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M-Audio StudioPro 3 Desktop Audio Monitors Recording engineers and music producers around the world rely on M-Audio reference monitors to insure that their mixes are accurate. The StudioPro 3 active monitors bring that same standard of audio fidelity right to your desktop. Custom-tuned cabinets, optimized speaker design, and advanced crossover technology combine with generous built-in amplification to deliver the best sound you can get in monitors this size. Complete with magnetic shielding to prevent interference with computer and video monitors, StudioPro 3 speakers deliver great audio experiences from your music and multimedia applications. They’re also great for traveling.

Most small, inexpensive speakers simply don’t have the design and material standards found in professional studio monitors. The StudioPro 3s change that, delivering the same M-Audio technology and attention to detail we put into our monitors used in studios around the world. The StudioPro 3s deliver a host of features not typically found in monitors priced this affordably?MDF rather than plastic cabinets, internal acoustic foam for better bass response, custom port design for optimal efficiency and more.

For maximum flexibility, SP3s includes a stereo ?Aux? input which allows you to plug in a secondary audio source (such as your portable music player) in addition to the main RCA inputs in the back. The volume control works on both inputs simultaneously. Additionally, there is a stereo headphone output next to the ?Aux? jack that mutes the sound coming out of the speakers and redirects it to your headphones. Magnetic shielding prevents computer/video monitor interference Vented port design for added bass Transportable, compact design is ergonomic and flexible Internal standing wave acoustic absorption for greater efficiency Bass Boost switch Factory programmed for worldwide use RCA rear-panel inputs; convenient front-panel 1/8? inputs
Customer Review: Nice product, poor quality control.
I read the reviews here before buying them locally. I noted the reviews observing the defects of a crackly - distorted right channel, and reduced volume in the right channel. I figured after several months, and geography of distribution would have eliminated the chance of me getting a defective set. I was wrong. Same problem, distorted right channel and reduced volume (as measured with a sound level meter, down about 2 db) right out of the box. Exchanged for a second set, same problem!

The store staff were obviously annoyed at my returns, but it wasn’t my fault. Their display set was defective too, but they just buried their heads in the sand and refunded my credit card. I don’t blame them, 3 defective speaker sets they have to return to their distributor, or lose money on.

I’m very disappointed, as the speakers have good build quality, and had good sound at low levels (when not distorting).

M-Audio needs to monitor their Chinese manufacturing plant(s) for quality control, or their business will suffer, especially with products marketed to professionals. These are not aimed at the cheapie plastic toy computer speaker market.

I filed a polite trouble ticket on their website, so at least they know they have a run of defective product, and can solve the problem.
Customer Review: I have two pair
I bought these to listen to music, podcast and MobiStories on my laptop. I liked the 1st pair so much I got a second pair so I can listen in various locations. Not only do I think they sound great, I also have a pair hooked up to my HDTV monitor. I find the controls on the front very easy to use and useful. They are not going to be your speakers for a party but for a better sound while sitting at your computer these are great.

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