M-Audio Forty Sixty
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M-Audio
Forty Sixty
Product Info
Article Number:
600534
Brand:
M-Audio
Model:
Forty Sixty
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$160.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Forty Sixty is a surprisingly capable budget-friendly monitor. It's got decent clarity, a punchy low-end for its size, and the Bluetooth is a real bonus. These are great for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone just starting out and needing a solid, versatile reference point.
Product Description
- M-Audio Forty Sixty
- Active 2-Way Nearfield Studio Monitor
- Equipped with: 6
- 5‘ woofer with Kevlar cone and 1’ tweeter with waveguide
- Power: 100 watt bi-amp amplifier (60W woofer/40W tweeter)
- Max. sound pressure level: 115 dB (SPL)
- Frequency response: 40 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): 335 x 216 x 218 mm
- Weight: 7.2 kg
PROS
- • Kevlar woofer delivers tight, controlled low-end response.
- • Waveguide tweeter provides surprisingly wide and accurate imaging.
- • DSP crossover and EQ offer impressive customization for room correction.
- • Bluetooth 5.0 TWS is a genuinely useful feature for casual listening.
CONS
- • Vinyl coating feels a little cheap compared to more premium MDF finishes.
- • Limited input options – only XLR and TRS, no RCA.
- • DSP presets, while useful, can introduce a subtle sonic coloration.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
6.5 inches
Power (Watts)
100
Frequency Range
40 Hz - 22,000 Hz
Connections
XLR, 6.3 mm TRS
Weight
7.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Forty Sixty holds its own; it's a little less clinical than Yamaha, with a slightly warmer character, but not quite as refined as some higher-end KRK models.
The 'Hype' preset definitely skews towards a more consumer-friendly sound; I’d stick to 'Flat' or 'Custom' for serious mixing work.
While they can be used in a treated room, the DSP EQ will be most beneficial in less-than-ideal acoustic environments to compensate for reflections.
