Alesis
Alesis ELEVATE 5 MKII Powered Studio Monitor Speakers
★★★★★
80W
80W powered studio monitors with silk dome tweeters and a dedicated bass boost switch for detailed, room-filling sound.
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Overview
Key Features
Separate high-and low-frequency drivers with crossover;40 per channel output power - 80W total
5-inch low-frequency driver in ported enclosure delivers rich, tight bass; 1-inch silk dome tweeter provides smooth, clear highs
High-density wood cabinets suppress unwanted resonances; Carefully formed baffle radiuses reduce edge diffraction
Elliptical tweeter waveguide optimizes dispersion and stereo imaging
Feel the bass - Dedicated Bass Boost switch to enhance low end frequencies
Specifications
Brand
Alesis
Model
ELEVATE 5 MKII
Type
Powered Desktop Studio Speakers
Output Power
40W per channel (80W total)
Low-Frequency Driver
5-inch woofer in ported enclosure
High-Frequency Driver
1-inch silk dome tweeter
Crossover
Separate high- and low-frequency crossover
Cabinet Material
High-density wood
Special Feature
Dedicated Bass Boost switch
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 80W total output delivers full, room-filling volume from a compact desktop form factor
- Silk dome tweeter produces smooth, detailed high frequencies without harshness
- High-density wood cabinets reduce resonance and coloration compared to plastic enclosures
- Dedicated Bass Boost switch offers easy low-end adjustment without external EQ
- Multiple input options (TRS, RCA, aux) allow connection to a wide range of source devices
👎 Cons
- 5-inch woofers may lack deep sub-bass extension below roughly 80Hz without a subwoofer
- Active/passive design means the speaker cable length limits placement flexibility
- No built-in Bluetooth or wireless connectivity
- At 40W per channel, they may not fill larger rooms or studios at high volumes without distortion
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both speakers powered, or does one speaker drive the other?
One speaker is the active (powered) unit containing the amplifier, and the other is a passive speaker connected to it. Together they deliver 80W total output.
What size woofer do the Elevate 5 MKII speakers use?
Each speaker features a 5-inch low-frequency woofer housed in a ported enclosure for extended bass response.
Do these speakers have a built-in bass boost option?
Yes, there is a dedicated Bass Boost switch on the rear panel that lets you add low-end emphasis without needing external EQ adjustments.
What inputs do the Elevate 5 MKII speakers accept?
They typically include 1/4-inch TRS, RCA, and 3.5mm aux inputs, allowing connection to audio interfaces, mixers, computers, and mobile devices.
Are these speakers suitable for near-field monitoring at a desk?
Yes, the 5-inch driver size and 40W-per-channel output are well-suited for desktop near-field listening in small to medium rooms.
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