M-Audio AV40

• alaTest.co.uk

  9 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 662 reviews of M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Desktop Speaker System from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 8.6/10. Comparing these reviews to 177901 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 86/100 (or 8.6 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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• pcmag.com

  7 out of 10

Summary: The M-Audio AV 40 remains a solid performer after some running manufacturing changes, and still straddles the line between higher-end home audio speakers and low-end studio monitors.

Conclusion: In a series of listening tests, the AV 40 delivered the same clean, crisp sound as the original version. At high volumes, the speakers really come into their own, with plenty of clean level and a solid presentation across the frequency range. Near...

Pro : Clean, powerful sound. Reasonable low-end extension for a 2.0 system. Relatively flat response means you can use these as studio monitors in a pinch. Solid build quality. Plenty of connection choices

Cons : Large for powered PC speakers. Slightly recessed high end. Still lack low-end punch compared with similarly priced 2.1 systems. Rear-mounted power switch is a pain

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• tone.co.nz

  0 out of 10

Summary: The computer speaker category has the unfortunate distinction of being the dumping ground for all manner of cheap and shoddy

Conclusion: The AV-20s make for good computer speakers. The AV40s are a sweet computer accessory if you’ve got the space and they’ll double up for entry-level music monitoring.

Pro : Well-built cabinets ; Clear and revealing top end

Cons : Light bass on the AV-20 ; Overenthusiastic rear ports on the AV-40

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• wired.com

  9 out of 10

Summary: M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 speakers do what the big guys can but take up a lot less space. So what if they weigh 14 pounds -- they're crisp and distortion-free (and are a great value!), so you won't be moving them anytime soon.

Pro : Peerless audio quality. Great value.Wake-the-neighbors loud. Magnetically shielded, so you won’t catch abuzz off your cell phone or mess with your laptop’s screen. Handy headphone jack lets you work musicians' hours while housemates snooze

Cons : With 6 x 7.25-inch footprints, they do take up room (and at 14 pounds a pair, you won’t be moving them around much).Backside power switch means you're constantly doing a reach-around at bedtime

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• macworld.com

  9 out of 10

Summary: If you've got room on your desk (or bookshelf), the AV 40 is an excellent set of compact studio monitors that out-performs the traditional 2.0 computer speakers we've tested, and even bests many 2.1 systems when it comes to overall sound quality.

Conclusion: But there’s another type of 2.0 system out there: studio monitors, which are essentially powered bookshelf speakers designed for use in recording and production studios. Studio monitors tend to be bulkier than traditional 2.0 computer speakers—and...

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