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title: "M-Audio BX5 D2 5\" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair)"
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# Precision Class A/B crossover 70W bi-amped power Magnetic & RFI shielding M-Audio BX5 D2 5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair)

**Brand:** m-audio
**Price:** AR$2087417
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your mix with precision power and pro-grade clarity — don’t just hear it, feel it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M-Audio BX5 D2 5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair) by m-audio
- **How much does it cost?** AR$2087417 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- m-audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted m-audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Kevlar & Silk Drivers:** 5" Kevlar woofers and 1" silk dome tweeters ensure rich lows and smooth, detailed highs for critical listening.
- • **Pure Studio-Grade Sound:** Bi-amplified 70W power delivers crystal-clear, neutral mixes without bass bloat or harsh highs.
- • **Compact & Stylish Design:** Sleek, satin black MDF cabinets blend effortlessly into any modern home or dorm studio setup.
- • **Interference-Free Mixing:** Magnetic shielding and RFI resistance keep your audio clean, even in high-interference urban environments.
- • **Versatile Pro Connectivity:** Balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs active simultaneously for seamless switching between multiple audio sources.

## Overview

The M-Audio BX5 D2 are 5-inch active 2-way studio monitors featuring 70 watts of bi-amplified Class A/B power with precision crossover for accurate sound reproduction. Equipped with Kevlar cone woofers and silk dome tweeters, they deliver balanced, neutral audio ideal for mixing and mastering. Magnetic shielding and RFI resistance ensure interference-free performance in dense electronic environments. With dual active inputs (XLR and 1/4"), these compact, stylish monitors are perfect for professional and home studios seeking high-fidelity sound without compromise.

## Description

Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair)

Review: Jim Dandy 'n Darn Tootin' BX5 - SOUND QUALITY: The BX5 sounds neutral and balanced. Compared to similar sized consumer speakers, they are a bit understated and without bass bloat or exaggerated highs. The even keeled tonal signature is pleasing and easy to listen to for hours. It also lacks a midrange bump, and sounds a bit recessed or laid-back compared to average earbuds or home speakers. In fact the BX5 sounds similar to my Sennheiser 580HD headphones, but with less lower bass. And that's a good thing for mixing as you don't want speakers that add color and/or bumps in the frequency response. Unlike typical passive stereo speakers, the BX5 is powered with separate amplifiers for the tweeter and woofer, i.e., bi-amped. This design allows for accurate reproduction as amplifiers are optimized for each driver. The downside to this design is each speaker needs both input and power cables, so not convenient for living room use but not a problem for nearfield computer based editing. At first the BX5 struck me as underpowered for a 70 watt rating, at least with a signal directly from my Mac Pro. However, once jacked into the hotter signal from my MOTU Ultralite the true power of the BX5 was revealed. It was loud and could be painfully so if cranked. These are directional speakers and render placement of instruments in a stereo soundfield accurately as long as you sit in the sweet spot a couple feet out (your head should form a triangle with the two speakers). That diffuse room filling tone of home theatre speakers is MIA. In fact, unlike most speakers, there is little rearwards projection. Perfect for not bothering family or neighbors but bad for parties. So don't buy these for standard stereo or home theatre use. I mainly mix classical and acoustic guitar solo and ensemble recordings, live and multitrack, so the bass range is perfect for me. The bass extends down to a clear 60Hz, so plenty ump for drop-D and drop-C tuning. If you mix bass guitar and kick drum you'll want larger speakers (BX8) or a sub but these are great for guitar. I'm used to mixing with neutral speakers and headphones but it would be nice if you could adjust bass, mid and highs for different room responses and taste. Oddly, the PDF instructions show EQ switches for the prior version of this model but they are missing from my speakers. I assume they were omitted as a cost cutting measure. RFI RESISTANCE: I'm an inner city dweller and live in a high RFI area. Cheap audio gear acts like a radio receiver and injects a local classic rock station into my mixes. So one of the major selling points for me was M-Audio's claim of RFI shielding. Luckily that was no mere marketing jive. They really are well shielded against RFI. Not a single wayward drum loop or DJ in my tracks, not even when cranked. I can't make that claim for prior speakers I've owned. HEAT: These speakers run on the warm side: the upper back is fairly warm just idling and can get hot to the touch after a long session. Not egg frying hot but a wee bit uncomfortable to the fingertips. It has a sensor to shut it down in case of excessive heat. However I have not seen it shutdown even after all day editing sessions. I live in the balmy tropics so cold weather dwellers may not see as much heat build up. Not a deal breaker but it's wise to turn them off when not in use (I use a power strip so I don't have to flip two separate switches). CONSTRUCTION: These are handsome units in a blend in your your gear sort of way: the black finish matches perfectly with my black trimmed Cinema Display and MOTU Ultralite. Construction appears very good with dense particle board (MDF) cabs, metal back plate (heat sink benefit) and matching plastic front molding around the drivers. The cabs are covered with a satin black vinyl. These monitors are petite and smaller than most speakers with the same sized bass driver. The bass drivers are Kevlar with rubber surrounds (tougher than foam!) and the tweeters sport silk domes. No protective grill or covers as usual for mixing monitors. So the nekid drivers can be easily damaged by a careless finger or chopstick. CONNECTIONS: Like most studio monitors, the BX5 comes with pro audio style jacks for 1/4 inch phone plug/TRS and XLR. If you're a novice recordist or a civilian buying these for general computer use, be forewarned there are no stereo mini jacks, RCA or USB. So you will need to pay extra for a set of special cables and adapters. If you're an experienced recordist, you should have plenty of these cables laying around but, otherwise, be prepared to reach for your wallet. One of the things I like about the BX5 is both the TRS and XLR connections are active at the same time, allowing the monitors to receive signals from two different sources without messing with cables or switches. I have an Audioengine D1 DAC connected to the TRS/phone input (for iTunes, movies, games, etc.) while a MOTU Ultralite (for mixing & tracking) is plugged into the XLR connection. LAST BLURB: Yes, the small Focal speakers I listened to were better sounding and louder than the BX5 but cost a couple toes and a month of lunches. However, a perfect monitor for a home studio isn't only about a good neutral sound, but also about compactness, appearance and value. And the BX5 nails all of these while still sounding pretty dad burn fine.
Review: Great Speakers for a Dorm Recording Studio! - I've been shopping around monitors for about 6 months now, 6 months because I've been saving up money to get some decent speakers as well as fully make a recording studio at home/school. I was set on the Yamaha HSM50 since they were what most studios used, but then listened to the M-Audio Bx5-D2 at my local guitar center and was blown away by how close they sounded to the HSM50, they had them on sale at 280 down from the normal 350 they were selling them for because of 4th of july, I was gonna pluck my money down and take those suckers but they didn't have any in stock. So I went onto their computer and checked desertcart's prices and low and behold it was at 200 smackeroos! I ordered these with one day shipping since I had to have them fast and they arrived swirly and quickly! Sure the one day shipping brought the total up to 220 but that's still a lot cheaper! Well these speakers are plenty loud, maybe it's cuz I'm in a small dorm room/apartment but I can balst these suckers and I usually just ouptu at 50%. They have a nice strong bass and high end along with a clear mid-range, but do note that their is just a little extra kick in the bass, at least in my case since they're so close to the wall. The less on the front of the speaker make it really easy to set up for optimal referencing, but even if your outside of the holy triangle that is recommended for referencing you can still hear a lot of the detail in songs and mixes! These are also awesome general purpose speakers, I use them to play back music and also as a sorta mini home-theathre system when couple with my projector! I use the desktop konnect 6 as the monitor control/sound card so that may contribute to the stellar quality I get from these babies. And these babies are the next version of the BX5, the first being the Bx5a Deluxe, though those were decent monitors they colored the sound a bit too much, the D2 are highly improved, I noticed a dramatic difference when listing to both of them. But in short: they have a flat response, the casing is also solidly built and rather attractive, they are definitely understated with the nice premium felling cabinets, the LED light that shows they are on and that help you place them is wonderfully helpful especially for people that are learning of these things, and I think they are comparable to the Yamaha's but that's just me. And if your an audiophile wanting the best for your music these are surely the ones to go for especially at the attractive price of 200 bucks!

## Features

- Bi-amplified recording studio monitor with 70 watts of distributed power
- Class A/B bi-amplification with precision crossover lets each speaker work effortlessly to reproduce your mix with stunning accuracy
- 5-Inch low-frequency transducer with Kevlar cones for rich, defined lows
- 1-Inch high-frequency drivers with natural silk domes and integrated waveguides for smooth, clear highs and a wide sweet spot
- Rear porting for extended low-frequency response while reducing air turbulence
- Magnetic shielding eliminates interference with other electronic equipment; video monitors, vintage outboard audio processors, etc
- Balanced XLR and 1/4 inputs let you connect to a wide range of audio sources

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005F3H6Q8 |
| Antenna Location | music |
| Audio Driver Size | 5 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Brand | M-AUDIO |
| Built-In Media | Pair of speakers and necessary cables for connection |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Protocol | XLR, 1/4 |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 321 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Kevlar, silk |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00724643114015, 00724643114039 |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Effect Pedal |
| Item Weight | 10 Kilograms |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | M-Audio |
| Model Name | BX5 D2 |
| Model Number | BX5 D2 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100 dB |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 70 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 5 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Monitor |
| Specific Uses For Product | music |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 724643114015 724643114039 719922834036 724643114046 151903588963 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Woofer Diameter | 5 Inches |

## Images

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![M-Audio BX5 D2 5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91uQG9IIqwL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jim Dandy 'n Darn Tootin' BX5
*by P***Y on December 7, 2012*

SOUND QUALITY: The BX5 sounds neutral and balanced. Compared to similar sized consumer speakers, they are a bit understated and without bass bloat or exaggerated highs. The even keeled tonal signature is pleasing and easy to listen to for hours. It also lacks a midrange bump, and sounds a bit recessed or laid-back compared to average earbuds or home speakers. In fact the BX5 sounds similar to my Sennheiser 580HD headphones, but with less lower bass. And that's a good thing for mixing as you don't want speakers that add color and/or bumps in the frequency response. Unlike typical passive stereo speakers, the BX5 is powered with separate amplifiers for the tweeter and woofer, i.e., bi-amped. This design allows for accurate reproduction as amplifiers are optimized for each driver. The downside to this design is each speaker needs both input and power cables, so not convenient for living room use but not a problem for nearfield computer based editing. At first the BX5 struck me as underpowered for a 70 watt rating, at least with a signal directly from my Mac Pro. However, once jacked into the hotter signal from my MOTU Ultralite the true power of the BX5 was revealed. It was loud and could be painfully so if cranked. These are directional speakers and render placement of instruments in a stereo soundfield accurately as long as you sit in the sweet spot a couple feet out (your head should form a triangle with the two speakers). That diffuse room filling tone of home theatre speakers is MIA. In fact, unlike most speakers, there is little rearwards projection. Perfect for not bothering family or neighbors but bad for parties. So don't buy these for standard stereo or home theatre use. I mainly mix classical and acoustic guitar solo and ensemble recordings, live and multitrack, so the bass range is perfect for me. The bass extends down to a clear 60Hz, so plenty ump for drop-D and drop-C tuning. If you mix bass guitar and kick drum you'll want larger speakers (BX8) or a sub but these are great for guitar. I'm used to mixing with neutral speakers and headphones but it would be nice if you could adjust bass, mid and highs for different room responses and taste. Oddly, the PDF instructions show EQ switches for the prior version of this model but they are missing from my speakers. I assume they were omitted as a cost cutting measure. RFI RESISTANCE: I'm an inner city dweller and live in a high RFI area. Cheap audio gear acts like a radio receiver and injects a local classic rock station into my mixes. So one of the major selling points for me was M-Audio's claim of RFI shielding. Luckily that was no mere marketing jive. They really are well shielded against RFI. Not a single wayward drum loop or DJ in my tracks, not even when cranked. I can't make that claim for prior speakers I've owned. HEAT: These speakers run on the warm side: the upper back is fairly warm just idling and can get hot to the touch after a long session. Not egg frying hot but a wee bit uncomfortable to the fingertips. It has a sensor to shut it down in case of excessive heat. However I have not seen it shutdown even after all day editing sessions. I live in the balmy tropics so cold weather dwellers may not see as much heat build up. Not a deal breaker but it's wise to turn them off when not in use (I use a power strip so I don't have to flip two separate switches). CONSTRUCTION: These are handsome units in a blend in your your gear sort of way: the black finish matches perfectly with my black trimmed Cinema Display and MOTU Ultralite. Construction appears very good with dense particle board (MDF) cabs, metal back plate (heat sink benefit) and matching plastic front molding around the drivers. The cabs are covered with a satin black vinyl. These monitors are petite and smaller than most speakers with the same sized bass driver. The bass drivers are Kevlar with rubber surrounds (tougher than foam!) and the tweeters sport silk domes. No protective grill or covers as usual for mixing monitors. So the nekid drivers can be easily damaged by a careless finger or chopstick. CONNECTIONS: Like most studio monitors, the BX5 comes with pro audio style jacks for 1/4 inch phone plug/TRS and XLR. If you're a novice recordist or a civilian buying these for general computer use, be forewarned there are no stereo mini jacks, RCA or USB. So you will need to pay extra for a set of special cables and adapters. If you're an experienced recordist, you should have plenty of these cables laying around but, otherwise, be prepared to reach for your wallet. One of the things I like about the BX5 is both the TRS and XLR connections are active at the same time, allowing the monitors to receive signals from two different sources without messing with cables or switches. I have an Audioengine D1 DAC connected to the TRS/phone input (for iTunes, movies, games, etc.) while a MOTU Ultralite (for mixing & tracking) is plugged into the XLR connection. LAST BLURB: Yes, the small Focal speakers I listened to were better sounding and louder than the BX5 but cost a couple toes and a month of lunches. However, a perfect monitor for a home studio isn't only about a good neutral sound, but also about compactness, appearance and value. And the BX5 nails all of these while still sounding pretty dad burn fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Speakers for a Dorm Recording Studio!
*by J***E on July 19, 2012*

I've been shopping around monitors for about 6 months now, 6 months because I've been saving up money to get some decent speakers as well as fully make a recording studio at home/school. I was set on the Yamaha HSM50 since they were what most studios used, but then listened to the M-Audio Bx5-D2 at my local guitar center and was blown away by how close they sounded to the HSM50, they had them on sale at 280 down from the normal 350 they were selling them for because of 4th of july, I was gonna pluck my money down and take those suckers but they didn't have any in stock. So I went onto their computer and checked Amazon's prices and low and behold it was at 200 smackeroos! I ordered these with one day shipping since I had to have them fast and they arrived swirly and quickly! Sure the one day shipping brought the total up to 220 but that's still a lot cheaper! Well these speakers are plenty loud, maybe it's cuz I'm in a small dorm room/apartment but I can balst these suckers and I usually just ouptu at 50%. They have a nice strong bass and high end along with a clear mid-range, but do note that their is just a little extra kick in the bass, at least in my case since they're so close to the wall. The less on the front of the speaker make it really easy to set up for optimal referencing, but even if your outside of the holy triangle that is recommended for referencing you can still hear a lot of the detail in songs and mixes! These are also awesome general purpose speakers, I use them to play back music and also as a sorta mini home-theathre system when couple with my projector! I use the desktop konnect 6 as the monitor control/sound card so that may contribute to the stellar quality I get from these babies. And these babies are the next version of the BX5, the first being the Bx5a Deluxe, though those were decent monitors they colored the sound a bit too much, the D2 are highly improved, I noticed a dramatic difference when listing to both of them. But in short: they have a flat response, the casing is also solidly built and rather attractive, they are definitely understated with the nice premium felling cabinets, the LED light that shows they are on and that help you place them is wonderfully helpful especially for people that are learning of these things, and I think they are comparable to the Yamaha's but that's just me. And if your an audiophile wanting the best for your music these are surely the ones to go for especially at the attractive price of 200 bucks!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Bliss! As my computer speakers.
*by G***R on January 11, 2014*

Pure Bliss! As my computer speakers. I will come out and say it right now, I am not an audiophile, not even an amateur enthusiast, I am just your regular Joe consumer of music. And my review is primarily to describe my experience and in the hopes that it may help out others that are just like me. A few years ago, I had bought into the advertising of the Asus Cine5's apparent ability to Up mix 2-ch sound to 5- ch sound, was running it with a creative X-Fi 5.1, but it never really made me happy. I found myself wanting something better. I thought I would change my speakers out first. After scouring through reviews, suggestions from friends, I made a short list (I wanted to stay below $200) - HK SoundSticks III Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D NHT SuperPower (With PVC-PC) hivi 1010d, 1080d Fostex pm0.3 Behringer m16 Edifier e10 Pioneer SP-BS22-LR with an Amp. M-Audio BX5 D2 I listened to them in stores, at friends' places, on YouTube video reviews and tried to read up on them as much as I could. I could not decide. Going through this exercise helped me discover my needs in a way. I realized I cared about the true audio quality more than I cared about sound effects or bass that colored the music. Slowly it became clear to me that I wanted a studio monitor, not a 2.1 or 5.1 speaker system for my home office. I was a little scared too, because studio monitors are for the pros and here I was a mere mortal daring to want one to just listen to music in my home office? I thought if medicines could have off label use, then why couldn't I have a pair of studio monitors for my computer speakers? I worried about durability, are these things meant to be kept on all the time, like the regular computer speakers? Some of the reviews complained about these failing rather soon. As I listened to the speakers and worried, to me the clear winner was the M-Audio BX5 D2! Found them on sale for $161, and took the plunge. This is my current Setup: Intel Desktop Motherboard LGA1155 DDR3 1600 ATX - BOXDZ77GA-70K - Realtek ALC899 Sound Card (MusicBee, FLAC and 320K MP3 files) via optical out -> FiiO D3 (D03K) -> M-Audio BX5 D2 5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speakers , connected into the line out using Hosa CMP159 Stereo Breakout, 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4 in TS, 10-Feet Listening to music now is a blissful experience for me. I keep the volume on the speakers halfway and then control it through my PC. I find that works best for me. Apart from sounding heavenly, they also look gorgeous on my desk. There are two tiny blue LEDs in each of them, not distracting at all. I am rediscovering my music collection with my current setup. I am noticing little subtleties that I have never heard before! Apart from vocals, instruments sound so much clear. I look forward every day now, for the opportunity to close my study doors and play some music and drift away....

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