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Description

Unlock the full potential of your studio with the M-Audio Studiophile CX-5 Studio Monitor. This 5" active nearfield monitor is meticulously engineered to bring clarity and precision to your audio productions, whether you're working in a compact home setup or a professional studio environment. With its custom OptImage IV waveguide, the CX-5 expands your listening sweet spot, ensuring consistent sound quality throughout your space.

Designed with adaptability in mind, the CX-5 features Acoustic Space controls that allow you to tailor the monitor's output to the unique characteristics of your room. Fine-tune your listening experience with settings that include LF Cutoff, MF Boost, and HF Trim, providing a balanced frequency response even in challenging acoustic conditions.

Under the hood, the CX-5 is powered by a robust bi-amplified system, delivering 50 watts to the low-frequency driver and 40 watts to the high-frequency driver. This results in powerful, distortion-free sound with exceptional headroom. The 5" Kevlar woofer and 1.25" silk-dome tweeter work in harmony to produce articulate lows, detailed mids, and pristine highs.

Built to meet the demanding needs of modern producers and musicians, the M-Audio Studiophile CX-5 offers a versatile and dynamic listening experience that stands out in any recording environment.

Key Features:

  • 5" Kevlar long-excursion LF driver with high-damping rubber surround
  • 1.25" silk-dome HF driver with oversized voice coil
  • Bi-amplified with 50 watts RMS for lows, 40 watts RMS for highs
  • Custom OptImage IV waveguide for wider soundstage
  • Acoustic Space controls for room tailoring
  • Neutrik combo input (XLR and 1/4" TRS) and RCA unbalanced input
  • Flared rear-firing port for reduced turbulence
  • Protective features: RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, and more
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M-Audio Studiophile CX5 review | MusicRadar

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M-Audio's Studiophile CX5 studio monitors deliver impressive sound quality with excellent bass response and clarity, making them a strong contender in their price range. Their robust design features a versatile two-way bass-reflex system with adjustable sound settings, tailored for challenging acoustic environments. However, the volume control is a notable drawback—small and difficult to manage, complicating level balancing. Despite this, the CX5s offer flexibility and performance that can satisfy a variety of musical styles, standing tall alongside competitors like Genelec and KRK. Recommended for those seeking quality monitors at an affordable price.

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