M-Audio BX5 D3 Review: Ranked #42 of 105

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The M-Audio BX5 D3 ranks #42 out of 105 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: M-Audio

Prices on this page were last checked October 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

M-Audio BX5 D3 - ranked #42 of 105 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.9/5
Check price at Amazon ($299 per pair Discontinued) →

#42 M-Audio BX5 D3: $299 per pair Discontinued Amazon eBay

Same family: the M-Audio BX4 D3 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 3.4/5), the M-Audio BX4 BT (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 3.3/5) and the M-Audio BX8 D3 (larger bookshelf, rated 4/5).

Pros: The third-party measurements suggest scores of 4.09 standalone and 6.69 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. Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power100W each
Aux InputNo
BluetoothNo
Coaxial InputNo
Dimensions10H x 6.9W x 7.8D in
Drivers1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch Kevlar woofer
EnclosureActive 2-way, rear-ported
Frequency Response52Hz-35kHz
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR and TRS
Maximum SPL110dB
Optical InputNo
RCA InputNo
Spinorama Preference Score4.09
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.69
TRS InputYes
USB InputNo
Weight12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each
XLR InputYes
Check current price at Amazon ($149.50) →Search eBay for M-Audio BX5 D3 →

Head-to-Head Comparisons

44 comparisons

More M-Audio speakers →

Questions about the M-Audio BX5 D3? Ask other owners on r/Powered_Speakers.