M-Audio Studiophile AV 20 Portable Desktop Speaker System
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- Optimized for computer audio including music, video and games
- Acclaimed M-Audio technology used in pro recording studios
- Separate high- and low-frequency drivers with crossover
- High-fidelity 10-watt-per-channel internal amplification
- Custom cabinet with dense wood construction for full, warm sound
Product Description
Studiophile AV20 Speakers
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Summary:
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Not the Speaker I Bargained For
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Comment:
I used to work at a film/video post-production studio where they had M-Audio monitors in the edit bays, so I figured that anything by the company would more than handle the meager demands that I was going to make of speakers that I hooked up to my computer. I just wanted to do some casual iTunes listening, after all. Was I wrong!
I've had these speakers for about two years, and they're starting to die on me. That's the blessing, as I'll now be able to fully justify spending the money for something new.
I've really felt like these speakers have underperformed since day-one, though. I know the drivers aren't huge, but they deliver exceptionally poor bass performance. And, like some of the other reviewers, I have also had problems with the right unit being louder than the left. It was so subtle (but noticeable!) that I thought it was me at first. Then, I ascribed it to the computer that I had them connected to, which was purchased new at the same time as the speakers. Now I know that it's just these crappy speakers.
If they had been half the price (or less), I might be slightly more forgiving. But I paid $100 when I bought them two years ago, and I definitely don't think they've lived up to that expenditure. In short, steer clear of these bad boys!
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Excelent for dorm rooms.
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Comment:
I bought these speakers about 6 months back. I was initially impressed with the sound as it was in my Dorm. We later had a party in a large open room and these speakers produced excellent music. They produce great sound, I listen to techno and its hard to come by speakers that can support techno. You can clearly feel the bass and also hear distinct sounds. These are great for a dorm room as well as large spaces. For serious music listeners I would recommend the AV 40 as they are much better and can handle larger ranges of sounds.
Recently the left speaker has stopped working and I have been trying to get it fixed for about a week and a half now and it does not help when there are not many service centers around. So that's a down side with M Audio. and with the price I would highly suggest you go in for a different one at this price like a 2.1 as they will be much better.
However if you are a student looking for speakers for your dorm room or apartment, I would highly recommend these as they have the ability to let your neighbors know you are having a party when the volume is at 50%.
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Summary:
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Left Right Unbalanced...say wah????
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Comment:
Nice looking I thought...taking them out of the box (and they were FREE with a Pinnacle Studion 12 upgrade offer). I plug them in and they sound very decent...then I start trying to unplug my left ear.
Nope. It's the speakers. If I switched the RCA L n R jacks same thing. The right speak is TWICE as loud as the left. Since they were free, I will adjust the balance on my soundcard output and keep them on my desk...they do sound decent for desk-jockey music. Please don't consider paying any money for these, though!!!!!
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Not good enough but not bad either
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Comment:
By no means, am I an audiophile. I was looking for a good pair of speakers for my computer.
The Advent speakers I had, would no longer power on right away, but they were 3 computers
old (10+ years) and perfect for me: clean sound at a volume loud enough to hear in an
adjacent room should I need to leave the computer, good bass vs. brightness, and lasted
a helluva long time for about the $70 bucks or so I paid at Fry's in the 90s. I was looking for
something similar sound, price, and durability: balanced sound, 50-100 bucks and
last over 5 years.
Given the reviews of the AV 40 I had read, and the discount available on the AV 20, I got
just about what I paid for, <$50. Durable, but not quite OK speakers. I found them lacking
in sound: bass and volume. They look and feel great, and will presumably last a good long
time, but a heavier gauge, longer speaker wire may be required. Ultimately speakers are about
the the sound and these didn't cut it for me.
They are good enough I won't mind "re-gifting" them, but if you work at M-Audio is that
what you really want to hear? The instructions were a little dubious, it was unclear if there
is a true left or right,I figured the on/off/volume control was meant for the right since that
is most folks mouse hand. The Amazon picture I am looking at, has it currently on the left;
I found a song with clear left and right channels, played it on the mac's internal speakers to
determine left and right, and then set the speakers to match. Little bothersome details that
would not be there if they were written in the writer's first language.
I probably paid about the right price for these speakers, 45 w/shipping, but felt gypped and
wanting more.
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Summary:
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AV 20 Studiophile
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Comment:
My husband bought me these speakers and I really like them. They are a great size and produce a very nice sound.
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