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List Price: $99.99
Our Price: Too low to display
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: M-Audio
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: M-Audio
EAN: 0612391520106
Feature: Remarkably accurate frequency response and imaging
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Label: M-Audio
Manufacturer: M-Audio
Model: 9900-41319-00
Publisher: M-Audio
Studio: M-Audio
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Remarkably accurate frequency response and imaging
Internal acoustic absorption for greater efficiency
Self-powered with advanced crossover design
Custom tuned wood cabinet
Vented port design for more natural bass
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Editorial Reviews:
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Recording engineers and music producers around the world rely on M-Audio reference monitors to insure that their mixes are accurate. The StudioPro 3 active monitors bring that same standard of audio fidelity right to your desktop. Custom-tuned cabinets, optimized speaker design, and advanced crossover technology combine with generous built-in amplification to deliver the best sound you can get in monitors this size. Complete with magnetic shielding to prevent interference with computer and video monitors, StudioPro 3 speakers deliver great audio experiences from your music and multimedia applications. They're also great for traveling. Most small, inexpensive speakers simply don't have the design and material standards found in professional studio monitors. The StudioPro 3s change that, delivering the same M-Audio technology and attention to detail we put into our monitors used in studios around the world. The StudioPro 3s deliver a host of features not typically found in monitors priced this affordably?MDF rather than plastic cabinets, internal acoustic foam for better bass response, custom port design for optimal efficiency and more. For maximum flexibility, SP3s includes a stereo ?Aux? input which allows you to plug in a secondary audio source (such as your portable music player) in addition to the main RCA inputs in the back. The volume control works on both inputs simultaneously. Additionally, there is a stereo headphone output next to the ?Aux? jack that mutes the sound coming out of the speakers and redirects it to your headphones. Magnetic shielding prevents computer/video monitor interference Vented port design for added bass Transportable, compact design is ergonomic and flexible Internal standing wave acoustic absorption for greater efficiency Bass Boost switch Factory programmed for worldwide use RCA rear-panel inputs; convenient front-panel 1/8? inputs
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Cheap, poorly-built, lackluster sound.
Comment: After using these speakers for two years, I can confidently say they suck.
The low price and purported high-quality sound sold me, but in the end I am disappointed. At home I have two KRK RP5 speakers, and it is a night and day difference in sound quality.
Cons:
- The right speaker is noticeably quieter than left speaker, especially at low volumes.
- They really, seriously lack bass.
- They are not well-built - the right speaker often cuts out as the circuitry gets confused, thinking I have headphones plugged in. I have to repeatedly thrust and jiggle my headphone plug into the jack to unconfuse it.
Pros:
- They come with awesome little plastic wedges that you can use to angle the speakers up to point at your head, if they rest on your desk.
I would recommend buying any powered computer speakers with subwoofer instead of these. They are really not worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: M-Audio desktop speakers
Comment: McWorld gave the M-Audio speakers a high rating. Found a great price on Amazon and ordered a pair. The speakers may be a bit too large for a crowded desk but their size contributes to their great sound. Wonderful sonic balance with incredible imaging. A remarkable speaker for the price. Very happy with the purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Starter Speakers
Comment: I bought these speakers for professional studio use but I find they dont have enough deep bass. I you want deep bass you would want to add a sub- woofer. In addition to the bass, you have to watch you dont blow the tweeters. After three days of usage, I found I blew the right tweeter. If you're looking for heavy duty professional speakers these are not the ones to buy. However, these speakers are good for game playing and movie watching but you will still want to add a sub for deep bass
Customer Rating:
Summary: Sounds Good
Comment: It sounds good to my ear and I don't have any balance issue either. The speakers also come with an optional stand such that they will tilt upwards.
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Summary: Nice product, poor quality control.
Comment: I read the reviews here before buying them locally. I noted the reviews observing the defects of a crackly - distorted right channel, and reduced volume in the right channel. I figured after several months, and geography of distribution would have eliminated the chance of me getting a defective set. I was wrong. Same problem, distorted right channel and reduced volume (as measured with a sound level meter, down about 2 db) right out of the box. Exchanged for a second set, same problem!
The store staff were obviously annoyed at my returns, but it wasn't my fault. Their display set was defective too, but they just buried their heads in the sand and refunded my credit card. I don't blame them, 3 defective speaker sets they have to return to their distributor, or lose money on.
I'm very disappointed, as the speakers have good build quality, and had good sound at low levels (when not distorting).
M-Audio needs to monitor their Chinese manufacturing plant(s) for quality control, or their business will suffer, especially with products marketed to professionals. These are not aimed at the cheapie plastic toy computer speaker market.
I filed a polite trouble ticket on their website, so at least they know they have a run of defective product, and can solve the problem.
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