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M-Audio M40

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Pros

  • build - cost effective and highly recommended

Cons

  • very high heat on the back plate of the amplifier
  • the voltage selector has been removed - a feature
  • noticeable lack of detail in the high-frequency range
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Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 36, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired
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M-Audio M40 - Pros & Cons

M-Audio M40

Pros

  • build - cost effective and highly recommended

Cons

  • very high heat on the back plate of the amplifier
  • the voltage selector has been removed - a feature
  • noticeable lack of detail in the high-frequency range
  • 4” woofers are just a little too small for professional studio use
  • the speakers would need slightly larger woofers to really compete in the studio monitor
  • are somewhat smaller in size
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  • Size is a bit of a factor

M-Audio M40 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω

M-Audio M40 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range36 - 20000
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power30.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Steel
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.83
Detachable cableyes

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M-Audio M40 M-Audio - Editorial Reviews (2)

M-Audio M40 M-Audio AV 40
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Published: 27.03.2008
M-Audio AV 40

M-Audio AV 40

By Steve Guttenberg
4 minute read
M-Audio M40 ModSynergy.com - Review 164 - M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Desktop Speaker System Review @ ModSynergy.com
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ModSynergy.com - Review 164 - M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Desktop Speaker System Review @ ModSynergy.com
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