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M-Audio AV42 | Compact Active Desktop Reference Monitor Speakers For Premium Playback, Professional Media Creation and Immersive Gaming Sound

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4-inch Woofer
Standalone Speakers
Brand M-Audio
Model Name AV42
Speaker Type Desktop
Connectivity Technology RCA, Auxiliary

About this item

  • Premium sound reproduction: 4 inch polypropylene coated woofers produce tight, accurate bass and 1 inch ferrofluid cooled silk cone tweeters produce clear, pristine highs
  • 10 watt per channel amplifier and optimage IV tweeter wave guides for punchy sound reproduction and superior imaging
  • Versatile, conveniently located RCA inputs for seamless connection to gaming systems, DJ gear, mixers and more
  • Front panel 1/8 inch stereo auxiliary input for connecting your laptop, desktop computer, MP3 player or other audio sources with a 1/8 inch output
  • Easily accessible front panel 1/8 inch headphone output for private listening
  • Includes everything you need to install the system; 1/8” cable, 1/8” to stereo RCA cable, premium speaker wire and acoustic traction pads

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Product Description

Listen like the pro’s and experience crystal clear, defined sound by upgrading your standard factory desktop speakers. Perfect for gaming, watching movies or listening to your favourite song, M Audio’s AV42 monitors combine premium components and an attractive, style driven design aesthetic that provides the ultimate solution for pro grade sound. Compact, attractive and simple to install, M Audio’s AV42 desktop speakers have been meticulously designed for you to experience your media like never before, at a standard previously reserved for recording engineers, producers and media professionals.


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Upgrade your sound

Listen like the pro’s and experience crystal-clear, defined sound by upgrading your standard factory desktop speakers. Right for gaming, watching movies or listening to your favorite song, M-Audio’s AV42 monitors combine high quality components and an attractive, style-driven design aesthetic that provides solution for pro-grade sound. Compact, attractive and simple-to-install, M-Audio’s AV42 desktop speakers have been meticulously designed for you to experience your media like never before, at a standard previously reserved for recording engineers, producers and media professionals.

20-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 4-inch Woofer

Upgrade your sound

20-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 4-inch Woofer

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20-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 4-inch Woofer

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20-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 4-inch Woofer

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20-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 4-inch Woofer

Features

High quality sound reproduction: 4-inch polypropylene-coated woofers produce tight, accurate bass and 1-inch ferrofluid-cooled silk cone tweeters produce clear, pristine highs.

20 W per channel amplifier and OptImage IV tweeter wave guides for punchy sound reproduction and imaging.

Versatile, conveniently located RCA inputs for seamless connection to gaming systems, DJ gear, mixers and more.

Front-panel 1/8-inch stereo auxiliary input for connecting your laptop, MP3 player or other audio sources with a 1/8-inch output; plus an easily-accessible front-panel 1/8-inch headphone output for private listening.

20-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 4-inch Woofer

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,983 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, value, and size of the speakers. For example, they mention that it gets more than loud enough, has a great bass frequency, and is perfect for small spaces or dorm rooms. That said, some disagree on quality and performance.

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202 customers mention146 positive56 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it has a great bass frequency, and is more than loud enough. They also say the mid to high notes are almost too accurate. Customers also say that the audio speakers are clear and life-like, and provide good bass range.

"...office setup just hooked in directly to my Macbook, and the sound quality is phenomenal.---..." Read more

"...The Mid to high notes are almost too accurate; the first song I played I could clearly hear how the vocal harmonies were coming in a tick too late..." Read more

"...I tried at 50% volume(this is overkill for me) and the sound is pretty clear, with no static or sound distortion or cut of any sort...." Read more

"...More than amazing and incredible sound, very easy to identify all the instruments and little sounds mixed, all of them I can easy be able to hear..." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it provides clear sound with lots of detail, and is surprising good for the size and price. Some say that it's the best and most affordable setup you can get. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...them for monitoring in a home studio, I think these are a great budget friendly solution, but I would highly recommend getting a good pair of studio..." Read more

"...I am definitely becoming a big fan of m-audio products for being affordable and high quality and will be buy more monitors and other midi..." Read more

"These monitors sound awesome. They have pretty impressive low end for such a small speaker...." Read more

"...Highs and lows were great, quite perfect for it's price...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the speakers. They say it's excellent for desks, has great subs for the size, and is perfect for small spaces or dorm rooms. Some say that the speakers are bigger than expected and fit their needs perfectly. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.

"...pleased with the purchase, We move these around a lot so the compact size is a plus, but they are big enough and sturdy enough to produce some..." Read more

"...The have great clarity and imaging for their size...." Read more

"...these are excellent monitors for the price and are very portable wich what I was looking...." Read more

"...a 5.1 or larger system because it makes it much easier to move and you save space...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the highs and mids are clear, and the guitars are crystal clear. The speakers provide more clarity and direction awareness than the 5.1 speaker system.

"...user has mentioned these are great,and actually provide more clarity and direction awareness than the 5.1 speaker system I had been using...." Read more

"...for a system without a subwoofer, mids are great, and the highs are crystal clear...." Read more

"...lunch is charming and the church related talks (human speech) are crystal clear with no distortion almost to the top volume...." Read more

"...The have great clarity and imaging for their size...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They say that they look great, simple, and image well.

"This audio system has beautiful sound and they look nice...." Read more

"Great looks and sound...." Read more

"...Good sound from small speakers. Look good on my computer desk. Recommended." Read more

"Appearance Material: The appearance matches my computer well with the sound effect: the sound is good, the key depends on the sound quality." Read more

87 customers mention51 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention they love the quality, saying they are high quality speakers for a decent price. They are also great punchy monitors. However, some customers say that the material quality is not made the best, the sound quality is good but they're weak, and the remote build is very flimsy. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...Lows are pretty solid for a system without a subwoofer, mids are great, and the highs are crystal clear...." Read more

"...That being said, yes these are not high end Tannoy or KRK monitors like I've used and seen at some studios, but if you combine them with some good..." Read more

"...computer desktop speakers these will be a SOLID step up and quite enjoyable, but perhaps for $30 bucks more you might get more bass depth out of..." Read more

"...And now I don't either. This stuff is real junk." Read more

31 customers mention21 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works better than expected, has good response, and works perfect with their gear. However, others say that they stopped working.

"...No issues at all. Love the plug in on the front left speaker as it allows me to listen to music on my phone as well." Read more

"Speakers work great! I was actually looking for something a little louder with a little more bass but these little guys are nice!..." Read more

"...Then the RCA caplets in the speaker stopped working. It sounded great, but then sometimes the power off because the sound was too high I guess...." Read more

"...them with my 15" MacBook Pro for the last 2 weeks and am very happy with the power that these bad-boys bring (Great Audio Quality!)..." Read more

10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the power of the speakers. Some mention that they are powerful and full of sound, while others say that the power cuts for a few seconds, they are under-powered, and the sub sometimes over powers the mids. They also say that they started just cutting off randomly in the middle of sessions.

"...in their sound intensity (sound gets quiet, then loud), the speaker cuts out completely for five or ten seconds when the music goes from quiet to..." Read more

"...these speakers, but on high volume if there is any bass the power cuts for a few seconds...." Read more

"...They are awesome and clear in games as well as powerful and full of sound when listening to music." Read more

"I was really surprised at how under-powered these were...." Read more

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Excelente sonido, tamaño compacto, construcción robusta y precio aceptable. Son una increíble opción para tus primeros monitores de tu Home studio o también como tus bocinas de reproducción media base. Recomendadisimos 100%.
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Creedence85
5.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality and ease of use in a small, affordable package
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