The BX5 D3 from M-Audio is a 2-way, 100W powered studio monitor designed to offer a wide frequency response and easy configuration for mixers, DJs, producers, and recordists in small control rooms, personal studios, and mobile rigs. The monitor produces a frequency response of 52 Hz to 35 kHz, thanks to two Class A/B amplifiers feeding a 5” Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter.

A rear-mounted bass port delivers extended bass response, while the tweeter’s custom waveguide yields a wide sweet spot and minimized high-frequency scatter. Volume and low-frequency controls are provided so you can tune the monitor to cooperate with the sound of the room. Place the monitor on the supplied acoustic foam pad to decouple it from your table or stands, which aids in reducing unwanted bass vibrations.

The BX5 D3 can interface with a variety of equipment, via balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4” TRS input jacks. Setup is simple, due to the front-mounted LED, which appears brighter when you are at the ideal angle.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    5" Kevlar Woofer    1" Silk Dome Tweeter    100W Bi-Amped Power    52 Hz to 35 kHz Frequency Response    Class A/B Amplifiers    Custom Waveguide    Volume and Low-End Controls    Rear Bass Port    XLR and 1/4" TRS Inputs    Includes Acoustic Foam Pad

A magnetically-shielded 5" military-grade Kevlar woofer provides durability and detailed transient response whilst negating unwanted cone breakup. It has a high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. The magnetically shielded 1" silk-dome tweeter delivers high frequencies up to 35 kHz with minimal resonance.

The rear-mounted bass port yields extended bass response while reducing audible air turbulence that can occur at high sound pressure levels. The tweeter sits in a custom waveguide designed to lessen scatter and yield a wide sweet spot. The process of aligning the monitor's position is simplified, due to the front-mounted LED, which shines brightly when you're located at the ideal angle.

The BX5 D3 has two Class A/B amplifiers, a 60W low-frequency amp and a 40W high-frequency amp. A crossover at 2.5 kHz ensures that the correct frequencies are fed to each driver.

In addition to adjustable volume, there is a low-frequency Acoustic Space control. Based upon the sound of your room, you may wish to tweak the bass response to achieve a certain frequency balance.

The BX5 D3 can accept a balanced line-level input at its XLR 3-pin connector. Route balanced or unbalanced signals into the monitor via the 1/4" TRS jack.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. power supply 110-220v?

A: The Yamaha HS8 powered studio monitors offered in the US operate at 120V only. They do not include a switchable power supply.

Q: 2. Is this the price for a single or a pair?

A: This is for a single monitor.

Q: 3. Is this works on a IMAC computer?

A: Yes, the M-Audio BX5 D3 5" 2-Way 100W Powered Studio Monitor Kit (Pair) can be connected to an Apple iMac computer. If you are not using a USB audio interface with line output connections for speakers, you will probably want to use a monitor controller like the Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller (B&H # MABKPASIVBLK) which will connect to the computer's 3.5mm audio output or headphone jack.

Q: 4. What is the best way to attach this to my MBP? I'm doing video editing and I don't have any Mixers / USB audio interface stuff. I just have the 1/8 inch headphone jack....

A: You can use a cable to connect from the headphone jack in your Mac Book Pro to the back of this monitor. However your audio will sound nicer if you intergrade a audio interface to the setup. The cable you will need to connect two of the Genelecs to the computer is in the link bellow. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1102499-REG/hosa_technology_hmx_010y_1_8_stereo_mini_to.html

Q: 5. IS THE HS5 A WIRELESS SPEAKER?

A: The Yamaha HS5 is not a wireless speaker. It requires a line level audio connection via XLR or 1/4 connection.

Q: 6. Are these good for music production?

A: Yes, this monitor is good for music production., specifically, tracking and mixing, but not for mastering.

Q: 7. What is a reliable, compatible wall mount solution for these monitors?

A: The Mount-It! MI-SB37 Universal Speaker Wall Mounts (Pair) can support up to 55 lb and will accommodate the dimensions of the M-Audio BX5 D3 5" 2-Way 100W Powered Studio Monitor (Single).

Q: 8. Are the woofer surrounds foam or butyl rubber? Has anyone found a pro review of these FX50 speakers?

A: Fluid Audio does not indicate what material the cone is held in place with, but, when you zoom in on the images is looks like foam. There are links to a few reviews on Fluid's website: https://www.fluidaudio.com/reviews

Q: 9. Are these monitors shielded?

A: No, the Genelec 8030C 5" 2-Way 100W Active Studio Monitors are not shielded. The Genelec models that have an "M" at the end of the manufacturer's item code (MFR#) are magnetically shielded.

Q: 10. Do the transformer that power the class a/b amp hum?

A: No, the power transformer in the Mackie MR624 Powered Studio Monitor should not create hum.