Dynaudio BM12A Active Nearfield Monitor

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Dynaudio BM12A Active Nearfield Monitor, Main
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Get a high-quality 8-inch woofer, 1.1-inch soft dome tweeter and amplifier with this monitor from Dynaudio.

The BM 12 A is a two-way active analog monitor with an 8 in. woofer and 1.1 in. soft dome tweeter featuring proprietary Dynaudio Acoustics neodymium driver technology. This model includes switchable EQ contour filters for optimizing speaker placement, as well as high-pass filters for use with subwoofers, like Dynaudio Acoustics BM14S.

Features
Two-way full analog active nearfield monitor -- 8 in. neodymium magnet woofer and 1.1 in. soft dome neodymium tweeter.

Neodymium 8 in. woofer

Neodymium soft dome tweeter

Integrated positioning filters (LF/MF/HF shelving/notch)

60/80Hz high-pass filter for subwoofer adaptation

Balanced analog XLR input

50W/100W tweeter/woofer amplifier

nput sensitivity switch (-10/+4dB range)

Clip indicator LED

Slow attack optical HF protection

Thermal amplifier protection

Model: BM 12A

System: Two-way Active Nearfield Monitor

Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB): 38 Hz - 21 kHz

Max SPL 1m, pair (IEC Short Term): 123 dB RMS

Max SPL 2m, 5.1 (IEC Short Term): 124.5 dB RMS

Input level for 85 dB SPL @1m (+4/-10): -18dBu RMS @ 0dB setting

Input level for max peak SPL (+4/-10): +12dBu RMS @ 0dB setting

Power consumption: Idle: 15 W / Max: 130 W

Amplifier power: Tweeter: 50 W / Woofer: 100 W

Resonance Frequency: 40 Hz

Internal Cabinet Volume: 13.6 liters

Bass Principle: Bass reflex

Crossover Frequencies: 1500 Hz

Crossover Slope: 6 dB/oct

Tweeter: Esotec 28 mm/1.1 in. soft dome, rear chamber, Neodymium Magnetic. 4 mm die-cast alu front, Pure alu wire voice coil

Woofer: 200 mm/8 in. Neodymium, One-piece molded poly-prop cone, 75 mm/3 in. kapton voice coil

Weight: 12.1 kg / 26.6 lbs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 234 x 370 x 327 mm / 9.2 in. x 14.6 in. x 12.9 in.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (21 ratings)
Submitted August 11, 2010 by a customer from quicknet.nl

"BBC LS3/5A with built-in amplifier from Metallica to Kings of Convenience? Yes. Danish art, noble sound."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I think this will be my pair of speakers for about six to eight years. By then Class D amplifiers will be so good, that I will change.
Sound
The tweeter is Esotar and that enables very fine and articulate highs. The control of the amplifier over the conusses is grand and the sound is tight & precise, also when played loud.
Features
XLR input, adjustable for high, mid and low frequencies and a low cut in 2 steps when you think you need a subwoofer. All very useful.
Ease of Use
Just take a look at the features and you will know. Clear manual.
Quality
The speaker is made for mixing in studio's, but I use it at home. It makes me think of BBC LS3/5a. But it plays much, much louder, and no breakup at all. What annoys me a bit is that when I put on another CD, I get within reach of 2 meters and then I notice a bit of hiss and hum coming from the speaker. I listen to music at a distance of 3 meters, then I can't hear that and as soon as the music plays, the hiss and hum are overruled.
Value
Unbelievable value for the money. Amplifier and speaker for the price of an amplifier. Or a speaker.
Manufacturer Support
No need for support until now, I only have them for a week.
The Wow Factor
This speaker is really not big in its dimensions. That makes it easy to set up and also my wife likes the looks. And she is critical.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Alternative, rock, folk
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