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M-Audio EX66 Pro Active MTM Reference Monitor
★★★★★
Hear Every Nuance with Precision Audio Introducing the M-Audio EX66 Reference Monitor, engineered for unparalleled audio accuracy. Its innovative MTM design expands the sweet spot and minimizes room reflections, delivering a listening experience that's both smooth and transparent across the enti...
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Overview
Hear Every Nuance with Precision Audio
Introducing the M-Audio EX66 Reference Monitor, engineered for unparalleled audio accuracy. Its innovative MTM design expands the sweet spot and minimizes room reflections, delivering a listening experience that's both smooth and transparent across the entire frequency spectrum. Perfect for critical mixing and monitoring in professional studios.
Specifications:- Configuration: Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer (MTM) Vertical Array
- Analog Inputs: High-Impedance XLR and TRS Balanced
- Digital Inputs: S/PDIF and AES/EBU up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Waveguide: OptImage II High-Frequency
- Acoustic Space Control: Optimizes Low-Frequency Response
- Limiter: Soft Limiter Circuit
Key Features
MTM configuration yields wide sweet spot with reduced room reflections
Two 6 custom linear-piston woofers deliver high durability with exceptional definition and precision
1 titanium dome tweeter produces smooth transparency without high frequency smearing
Bi-amplified with 200 watts PWM power per channel
DSP-tuned cabinets and crossovers for extremely accurate frequency response with no resonant peaks
Specifications
Configuration
MTM (Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer)
Woofer Size
Two 6-inch
Tweeter Size
1-inch
Tweeter Material
Titanium dome
Amplification Type
Bi-amplified
Power Output per Channel
200 watts PWM
Cabinet Tuning
DSP-tuned
Crossover Tuning
DSP-tuned
Woofer Design
Custom linear-piston
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features an MTM (Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer) configuration, which delivers a wide sweet spot and reduced room reflections for accurate listening.
- Equipped with two 6-inch custom linear-piston woofers, designed for high durability and precise, defined low-frequency reproduction.
- Incorporates a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter, producing smooth, transparent high frequencies without harshness or smearing.
- Bi-amplified design with 200 watts PWM power per channel ensures efficient and powerful audio delivery.
- Includes DSP-tuned cabinets and crossovers, resulting in an extremely accurate frequency response free from resonant peaks.
👎 Cons
- The specialized MTM configuration, while offering benefits, might require specific placement to fully optimize its acoustic advantages.
- With 200 watts per channel, these monitors are very powerful and might be excessive for smaller studio spaces or intimate listening environments.
- No information is provided regarding connectivity options (e.g., XLR, TRS, RCA), which is crucial for integration into studio setups.
- The "Pro Active" and "Reference Monitor" designations suggest a specific professional use case, potentially overkill for casual audio listening.
- Specific frequency response range details are not given, making it harder to gauge its full spectral accuracy without further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MTM configuration on the M-Audio EX66 Pro Monitor?
The MTM (Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer) configuration helps create a wide sweet spot for listening and reduces unwanted room reflections, enhancing sound accuracy.
What kind of woofers does this monitor use?
It features two 6-inch custom linear-piston woofers, designed for high durability and to deliver exceptional definition and precision in low-frequency reproduction.
What material is the tweeter made from?
The monitor utilizes a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter, which is engineered to produce smooth transparency in high frequencies without any "smearing" effect.
How is the M-Audio EX66 Pro Monitor powered?
It is bi-amplified, meaning it has separate amplifiers for the high and low frequencies, delivering 200 watts of PWM power per channel for efficient and powerful performance.
Does the monitor have any special tuning for sound accuracy?
Yes, its cabinets and crossovers are DSP-tuned to achieve an extremely accurate frequency response, aiming to eliminate resonant peaks for precise audio reproduction.
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