M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
The perfect solution for any Logic, Garageband, or Mac-based music studio, these Studiophile AV 40 speakers also deliver top-notch sound from your Mac desktop multimedia system.
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Overview
And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture.
These speakers even include an additional 1/8-inch stereo input on front for portable devices such as iPods and notebooks.
Features
- Tight, accurate bass from polypropylene-coated woofers
- Clear, smooth highs with ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters
- OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging
- Amplifier with Class A/B structure for professional design and fidelity
- Magnetic shielding for multimedia and video work
- Type: Two-way desktop reference monitor
- Low-frequency driver: 4-in. diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil
- High-frequency driver: 3/4-in. diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter
- Frequency response: 85Hz-20kHz
- Crossover frequency: 2.7kHz
- RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)
- Input connectors: Left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4-in. TRS input and 1/8-in. aux input
- Polarity: Positive signal at "+" input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement
- Dynamic power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 _
- Input impedance: 10 k _ unbalanced, 20 k _ balanced
- Input sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum
- Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter
- Indicator: Blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel
- Power requirements: 100-120V/~50/60Hz, 220-240V/~50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord
- Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated MDF
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.75 x 6.0 x 7.25 in./22.2 x 15.2 x 18.4 cm
- Weight: 14.0 lb./6.34 kg
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Most Useful Reviews
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
Best speakers for my Mac ever!
Written by JJ from Santa Monica
Jul 26, 2007
I have the old Harmon Kardon Sound Sticks with subwoofer but after several years they died on me. Replaced them with the M-Audio AV 40 and these speakers are s-o-o much better! Rich nuanced sound that fills my studio. Plenty of bass even without the separate subwoofer. I can really rock out.
Front of left speaker has aux input and comes packaged with a stereo 1/8th to 1/8th cord so friends dropping by can plug their iPods directly into these speakers and let me hear their new discoveries.
Absolutely love them! And only $150! …More436 of 525 people found this useful
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
high fidelity
Written by JM from Antrim
Aug 1, 2007
I've used these speakers for about a month now and I am very happy with them. I spent a lot of time looking for the best speakers at an affordable price and ended up with these.
The sound of these are amazing... you can hear every thing the way it was meant to be heard (studio monitors) with no unwanted effects put in the sound to tarnish the fidelity of whatever you're listening to.
For those of you who are worried about not having a subwoofer, not to worry - if the song was meant to have the bass be heard, you will definetly hear it... and feel it too! These get impressively loud and sound very full and heavy.
The auxiliary input in the left speaker is a great featue and handy for portable devices like laptops and mp3 players. Although there isn't a digital input, there are RCA and TRS analog inputs. Then again, the common listener has no need for digital inputs (that's for the audiophiles).
So if you're looking for high fidelity speakers with the most bang for your buck, then you've found the right place. …More398 of 492 people found this useful
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
POWERFUL Speakers
Written by TN from Pottstown
Jul 19, 2007
These speakers/monitors are simply the best. The sound they produce is AWESOME. Very crisp. I use them for producing/editing music for films and It's nice to hear instruments you wouldn't normally hear with regular speakers. I would HIGHLY recommend these speakers.
…More385 of 466 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
Not exactly hifi speakers, but very impressive!
Written by AD from Paris
Oct 6, 2009
I have used these speakers with my desktop computer for 3 days now and they really sound good: the trebles are very clean and the medium/bass are good. Of course, you cannot expect the moon with speakers of this size but they will probably surprise you.
If terms like directional sound and stereo image has a meaning for you, just don't hesitate! For the others, this is a good opportunity to discover that, so get them too ;)
If you like zen desktop though, these speakers do take place on the table. I must admit that I quickly get used to it: it is a good way to say to people that music takes a great part of my life! …More12 of 12 people found this useful
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
Not Bad.
Written by JD from Corryton
Sep 2, 2009
I got the AV 30 version, but still these speakers are still quite impressive. They boast some very nice audio for a very decent price. I was a little disappointed with the distortion at high volumes, but it is an acceptable amount. These speakers are amazing for any small to medium room or office, and just great for a dorm room. Plenty of power for the whole floor! …More
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System
Nice sound stopped working after one year
Written by JS from Mount morris
Jun 18, 2009
I bought these speakers because of the great reviews. However people should know that after one year the right speaker just stopped working. I have googled this problem and some others reported a similar fate to mine. So buyer beware I guess.
I really liked the sound but I guess inside the quality is not there. …More42 of 57 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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What is "TRS INPUT"?
- Asked by MW from New York
- Oct 20, 2009
Best Answer
TRS is commonly known as an audio jack. A lot of speakers these days for computers use USB for sound. TRS uses either 1/4" plugs, 1/8" plugs or 3/32" (sub-mini) plugs. The plug for your iPhone or iPod earbuds is 1/8", while if you have an electric guitar, or are plugging in some nice headphones to a stereo system, you'd be using 1/4 inch plugs most likely.
Typically people really into true sound prefer speakers with the analog audio input vs. a digital input. It's kind of like those who prefer vinyl records over CD's. …More- Answered by GS from Jamul
- Oct 29, 2009
- 6 of 7 people found this useful
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do they work with a mac book pro
- Asked by BF from akron
- Oct 27, 2009
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can i plug it in by usb?
- Asked by DM from Brooklyn
- Oct 12, 2009
Best Answer
Unless you buy a third party device you can't. This device only supports an audio jack
- Answered by CP from Rosseau
- Oct 16, 2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
Most Recent
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Can i connect these directly to an iPod dock (in other words, are they self powered)?
- Asked by TP from East Grand Rapids
- Nov 30, 2009
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Do I need a mixer to connect it. I have similar s. monitors. I am uisng it with mixer and additional cables. Please give a full description,
- Asked by MT from Manchester
- Nov 21, 2009
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What cables and or wires do I need to connect these to my early 2009 iMac?
- Asked by AH from Marrero
- Nov 14, 2009
