[linux-audio-user] OT: studio monitors - M-Audio Studiophile BX5

[The Other]

> I asked because I am considering getting monitors for under $500,  
> and I think
> I've narrowed down my selection to the Studiophile BX5 or the  
> Alesis M1
> Active Mk2.

For $300 (pair) on sale at American Musical Supply (and possibly  
free shipping)

      http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-EVE-2020V2.html

are the Event 20/20 V2  Studio Reference Monitors, the specs are  
shown on the page.

I have the prior version (V1 I suppose I now have to call them)  
bought from AMS in Jan 98.  Looking at the specs for the V2, the  
only difference between the V1 and the V2 is"

V1->  50Hz - 20kHz, +/- 2dB, Ref 500Hz

V2->  50Hz - 20kHz, +/- 3dB, Ref 500Hz     (note the +/- 3dB is the  
only difference.)

oh, just saw some other differences.

1)  In the Connectors section, the V1 only has the 5-way binding  
posts.  The V2 has in addition to the 5-way binding posts,  
vinyl-laminated MDF Connectors.

2)  The drivers (8" and 25mm) are now magnetically shielded.

HTH
'The Other' Stephen Stubbs
Champaign, IL   USA