Each Resolv SE8 Two-Way Active 8" Studio Monitor from Samson features 100 watts of power, a dedicated power amp and an electronic crossover. The 8" woven carbon-fiber woofer provides tight and controlled low-frequency response, while its 1.25" soft dome tweeter gives the high frequencies a natural sound without unwanted resonance. The Resolv SE8 also includes a 4-position high-frequency lift control, allowing the monitor to be optimized for different mixing environments.

This Resolv's enclosure is constructed of solid MDF. Inset into the panel is a time-aligned waveguide that allows for a wide listening area with minimum diffraction. The SE8 is AV shielded for seamless operation near CRT monitors and other sensitive electronics. The rear panel has balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS jacks, as well as an unbalanced RCA input. Additionally, the front ports are slotted with rounded inner edges, helping reduce port noise at high SPLs.

8" Carbon-Fiber Woofer and 1.25" Tweeter    100 Watts RMS    XLR, 1/4" TRS and RCA Inputs    4-Position High-Frequency Lift Control    Active Crossover with Multi-Pole Design    Solid MDF Construction

The Samson Resolv SE8 has balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, allowing connection to professional-grade equipment. It also has an unbalanced RCA input, in case you'd like to plug in a turntable or iPod.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Good to use with AV receivers as Front right/left bookshelf speakers?

A: These JBL studio monitors would sound great as front surround speakers, but they must come out of the pre amp, and given an audio only signal, because they have their own built-in power.

Q: 2. Can these speakers be daisy chained for multiple surround sound experience. I only see (2) inputs on the back

A: These speakers cannot be daisy-chained.

Q: 3. Can these be placed laying on their side?

A: Yes they will operate on their sides. The waveform guide is optimal when standing upright however.

Q: 4. Is there an EU option for the power cord? For example, a power cord that will be usable in Germany?

A: No, tough an adaptor is all thats needed, as this unit accepts 100-220V; plug adaptor to change the prongs of supplied cable to your countries connector

Q: 5. Does this connect in any way to the Mac Mini?

A: You could come out of the headphone jack into the monitor controller using this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1252237-REG/kopul_smyc_m2pm10_stereo_mini_to_dual.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 6. Can these speakers be run directly off of a PC? If so, how do you connect them as the pictures show connections I have not used before.

A: The CMS 50 is a professional studio monitoring speaker and thus has connections typically found only in professional equipment. To integrate it with a computer, which would normally feature a 3.5mm stereo output, you would need a special cable (KOSMYCM2XM03) along with two extension cables (KOM4003, KOM4006) possibly 3-6 feet; your choice. But to maximize performance, I would advise you to invest in nice USB audio converter like the RME ADI-2 Pro, as it will heighten your listening experience by providing a pristine audio signal not available in standard run of the mill computer audio cards.

Q: 7. What is the A/D Converter for?

A: Because these monitors have DSP (Digital Signal Processors,) a high quality 24 bit/192 kHz A/D converter from Burr-Brown assures a pristine signal to the DSP section. The PWM-amplifiers are directly connected to the DSP section, so no additional conversion is necessary. This guarantees an extreme reliability.

Q: 8. do each of the pair of speakers need do be connected to the computer by individual USBs in order to have remote access?

A: They do not. There is an XLR AES3 output is provided to route digital signal to the second monitor, necessary for correct digital signal flow.

Q: 9. Hello, do these come packaged as a pair of speakers?

A: no, each speaker is individually packaged in a separate box. the price is for one unit, not a pair of monitors.

Q: 10. Because this active monitor has DSP technology, will there be a delay from the signal going in to the sound coming out?

A: The SC204 is designed to process audio with undetectable latency.