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

[Steve Harris]

On Sun, Aug 22, 2004 at 02:32:22PM -0500, The Other wrote:
> 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.

That presumably makes them passive? I think the original poster wanted
actives.

Having gone to actives for my last pair myself I dont plan of going back,
its one less box to drop on your foot, and makes the wiring easier.

- Steve