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M-Audio M3-8 Three-Way Studio Monitor
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The M3-8 is a three-way active studio monitor specifically designed to play louder, handle more power, and provide wide and consistent sound coverage. Built with a 8-inch woven Kevlar low-frequency driver, a 5-inch woven Kevlar mid-frequency driver, and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter with integrated waveguide, the M3-8 covers a wide frequency response range of 38 Hz – 22 kHz Read More
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SeanReid
346
Jun 6, 2015
Thanks for your question!
We are exploring the possibility I believe, but we would love to hear from you. Here is a link to a poll for new Massdrop communities overseas:
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/have-a-massdrop-in-my-country-avoid-custom-clearance-avoids-the-exchange-rate
Please feel free to vote and post in the discussion, we really want to hear from all of you!
We are exploring the possibility I believe, but we would love to hear from you. Here is a link to a poll for new Massdrop communities overseas:
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/have-a-massdrop-in-my-country-avoid-custom-clearance-avoids-the-exchange-rate
Please feel free to vote and post in the discussion, we really want to hear from all of you!
ajjjas
29
Feb 16, 2016
So, I picked up a pair of these on the Bazaar clearance before Christmas this last year, and I am quite impressed. The dimensions listed might prepare you for something large, but it's quite another thing to see it. These cabinets are quite big. If you don't have ample space, forget it. I bought a pair of floor stands for these to sit behind my desk.
Their sound is quite good. The highs are very crisp and accurate, and the mids are detailed. The low driver leaves something to be desired in impact, but you won't be missing out on any tones here. The M3-8s don't try to reproduce frequencies they can't, leading to tight, accurate bass. I highly recommend a subwoofer with these.
Other users have noted a hiss coming from these amps, and I do have to mention, if they're not attached to clean power, they will hiss. I have a power conditioner attached to mine, and unless you have them at unreasonably high gain, or put your ear right to the high driver, the hiss is eliminated.
Speaking of gain, these get louder than most people could reasonably want them to. I keep them on -12db gain when attached to my setup (Schiit Modi2u), and I fear for my hearing if I'm in the same room when they're above 50% volume.
Physically, these speakers are built very well, and the finish is quite nice. They would look great in a living room, if you're okay with them not having grilles. The plate amp is solid, and all the toggles and dials feel well constructed.
The only gripe I have with these lies in the mid to low crossover at 4.9KHz. There is a dip that is slightly larger than I would like to hear at that point, but it can be compensated for. I found that dip to be about -3 to -5 db relative.
Feel free to message me for more information.
Their sound is quite good. The highs are very crisp and accurate, and the mids are detailed. The low driver leaves something to be desired in impact, but you won't be missing out on any tones here. The M3-8s don't try to reproduce frequencies they can't, leading to tight, accurate bass. I highly recommend a subwoofer with these.
Other users have noted a hiss coming from these amps, and I do have to mention, if they're not attached to clean power, they will hiss. I have a power conditioner attached to mine, and unless you have them at unreasonably high gain, or put your ear right to the high driver, the hiss is eliminated.
Speaking of gain, these get louder than most people could reasonably want them to. I keep them on -12db gain when attached to my setup (Schiit Modi2u), and I fear for my hearing if I'm in the same room when they're above 50% volume.
Physically, these speakers are built very well, and the finish is quite nice. They would look great in a living room, if you're okay with them not having grilles. The plate amp is solid, and all the toggles and dials feel well constructed.
The only gripe I have with these lies in the mid to low crossover at 4.9KHz. There is a dip that is slightly larger than I would like to hear at that point, but it can be compensated for. I found that dip to be about -3 to -5 db relative.
Feel free to message me for more information.
EdinNJ
271
Jul 19, 2015
whoa, very tempting. i've got old m-audio 8 inch two way in my photo studio and 5 inch two way in my processing printing area, and they are amazing. guess i've got four days to come up with a good story for my wife/cfo about why i need these instead.
tvor
15
Aug 13, 2015
I have to say that the transient response and overall clarity blows me away. Really stand out for the cost.
garagetinkerer
17
Aug 19, 2015
tvorWhat was the cost? I asked and no one answered. I somehow missed this and i wanted to know what the cost including shipping was, so i could possibly request it.
cosm0cat
132
Jul 14, 2015
I was really debating with myself about getting these on the last drop but I think the 8's are probably too big for my room. Would love to see you guys drop the M3-6's
SeanReid
346
Jul 14, 2015
cosm0catWe hope to make them available to the community very soon. As of now they are back ordered for some time, but keep checking back for regular updates. The M3-8 is a beast of a monitor, you will likely not need to upgrade for a while if you had these. And these being three-way monitors they are not only ideal for music, but great for video game and film audio editing and mixing.
Thanks for your post!
Thanks for your post!
tvor
15
Jul 8, 2015
Got mine all set up. These things are HUGE and awesome. I have stands coming tomorrow and the cables I need for the balanced connector without dragging out my whole mixer setup/etc. So far I'm very happy. Sound is great and it should only improve with stands and using a balanced connection!!
SeanReid
346
Jul 13, 2015
tvorSo glad to hear you like them!
If you have a chance please post a pic of your setup or an audio track you mixed with them. We love it when our members share their passions and work with us.
Maybe someday soon they will make a matching subwoofer for these?
If you have a chance please post a pic of your setup or an audio track you mixed with them. We love it when our members share their passions and work with us.
Maybe someday soon they will make a matching subwoofer for these?
razer
2
Jun 6, 2015
I need some help. How do these monitors compare with the Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitors
that were a previous massdrop?
Thanks in advance,
r.
cosm0cat
132
Jul 19, 2015
ah fuck it. I'll join now and if I don't like the sound of them when I test them at guitar center, I'll have to back out.
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