M-Audio BX5 D3
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
M-Audio
BX5 D3
Product Info
Article Number:
415650
Brand:
M-Audio
Model:
BX5 D3
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These BX5 D3s are a solid choice for beginners or those on a tight budget needing a decent nearfield reference. The power and bi-amp design are surprisingly good for the price, making them great for bedroom producers and home recording enthusiasts needing a flat-ish response for mixing.
Product Description
- M-Audio BX5 D3
- Active 2-Way Nearfield Studio Monitor
- Tweeter: 1 inch (25 mm) 60 W silk dome tweeter
- Woofer: 5 inch (127 mm) 40 W woofer with kevlar membrane
- Amplifier: 100 Watts RMS bi-amp Class A / B power amp
- Max. sound pressure level: 110 dB
- Crossover: 2 kHz
- Further sound adjustments: Acoustic Space
- Frequency range: 52 - 35
- 000 Hz
- Inputs: balanced XLR input
- Balanced jack input
- Input sensitivity: 85 mV input signal (pink noise) produces 96 dBA output level (sound pressure level at 1 m and maximum volume)
- Maximum input level: +21 dBu
- Input impedance: 20 kOhm balanced
- 10 kOhm unbalanced
- Protected circuit design: Overheat
- Transient and Subsonic Protection Circuit
- Output current limiting
- Shielded against RF interference
- Controls: Volume control
- Acoustic Space switch
- Housing: vinyl-coated MDF
- Power consumption: 100 W
- Power supply: internal power supply 100 - 120 V / 220 - 240 V
- 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 254 x 176 x 197 mm
- Weight: 6 kg
- Including acoustic foam pads
PROS
- • Kevlar woofer provides surprisingly tight and controlled low-end response.
- • Bi-amp design delivers clean power without noticeable distortion at moderate levels.
- • Acoustic Space switch offers useful, if imperfect, room correction.
- • Balanced XLR input allows for cleaner signal chain connections.
CONS
- • High-frequency response can be a bit harsh and fatiguing over long listening sessions.
- • Build quality feels plasticky; not as robust as more expensive monitors.
- • Limited low-end extension; not ideal for bass-heavy genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
127 mm
Power (Watts)
100
Frequency Range
52 - 35000 Hz
Connections
XLR, Balanced Jack
Weight
7.7 kg
Similar Products
Ekustik Woody Queen Absorber Oak Black
Broadband Acoustic Absorbers
$318
Absorber for Medium and High Frequencies, For optimising the room sound in...
Palmer Monicon M G2
Studio Monitor Controllers
$98
Passive Monitor Controller, Inputs: 1x balanced XLR/TRS combo socket (stereo), 1x 3.5mm stereo...
Ekustik Woody Queen Absorber Oak Creme
Broadband Acoustic Absorbers
$318
Absorber, For medium and high frequencies, For optimising the room sound in...
Frequently Asked Questions
They use EQ to compensate for common room acoustics, but the presets are broad; experimentation is needed for optimal results.
No, their limited frequency response and build quality aren't suitable for professional mastering; better for production and basic mixing.
The HS5s offer a more neutral, 'clinical' sound, while the BX5 D3s have a slightly more colored, 'forward' character.
