M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 user reviews ( 8/10) - 22 user reviews

• 01/17/09

  JayDMusic's review

  Characteristics

  This is a review of the M-Audio AV40 Active Studio Monitors. These were my first monitors, and I still use them now. I needed a small pair of monitors for my bedroom studio. I don't live in a mansion so if I have gigantic monitors, the entire block would hear them. I wanted a pair of small monitors from a manufacturer that I trusted. After walking into the monitor room in Sam Ash, I picked these little buggers out. They are small active monitors, so no amp is needed. They have RCA jacks as wells as TRS jacks on the back so you can plug them into what you want to.

  Sounds

  When I started using them, I heard no evidence of a smile curve. They seemed pretty flat, and when I listened to them against the Yamaha big monster cabinet speakers, they produced a flatter sound with less high and less lows. There is a little bass boost switch on the back if you want the smile curve. When I pan the sound left to right, the stereo aspect of it was very nice for such small monitors. It was a very accurate stereo image. Also, I used a frequency generator plugin and heard that there were little differences as I changed frequency. This was nice. They are pretty accurate, and as I listen to them versus various pairs of headphones and other monitors, I was surprised at their accuracy.

  Overall Opinion

  I have been using these monitors for about a year now. I was really happy with the price, which was about $150 dollars. They are a good value and also come with some little isolation pads. I tried various other monitors before I picked these, and were very happy with my decision. The thing I like most about it was the sound. The sound was nice and clear as well as the frequency response. I would have saved a little money and invested in the BX series if I could do it again, but these are a great pair of compact monitors.
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• 01/22/12

  Raymond BARRE's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " low cost but maximum job!"

  Characteristics

  ease of implementation (no calculation of volume of the room etc ...) the relative precision (or neutral) for the price
  
  
  
  Home studio use course
  
  
  
  They rotate with Echo Gina 3G card and this is terribly coherent considering the price it costs all

  Sounds

  Not easy to tell when we know that for twice the price, you can buy only one in others ...
  
  So there is no miracle, it is not in the same range. Except that under hi-fi equipment that uses a lot of people to listen to her music or others, or worse, monitors fitted to the home studio and that cost double and are worth little better when they get there, I can ensure that this pair of speakers and does the job quite well.
  
  In any case, I think. Rather, it is right and dynamic as it should. Not beyond reproach either, but it is a terrific result at this price.

  Overall Opinion

  A year that I get tired and I still do.
  
  I listened in favorable conditions (with a friend and as much as I wanted) for KRK to € 400 a pair and I have not found the price difference (except maybe the look) It's all about consistency between the budget, needs, and the rest of the chain.
  
  
  
  What I like is their prices and their effectiveness
  
  their small size and connectivity (a headphone jack in addition to rest, it is not stupid!)
  
  
  
  is the best at that price.
  
  quality / price unbeatable
  
  
  
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• 11/13/11

  metakgool's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Very good ..."

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  - The price / quality ratio.
  
  For what purpose?
  
  -Homestudio.
  
  What amp / what configuration?
  
  -Speaker preamp / MacBook + Behringer Korg nano Kontrol UMC610 + + Live8 ...

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
  
  -I think for monitors in this range is very correct.
  
  The stereo image is good?
  
  In my opinion, the stereo is really unique (for this price range).
  
  The sound is clear and precise on the spectrum?
  
  Yes it is, even if a bit more low frequencies were not too many ...

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  -From 6 months.
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  -No.
  
  What is so special that you love the most, least?
  
  -The +: price / quality
  
  -The -: lack of bass
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  -Very good.
  
  With experience, you do again this choice?
  
  -Without a doubt.
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• 09/06/11

  enricoznn's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Between multimedia and monitoring"

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  The price, reviews and size Audiofanzine
  
  For what purpose?
  
  Recording and mixing of my compos

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
  
  I find any, they are not accurate at all, impossible to mix something that sounds everywhere.
  
  The dynamics are respected?
  
  I think not
  
  The stereo image is good?
  
  on this point so I think they are too directional, so at least put them at 2 meters from each other it's hard to have a good image
  
  The sound is clear and precise on the spectrum?
  
  Personally I think it's the HIFI improved low medium very present in acute withdrawal, that's not what we want in the monitoring

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it? 2 years
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  No, if I did I would not buy ca ...
  
  What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  Most: The size, look, price volume across
  
  
  
  The least: that it does not much used to the coup if you want to mix with
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  Asse good value for money, but if you are looking for good multimedia speakers eintendu
  
  With experience, you do again this choice?
  
  I do not think I would do this choice, they ended up as speakers for my LCD and even for this use are not adapted, but bob I should have known that to 125 euros the pair can not ask them to be in height or HS50M MSP5 I will also buy.
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• 08/31/11

  alechat's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent small speakers"

  Characteristics

  To complete my audio systems. and connect a single monitor system.
  
  
  
  I have Prodipe 8, HP Systems (focal)

  Sounds

  The sound playback is correct and despite the lack of bass, stamps are accurate.

  Overall Opinion

  Used for 3 years. The value for money is unbeatable
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• 08/16/11

  killcat's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Sufficient for the use I make!"

  Characteristics

  I wanted a proper restitution for my creations sporadic sessions without putting the 1000 and 100. Well that's because I chose to different views or tests that I read here and there on the net.

  Sounds

  I'm not expert enough to judge its details but the sound is very good and quite loyal to that I wish it were on other listening equipment.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for 2 years and this choice I would do without hesitation. I wonder if I'm not going to take a pair of V2 because I'm sick of my wife the pic to plug the player in the kitchen. At that price, you can go shut the eyes. ;-)
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• 02/22/11

  Macab MCB's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent value for money"

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  The need for a good pair of multimedia speakers.
  
  
  
  For what purpose?
  
  They are permanently connected to my PC, they are also connected to my multi-effects guitar.
  
  Media: Music, videos, guitar.
  
  
  
  Appraisal:
  
  Well designed, I like the practicality offered by the 3 possible input.

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
  
  I think so.
  
  
  
  The stereo image is good?
  
  Very good!
  
  The sound is clear and precise across the spectrum?
  
  Yes, but still a bit messy in the bass.
  
  
  
  The dynamics are respected?
  
  I think so.
  
  
  
  Balance Sheet
  
  Very satisfied at this price. I push the sound with pleasure and they do not move.

  Overall Opinion

  For how long have you been using it?
  
  A little over a year.
  
  
  
  What thing do you like most/least about it?
  
  Low end wihtout box, inputs. A bit heavy to carry, but it is not the purpose.
  
  
  
  Did you try many other models before getting this one?
  
  Some, I was disappointed by the plastic models from different manufacturers PC.
  
  
  
  What is your opinion about the value for the price?
  
  Excellent.
  
  
  
  Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
  
  Oh yes!
  
  
  
  Balance Sheet
  
  I love them, they never disappoint me.
  
  A friend of mine got rid of its old system after testing them for a full evening, and I think now a couple of other friends of mine will also buy them. 
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• 09/29/10

  Zed1's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "good small monitors for home studios"

  Characteristics

  What motivated me in the first is the price ...
  
  I use in my home studio for mixing.

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is it neutral enough?
  
  It's a little lacking in bass.
  
  The dynamics are respected?
  
  yes
  
  The stereo image is good?
  
  yes
  
  The sound is clear and precise across the spectrum?
  
  A little lacking in bass.

  Overall Opinion

  For how long have you been using it?
  
  2 or 3 years
  
  Did you try many other models before getting this one?
  
  no
  
  What thing do you like most/least about it?
  
  the sound is really good, we clearly get all details.
  
  least: rear vents ... it limits the positioning of the studio ...
  
  
  
  Notes: very good for this price
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• 07/01/10

  maynardjames's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "Excellent value for money"

  Characteristics

  Connected to a fast track pro, under Protools M-Powere for the normal listening via itunes, a treat!

  Sounds

  I will not judge what I do not understand yet ... But after 20 years of guitar we develop a minimum ear so yeah honestly at this price the quality is enormous. Given the class and I saw what are the other prices compared to the kits or multimedia style labtex or altec ... almost the same price. So here I say NO! For me it is far ahead of all!
  
  Sound clarity, good stereo, you hear everything better.
  
  I find that it lacks the spectrum ... At least for my use the final result is quite sufficient.
  
  And for those who find no bass, it's like always comparing with other products in larger sizes or can we answer objectively? For this size, budget, and to mixing at home of course that's enough. (Even without the bass boost which I think is only useful to check that the end of a composite mix does not bleed too much into the low end ...)

  Overall Opinion

  If you are like me you have a tight budget and want to make small mix at home for personal use then go for it! Of course this is not a pro's monitors, but the price is there, the quality is downright huge, and the power level is sufficient enough for a small home studio.
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• 04/24/10

  8oris's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  Honestly: none! :)
  
  Just read reviews from here to there!
  
  
  
  For what purpose? 
  
  Media: music, videos
  
  Computer music: I use it to record, and for my mixes
  
  
  
  What amp / What configuration? ...
  
  I go out on an Edirol FA-66 or a sound card Realtek
  
  
  
  Results 
  
  They are really small, good build quality, connections, very well "designed" and on unpacking more confident than a PC kit!
  
  I put 10 because that's what it's worth at this price!

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral? 
  
  I do not know. Anyway, I use for my mix and I'm not "surprised" when I listen to it on other systems.
  
  
  
  The stereo image is good?
  
  Yes
  
  
  
  The sound is clear and accurate across the spectrum? 
  
  Yes, except on the lows, as I find a bit too "puffy" even without the booster bass. Besides this booster bass seems really rude!
  
  
  
  The dynamic is respected? ...
  
  I do not know. Anyway, I use for my mix and I'm not "surprised" when I listen to it other systems.
  
  
  
  Results
  
  I put 9 because that is what I got, better and better, so that I know (but I do not know much). The seller (Woodbrass) had discouraged me for the mix but I'm happy and to my (small) level that fits me perfectly!

  Overall Opinion

  For how long have you been using it?
  
  A little over a year.
  
  
  
  What is so special that you love most, the least ?
  
  The size, quality, price.
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying ?
  
  No, I had some good kits PC markets, and a kit altec AC495 very very good quality.
  
  
  
  What about the price/quality ratio ?
  
  Excellent.
  
  
  
  With experience, you do repeat this choice ?
  
  Yes
  
  
  
  Results 
  
  Very good stuff in this price range, there are probably better for the audiophile or mix, but in a different price range!
  
  For a little over 130 €, you are entitled to a reliable monitoring system, high quality, slim, pretty, strong and with full connectivity.
  
  I put 10 here too
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