The M-Audio BX5-D3 delivers critical listening accuracy in a compact 5-inch studio monitor. Engineered for music producers, mixing engineers, and home studios, the BX5-D3 offers transparent, detailed sound across the frequency spectrum, allowing you to make confident mixing decisions.
Key Features
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Bi-Amplified Design (100W) – Two Class A/B amplifiers drive the 5” low-frequency and 1” high-frequency drivers separately for efficient, precise reproduction (60W LF, 40W HF).
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5” Kevlar Woofer – Lightweight, rigid design with high-temp voice coil and damped rubber surround ensures tight, extended bass with minimal distortion.
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1” Silk Dome Tweeter – Natural silk dome provides smooth highs and superb transient detail, mounted in a computer-optimized waveguide for consistent stereo imaging.
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Acoustic Space Control – Adjust the low-end response to match your room and reduce standing wave issues.
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Optimized Rear Port – Delivers extended, controlled low frequencies with minimal turbulence.
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Ultra-Wide Frequency Response – Accurate representation from low bass to crisp highs.
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Versatile Connectivity – Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS inputs allow seamless connection to audio interfaces, mixers, and other studio gear.
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Front Panel LED – Guides you to the ideal monitor position for critical listening.
Designed for Accuracy
Every component of the BX5-D3 is engineered for mixing transparency and sonic fidelity. The tuned crossover ensures each driver handles only the frequencies it reproduces most efficiently, creating a cohesive and balanced sound. The front LED helps you find the sweet spot, while the treated silk dome tweeter and Kevlar woofer provide detailed highs, articulate mids, and tight, controlled low-end.
Whether you’re producing, mixing, or mastering, the BX5-D3’s compact size, high-fidelity sound, and customizable room controls make it the ultimate studio reference monitor for home and professional studios alike.
General Type
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Type: 2-way near-field studio reference monitor
Drivers
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Low-Frequency (LF) Driver: 5" Kevlar curved cone, high-temperature voice coil, damped rubber surround, magnetically shielded
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High-Frequency (HF) Driver: 1" magnetically shielded natural silk dome
Audio Specifications
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Frequency Response: 52 Hz – 35 kHz
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Crossover Frequency: 2.5 kHz
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Max Peak SPL: 110 dB SPL (full bandwidth pink noise measured)
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Input Sensitivity: -10 dBu
Amplifiers
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LF Amplifier Power: 60 W
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HF Amplifier Power: 40 W
Inputs
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1x XLR balanced
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1x TRS balanced/unbalanced
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Input Impedance: 10 kΩ (balanced), 20 kΩ (unbalanced)
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Polarity: Positive signal at + input produces outward LF cone displacement
Protection Features
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RF interference protection
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Output current limiting
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Over temperature protection
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Turn on/off transient protection
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Subsonic filter
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External mains fuse
Power
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Voltage: 100–120V 50/60 Hz; 220–240V 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption: 100 W
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Fuse: 220–240V: T1AL 250V, 100–120V: T1.6AL 250V
Cabinet
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Vinyl-laminated high-acoustic-efficiency MDF
Physical
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.9 × 7.8 × 10" (175 × 198 × 254 mm)
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Weight: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)
