M-Audio Forty Eighty 8-Inch Active Studio Monitor

The M-Audio Forty Eighty is a powerful and versatile 150W bi-amplified studio monitor designed for the modern creator. Whether you are a beat-maker, producer, DJ, or content creator, these monitors deliver superior audio clarity and powerful, customizable sound. 

Crafted to serve as a reliable reference monitor for both professional and home studio setups. The Forty Eighty is equipped with an 8″ Kevlar woofer for deep, extended bass response and a 1.25″ high-frequency driver to deliver pristine, clear highs. Thanks to its integrated Digital Signal Processing (DSP), you get precise crossover and a customizable 5-band EQ, giving you greater control than traditional analog filters. 

Beyond its studio capabilities, the Forty Eighty also features Bluetooth 5.3 with True Wireless Stereo (TWS) streaming. 

Features

• 150W bi-amplified design: Powerful Class AB bi-amplified architecture delivers clear, accurate, and powerful sound reproduction.
• Precision DSP and EQ: An internal Digital Signal Processor provides precise crossover control and a 5-band equalizer for high-precision room optimization.
• Customizable audio: Use the M-Audio Studio Control smartphone app to access customizable EQ presets and define your own sound parameters.
• Dual listening modes: Instantly switch between “Flat” mode and “Hype” mode.
• High-quality drivers: 8″ Kevlar woofer for enhanced low-end and a 1.25″ soft dome tweeter with a waveguide for precise high-frequency imaging.
• Bluetooth wireless streaming: Bluetooth 5.3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) connectivity.
• Professional conversion: High-quality Burr-Brown analog-to-digital conversion.
• Versatile inputs: Connect to your gear with balanced XLR and 1/4″ TRS analog inputs.
• Convenient controls: Front button allows for easy toggling between listening modes, while a rear-panel trim control lets you fine-tune volume.
• Optimized enclosure: Vinyl-wrapped MDF cabinet is acoustically optimized to reduce resonance and enhance bass response. 

Specifications

• Total power output: 150W Class AB (80W LF / 70W HF).
• Frequency response: 39Hz–22kHz.
• Maximum SPL: 113dB.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 TWS streaming, 1 x XLR input, 1 x 1/4″ TRS input.
• Drivers: 8-inch Kevlar woofer, 1.25-inch soft dome tweeter with waveguide.
• App control: M-Audio Studio Control app (Android & iOS).
• Enclosure: Ported, vinyl-wrapped MDF.
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 25.4 x 38.1 x 29.2 cm.
• Weight: 10 kg.