M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Expert Reviews

Not to sound condescending, but M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 Desktop Speaker System makes most PC and multimedia speakers seem rather puny by comparison. It's not just their size (the M-Audio speakers resemble desktop studio monitors); if you listen to ...

If you've got room on your desk (or bookshelf), the AV 40 is an excellent set of compact studio monitors that out-performs the traditional 2.0 computer speakers we've tested, and even bests many 2.1 systems when it comes to overall sound quality.

But there's another type of 2.0 system out there: studio monitors, which are essentially powered bookshelf speakers designed for use in recording and production studios. Studio monitors tend to be bulkier than traditional 2.0 computer speakers—and ...

Attention speakerphiles: the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speaker System is super. Kind of. .

Delivers full spectrum of sound

Delivers distracting funky buzz, too

The AV 40s do exhibit a characteristic that is essential for any speaker laying claim to the "studio monitor" moniker: pancake-flat frequency response that doesn't add to, subtract from, or otherwise color recorded music. The 20-watt-per-channel class ...

Home entertainment speakers aim to make everything sound impressive; music production speakers are designed to reproduce sounds accurately. That means a smooth balance of frequencies, from deep bass to high treble, and very low distortion for high ...

Speakers that go for quality over quantity. Affordable speakers that bridge the gap between PC and studio.

m-audio studiophile av 40 review: M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.

Bigger-than-average sound, Large 4-inch woofer, 1-inch tweeter, 20 watts per speaker, Rock solid construction, Bass Boost switch

Large size (for PC/desktop speakers) may be an issue

M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.

These compact magnetically shielded speakers offer remarkable clarity, delivering crisp sound across the acoustic range, with accurate bass and a pleasing rendition of transient notes in songs. The powered speakers offer 20W per channel.

Excellent sound, compact and magnetically shielded

Traditional appearance, input ?via RCA or TRS cable, pricey for casual users

Used in tandem with Logic or GarageBand and an M-Audio keyboard or other instrument, they provide an excellent high-quality monitor system at an affordable price.

M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.

Bigger-than-average sound ; Large 4-inch woofer, 1-inch tweeter ; 20 watts per speaker ; Rock solid construction ; Bass Boost switch

Large size (for PC/desktop speakers) may be an issue

Rounding things out, we fired up Unreal Tournament 3 for some online fragging and came away satisfied. Gamers will appreciate the big speakers' muscle and power on the virtual battlefield

M-Audio is a known brand audio enthusiasts. They are not only great sound cards, but the speakers and other audio related products. With the Studiophile AV40 M-Audio puts a great 2.0 system on the market designed for the serious user. This is also reflect...

+ Particularly good sound + + Strong

- Extensive connectivity looks not really subtle