BEST BUDGET STUDIO MONITORS 2021? | M-Audio BX4 Studio Speakers (Unboxing & Review)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

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[@joziahroyce6226]

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[@rafaelalejandro1671]

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[@vzvandal]

IMO, Presonus are the best ones to go for, I've seen multiple video reviews on them and in all honesty they offer the best approach to mixing and mastering because of their crisp mid and high range quality, the bass is not too overwhelming but is still punchy and noticeable. The M Audio's pack a punch in the low end but the mids and highs were really lacking in clarity.

[@uniquetruth2097]

i have such from presonus and after a short time does the mainbox come up with propblems such as audio cut off and there is nothing wrong with the cables but more surely something inside is gone by by hahaha so these here presentet by Edward , these will be my new ones unless they are not neutral enough which you Edward please tell me by a coment before i go for em ....anyway i do mostly mix with studio ear speakers but sometimes you need to listen to your musik by some bixes like these and i realy encourage all to do so....you will be suprised how many ideas come up in your head like a headeck hahaha sometimes .

[@southpawlibranine3511]

They hiss.

[@gibsonsg4100]

At their website M-Audio says these BX4 model are multimedia monitors, not studio monitors. BX5 and BX8 are studio monitors. According to them, studio monitors are different and more precise. Read carefully their explainations.

[@maximilianl4453]

They are sold as studio monitors in a lot of shops. Since a lot of shops (like Thomann) only rewrite press material the mistake probably isn’t on his side.

[@GiJoe94]

Keep in mind that there are no hi-fi speakers, monitors etc.. They use similar drivers just different signatures. You just have good or bad speakers at the end of the day

[@luccianoblock5127]

You don't need balanced cables for a little studio setup. This is more for pro gear that requires it or if your having a setup were its more like 100ft of cables so for something like 10 feet forget it save your cash or it doesn't matter wont make a difference

[@richardpalmer8478]

That's what I was thinking.

Interestingly, here in my country PreSonus Eris E4.5 or even this E3.5 is slightly more expensive then the M-Audio's...In fact, E3.5 is 192 USD and the BX4 is 184 USD but the E4.5 is 290 USD which is actually has the same size woofer and tweeter. Oh and none of them are BT models btw. Strange. But honestly I'm not sure if there is any big difference between those two 4.5 inch models that worth 100 USD?

[@termisium3706]

Hangisini aldın ve memnun musun

@@termisium3706 hiç birini, alınacak gibi değil çünkü artık. 20 sene önceki Logitech X-230'umla idare ediyorum hala 🤷‍♂

[@e.t3ach378]

@ Abi bu eris 3.5 fiyatları arşa dayanmış. Kıçı kırık bi referans monitör alacağız yaa..Ne yapacağımı şaşırdım vallahi. Kıtlık var sanki ülkede. Alternatif Edifier MR4 bakayım diyorum o da 5.500 TL civarında. Fiyatlar çıldırmış artık. Yani bu teknolojide, bu kadar bolluk içerisinde bu kadar darlık çeken bi biz vardırız. Bundan sonra konuşursam ağır konuşurum... İçimi dökeyim dedim kusura bakma artık :)

[@jethroilagan9856]

I do music scores, but i only use regular headphones 🤣. most directors/ producers/ editors love my scores, but they hate my mixes 😂. i tried the bx4 because they're cheap and it worked wonders for me. However most of my colleagues are still pushing me to get the industry standard presonus krks etc

[@rndr_music]

well I think the most important thing is if it being handled by the right person that know what he/shes doing then it will work well too, I do need some industry standard studio monitor but im broke af 🤣

[@amanroyofficial]

Hii bro Which Should I Buy For Vocals (Singing)?? 1. Audio Technica At 2020 Xlr 2. Audio Technica At 2020 Usb 3. Blue Yeti 4. Akg P120 5. Ur Suggestion (Better Than Above All) Pls Rply🙏🙏

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go for either the Audio Technica AT2020 or the AKG P120... Note, both of these require an audio interface to function. If you can't get an audio interface, best USB option is the AT2020+

[@serbianrock5512]

AKG C-214, don't buying cheap toys under 99$.

[@seanodonnell1271]

@@serbianrock5512 i got the at2020, the same mic that billie eilish used to record all of her vocals

[@ReckDemon]

If you can get the Audio Technica 2035, it will be a way better decision. If you're just starting out, the at2020 will do. Don't buy the USB ones, they are a better option for podcasters a not music production, for various reasons.

[@ReckDemon]

@@seanodonnell1271 The story behind Billie recording in a humble home studio is overexaggerated and even "fake". There is a whole production/promotion team behind her stardom, and the mixing and mastering were done in professional studios, unlike what's been circulating.

[@SrikantLive]

How is the audio quality between these two. And that light stand is great! Which one is it? :)

[@calicojack4618]

Correction: It's a power cable and definitely not a power supply.

[@theblues6907]

M-Audio BX4 and BX4BT is the same quality sound????

[@FromTheHood]

These and Edifier MR4 are only 15$ more expensive where I'm at vs Presonus. Should I get these, Edifier or Presonus? I don't mix, but I do enjoy the good sound. I have Edifier R2000DB in my other apartment but those are way 2 big.

[@WarpedTrekker]

I'm not sure why M-Audio went down from 5" BX5's to this 4.5" except for cost reduction. I refuse to buy anything less than 5".i have the bx5 d2 and would rather have the D3s.

[@timurkonakl6510]

I'm stuck between presonus and m-audio. presonus chronic problems still continue?

[@Silentaudits7]

Yes , Presonus have a huge problem with power burn out death. Mine only lived 16 months , most live about 2 years. The active on off switch/rocker seems to melt and bugger them up. I have just ordered the 4.5 M-Audio's with BT from amaz...... .... and got told there is a 2 year warranty on them they even email me a confirmation of the 2 year cover, not so with presonus.. hurrumph grrrrr. I got the Presonus 3.5's from Scan and they dont want to know nuffin .

[@alfianbanjaransari4096]

Hi Ed! Huge fan of your channel! IMHO you've got the best personality out of the KZbin bunch! Btw, I'm in the market for some new budget monitors, these seem to quite fill the bill! Would you mind making a video of how to compensate the lack of low end & clarity in small sized monitors? I know for a fact this will help a lot of folks out there just starting out (incl yours truly hehe). Thanks!

[@neerazsharma6]

Adding an additional subwoofer might help

[@tfgju3216]

Just bought a pair of these just wondering are they Bluetooth and if so can I hook my MacBook up to it ??? For recording ?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

They are unfortunerly do not offer Bluetooth connectivity.

[@seanvgmusic3630]

Hi! If by chance, please also review their bluetooth version and if there are any noticeable latencies. Thanks in advance!

[@chocomamiii_]

I’m trying to make a home studio do you recommend these for just getting started?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I have a video coming in the next few hours... it will be a great video for you starting out 👌🏼

[@augustburnsorange1748]

do you think these would be good for djing? that is, playing two tracks at one?

[@LyraLasala]

Eyeing on the Edifier R1700 BT studio monitor. What do you think is better?

[@nexocampo]

Watching this with my Eris 3.5s 😅 Great vid, man!!!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks so much!!! 🙏🏼

[@mazinalmaimani7291]

Considering to buy them , how they sound? :)

[@mega585montana5]

So are the Eris 3.5s better?

[@BASSTRAPSTUDIO]

M-AUDIO BX8 or KRK ROKIT 8 G4, Your recommendation..??

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go KRK!

The only thing i do not like.. Is, You have to connect one Monitor to the other.. Which is why i like the KRK and JBL, because each Monitor has it's own individual power.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

That's true!

[@bowizie]

What to choose cable or bluetooth? Thanks for the help

[@jackb6602]

cable is best! Bluetooth is burning your health trough high frequency radiation!

[@jannybravo8429]

The presonous flat the m audio has more mid

[@carlonicassio257]

For mixing are they good?What is the best pair of budget studio monitor for mix?PLEEEEASE I NEEEED A ANSWERS

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

They aren't great for mixing... the best budget option has to be the Alesis Elevate 5 - amzn.to/2PZ8cEo

[@CutePsychoFox]

Hello anybody, I am considering buying these to play a Roland synthesiser through and use the awesome onboard organ sounds. I am wondering if these would be sufficient enough? I can go directly into these with the 6.5mm to RCA cables I believe. Or I could plug these into my audio interface to see how everything sounds if I’m recording stuff. What ya think? Do you think these are good enough? I have a very small room so I can’t have anything too loud or the neighbours will probably be unhappy and I would also not want to damage my hearing after all. So are they going to be good enough for pipe organ, orchestral sound, synth and drums? And bass? I hope so. About to order them.

[@ronnieryanpc]

Is the BX-3 just the same as the BX4?

[@Official_JC_Torres]

The presonus were more crisp sounding the M audios were a little on the muffled side

[@georgesmith3022]

hello, can you tell us if the trebles on theXB3s are harsh (too bright?). I couldn't understand from the sample.

[@remnantsaved144]

what were the 2 aux cords for?

[@crystal.argentina]

hi Edward! I have a new pair of this bx4 and it takes a time (around 5 seconds to start), and it seeems that the monitors enters a standby mode when im not listening, when I hit play (like a youtube video) it takes a time (5 seconds or more to make sound) is than normal or I have a defective pair? sorry for my bad english

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

These studio monitors have a sleep mode. If you don't use them for a while, the shutoff, then you have to wait a bit for them to start up again when you want to use them.

[@crystal.argentina]

@@EdwardSmithMusic well, thats a relief! because the sound very nice in this price range, I had a pair of m audio studiopro 3 since 2009 and they died a couple months ago, these guys sound better than the studio pro by far. I was scared of some malfunction with this sleep mode, amazing monitors for my bedroom, I have a pair of mackie mr5 mk2 in my home studio, and this little guys holds up very well against them! anyway, thanks for the fast response, love your videos!

[@musicislife704]

M audio 3.5 or presonus 3.5? Witch better ??

[@DieTabbi]

ahh nice speakers but nowhere to buy in Germany. Do you have an alternative to them?

[@silviouce616]

If i had to choose between bx4 and eris 3.5 which one you would recommend?

[@rsvp9816]

save and get the presonus e5. it will be worth it, the sub 5 inch monitors are all very cheaply made, even the presonus have known quality issues. you will get best long-term bang for your buck this way.

[@silviouce616]

@@rsvp9816 bro but for now i dont have monitors, i want to buy my first pair for beginner. I found the eris 3.5 for 98€, u recommend?

[@rayray8539]

@@silviouce616 get the eris 3.5 now and then get a better pair later on

[@yngliepictures8371]

i like this comparison ...i think presonus sound is good...

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏼

[@jozefsoucik3115]

as reference you could give a shot from yamaha HS5

[@bonkekhuzwayo4679]

idk if its me but the bx5's look better than the 4's

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

They do... and they are better too 💪🏼

[@alexarotichofficial981]

they are really very smart

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

They are awesome 💪🏼

[@CoryGrey45]

Would these work a studio monitors for mixing?

[@amlanbose1462]

Which is better for home studio ... for Song creators ... E 3.5 or bx4 ?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go with the E3.5 for now... they have been tested and trusted by many 👌🏼

[@graveyardmusic7589]

Your amazing bro thnx for that pro revew❤

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@ceo2103]

Av42 vs bx4 which one you'd recommend?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

M-Audio BX4 all the way!!!

[@ceo2103]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks man!

[@ukdnbmarsh]

Im interested in using on my works Laptop, it would be quite easy to split the 3.5mm jack output from the Laptop to the 5mm input on these speakers i presume? ( 3.5mm Stereo Jack Plug to 6.35mm TRS Balanced Plug Cable OR 3.5mm to RCA )

[@neerazsharma6]

You can easily do so if you are simply using it for music listening , movies or gaming . However , if you are recording , You'll definitely need an audio interface .

[@crackflush]

If I get these to connect to mpc one which cables should I get?

[@djaymigz98]

Hi Ed ! So I just ordered a BX3 planning to use it for mixing and mastering. I am on a tight budget right now, do you think that getting the M Audio BX3 is worth buying ? Thanks !

[@uniquetruth2097]

Hi Edward thanks a lot for the Video and since english is not my native tounge , please do not be to harsh on me hahaha just kidding. Anayway can you please tell me how are the boxes in term of usage in monitoring music : are they neutral enough or do they come up very bass lasting because this is another problem i have with presonuses ( do you spell it like this ? ) boxes. I would appreciate it a lot if you comment soon for i wanted to purchase those of M Audio . Thanks a lot and by the way suprise ! you've got a new subscriber. thanks a lot

[@Mirage4L]

can I connect them to the computer?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yes!

[@Nehemiahn1]

Keep up with the Awesome Reviews Bro

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks! Will do!

[@efemesudiyeli522]

What do you think about Kali Audio LP-6 for budget?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I think they are a great pair of studio monitors 👌🏼

[@TheRealWinsletFan]

How long is the aux cable?

[@angelopablo7372]

Make an Audio technica at2020 usb+ microphone review 👐

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I will see what I can do!

[@mazibedo]

I have m audio bx4. Need more mid and sub.

[@sanzayhbarailie7278]

You mean bx4 needs more mid and sub as compared to eris 3.5?

[@jogok]

Why you choosed a so bad mastered track for reference? Lofi is the badest thing to compare. Please choose other genres for comparison. Thank you

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Will do 👌🏼

[@jogok]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you very much :D

[@JuanHernandez-lh7xb]

So Clean

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jannybravo8429]

I saw these Would do me well the bx5 look nice aswell

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

They do 👌🏼

[@thehottestbeatz]

I have the bx8 graphite. They are huge monsters lol

[@alexarotichofficial981]

congrats how much was it?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

$150 👀

[@alexarotichofficial981]

@@EdwardSmithMusic great am now having a computer am about to buy keyboard and studio monitors

[@phuoctho9862]

I'm cosidering between M-audio BX5 and Presonous E4.5 :( Can you help me to have the best choice ? Thank you a lot! I'm from Viet Nam

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go with the PreSonus 💪🏻

[@phuoctho9862]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Can you explain for me a little bit regarding to your choice ?

[@paris9651]

@@phuoctho9862 they def sound better hahah

[@phuoctho9862]

@@paris9651 thank you bro

[@okantuzunhome]

@@EdwardSmithMusic komik :)) M-Audio BX5 Eris ile kıyaslanamaz

[@freemeboys1145]

Can This in tv?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yep… via aux

[@rodplanet5901]

IMHO, the Eris is way brighter than the bx4. May not be good for long listening sessions. But that's just me.

[@biggoofybastard]

The Eris have a larger tweeter.

[@LobotimirMerkanski]

@@biggoofybastard how would that be since they are both 1" (25mm)?

[@Thesummerinstinct]

is Bx4 same as Bx 5?

[@titusjohn1626]

would you recommend the BX4's or BX5's?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

When it comes to small monitors, every inch of size counts... so I would have to say the BX5's are my pick.

[@ReckDemon]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Not completely. Having big monitors for a small room is a bad idea. So it depends on how big is the room and the room should be treated in the first place.

[@genminthang_Khongsai]

I dreamt of having a pair of studio monitors

[@alltimezonbeat7999]

Hello please help me. behringer truth B2030A vs M Audio bx2 D2 which one should I get?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go M-Audio

[@alltimezonbeat7999]

Please give me one reason why you choose m audio. and reason why you refuse behringer truth B2030A

[@alltimezonbeat7999]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Please give me one reason why you choose m audio. and reason why you refuse behringer truth B2030A

[@shredfactor7]

Mine just shipped from Amazon

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome!!

[@robierk617]

What’s the Ic for this…

[@fyloupourvous1204]

Thank you very much, very helpful... After reading the comments, I'll get the Presonus... It sounded better to my ear and I save $50! :-)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!! The Presonus are definitely the option to go for!

[@IAmKenArts]

I still dont know whether to choose the BX4 or the Eris E3.5. What do you think would be better? I have a Motu M2 Audio Interface and edit talking head videos and interviews.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The PreSonus Eris E3.5 is the safer option in my opinion 👌🏼

[@IAmKenArts]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Why?

[@mobbelmo]

@@IAmKenArts well the eris obviously sounds better

[@IAmKenArts]

@@mobbelmo I ordered the Presonus. Hope it was a good choice.

[@andreitanase6097]

@@IAmKenArts so? was it? :)

[@courage784]

Never been so early give me a heart!!

[@jaandhammi4348]

What about bx5 d3?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The BX5s are slightly better because the cones are bigger 👌

[@jaandhammi4348]

@@EdwardSmithMusic yeah thats true, but how are bx5 compared to krk or hs5, as bx5 are relatively cheaper and more home producers are purchasing them, i m confused which to buy.

[@BN-rw9yt]

@@jaandhammi4348 same...

[@funkerfogt1869]

Hey! Are you from Liverpool???

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I wish... I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦... I support Liverpools football team though 💪🏼

[@darvis111]

What if my interface only has RCA out?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

These speakers can connect via RCA

[@1357973328]

I follow your blog , thanks, see you around, here watching from ROMA con AMOR!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mehdi.maraval.officielle]

who is better

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/319lTTI

[@mehdi.maraval.officielle]

Thank you

[@okantuzunhome]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Eris makyajlı ses üretiyor flat değil, eğer bu işle uğraşıyorsanız lütfen kulaklarınızı doktora gösterin :((

[@sibytitus2869]

Bro waiting for giveaway winner announcement

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I mentioned them in the comment section of that video, and in the community tab of the channel main page 👌🏼

[@sibytitus2869]

@@EdwardSmithMusic I really wished that I win😢😢

[@Ricardo_Rosa]

The Presonus sound better for my taste.

[@ronaldcarmona698]

I'm very disappointed with the music you play through it for demo purposes. It's too weak. I'm a musician that plays rock n roll and does my own mixing and I cannot tell at all, from this demo, if these speakers can reproduce a heavy rhythm with drums and bass guitar. But I'm sure they can. I bought Mackie crx 3's and they kick butt. Lastly, recommendations for this type of gear don't matter too much. It's best to just follow your own personal preference and match up components that sound good to you.

[@thelemetric]

lol

[@NamNaz]

i think presouns are much cleaner

[@djkidii]

bcs they dont have low end :)

[@mr.niceguy4239]

Presunos winn brooo

[@vaishnavsharmaofficial2057]

Made in China... Let me rethink about it..😁🤩🥰😍🤣 But a great reviewed video 😍😍😍..!!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Haha! Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏼

[@crackflush]

And where is the rokit or Yamaha hs are made in?

[@subarushubaduck489]

made in china not mean bad quality

[@ndujamz]

M-Audio is not an impressive brand. Their monitors sound shitty, their audio interface sometimes stops working, their midi controllers are difficult to map.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I feel you bro…

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

You speak of dollars, but your accent speaks of rands 👍😁

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Haha!

[@rsvp9816]

lol they sound pretty terrible even compared to the smaller presonus. oh well they're cheap.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yeah they are small... one can’t expect much 🙈

[@seymurasad1991]

Do not buy M-audio BX4, it is the bad speakers I have had so far. It will start buzzling, especially in low ends. Will start power off mainly active speaker, have to switch it off - on several times to get it work again. Kind of headache. And it is not a studio monitor, but Multimedia reference monitors. Buy at least studio monitors, which have XLR, balanced Jack input on each speaker.

[@Panslapper]

Maudio sound waaaaay too boxy, Presonus sound much clearer, better.

[@QTSweetFX]

Presonus too much high frequently and cracks when lots of sounds are playing. Plus they are basically the same price currently.

[@j3emattt569]

Presonus 100% better

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Totally agree!!

[@MrZiicOo]

which one for music production and mixing?

[@j3emattt569]

@@MrZiicOo presonus for flat sound

[@j3emattt569]

@@MrZiicOo 3.5

[@frankfarago2825]

Repeating 101 times that these babies are STUDIO monitors -- does not make them studio monitors, unfortunately. These are NOT studio monitors, They do not even have a balanced XLR input, for crying out loud. But they are great computer or PC monitors, which is why I got a pair. They are, however, NOT proper studio monitors. Don't be fooled.

[@Aintry1]

My 8" KEF floor monitors don't have balanced XLR inputs either. That's because they're passive units. But they're still studio monitors. What matters is how the monitors perform, regardless of connection type.