M-Audio
BX8 D3
Measured · Audio Science Review8″ 2-way active studio monitor with a rear port. Typical price ~€498 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Too big | 3 m or more |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | Too big | 3 m or more |
| Large (about 30 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
Measurements
| Preference score (with sub) | 6.66 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 44 Hz |
| Measurement quality | High |
Measurement: Audio Science Review, via Spinorama. Spinorama page
Similar monitors in the same price range
Monitors from €324 to €747 per pair, closest in price and woofer size first.
| Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Max level | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Audio BX8 D3 (this one) | ~€498 | 8″ | Rear | 117 dB | 44 Hz | 6.66 | — |
| JBL Professional 308P MkII | €498 | 8″ | Rear | 115 dB | 40 Hz | 7.69 | — |
| Kali Audio LP-8 V2 (2nd Wave) | €498 | 8″ | Front | 117 dB | 37 Hz | 6.68 | — |
| KRK Rokit 8 G5 (Generation Five) | €478 | 8″ | Front | 114 dB | 40 Hz* | — | — |
| Yamaha HS8 | €570 | 8″ | Rear | — | 40 Hz | 7.58 | — |
| PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | €416 | 8″ | Front | 106 dB | 40 Hz* | — | — |
Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
Setup
- Rear port: keep at least 30 cm from the wall, or the bass gets boomy.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 8″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Rear |
| Max SPL (maker) | 114 dB (each, peak) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 384 × 250 × 302 mm |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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