The BX5 D3 from M-Audio is a 2-way, 100W powered studio monitor designed to offer a wide frequency response and easy configuration for mixers, DJs, producers, and recordists in small control rooms, personal studios, and mobile rigs. The monitor produces a frequency response of 52 Hz to 35 kHz, thanks to two Class A/B amplifiers feeding a 5” Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter.

A rear-mounted bass port delivers extended bass response, while the tweeter’s custom waveguide yields a wide sweet spot and minimized high-frequency scatter. Volume and low-frequency controls are provided so you can tune the monitor to cooperate with the sound of the room. Place the monitor on the supplied acoustic foam pad to decouple it from your table or stands, which aids in reducing unwanted bass vibrations.

The BX5 D3 can interface with a variety of equipment, via balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4” TRS input jacks. Setup is simple, due to the front-mounted LED, which appears brighter when you are at the ideal angle.

5" Kevlar Woofer    1" Silk Dome Tweeter    100W Bi-Amped Power    52 Hz to 35 kHz Frequency Response    Class A/B Amplifiers    Custom Waveguide    Volume and Low-End Controls    Rear Bass Port    XLR and 1/4" TRS Inputs    Includes Acoustic Foam Pad

A magnetically-shielded 5" military-grade Kevlar woofer provides durability and detailed transient response whilst negating unwanted cone breakup. It has a high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. The magnetically shielded 1" silk-dome tweeter delivers high frequencies up to 35 kHz with minimal resonance.

The rear-mounted bass port yields extended bass response while reducing audible air turbulence that can occur at high sound pressure levels. The tweeter sits in a custom waveguide designed to lessen scatter and yield a wide sweet spot. The process of aligning the monitor's position is simplified, due to the front-mounted LED, which shines brightly when you're located at the ideal angle.

The BX5 D3 has two Class A/B amplifiers, a 60W low-frequency amp and a 40W high-frequency amp. A crossover at 2.5 kHz ensures that the correct frequencies are fed to each driver.

In addition to adjustable volume, there is a low-frequency Acoustic Space control. Based upon the sound of your room, you may wish to tweak the bass response to achieve a certain frequency balance.

The BX5 D3 can accept a balanced line-level input at its XLR 3-pin connector. Route balanced or unbalanced signals into the monitor via the 1/4" TRS jack.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. IS THE HS5 A WIRELESS SPEAKER?

A: The Yamaha HS5 is not a wireless speaker. It requires a line level audio connection via XLR or 1/4 connection.

Q: 2. What is a reliable, compatible wall mount solution for these monitors?

A: The Mount-It! MI-SB37 Universal Speaker Wall Mounts (Pair) can support up to 55 lb and will accommodate the dimensions of the M-Audio BX5 D3 5" 2-Way 100W Powered Studio Monitor (Single).

Q: 3. Can I use a single speaker only, with 3.5mm to xls adapter with a Mac studio?

A: Yes you can do that.

Q: 4. Are you able to wall mount them?

A: This Yamaha wall mount would hold them https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/219160-REG/Yamaha_BWS20_190_BWS20_190_Wall_Mounts.html

Q: 5. Do I need an audio box to power yamaha hs8 monitors?

A: The Yamaha HS8 are self powered monitor speakers. You would only need to input a line level audio signal via the available 1/4 or XLR connection on the rear panel.

Q: 6. Are these good for music production?

A: Yes, this monitor is good for music production., specifically, tracking and mixing, but not for mastering.

Q: 7. Is this D2 version?

A: No. The M-Audio BX5 D2 Active 70W 5" 2-Way Studio Monitor Speaker - Pair (B&H # MABX5D2) is a discontinued model. The M-Audio BX5 Graphite 5" 100W Active Studio Monitor is a newer model which is single active studio monitor with updated features and more power.

Q: 8. Can any subwoofer be use with these monitors or only the HS8S?

A: The HS8S and HS5 integrate together very well; but most active subwoofers may be used with the Yamaha HS5 monitor speaker.

Q: 9. Do the Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors have magnetic shielding?

A: Unfortunately they do..LOL, that is a good thing.

Q: 10. Is that the price of the pair?

A: No, the Yamaha HS8 are priced per speaker. Most studio monitors are priced per speaker, unlike home entertainment speakers which are typically priced per pair.