For added purity of sound, the MDF cabinets have been designed to be acoustically-inert, eliminating resonance that would steal clarity away from the sound. The one-inch tweeter is cooled by ferrofluid and has a silk cone. It uses OptImage IV tweeter wave guides for improved stereo imaging. There is a blue power LED light on the front that can be used to help align the wave guides. For the AV series, M-Audio removed the speaker grills (covers) so that the wave guides will not be impaired. The wave guides broaden the sound coming from the tweeters to give a larger, more accurate sound stage (aka sweet spot). 4-inch polypropylene-coated woofer for tight, accurate bass. Toward the end of this video is an explanation of how to place the monitors for the best sound. The manufacturer recommends placing them three to five feet apart and away from the listener to form an equilateral triangle, with the listener’s head centered. Then, angle the monitors slightly inward so that they face you. Also, be sure to place them at least three feet away from the nearest wall or other flat surfaces to avoid any unwanted sound reflections.

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Great for music production and other professional media creation and ideal for upgrading your sound for enjoying music, movies and video games. M-Audio Studiophile AV42 Active Monitors (Pair) Key Features: Many desktop monitors, which are designed for multimedia use, get by with a smaller three-quarter-inch tweeter. A full one-inch tweeter sounds much better than a smaller one. The increased diameter from a three-quarter-inch tweeter to a one-inch tweeter is a big factor in how clearly the monitor reproduces the high-frequency sounds. It is very easy to hear the difference when conducting an A/B side-by-side test. RCA inputs for plugging in mixers, gaming systems, and other gadgets Construction The AV42 speakers feature 4" polypropylene-coated woofers and 1" ferrofluid-cooled silk tone tweeters, delivering crystal clear highs and tight, powerful bass. With onboard amplification providing 20 Watts of power per channel, these speakers produce an impressively large and well-defined sound, despite their compact size. The acoustically-inert MDF cabinets prevent unwanted resonances for added clarity, while the optimised bass reflex design and OptImage IV wave guides provide superior imaging and a rich, vibrant sound. Versatile Connectivity Options The opinion of this reviewer is similar to mine. The AV32 and AV42 models are not going to give the same quality as more expensive professional studio reference monitors. They do add some sound coloration that while pleasant to the ear may not be wanted for those seeking an actual true reference sound. However, all-in-all, the price point of the AV42 monitors is reasonable for what they offer. They are quite useful and represent an exceptional value for the money.Power Requirements: 100-120V/ 50/60 Hz, 220-240V/ 50/60 Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord The woofer is coated with polypropylene. This material does not need as much power to drive it as metal does, which is found on other woofers. The woofer has a high-temperature voice coil. The tweeter is a cone design made from silk. Silk gives a very nice reproduction of the high frequencies. The drivers are ferrofluid cooled.

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Ensuring tight and accurate bass, each of the speakers feature 4” polypropylene-coated woofers while 1” ferrofluid-cooled silk cones provide clear and pristine high frequencies. watt per channel amplifier and optimage IV tweeter wave guides for punchy sound reproduction and superior imaging Front-Panel Auxiliary Input for Connecting Your Laptop/Computer, Phone, MP3 Player or Other Audio DeviceWith the M-Audio AV42, you can use the wave guides to help direct the high-end frequencies coming out of the tweeters to create the sweet spot you like. A sweet spot is the position between your monitor and yourself where they sound the best to your ears.