The Studiophile® CX5 near-field studio monitor extends M-Audio’s 20-year legacy of engineering advanced music creation solutions. Designed by our dedicated team of monitor engineers, the CX line combines proprietary driver designs, custom waveguides, seamless crossover integration and advanced Acoustic Space controls. The result is a best-in-class monitor series with excellent off-axis response, minimal distortion, an expansive soundstage and the flexibility to adapt to any production space. The Studiophile CX5 monitor brings exceptionally accurate monitoring to any acoustic environment—establishing a new benchmark in its category. -exceptional design integration > well-balanced sound with superior detail -Acoustic Space controls > optimize frequency response for your room -OptImage IV high-performance wave-guide > expanded, layered soundstage with large sweet spot -5-inch, Kevlar, low-frequency driver > full, tight bass -1.25-inch, silk-domed, high-frequency driver > clear highs -90 watts of dispersed power > extra headroom, minimal distortion -ultra-solid, internally braced cabinet > low transmission loss