M-Audio BX3 BT Active Studio Monitor 2 pcs

Compact Bluetooth Studio Monitors for Modern Producers

The M-Audio BX3 BT is a pair of 3.5-inch multimedia reference monitors built for small desks, bedroom studios, and content-creation setups. This model combines a 120-Watt amplifier with a two-way driver layout covering the full audible spectrum. Bluetooth streaming sits next to a full set of analog inputs, so the same pair handles a mix session, a podcast recording, and a movie night without swapping cables.

What Sets the BX3 BT Apart in Its Class

Most monitors in this segment use paper or polypropylene cones; the BX3 BT instead uses a Black Kevlar low-frequency driver for tighter bass and reduced cone breakup. A computer-optimized tweeter waveguide sharpens stereo imaging, while enhanced rear ports extend usable low-frequency response down to 80 Hz. A Left/Right Active Speaker Position switch lets left-handed users place the volume knob on their dominant side.

Driver Design and Amplification

The two-way configuration pairs a 3.5-inch (88.9 mm) Black Kevlar woofer with a 1-inch (25.4 mm) natural silk-dome tweeter, splitting bass and treble so neither driver is pushed beyond its comfort zone. A 120 W total peak amplifier (2 x 25 W RMS) provides headroom for near-field mixing.

• LF Driver: 3.5" / 88.9 mm Black Kevlar cone — stiff, low-mass material that holds its shape during transients for cleaner kick drums and bass lines.
• HF Driver: 1" / 25.4 mm natural silk dome — smooth treble without harshness.
• Total Power: 120 W peak (2 x 25 W RMS) — headroom for small-room monitoring.

Frequency Response and Room Tuning

With a stated response of 80 Hz – 22 kHz, the monitors cover the musical fundamentals and the entire upper treble range, leaving sub-bass to a paired subwoofer if deeper extension is needed. Rear-panel High-EQ and Low-EQ controls compensate for placement against walls.

• Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 22 kHz — full-range coverage for production, gaming, and video editing.
• EQ Controls: rear-panel High-EQ and Low-EQ — trim the top and bottom ends to suit the room.
• Bass Reflex: rear-ported MDF cabinet — deeper low-end without resonance.

Connectivity and Setup Flexibility

The active speaker carries every input a small studio needs: balanced 1/4-inch TRS jacks for an audio interface, RCA inputs for a DJ controller or mixer, and a front-panel 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) aux jack. Bluetooth adds wireless streaming at about 30.5 m, and a front-panel headphone output mutes the speakers automatically.

• Wired Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS, 1 x RCA stereo, 1 x 1/8" aux — covers audio interfaces, mixers, DJ gear, and mobile devices from one panel.
• Bluetooth: wireless streaming, ~30.5 m range — pairs phones and tablets wirelessly.
• Headphone Output: 1/8" / 3.5 mm front jack with auto-mute — silent late-night monitoring.

Ideal Users for the BX3 BT

This pair suits bedroom producers, podcasters, live streamers, and remote workers who need compact near-field monitors that double as everyday desktop speakers. The Bluetooth input makes the setup equally useful for casual music listening, gaming, and movie playback. DJs and content creators benefit from the RCA and 1/4-inch TRS inputs that accept mixers, controllers, and audio interfaces. At 3.35 kg per speaker and 208 mm tall, the cabinets fit on a small desk.