Testseek.co.uk have collected 20 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
(86%)
20 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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.
Abstract: Speakers that go for quality over quantity. Affordable speakers that bridge the gap between PC and studio. Home entertainment speakers aim to make everything sound impressive; music production speakers are designed to reproduce sounds accurately. Tha...
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. ...
Abstract: M-Audios AV 40 houses all its inputs and amplification in one of the speakers. This design risks slight discrepancies in the tone of the two speakers, but we struggled to spot any, and the payback is the convenience of a single power cable, volume ...
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...
