Tags: Dome tweeter

Notes: The babies of the Yamaha HS range pack a bigger punch than their size might suggest. A good entry-level option for smaller studios. Clear, revealing monitors at a friendly price.

Supplier's notes:
The Yamaha HS5 is a new addition to Yamaha's HS series of active monitors, influenced by the critically acclaimed and highly sought after NS-10 studio monitor speakers.

The Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor features biamped full range 2 way speakers rated at 45W and 25W and has been developed by Yamaha to offer an exceptionally flat and accurate frequency response for use in music production and composition as well as home project studios. The HS5 monitors' design has been informed by the tradition of the legendary NS10M monitors.

Yamaha HS5 speakers feature a low resonance bass reflex enclosure which improves the rigidity of the overall speaker, and less cabinet resonance means that the signal remains clear and uncoloured. This is very important in getting an accurate mix which translates across all systems.

Port noise has also been audibly reduced by up to 6dB using the new Yamaha proprietary technology in the HS5 studio monitors, which also helps to deliver a clean and precise signal. The HS5 is equipped with XLR and TRS jack connectors as well as room control and hi trim response controls.

Notes: Small but deeply impressive desktop monitors. Two-way design based around a 4-inch woofer which produces much better bass response than you'd imagine possible for such a compact speaker.

Supplier's notes:
When workspace is at a premium, don't compromise on quality. With the 8020D, Genelec's renowned accuracy and reliability will fit your project and your space.

The Genelec 8020D is small in dimensions, but big in ambition. The 8020D, introduced in 2017, even delivers 4 dB higher SPL and has a lower energy consumption than earlier models of 8020. Designed to suit the broadest possible range of listening environments, 8020D thrives when space is at a premium, and draws on the innovation of the 8000 Series for an unrivalled near-field experience.

Trust in the colour-free, accurate reproduction of the Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE), while relying on the precise on- and off-axis frequency reproduction of the Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW). And when you're finished, Genelec Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) circuitry detects when your system is no longer in use, placing it into an environmentally friendly, power-saving standby mode. From post-production studios to OB vans and DAW-based rooms, the 8020D is your near-field solution of choice.

Notes: Really great value monitors from PreSonus, packing a punch from 4.5-inch woofers despite their compact overall dimensions. Bluetooth connectivity for added versatility.

This monitor comes with free Studio One Prime and Studio Magic plug-ins.

Supplier's notes:
PreSonus Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by audio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E4.5 BT employs the same technology as the larger Eris models to deliver studio-quality sound, with a smooth and accurate frequency response. Yet they're compact enough to fit almost anywhere.

Clean overall sound, smooth high end, and a wide sweet spot:

Every Eris-series studio monitor utilizes a woven composite low-frequency driver. The weave and nature of the Eris E4.5 BT's 4.5-inch woofer result in tight bass that you can feel, as well as cleaner overall sound. The one-inch silk-dome tweeter produces a smooth and refined sound, accurately reproducing transients and high frequencies. The tweeter is designed to radiate sound with a fairly wide pattern, creating a large optimal listening area or "sweet spot" so you can move around and still hear an accurate stereo image. With 25 watts per side of onboard power, the Eris BT-series monitor speakers pack a serious punch, while still delivering clear, accurate audio.

Easy-to-use controls:

A speaker's response is affected by where you place it and the acoustics of your space. That's why Eris E4.5 BT active media reference monitors offer controls to adjust the high- and low-frequency content, so your Bluetooth speakers always sound their best. A convenient front-panel volume knob sets both the speaker level and the integrated headphone amplifier's level.

Convenient wireless Bluetooth connectivity:

With four different types of audio inputs, it's easy to feed audio to your Eris E4.5 BT monitors from almost any source. Fast, reliable, stereo Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity lets you go wireless, streaming sound from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth source. Play games, listen to music, and even create content wirelessly. When you want a wired connection - say, from a computer, turntable, TV, or other line-level source - the Eris E4.5 BT has you covered with rear-panel, left and right 1/4-inch TRS and RCA inputs and front-panel 1/8" stereo inputs. A loud, clear, front-panel headphone amplifier lets you work and play in stealth mode, without disturbing your housemates.

Accuracy defined:

Like all PreSonus speakers, the Eris E4.5 BT offers consistent, accurate listening, with the smooth and even frequency response that has made Eris studio and media reference monitors popular around the world. Their compact and powerful design makes them an ideal solution for any small space. Want extra-deep low end? Pair compact Eris E4.5 BTs with PreSonus' powerful Temblor T8 active subwoofer for a truly full-range sound system that fits almost anywhere.

Notes: In the 15 years since they were introduced, the HS Series powered studio monitors have become a favourite in professional, project and home studio environments.
The new special edition HS5 MP Set includes two HS5 monitors, both manufactured using a unique process and both utilising specially selected parts. The result is a pair of monitors, each as closely matched to one another as is possible.

2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5" cone woofer and 1" dome tweeter
54Hz - 30kHz (-10dB), 74Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) frequency response
45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 70W power amplification
ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls
XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals

The HS Series embodies the design philosophy on which Yamaha has long insisted for its studio monitors, and is now available as a special paired model that uses selected volume parts. The paired model series bears the designation of MP (Matched Pair), and MP stickers are affixed to the back of each unit. Manufactured at the same time and with paired serial numbers, the HS MP models can play a valued role in your recording, mixing, and mastering work.

Yamaha Pro Audio's history of aspiration and innovation goes back to 1969. Since the creation of Yamaha's first pro audio products (the VA120 and VA180 vocal amp systems), they've repeatedly aspired and innovated to create a wide-ranging lineup for applications including broadcast studios and commercial spaces, such as mixing consoles, power amplifiers, speakers, processors, and immersive sound solutions, each with the aim of becoming the new standard in their respective market.

Monitor speakers are one of the product areas that must be mentioned when speaking of Yamaha Pro Audio's fifty-year history. The NS10M STUDIO which went on sale in 1977 was a studio monitor speaker loved by numerous engineers, and earned a role in studios around the world. In 1998 came the MSP5 powered monitor speaker which focused on providing the painstakingly faithful playback of the original sound that is demanded from nearfield monitors. Subsequently, the MSP/MSP STUDIO series that appeared during the period 2000 through 2008 benefited from a full measure of the know-how and technology that has been accumulated in the field of pro studio monitor design, going on sale as a flagship model that boasted a stunning degree of perfection.

Yamaha have insisted on complete fidelity to the original sound and the ability to reproduce the subtle changes of tone and position in the mix, and these principles are exemplified in the HS series that appeared in 2005 with its bright white cones. As high-bit and high-sampling-rate continue as trends in the field of music production, leading to an increasing need for high-quality nearfield monitors, these speakers deliver the high-quality sound and accuracy that are ideal for the studio environment. In 2013, fusing the know-how and cutting-edge analysis technology that has been developed through many years of studio monitor design, and carefully rethinking every element, the next-generation HS series have been announced, adds yet more polish to the accuracy of these speakers.

Notes: The perfect upgrade for your desktop speakers, CR Series monitors deliver the performance you expect from a Mackie studio monitor. Ideal for home studios, multimedia content creation, AV post-production, gaming, broadcast and more, CR Series monitors offer studio-quality sound in a compact, well-designed package that's equally at home in a high-end project room or your bookshelf.

CR monitors deliver a combination of high-quality components and professional build quality typically only found on more expensive studio monitors. But, they are affordable and ultra-compact. Switch from video editing to music listening in no time flat. Edit a video, then watch a video. You are a multi-tasker who appreciates great sound. Whether you are looking for great studio speakers or want to upgrade your gaming audio, CR helps you in all aspects of your multimedia creation and enjoyment.

Notes: A studio monitor is no ordinary loudspeaker. Unlike a conventional speaker, a true monitor must be unerringly accurate, with a flat frequency response and vanishingly low distortion. It has to tell you, the music producer-dependably and unquestionably-exactly what is or is not in your recording. In a studio-grade monitor speaker, there is no place for the usual list of speaker colorations and limitations prevalent in conventional loudspeakers. Response peaks\dips, uneven polar response, high THD, nasal midrange, bloated mid-bass, and crossover-induced phase incoherence do nothing but undermine the confidence demanded for superior mix performance.

Introducing M-Audio's BX8-D3 monitors-the return of a studio icon and the successor to the industry-renowned BX D2 monitors. Trusted by recording/mix engineers and composers globally, M-Audio's BX monitors guarantee absolute surgical precision and repeatable engineering excellence.

Listen with confidence: with M-Audio's BX8-D3 studio reference monitors, you'll hear everything in lifelike detail, so your mixes and recordings will sound their best!

A monitor's drivers are the heart and soul of its performance. Driving the low-end and midrange, BX8-D3's 8-inch military-grade Kevlar woofers are rigid and lightweight, delivering outstanding transient response whist negating unwanted 'cone breakup'. BX8-D3's treated silk dome tweeter provides the perfect combination of low mass and the absence of audible resonances that plague conventional tweeters. Together, the BX drivers deliver critical detail, nuance and dynamic accuracy, so your mixes have the veracity and transparency you demand.

With M-Audio's BX8-D3, every detail has been meticulously engineered with one goal in mind - to facilitate the freedom to mix with confidence. BX8-D3 monitors have a rear-mounted bass port, meticulously engineered to the exact length and diameter. The result? Deep, defined bass response with maximum bass extension and resolution. When combined with a smoothly-flared port, BX8-D3 monitors markedly reduce the audibly-intrusive air turbulence that results when bass is played back at high sound pressure levels (SPLs). BX8-D3's tweeter is mounted in a custom waveguide for reliably accurate dispersion that eliminates unwanted high-frequency 'scatter', whilst ensuring a soundstage that remains consistently wide and stable. For seamless setup and easy location of the optimum listening position, the BX8-D3's front-mounted positioning LED shines brightly when you're located in the perfect listening spot, for uncompromisingly accurate and reliable critical evaluations. Finally, BX8-D3's iconic design on the front panel M-Audio's famous 'keyhole' shape is more than just an attractive look: This special 'fastenerless' design ensures so there are no driver attachment screw heads to interfere with the sound coming from the drivers.

Efficient and accurate: Driving the BX8-D3 monitors are two Class A/B internal amplifiers that power the woofer and tweeter separately - each optimised for the specific frequency range it handles and engineered to complement the characteristics of its companion driver. A precision-tuned crossover guarantees each driver only handles the frequencies that it produces most efficiently for a sound that is cohesive across the entire frequency spectrum. Play louder with less audible distortion: The BX8-D3 bi-amplified design is a far more efficient and accurate way to power a loudspeaker than using a single full-range amplifier to drive multiple driver elements.

No two listening spaces are the same. Therefore, the BX8-D3 monitors custom tailors your sound to your environment, so you will always experience sonically-true, reassuringly-accurate sound reproduction. Negate problematic bass frequencies and limit the impact of nuisance standing waves thanks to BX8-D3's special Acoustic Space control for precise adjustment of BX8-D3's sound output in line with your studio space.

Whatever your needs, the BX8-D3 Studio monitors guarantee to assimilate into your existing setup with ease. Combining conveniently-located, rear-mounted XLR and 1/4-inch balanced inputs, BX8-D3 connects to virtually all studio equipment including mixers, interfaces, DJ gear and more.

M-Audio's BX8-D3 monitors excel in every way, the rightful successor to the original studio icon. Fusing superb drivers, meticulously engineered enclosures, great-sounding amplifiers, versatile control options and standardized connection facilities, BX8-D3 delivers sound quality you can trust.

Notes: Are you unhappy with the sound quality of your built-in computer speakers? Looking to get a better listening experience for your favorite music, podcasts, live streams, video games, video calls and conferences? The M-Audio BX3 monitors are the perfect choice! Compact, attractive and easy-to-setup, M-Audio's BX3 desktop speakers have been meticulously created for you to experience your media like never before!

Designed for live streaming, gaming, creating content, producing music, watching movies or listening to your favorite music, M-Audio's BX3 monitors provide 120 Watts of crystal-clear sound inside an attractive, style-driven design that provides the ultimate solution for pro-grade sound. The two-way design features an Acoustically-inert MDF cabinet with bass reflex that provides smooth low end and punch through the Black Kevlarr low frequency drivers. Plus enhanced rear ports add extended low-frequency response which makes any video-game, movie or song you play sound full and rich! The computer-optimized natural silk dome tweeters make sure you hear all the high-end frequencies and provide precise stereo imaging.

The rear panel connections offer 1/4", 1/8", and RCA inputs making them compatible with all your gear. There is even an 1/8-inch aux input and headphone connection cleverly placed on the front of the speaker for your tablet, computer, or mobile device. These connections allow you to work privately at any hour and are ideal for reproducing any type of media.

Features that are usually only found on high-end, expensive studio monitors are included on the rear panel of the M-Audio BX3. High-EQ and Low-EQ controls dial in the perfect sound for your environment and let you customize the sound of the BX3. The Left/Right Active Speaker Position Switch lets you choose which speaker is the Left or Right side. This is very useful if you are left-handed and want the speaker with the front panel volume control on your left side. It's your choice!

Technical Specifications:

Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 22 kHz
Output Power: 120 W (total peak), 2 x 25 W (RMS)
LF Driver 3.5" / 88.9 mm
HF Driver 1" / 25.4 mm; silk dome
Audio Inputs: (1) RCA stereo input pair, (2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs, (1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo auxiliary input
Headphone Output: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo output
Interconnection Cable: 1/8" (3.5 mm) TS
Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 85 W
Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.7" x 8.2" - Width x Depth x Height, per speaker): 140 x 145 x 208 mm
Weight: 7.39 lbs. - (per speaker) 3.35 kg

What's In The Box:

BX3 Speakers (Stereo Pair)
Foam Feet
2-Prong IEC Power Cable
1/8" TS Speaker Interconnect Cable
1/8" to 1/8" TRS Aux Cable
1/8" TRS to RCA Cable
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual

Notes: Connect with Bluetooth

The M-Audio BX4BT Multimedia Reference Monitors offer the flexibility to playback audio from any Bluetoothr streaming device with excellent studio quality sound. This opens the possibilities of playing audio from any Bluetoothr device including a turntable, phone, or even a computer to stream a reference mix. Get a better listening experience with these compact, powerful, Bluetoothr enabled M-Audio BX4BT multimedia reference monitors.

Professional Performance and Design

M-Audio's BX4BT monitors produce 120 Watts of professional sound inside a futuristic design that delivers pro-grade sound. The two-way design features an Acoustically-inert MDF cabinet with bass reflex that pushes low frequencies through modern Black Kevlarr drivers. Plus, enhanced rear ports and computer-optimised natural silk dome tweeters deliver the full spectrum of frequencies needed for any type of media.

Front & Rear Panel I/O

The BX4BT monitors offer all the connections you need to playback audio from all your devices. The rear panel features 1/4", 1/8", and RCA inputs, while the front panel features 1/8" aux input and a headphone connection that turns the speakers off for private listening. This feature is great for those late nights in the home office or mixing sessions where you don't want to disturb anyone.

Speaker Placement Controls & EQ

The M-Audio BX4BT features a Left/Right Active Speaker Position Switch letting you choose which speaker is sounding from the Left or Right side. This is useful if you are left-handed and want the speaker with the front panel volume control on your left side, or vice versa. Also on the rear panel are High-EQ and Low-EQ controls to boost or cut the low end or add some shimmer to the highs.

Limitless Creativity with MPC Beats Software DAW - Effects and Instruments Included

The M-Audio BX4BT comes bundled with MPC Beats, the powerful music-making and recording desktop software DAW for Mac and PC based on iconic MPC hardware. Featuring a full array of musical instrument plugins, effect plugins, and audio and drum samples, MPC Beats is the best way to start making great-sounding music quickly.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response: 69 Hz - 22 kHz
Output Power: 120 W (total peak), 2 x 25 W (RMS)
Drivers: LF Driver 4.5" / 114.3 mm HF Driver 1" / 25.4 mm; silk dome
Audio Inputs: (1) RCA stereo input pair 2 1/4" (6.35 mm)
TRS inputs: (1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo auxiliary input
Headphone Output: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo output
Interconnection Cable: 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS
Bluetooth Range: 100' (30.5 m)
Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 85 W
Dimensions (width x depth x height, per speaker): 6.1" x 6.9" x 8.9" 156 x 175 x 225 mm
Weight (per pair of speakers:) 9.83 lbs. 4.46 kg

Notes: Updated version of the hugely popular MSP3, now with Yamaha's Twisted Flare Port technology for improved low-end response. Small design with big sound thanks to 4-inch woofer and precise dome tweeter.

Supplier's Notes:
MSP3A powered monitor speaker provides faithful sound reproduction in a compact form

The MSP3, a compact reference monitor speaker loved for many years, has been renewed as the MSP3A. This new reference monitor is the first in this series to include our Twisted Flare Port technology and provides an even clearer and tighter low-end while also realizing faithful sound reproduction.

The built-in 22W power amplifier is optimized for the speaker unit, which comprises a 10 cm (4") woofer and a 2.2 cm (.87") tweeter, to achieve a clear and natural reference sound.

The cabinet features a refined, simple design and weighs a mere 3.6 kilograms (7.9 pounds), making it easy to reposition and carry to different locations. Just like its predecessor, this monitor has multiple input connectors and controls, and is compatible with a variety of optional brackets, making it useful for a wide range of uses. These include serious audio and music monitoring in settings from small-scale studios to broadcast and post-production suites, as well as monitoring audio from digital musical instruments and ICT devices, and surround sound playback.

Twisted Flare Port technology, which is included in the MSP3A for the first time in this series, is an aerodynamic sound control technology that we at Yamaha have created by leveraging our extensive subwoofer development experience. Using it, we apply aerodynamic sound analysis and flow visualization measurement technologies to pinpoint and control noise generation mechanisms. Noise-generating air flow turbulence at both ends of the port is suppressed by changing how the port widens from input to output and adding a twist to it. Suppressing turbulence reduces bothersome muddiness in the sound and lowers the amount of noise generated at the port ends. This strengthens the connection between the sound and main speaker and delivers clear, tight low frequencies along with pitch and rhythm.

Compared to the air turbulence generated by the "ordinary port" shown in pink on the left, turbulence is reduced and air flows smoothly through the Twisted Flare Port shown in blue on the right.

Featuring a 22-watt built-in amplifier and Twisted Flare Port for clearer bass, the MSP3A reference monitor produces sound that is faithful to the original. With a variety of inputs, controls and optional support brackets, the MSP3A is ideal for small studios, post-production, monitoring electronic instruments and surround reproduction.

General specifications:

Speaker type: 2-way powered speaker, Bass-reflex type (Twisted Flare Port)
Frequency response: (-10dB) 67Hz - 22kHz
Components- LF: 4" (10 cm) Cone, HF: 0.8" (2.2 cm) Dome
Crossover: 4kHz
Output power: 22W
Maximum Output Level (Measured peak, IEC noise@1m): 99dB SPL
Input sensitivity- LINE 1 : -10 dBu, 10kO (RCA), LINE 2 : +4.0 dBu, 10kO (Combo)
I/O connectors- LINE 1 : RCA, LINE 2 : Combo (XLR/TRS phone)
Indicators: Power ON (Green LED)
Power requirements (May vary depending on region): 120V 50/60Hz, 110 - 120V 50/60Hz, 230V 50/60Hz, 220 - 230V 50/60Hz, 220V 50Hz, 240V 50Hz
Power consumption: 30W
Others: Level control (LINE1, LINE2); Tone control (LOW = Center, REF = 100Hz : MIN -3.0 i 2.0 dB, MAX +3.0 i 2.0 dB; HIGH = Center, REF = 10kHz : MIN -3.0 i 2.0 dB, MAX +3.0 i 2.0 dB)
Dimensions: W- 144mm (5-5/8"), H- 236mm (9-1/4"), D- 166mm (6-5/8")
Net weight: 3.6kg (7.9 lbs.)
Accessories: Power cord, Owner's manual
Packaging: Single
Flying and mounting hardware: 2 x M5 (Depth 15)
Options: Mic stand adaptor BMS-10A, Free-angle clamp BAS-10, Wall mounting bracket BWS20-120 / BWS20-190, Ceiling bracket BCS20-150 / BCS20-210