M-Audio Forty Eighty
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Forty Eighty
Product Info
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The Forty Eighty is a surprisingly capable entry-level monitor. It punches above its weight class, offering decent low-end and some useful DSP features, making it a great starting point for home recording studios or podcasters on a budget. Just be aware it won't replace high-end reference monitors for critical mixing.
Product Description
- M-Audio Forty Eighty
- Active 2-Way Nearfield Studio Monitor
- Equipped with: 8‘ woofer with Kevlar cone and 1.25’ tweeter with waveguide
- Power: 150 watt bi-amp amplifier (80W woofer/70W tweeter)
- Max. sound pressure level: 118 dB (SPL)
- Frequency response: 33 Hz - 22
- 000 Hz (-10 dB)
- Burr-Brown A/D converter
- DSP crossover with 5-band equaliser and 3 selectable presets: Hype
- Flat and Custom (programmable via the M-Audio Studio Control App)
- Bluetooth 5.0 TWS for wireless stereo playback
- Volume control on the back of the monitor
- Housing: vinyl-coated MDF
- Inputs: XLR and 6.3 mm TRS jack (TRS balanced)
- Dimensions: (H x W x D) 381 x 245 x 292 mm
- Weight: 10 kg
- • Kevlar woofer delivers surprisingly tight, controlled low-end response for the price.
- • DSP crossover and EQ offer decent customization for room correction and tonal shaping.
- • Bluetooth 5.0 TWS provides convenient wireless listening and stereo pairing.
- • Vinyl-coated MDF housing minimizes resonance and provides a relatively sturdy build.
- • High-frequency response can be slightly harsh, lacking the refinement of more premium monitors.
- • Limited input options; only XLR and TRS jacks, no RCA or optical connectivity.
- • DSP presets feel somewhat gimmicky and don't drastically alter the core sound signature.
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