Detail 01
150W total bi-amplified Class AB power
Power is split between the drivers, with 80W allocated to LF and 70W to HF.
Product detailSKU #1500000439486
M-AudioForty Eighty 8" Powered Studio Monitors (Each) Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Forty-Eighty is a single powered studio monitor with an 8-inch Kevlar woofer, 1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter, and 150W bi-amplified Class AB design. Its rear-ported cabinet and specified 32Hz–22kHz response suit a production workspace where low-frequency extension matters. Use FLAT mode for critical mix decisions, then switch to Hype mode for a consumer-curve check. The Forty Series Control app provides EQ presets and a five-band EQ, while XLR and TRS inputs support wired studio routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Critical studio decisions in FLAT mode, followed by a Hype-mode consumer-curve check.
- Production rooms where the 8-inch woofer and specified 32Hz low-end response suit the setup.
- Wired connection from an interface or preamp through XLR or TRS inputs.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
32Hz–22kHz (-10dB)
Defines the monitor’s specified frequency-response range.
Detail 03
5-band EQ in the Forty Series Control app
Lets you create an EQ curve for the monitor’s creative environment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one monitor rather than a pair.
- 02Confirm that XLR or TRS suits the connection available in your setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it support wireless playback?
Yes. Bluetooth 5.0 supports audio streaming from compatible devices up to the listed 100-foot (30.5 m) range.
02Can I adjust it for my room?
The Forty Series Control app provides EQ presets and a five-band EQ for shaping the monitor’s response.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 32Hz–22kHz (-10dB)
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Color Finish
- Gold
3 detailsConnections & power
- Input Types
- 1 x XLR and 1 x TRS
- Power Amplification
- 150W total (80W LF / 70W HF)
- Power Configuration
- Bi-Amplified Class AB
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 22
- Dimensions Hwd
- 15 x 10 x 11.5 inch (381 x 254 x 292 mm)
9 detailsOther
- Bluetooth Range
- 100' (30.5 m)
- Configuration
- Bi-Amplified Class AB
- Coverage Pattern
- 120° x 90°
- Maximum SPL
- 116dB SPL
- Lf Driver
- 8 inch (203 mm) Kevlar Woofer
- Converter Snr
- >120dB
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Enclosure
- Ported Vinyl Wrapped MDF
- Hf Driver
- 1.25 inch (32 mm) Soft Dome Tweeter
