These are the latest self-powered edition of Alesis' famous Monitor 1 (M1) line of studio monitors, featuring the same outstanding mix of performance and price point that has made the M1s a home & project studio mainstay for years. They boast a very loud output with 100 watts of power, a 38hz bass response which is specifically tailored for artists working in bass-heavy situations (hip hop, house, techno, almost any dance music), and an unparalleled accuracy for this price range. Studio monitors are mainly used as a gauge for mixing recorded tracks, and the first thing people will tell you to look out for when shopping for monitors is a flat response. The less "color" or distortion a monitor adds to your mix, the better a gauge it is be for how your tracks will actually sound outside of the studio. The main reason that the Monitor 1's have been so popular over the years is for their professional grade sound reproduction, heralded by nearly everyone as the flattest, best sounding monitors you can find anywhere near this price point.

- integral bi-amplified 100 watt active near-field monitors
- 6.5" low frequency drivers (75 watts) made from non-woven carbon fiber with santoprene surround and dual magnet shielded configuration
- 1" silk dome high frequency driver (25 watts) with medium viscosity ferrofluid coolant and dual magnet shielded configuration
- crossover: 1500Hz, 8th-order, 48dB/octave filters
- frequency range: 38 Hz - 23.5 kHz (-10dB point)
- magnetically shielded for desktop operation
- connectors: combination XLR-1/4" jack with input level control
- dimensions: 15"h x 8.5"w x 9.75"d
- weight: 19.5 lbs. each

reviewed by the mgmnt