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| | Features | Magnetic shielding makes perfect multimedia and video work4" polypropylene-coated woofers for tight, accurate bass3/4" ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters give clear, smooth highsOptImage III tweeter wave guides20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture
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| | Description | The compact Studiophile AV 40 powered speakers deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4" polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4" ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 7.3 inches | | Product Width: | 6.0 inches | | Product Height: | 8.8 inches | | Product Weight: | 14.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 17.25 inches | | Package Width: | 12.75 inches | | Package Height: | 10.75 inches | | Package Weight: | 16.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 72 reviews |
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45 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Hey Amazon! What the heck is a MK II AV40? Sep 24, 2011
By James Fenton
This should be a good help to those with questions.
Having spent a full week researching desktop speakers to replace my old 5.1 Altec Lansing 2001 solution I decided upon the M-Audio Studiophile AV40s. The competition was a variety of Bose speakers promoted in a few trips to the local Best Buy store. I in fact bought one of the first Bose cube speaker systems in the early 80's, I considered strongly the Audioengine A2 offering. I had set a $200 soft target. The reviews for the AV40 exceeded that for other systems I considered. I have a few different systems in the house from a relatively recent home theater to a vintage stereo set up. The majority of my music has been converted to the FLAC format and I wanted a clear true sound that imaged well. This is a lot to expect for $200 speakers. I also hope to become a Spotify user but am yet to receive an invite. I use MOG and Napster also. As I was ready to check out for the $149 AV40's what should appear on my screen but the following:
There is a newer model of this item:
M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Powered Monitor Speakers M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Powered Monitor Speakers 4.5 out of 5 stars (22)
$114.99
What did this mean? Was I buying "obsolete" speakers. Were these "newer" speakers updated/better/more options/what? I went to the M-Audio web page and there was no mention of a "newer" model.
I held off the buy. In some web postings a MK II version of the AV30 was mentioned. Was this "newer" offering a MK II version of the AV40? Amazon did not mention this in the offering. Then a few postings from recent AV40 buyers mentioned that their new Amazon AV 40s did not have the bass boost option and 15 watt amps instead of the AV's 20 watt amps. When contacted M-Audio said "we do not make any AV40s with less than 20 watts per channel". Confusing, Yes. I would still like an answer from Amazon whether these are AV 40s specifically made to sell at a lower price point like the big box stores do with many of the products that they sell. And if so why was this not pointed out by Amazon. All that aside I did have a severe case of new speaker lust and decided to take a chance on the "newer" model AV 40s.
And guess what they are terrific. I can't compare whether I am missing something with 5 less watts per channel and no Bass boost, but what I have is very good at sound reproduction. I wish that Amazon comes out and openly addresses this issue.
PS. As good as the AV40's are my computer has an integrated sound card so I made a brilliant purchase of a $27 Behringer usb DAC adapter and now the sound is better than terrific. It sparkles. Close your eyes and there are no speakers. The vocals are front and center. One can hear sounds I even missed with my Ultimate Ears ear buds on my Cowon Flac player. The instruments stand out in time and space.
For $114 plus $27 I nearly have a concert hall on my desk.
52 of 56 found the following review helpful:
Great sound quality - emits some heat from the back of the left speaker. Aug 28, 2011
By Curious Reader
I'm using these as computer speakers for
Pandora, mp3s and DAW software;
and I am enjoying the sound quality.
I don't really have any complaints.
For the sake of informing potential buyers,
I'll say:
With a 'normal' at home computer set-up,
these are very large compared to
'normal' computer speakers,
so keep that in mind.
It's the trade off for superior sound,
and not needing a sub-woofer,
or a large box shaped
power adapter plug spanning 2-3 outlets.
These have a basic electrical plug (like a table lamp).
I have these speakers pointing straight ahead,
with the tops of them around heart level,
and they sound fine.
However, it is recommended by M-Audio
that you have them at ear level,
and angled to make an equilateral triangle with your head.
I would say it's good advice, if you can pull that off.
The main speaker with the connections / volume is the left speaker.
You have two options for connecting these speakers
with your computer.
The standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable,
which plugs into 'Aux in' on the front of the left speaker;
or 3.5mm to RCA which plugs into the back of the left speaker.
Both cables are included.
If your computer room gets hot
you might want to turn these off
when you don't need them;
because the left speaker produces a noticeable
amount of heat from the back,
after being on for hours.
Honestly, it's the same amount
that those big box power adapters
emit; the only difference is that it's coming
from the location of your speaker.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Ni-i-i-i-i-i-i-ce Sep 22, 2011
By Wizekracker
I got these a few weeks ago. Living in apartments, I love high quality sound, but don't want the letter from the office concerning sound disturbances. Got home from work, set them up, and I was a little iffy at first. Since these are flat-tuned, depending on what media player you use, you'll have to mess around with the EQ settings. Once it was dialed in, the impression was more positive. After a couple days, when they got more warmed in, I was very impressed. I threw every genre in my library at them and they played extremely well. You're not going to get that "heart-pounding" low end frequency out of them, but you'll get a good range from the sound spectrum that most audiophiles yearn for.
Un-boxing these things was nearly ceremonial, first thought: good feel, good weight, solid construction and a nice variety of connection options. They included a manual with impressive specs and a campy comic book style book instructing the consumer on how to properly place their speakers. The pack-in hardware cables were very cheesy to the touch and I'd highly recommend hitting your nearest Radio Shack for the necessary adapter cable to run these.
You just can't beat a silk dome ferro-cooled tweeter. However, I had a little problem with the ring light flickering around the volume knob. One phone call with Amazon and the problem was solved with replacements. Two weeks now, and I'm very satisfied.
The offside, they are a little big, but they sound bigger. I elevated them to a 15 degree angle to better aim them at a tall person like me and another recommendation would be to use some sort of isolation material (included foam pads and some extra isolating foam) to place them on so the good sound doesn't get defeated by the vibrations on your desk.
Bottom line: So far, so good (or excellent). Use good cables and connectors, rather than the pack-ins they supply you with and give them some time to warm up and break in. Yes, they do get a little hot, but not enough to differ oneself from having them.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
M-Audio AV40 Jul 24, 2011
By c\h
These monitors are what I expected - great reference monitors that offer equal levels of sound across each frequency. I'm using them as computer speakers and the bass is tight & terrific and the trebles are crisp. I listened to Mackie MR5s and KRK Rokit 5s, which both sound better, but of course they are going to sound better - they both have 5" drivers and a much bigger cabinet. Taking into account, the size of the AV40s, the look of them and the features, these monitors are exactly what I needed.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Audio Bliss Oct 25, 2011
By Bilal R. Ahmad
I've been using these two speakers for roughly a month now. For reference, I own and have owned Bose 3,2,1, Bose WaveMusic, Bose Companion 5, Aperion Intimus 6T, REL TII subs, Mirage MX 5.1, etc... Essentially, a combination of low and very high end speakers.
These are by far the best close range/PC speakers I have ever owned. The mids and highs are as crisp as they are captivating. The lows are wonderful at close range but can easily be supplemented by some mid-range REL speakers if you're looking to rock the room (or basement in my case).
If speakers have resolution like HDTVs then I'd say these are 1080p compared to Boss' 720p on the Companion 5's. The notes are richer than any other computer speakers out there. Many speakers lack this kind of clarity and some genres of music are easily distorted to noise, even with Bose. But with the M-audios, the individual sounds bounce off your eardrums like rain drops and don't overwhelm. I use these for party music, easy listening and first person shooters.
Your ears will be dazzled.
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