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M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker

★★★★☆
4.4

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★★★★☆
4.4

 

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Pros

  • Clear sound (16)
  • Easy to use (13)
  • Powerful (9)
  • Versatile (6)
  • Professional functions (5)
  • Compact (1)
  • Great price point (1)
  • Great sound quality (1)
  • Loud as heck (1)
  • Pro look (1)
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Cons

  • Limited functions (1)

Best Uses

  • Amateur recording (8)
  • Professional recording (8)
  • Soundtracks (4)
  • Music videos (2)
  • Performances (2)
  • Desktop studio (1)
  • Semi-proffessional (1)
  • Waking the neighborhood (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Jan 21, 2009

M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Magnificent monitors for the price

"Purchased these to upgrade my pc speakers for the purpose of computer recording on a budget. Bear in mind,that those who choose to complain about these monitors lacking bass,are individuals who are using them for another purpose other than critcal mixing & mastering in a compact space. Note that these monitors offer a balanced amount of bass-which is sufficient for effectively mixing sounds such as electronic ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 24, 2008 by elwoodblues1969

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★★★☆☆
3.0
DOA [...]

"Connected the speakers for the first time and upon turning them on one of the speakers made a buzzing/crackling sound and the led never came on.The other one did work, clear sound, however upon my frustration I can't comment on overall benefits as I quickly packed the pair back.[...]..." Read Full Review »

Dec 16, 2008 by Isildur

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M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker Review

Magnificent monitors for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Use
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Amateur Recording
  • Music Videos
  • Performances
  • Semi-proffessional
 

"Purchased these to upgrade my pc speakers for the purpose of computer recording on a budget.



Bear in mind,that those who choose to complain about these monitors lacking bass,are individuals who are using them for another purpose other than critcal mixing & mastering in a compact space.



Note th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 24 2008
elwoodblues1969
Toms River.N.J.
I am:
  • Experienced
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker Review

What? Oh... yeah, you should get these.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Use
  • Loud as heck
  • Professional Functions
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Amateur Recording
  • Professional Recording
  • Waking the neighborhood
 

"I had some apprehension when I bought these monitors because the guy that I bought my MIDI keyboard from [...] was throwing the word "Interface" around a lot when we were talking about them, but they were already ordered and I didn't have the funds for an interface in my budget at the time. So, I th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Dec 26 2008
Danny Boy
Steel City, PA
I am:
  • Novice
Reviewed at:
 

M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker Review

They Got it Right!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Sound Quality
  • Pro Look
  • Size Weight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Desktop Studio
 

"I've got Polk, JBL, klipsch and an assortment of others. These speakers sound great! Nice look and feel, perfect size for a desktop studio. Love the glowing ultra blue power-on LEDs. These are a nice add to my son's Mac Mini / Logic set-up. No gripes, crisp highs, mellow mids and for a little speake …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 21 2009
Ranz
Roseville, CA
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  • Quality Oriented
Reviewed at:
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker Review

decent monitors, pretty bright though

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Use
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Amateur Recording
 

"I use these monitors in my home studio for mixing. I also have a pair of Hafler M-5's that I use with another computer. I like the balanced sound of the Haflers better, but I appreciate the bright top end of the M-Audio BX-5As for close examination of acoustic instruments. I wouldn't like them for s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 26 2008
Tom D
Superior, CO
I am:
  • Professional Musician
Reviewed at:
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

M-Audio BX5a 5" Studio Monitor Speaker Review

The Best for Desktop Video/Audio Production

★★★★☆
4.0

"I've used this pair for monitors for over 18 months at work where we produce tv commercials and documnetaries. They work perfect, you hear everything. I recently bought a pair for my audio studio at home and pump up the volume to the max, it handle the max volume very well, but when I send only ba …"  Read Full Review »

Nov 25 2007
Filmonline
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