M-AUDIO BX4BT Pair 4.5" Studio Monitors and PC Speakers with Bluetooth for Recording and Multimedia with Music Production Software

So… I have been using monitor speakers for years for my PC sound needs, they are self-powered so do not need an amp and tend to have minimal footprint. I have my PC connected to my lounge TV and my PC use is generally done via the couch with Bluetooth mouse/keyboard. I am not a sound engineer or video editor so am not overly fussed about "flat" sound on my speakers for accurate reproduction. I want my speakers to fill the room with sound, be of good build and provide a good soundscape for music, movies and the occasional gaming session. I have ASD so have been cursed with a keen ear for sound defects, crackles, hums and general distortion. I prefer high quality MP3 (high bitrate FLAC) as opposed to streaming as I can hear the sound difference and find it makes a difference when you crank it up. I have traditionally paired my monitor/active speakers with a sub to give the set up some lovely warmth and thump and have an external soundcard with phono outputs to eliminate any interference from inside the PC case. I use the FX-Sound app in place of any bundled soundcard apps as it enables me to switch EQ for optimal listening experience – anyone who watches movies on PC can tell you how voice can become faint with general settings. What I had previously: I bought my last set of monitor speakers in about 2010 – a second hand set of M-Audio AV30s. They did the job quite nicely but did need the sub as they lacked any thump. I kept this setup over the years as it met my needs perfectly, I used the best cables I could and tweaked everything as well as I was able. However, after 16 years of use and no previous problems, the speakers decided to give up the ghost. Maybe was just age or a connection finally melting (they were on almost every day for hours) but they started to buzz and my admittedly shoddy knowledge of speaker repair failed me. What I wanted: I therefore decided to look for suitable replacements. To find something at least as good or better on my limited budget (under £100). The speakers had to meet my needs (as listed above) and hopefully last another 16 years. As am sure you have seen (you are reading this review after all) the choice of speakers is huge. I briefly considered bluetooth options but as my PC has this and I am a bit of an audiophile I decided it was unnecessary and added an extra potential for wear down the road. I felt comfortable with M-Audio as the previous pair lasted so long. I looked at other, well-known brands and weighed them against these ones in terms of specs, price and personal experience. I looked at some of the more unknown brands, which seemed to offer good value but instinctively I felt might not have the build quality. So why these ones? Ultimately these speakers seemed to off the best deal for me, I liked the fact that they featured built in high/low adjustment and seemed to be well insulated from interference. They had the right wattage to fill my large lounge and enough inputs to be versatile. I liked the look and the fact that they were a brand I trusted. Lastly, the price was right. So, any good? Well off the bat I was pleased by the good packaging, they included all the cables one might need – I did have to buy a longer 1/8 inch audio cable as my speakers need to be 4 meters apart (4M, 3.5mm to 3.5mm Stereo Aux Cord). Luckily the speaker to speaker cable was standard and only cost £3. After setting up and attaching the (included) foam pads to the bottom of the speakers I wired up my system to the PC and sub. I kept the sub off and tested the speakers with movies, streaming and music (*note, turn these speakers on by turning the volume knob). I adjusted the low and high slightly to suit my taste and found that even with the sub off they had a nice warm sound with a nice bit of thump. I am sure this will improve as the speakers wear in a bit (turns out this is a thing). After turning the sub on I was treated to the full potential of my setup and found that with some small adjustments was able to produce a well-rounded, room filling sound with the speakers only quarter full. They are certainly loud enough! The highs and lows seem accurate and with the right EQ settings (thanks FX Sound) I was able to hear good detail on everything I tried. The build quality seems good, and I did not notice any hum or unwanted noises when no audio is being fed to the speakers. I was able to turn them way up without hearing any distortion save the rattling of objects on my table… In conclusion, I would recommend these speakers as good value for money and quite suitable for anyone wanting to upgrade their PC sound from “PC Speakers” to something a little more professional. I would imagine that you would have to spend a lot more money before you had any noticeable difference in sound quality. Only time will tell how long they will last but so far so good.

Functional little monitors for the cost they are perfect! With Bluetooth connectivity and multiple professional inputs these are ideal if you’re tight for space (the perfect fit). Powerful enough for near field monitoring and surprisingly loud as a standard speaker, lacking in low end but with only a 4.5 inch diameter bass driver the cabinets produce a relatively good bass accuracy.

Well worth paying a premium for this brand (I initially bought lower priced speakers from an unheard of brand that had multiple issues). These speakers do everything I need: - powerful sound - rocking! - no distortion or vibration, even when played LOUD - amazing stereo separation - great for monitoring - when used as PC speakers (Bluetooth) they don't "go to sleep" like others when there is a period of inactivity (or if they do, they wake up instantly without you knowing) - by tweaking Windows settings, was able to have them auto-connect when turning on the PC (I asked Grok for help with this) I did find the preset modes ("Hype" and "Flat") a little dull, but the M-Audio app allows custom EQ - it's a bit fiddly to use but once you get it right the sound is incredible in my opinion. I suppose I am an audiophile but don't want to spend silly money on desktop speakers. These speakers, whilst being a little more expensive than the unheard of brands, are so - so much better.

Really good little speaker set. Just enough volume to listen to music or attach to my electric drum kit in a small room and they don’t take up much space.

Daughter had a DJ controller for Christmas & these have been brilliant. Easy to set up, Bluetooth also works well from phone etc when not connected to the controller. Sound quality is good & they really fill the room. They look the business & really can’t complain for the price - bargain compared to some other brands.

Most excellent Speakers! The bluetooth connectivity makes listening to great sound without the 'audiophile' hassel that would normally be associated with a device as high caliber as this one. Very loud! great imaging, will fill a decent sized living room with warmth, body and volume without the volume knob going past 12pm (half way). Tested with the following Genre's: - Jazz - mesmorising! - Rock - ok (might have been the quality of production so take this with a pinch of salt) - R&B - Brilliant - Soulful House - Brilliant - Afrobeats - Brilliant Right balance of sound, highs and lows very distinct, no muffle or confusion. If you close your eyes the sound is right in front of you as if you are in a live concert I purchased additional power lead (5m) and trs speaker cable (12m) for flexibility of where I place the speakers they also look good! Highly recommend.

Great monitors on a budget for my grandson who is getting into creating electronic music . Seem well made and durable. Sound is good for the price.

I'm very impressed with these speakers for the money. They don't take up too much space on the desktop. Nice tone, clarity and the bass is good for a small speake, they seem well made. Perfect for a small hobby studio, and great for gaming!

Amazing sound

These 4.5s pump hard with no distortion unlike my Sonys. The bt connects perfectly, but don't hold down the button or nothing happens, just press it once and it turns blue and blinks. Bass and mids are great, ran my smartphone tunes with heavy bass flawless. Gonna hook these up to my new home studio im building. Can't wait for the 2nd phase. These rock as house speakers but haven't yet tried em as studio reference monitors yet.(some pros call them this as they rather use the Yamahas or something else boojie for final engineering). Comes with lotsa cables for various hookups. Wish it had a remote but has software bundled.

Studio quality reference monitor! Highly recommended

Great sound and quality build. Just wish they had provision for speaker brackets via a screw or a hole. Otherwise very happy.

C'est peut-être un peu plus cher mais on paye pour de la qualité Quel son! WOW