitor would be in my work station. after the initial shock (a good one at that) i plugged in my dj setup. the bass was awesome (9/10) and the treble was pretty good too (7/10). overall i was really satisfied with the quality for how much i spent on these monitors. in the box also came some thin foam sheets to place on the bottom of the monitors. nice little bonus.
there were people annoyed my the blue light in the front on the speaker but i wasn't bothered by it. another thing someone complained about was the huge sticker thats stuck on in the top left corner. these are 2 things that dont affect the performance at all so i could care less..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
perfect for what i needed. nice deep bass and treble is crisp and clear for the price. when i received them i didn't realize how big they were but it wasn't too much a problem, just a surpirse.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I am a audio enthusiast who recently did a major upgrade for my computer audio setup. After listening to some of my higher quality classical music I was floored at how there were some frequency ranges I never heard before. The bass was so clear and every note was unbelievably crisp and crystal clear. Yes they are very large but that is the only con I can think of.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
- No frequency dip switches
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I just got these reference monitors last week and set them up. So far they sound great. Though the cones still need to be warmed up and my ears need to get used to how they sound before I do some real mixing on them. But so far so good. The only thing that I wish they had were dip switches to change frequencies. They are a little larger than I had anticipated but they are pretty solid so far. I would recommend these to those that are just starting out as audio engineers. Decent price and mixes will sound good. Plenty of low end response, mid range is excellent and the highs cut through nicely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No Connection Cables
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I'm a beginner Audio Egineer and was using the BX5a pair for about a month with good results, but the 8" inch subs on the BX8As provided way better and more accurate feedback of Bass than their predecessors. The 130W provides a significant boost in volume and the sound quality is superb. I use this with an AVID mini-box through an 1/4 in. TRS connection and I haven't even cranked it up full volume due to the intensity of sound volume on these bad boys. Only con about these monitors is that they don't come with any connection cables out the box; but that is a minor thing.Other than that, [...] the price is great ([...]) and I'm fully satisfied with my BX8As.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Home editing studio
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
These are awesome for the money / i am so impressed / the sounds i can hear are crazy / and i'm shocked at the bass response / i have played video co-pilots pro scores and they sound amazing on these little bad boys
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Cords not included
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I use these monitors for mixing and they are amazing for their price. Clean sound. Perfect for home use. Powerful bass.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
these monitors were exactly what i was looking for. after doing research these monitors had the best specs for their price range. and this website had them for $150 cheaper than the others.thanks B&H-SmileyRayVirus
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I wanted speakers that had a great sound but small in size. Glad I made this choice.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No negatives
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
The speakers are awesome, and nobody came close to as good a price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Outdoors
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
-I use this product for home audio.-This product is amazing! The quality is great! Even if you have a type of music that you dont enjoy when you hear it on these bad boys you will enjoy it!I cant complain about anything! Everything was perfect!The product was great but this site was great to[...]
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I use the BX8a's for pop,hip hop,and r&b production monitoring. Good solid build quality, and extremely easy to setup. Good low end frequency response with a clear mid range. The high frequency's are a touch bright, but not overbearing. These monitors are an excellent value and look great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No wall mount option
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
- Engineering Room
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
In a fairly small studio or engineering room setting, these are amazing speakers. Very clean, even frequency response with ample bass for the appropriate space. The construction appears top notch and the appearance is very nice as well. I wish some type of wall bracket were available, but otherwise a sound investment (sorry for the shameless pun).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
- Larger Rooms
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I thought these would be a bit smaller than they turned out to be! That said, they have a nice even sound, but definitely are not appropriate for your average post-production room. Might be a good starting point for powered reference monitors in a larger audio-centric room, though.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
Just as recommended, quality sound to help me record demos and more professional stuff.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I got these for my home recording studio and they sound amazing. Best sounding monitor out there for the money in my opinion. The only complaint I have is if you are sitting really close to them they have a small amount a self noise from the amps going through the tweeter. But when Im mixing away I cant hear it so its a small sacrifice for a good price and a great sound. These things are crystal clear in the highs and did I mention the lows coming out of these babies?? Great for R&B or Hip Hop studios. If you don't have a lot of cash and want clear sounding professional monitor these are the way to go.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
I use these for both music production and sound editing for various video and film projects. The BX-8's have an incredibly clear, crisp sound that isn't muddied when low frequencies are tweaked. They are stable and consistent for anything from editing dialogue or narrations to hearing a full orchestra in it's many parts. They are a great choice and I'm very satisfied.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
- Robust Construction
Cons
- No Front Grill
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Music production
- VIdeo Editing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
Solid imaging and it meets my expectations. I'm using them in conjunction with Adobe CS4 Production Premium suite software.
The speakers are sensitive and I do get a slight and very low audio buzz from the speakers in stand-by when there isn't sound flowing through them from my PC workstation. It's not the fault of the speakers, but from the computer itself with the integrated audio. (The solution is to use the mute button which masks the buzzing sound for the most part).
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe 130W 8" Studio Reference Monitors (Pair):
Bought for studio mixing. These monitors are the most accurate I've ever used. Even the slightest nuances are brought out through these. Great buy.
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Cables
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- Original: $15.99
- Save: $1.60
- Price: $14.39
- CAD 14.72
Subwoofers
- Price: $379.00
- CAD 387.75
Speaker Isolation
- Price: $39.95
- CAD 40.87
Stands & Support
- Price: $35.99
- CAD 36.82
What's in the Box
- Pair of Power Cords
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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