Testseek.com have collected 17 expert reviews of the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 monitor speakers and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 monitor speakers.
March 2008
Experts 86% 17 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Studiophile AV 40 is a larger-than-average PC speaker system that makes a bigger-than-average sound
Large 4-inch woofer
1-inch tweeter
20 watts per speaker
Rock solid medium-density fiberboard construction
Bass Boost switch.
Peerless audio quality. Great value. Waketheneighbors loud. Magnetically shielded
So you won't catch a buzz off your cell phone or mess with your laptop's screen. Handy headphone jack lets you work musicians' hours while housemates snooze.
Excellent sound
Designed like a highend studio monitor
Clean
Powerful sound
Reasonable low-end extension for a 2
0 system
Relatively flat response means you can use these as studio monitors in a pinch
Solid build quality
Plenty of connection choices
The editors didn't like
Delivers distracting funky buzz
Too.
Large size (for PC/desktop speakers) may be an issue for some buyers.
With 6 x 7.25inch footprints
They do take up room (and at 14 pounds a pair
You won't be moving them around much). Backside power switch means you're constantly doing a reacharound at bedtime.
Expensive.
Large for powered PC speakers
Slightly recessed high end
Still lack low-end punch compared with similarly priced 2
Clean, powerful sound, Reasonable low-end extension for a 2,0 system, Relatively flat response means you can use these as studio monitors in a pinch, Solid build quality, Plenty of connection choices,
Large for powered PC speakers, Slightly recessed high end, Still lack low-end punch compared with similarly priced 2,1 systems, Rear-mounted power switch is a pain,
The M-Audio AV 40 remains a solid performer after some running manufacturing changes, and still straddles the line between higher-end home audio speakers and low-end studio monitors. ...
Abstract: To be fair, professionals would likely put the AV 40s on speaker stands behind the desk where they belong, so this might not be a fair complaint. But this is a consumer-level review and it has to be mentioned. Aside from this, the AV 40s offer indisputable sound quality and pro-level connectivity options that make them an attractive product for enthusiasts.
Peerless audio quality. Great value. Waketheneighbors loud. Magnetically shielded, so you won't catch a buzz off your cell phone or mess with your laptop's screen. Handy headphone jack lets you work musicians' hours while housemates snooze.
With 6 x 7.25inch footprints, they do take up room (and at 14 pounds a pair, you won't be moving them around much). Backside power switch means you're constantly doing a reacharound at bedtime.
Abstract: Over the past few weeks, we’ve reviewed a series of 2.0 computer speakers—systems that comprise compact, powered left and right speakers. In those reviews, we’ve noted that compared to 2.1 systems—which use even smaller left and right satellites for hi...
I cannot say enough about the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Desktop Speaker System. They are a wonderfully balanced speaker system in all regards. These speakers literally make you taste what you hear. Since 2003, I’ve never given an Editor’s C...
Published: 2008-03-27, Author: Steve Guttenberg , review by: cnet.com
The Studiophile AV 40 is a larger-than-average PC speaker system that makes a bigger-than-average sound; large 4-inch woofer, 1-inch tweeter; 20 watts per speaker; rock solid medium-density fiberboard construction; Bass Boost switch.
Large size (for PC/desktop speakers) may be an issue for some buyers.
M-Audios Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.
Abstract: Inputs: RCA line input, 1/4-inch TRS input, 1/8-inch aux input (front); Outputs: 1/8-inch headphone output; Frequency response: 85Hz to 20kHz; Power: 20 watts continuous; Dimensions: 8.75 x 6 x 7.25 inches (HxWxD) Usually, if I see a company stamp a pa...
For the average computer user or even someone looking to play some video games on their television, the M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Desktop Speaker System is high quality, compact, and totally overkill. They’re definitely built well with a good amount ...
Published: 2007-10-08, Author: Chris Scott Barr , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: I’ve had my M-Audio Studiophile AV40’s in place for a little while, so I thought that I would share my findings with you. First, let me just say that these are amazing. When you first get these out of the box you notice one thing, they are he...
