M-Audio Forty Eighty – 8″ Bluetooth-Enabled Bi-Amped Studio Monitor (Single)
The M-Audio Forty Eighty is a powerful nearfield monitor built for precision and flexibility. With an 8″ Kevlar® woofer, 1.25″ soft-dome tweeter, 150 W bi-amplification, and onboard DSP with EQ presets, it delivers accurate monitoring for mixing, producing, and streaming. Bluetooth with True Wireless Stereo adds modern convenience without sacrificing studio integration.
Key Features
- 150 W bi-amped power: 80 W to the woofer and 70 W to the tweeter for clean dynamics and headroom
- DSP & EQ presets: Front-panel Flat, Hype, and Custom modes; fine-tune with 5-band EQ in the companion app
- Bluetooth with TWS: Stream wirelessly or pair two units for cable-free stereo monitoring
- Pro I/O: Balanced XLR and ¼″ TRS inputs for seamless interface/mixer connection
- Optimised waveguide: 1.25″ tweeter and waveguide design for precise imaging and wide sweet spot
Customer Benefits
Forty Eighty adapts to your room and workflow. Switch instantly between accurate reference and hyped auditioning, stream from mobile devices when needed, and dial in the response to fit your space—all from a single, studio-ready monitor.
Quick Specs
- Power: 150 W total (80 W LF / 70 W HF)
- Drivers: 20.3 cm Kevlar woofer; 3.2 cm soft-dome tweeter with waveguide
- Frequency response: 32 Hz – 22 kHz (-10 dB)
- Max SPL: 116 dB @ 1 m
- Inputs: XLR, ¼″ TRS (balanced)
- Bluetooth: v5, True Wireless Stereo pairing
- EQ/DSP: Flat, Hype, Custom + 5-band app EQ
- Enclosure: Front-ported MDF
- Dimensions: 38.1 × 24.5 × 29.2 cm
- Weight: 10 kg
What’s in the Box
- 1 × M-Audio Forty Eighty monitor
- Isolation pad
- AC power cable
- Quick Start Guide
Use Cases / Ideal For
Ideal for producers, streamers, and content creators who want accurate monitoring with modern wireless options. Add a second unit for a full stereo setup in home or project studios.
Compatibility
Connect directly to audio interfaces, mixers, and DAWs via XLR/TRS. Use Bluetooth for quick reference listening or pair two monitors in TWS for stereo.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- High headroom and clear imaging from bi-amped design
- Room-friendly DSP presets and app EQ
- Bluetooth streaming and TWS for flexible playback
- Balanced XLR/TRS inputs for pro setups
⚠️ Cons:
- Sold as a single monitor—second unit needed for stereo
- Larger footprint compared to compact desktop speakers
The M-Audio Forty Eighty combines studio accuracy, DSP control, and wireless convenience in a robust 8″ monitor—available at Soundium.
