MX5

Sterling MX5 5-inch powered studio monitor in home studio.

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Naturally Smooth Frequency Response

MX5

5" Powered Studio Monitors

For smaller studios or project studios where space is at a premium, the Sterling MX5 Powered Studio Monitor delivers top-class audio quality and features in a smaller footprint.

MX5

5" Powered Studio Monitors

For smaller studios or project studios where space is at a premium, the Sterling MX5 Powered Studio Monitor delivers top-class audio quality and features in a smaller footprint.

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Key Features

3″ Low-frequency driver with an acoustically engineered cone design
3/4″ Silk dome tweeter features powerful neodymium magnets
40 Watts of high-efficiency, low-distortion, Class A/B amplification with 55Hz – 22kHz frequency response
Front access 3.5mm TRS headphone input connector for headphone monitoring as needed
Front access 3.5mm TRS input connector for auxiliary (AUX) sound source input
Rear port design reduces low-frequency turbulence and distortion
Sophisticated dual matte black finish that acclimates to any studio-based environment
Studio grade internal components
Unbalanced RCA inputs

Adapts to your studio environment

The back of the monitors feature a balanced XLR input, a balanced TRS input and an unbalanced RCA. They have a robust power switch, a rotary level dial, high-frequency filter with three parameters—+2dB, -2dB and neutral 0—and low-frequency filter with three parameters—+3dB, -3dB and neutral 0. These features allow you to tune your speakers to your room for optimal playback monitoring when mixing and producing so you’re assured the best sound possible. MX5 monitors deliver 70 watts of high-efficiency, low-distortion, Class-A/B amplification with 42Hz–22kHz frequency response.

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Superior Speaker Science

The front of the monitors feature acoustically engineered 5″ low-frequency drivers that offer superior damping. This minimizes any sonic artifacts and unnatural resonance to ensure a clean, natural sound for referencing your mixes. It has a four-layer voice coil which provides greater motor force for outstanding low-frequency performance. The 1″ silk-dome high-frequency tweeter features a powerful neodymium magnet for a smooth and natural high-frequency response.

Outstanding performance

The MX Black Series monitors are designed to provide optimal frequency dispersion even when listening off-axis. This means they’ll sound great in imperfect acoustic environments, like most home and project studios. The bi-amplified Class-A/B design ensures superior transient response and a natural bass presence.

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Sterling good looks

With a sophisticated dual matte black finish and backlit Sterling logo, the MX Black Series monitors look as good as they sound in any studio environment..

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What’s in the box?

Single MX5 Black Series studio monitor
Power cable
Owner’s Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Specifications

AMPLIFIER
Frequency Response:	37 Hz-22 kHz
Power Output:	Tweeter 25W@ 0.5%THD-3KHz	Woofer 45W@ 1%THD-400Hz
Sensitivity:	650mV@1KHz to rated power
Signal Noise Ratio with A-Weight:	87dB
Total Harmonic Distortion:	0.2%@ 1W-1KHz
Crossover Frequency:	3.0KHz

CONTROL
Power Switch:	Rocker
Level:	Rotary VR
Input:	XLR (balanced)	RCA X 1 (unbalanced)	1/4" TRS (balanced)
Setting:	High Filter: –2dB, 0, +2dB@ 10Khz
Low Filter:	–3dB, 0, +3dB@ 75Hz

ENCLOSURE
Dimension:	W 7.48" X H 11.34" X D 10.43"
Weight:	17.64 lbs.
Material:	MDF box with plastic front
Acoustic Mode:	Vented box
Tweeter:	1” / 8 ohm
Tweeter Magnetic Type:	Neodymium
Woofer:	5" / 4ohm
Woofer Magnetic Type:	Ferrite

MAINS POWER
Line Voltage:	115VAC/60Hz +/- 10%
Fuse:	T1.6A/250V
Line Cord Receptacle:	IEC320 C14