What this page covers. The M-Audio models ranked here span powered speakers, including M-Audio BX5 D3, M-Audio BX8 D3 and M-Audio BX4 D3. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.
This page lists all 4 M-Audio speakers ranked on this site across powered speakers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.
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Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #19 of 22 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - M-Audio BX3: $99.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Balanced TRS, RCA and auxiliary inputs, headphone output and high/low tone controls offer useful flexibility for an inexpensive desktop pair. The controls give some scope to adjust broad tonal balance for placement.
Cons: ASR’s data gives only 1.42 standalone and 4.56 with an ideal subwoofer. Listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.580 indicates persistent tonal irregularities, while bass reaches -3dB at about 88Hz. The limited bass and uneven response make it a weak choice for accurate monitoring even with a subwoofer. Broad tone controls cannot precisely fix crossover or dispersion problems.
Full M-Audio BX3 review and specifications →
| Dimensions | 8.2H x 5.5W x 5.7D in |
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| Drivers | 1-inch silk tweeter, 3.5-inch Kevlar woofer |
| Enclosure | Powered 2-way rear-ported |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-22kHz |
| Inputs | TRS, RCA, 3.5mm aux |
| Output | Headphone |
| Power Output | 50W RMS per pair |
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Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #30 of 64 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - M-Audio BX5 D3: $149.50 each Amazon eBay
Pros: The third-party measurements suggest scores of 3.34 standalone and 5.94 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 2.4dB midrange span. Balanced inputs and acoustic-space adjustment are useful for a basic studio setup. The measured -3dB estimate is about 64Hz.
Cons: The response slopes downward by about 0.65dB per octave, potentially softening treble relative to the midrange. There is no digital input or automatic calibration, and the preference estimate does not verify distortion or output headroom.
Full M-Audio BX5 D3 review and specifications →
| Dimensions | 10H x 6.9W x 7.8D in |
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| Drivers | 1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch Kevlar woofer |
| Enclosure | Active 2-way, rear-ported |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz-35kHz |
| Inputs | XLR and TRS |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB |
| Power Output | 100W each |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs each |
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Ranked #48 of 64 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - M-Audio BX4 D3: $149/pair Amazon eBay
Pros: Balanced TRS, RCA and front auxiliary/headphone connections, plus tone controls, make this a flexible inexpensive desktop pair. The third-party measurement gives scores of 2.40 standalone and 5.14 with an ideal subwoofer, with -3dB bass estimated around 67Hz.
Cons: A rising response of about 0.62dB per octave and listening-window deviation of 0.546 indicate bright, locally uneven reproduction. The compact system suits moderate nearfield use; the preference estimate does not verify high-level headroom.
Full M-Audio BX4 D3 review and specifications →
| Dimensions | 8.9H x 6.1W x 6.9D in |
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| Drivers | 1" dome tweeter, 4.5" Kevlar woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way powered stereo pair, rear-ported |
| Inputs | TRS, RCA, 3.5mm aux; headphone output |
| Power Output | 120W peak system |
| Weight | 9.8 lbs/pair |
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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #48 of 66 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - M-Audio BX8 D3: $129 each B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: Measured -3dB extension of 48.3Hz provides useful musical bass, with a 5.76 ideal-subwoofer score. The large woofer and analog connections suit a straightforward studio setup without requiring a streaming ecosystem.
Cons: A 3.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and downward tonal tilt suggest a darker, less even presentation than the leaders. The 8-inch driver and amplifier rating are not proof of deeper or cleaner bass than smaller competitors. Room controls cannot fully correct frequency-dependent directivity.
Full M-Audio BX8 D3 review and specifications →
| Country | United States (design) |
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| Dimensions | 15.1H x 9.8W x 11.9D in |
| Drivers | 1.25" silk-dome tweeter, 8" Kevlar woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported MDF |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS |
| Power Output | 150W each (80W LF, 70W HF) |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs each |
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