M-Audio BX5 D3 - Compact 2-Way 5 Inch Active Studio Monitors/Loudspeakers (2 Pieces) + Stagg SAC3PS DL 3 m Jack to Jack Instrument Cable (2 Pieces)

I bought the BX5 D3 (5 inches driver) first and was quite amazed by the sound output and bass. After that I wanted to give a try to the big brother, the BX8. First of all, they are really BIG. They have a simple design, but look gorgeous and “muscular”. The build quality, packaging is very good. As a professional gear, they only include power leads, so keep that in mind when shopping. After having the BX5, I was expecting even more bass, but interestingly that’s not the case here. The BX8s sounds more detailed and open. I found the BX5 quite bass heavy for a studio speaker, but the BX8 is different. It has more clarity in the mids and voices. Highs are also more articulated, but never get too harsh. (like almost all the other studio monitors) I love how these speaker sound, but to my ears they don’t sound like “studio monitors”. They are not harsh or fatiguing and have sweeet low end. I had the new Rokit G4s (7 inches), Yamaha HS8. These speakers can be good work tools, but for general listening I can not stand them… The Rokit was too flat and lifeless, no matter what fancy EQ setting I used. The HS8s are amazing - everyone knows that -, but they have just too much highs (even with high cut filter), and after a while you will find them fatiguing and too much. I also have Presonous speakers and they have more details, but the same problem persist: long or loud listening sessions lead to ear fatigue or headache. The M-Audio BX8 D3 is a great speaker that does everything right with a very fun and easy-to-listen sound signature. They can work in a studio environment, but also great in a living room for TV or general music listening, gaming etc. All music journals sound amazing on it. There is detail, excellent bass :), great voice reproduction and power. For this price you can not go wrong with them. I highly recommend the 8 inches model. Just make sure if you have the space and some proper speaker stands. :)

I purchased a pair of BX8s, and to my surprise, they really are amazing. I've heard a lot of speakers and for the price, I can't imagine anything being better. They easily beat out passive commercial speakers at the same cost which is what surprised me most. I didn't expect this kind of value. I am using them as my PC speakers, so listening distance is around 1m and they work excellent for this. I haven't heard the BX5s, but I would happily suggest going straight for the BX8s if you have the space as they can go that extra bit deeper and they do so very effortlessly. They have great separation and never get muddled, I assume this is part of the benefit of having an 8" driver with so much headroom. Pros: - Excellent value for money - Great instrument separation - Low distortion - Loads of headroom for cranking the volume when you want to - Extended, tight bass - Nice frequency response for me. They sound reasonably flat, never harsh or too bassy. Cons: - Small hiss from tweeters (basically inaudible if at a suitable listening distance). This is not much of an issue at all but I thought I would list it for those wondering. I wouldn't let this put you off these amazing speakers. - Volume control is independent on each unit. This is something normal for studio monitors, I just have the sound set to a quarter on both and I control the rest through windows. If you have an audio interface or DAC with volume control this should do the trick. - No standby or auto standby modes. This is the biggest issue for me as I am quite eco friendly. It is a bit of a hassle to turn the speakers on and off by the back switch every time I use them, however it's a compromise I'm happy to make for the quality. I will probably get an extension lead just for the two speakers, then I can easily switch them on and off without affecting any of my other devices.

I've been using it for six years, no problems.

Well happy with these monitors, the clarity and bass response is just awesome. And the acoustic space switch is a rather handy feature, all in all a banging set of monitors and certainly recommended. *Update* One of them has now begun to rattle under low frequencies, only my fourth studio session as well so I am not very happy at all. It’s not like I’ve overused them and they’ve started to die, I’ve barely used them at all! I will be contacting the seller in the hope that they will send out a new one in return for the rattling one. *Further Update* The faulty monitor was replaced with a complete new pair, no issues like I had previously mentioned in my review. Definitely just a manufacturing issue and nothing more, I’ve been using them for a while now and they’re doing job perfectly.

I adore these speakers, recommended by a friend and they don't disappoint.I want to buy stands for them next.

I must admit, these have got to be the best speakers I have ever owned. I am totally blown away with the quality of the sound as well as no hiss from the speakers while on and no music is being played. I totally recommend this product for anyone who needs monitors at a fair price as well as the avid hifi user. Top marks M Audio

Bought these monitors and at first it was lovely then it starting making whistling noise I sent a lot on cables but nothing seem to work until today it stop work all together waste of money waste of time and been annoyed doing a mix

Lovely sound. Fairly flat (uncoloured) and wide frequency response. Sadly there is an audible mains hum and hiss when positioned within a few feet of the listener. This can be fully remedied with internal shielding, but you’ll invalidate your warranty and you need to know what you’re doing for safety reasons. Used (modified) with Hauptwerk rig. Glorious.

I'm really happy with this purchase

Très bon son Je recommande

Per ciò che riguarda l'uso da studio vanno bene, forse un po' cariche di bassi, ma se ben disaccoppiate dalla superficie di appoggio risultano equilibrate. Bisogna fornirgli un segnale ad-hoc tramite scheda audio e cavi bilanciati per non avvertire fruscii e godere della piena amplificazione. La costruzione è molto robusta e sobria nonostante siano completamente in abs (credo). La cosa che spaventa è il volume sprigionato senza distorgere... in ambiente chiuso è impressionante. Io non le ho prese per uso studio... per quello ho cose più costose, come "altoparlanti da battaglia" e sono contentissimo. In ambiente aperto (prato, piazzale,...) sonorizzano fino a 60 metri, a 30 metri bisogna urlare per sentirsi. Notevole.

Da von vielen Kunden schon als sehr gut bewertet, kann ich mich den ganzen Bewertungen auch anschließen. Bin sehr zufrieden mit den Boxen.

I chose these monitors after a good deal of market survey, and I believe they are the best value for money for this kind of budget. Rugged, simple, clear sound, and competitive pricing. Plus M-Audio is a trusted and established brand - I've worked with some of their products and found them to be tough and reliable. I ordered two of these, and I've been using them heavily ever since they arrived - no regrets! Strongly recommended for home recording musicians and audiophiles. Note: The metal back plate gets heated during operation. This heating is normal. The purpose of the metal back plate is for heat dissipation. Nothing to worry about as long as there is no distortion in sound quality.