Fluid Audio FX80V2 Two-Way 8" Coaxial Active Studio Reference Monitors (Single) Review
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The Fluid Audio FX80V2 is an active studio reference monitor designed for both project and professional studio settings. Its coaxial driver design, featuring an 8-inch paper cone woofer and a 1.2-inch silk dome tweeter, aims to provide a focused soundstage. This V2 iteration specifically addresses prior feedback by flattening the EQ response, suggesting an intent to deliver a more neutral sound profile.
Connectivity options are comprehensive for a monitor of this type, including balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS inputs, alongside an unbalanced RCA input. This allows for integration into various studio setups. With a frequency range extending from 35 Hz to 22 kHz, it covers a broad spectrum, and the 110 W of total power output, split between 60 W for the LF and 50 W for the HF, indicates adequate headroom for critical listening.
The inclusion of multiple protection features like driver protection, peak limiting, and thermal limiting contributes to the monitor's durability and consistent performance. Its bass-reflex, shielded MDF enclosure, along with mounting points on both the rear and top panels, offers flexibility in placement and installation.
- Coaxial driver design for potentially improved phase coherence and stereo imaging
- Comprehensive input options including balanced XLR, 1/4-inch TRS, and unbalanced RCA
- Wide frequency response of 35 Hz to 22 kHz (±2 dB)
- Robust protection features including output current limiting and thermal limiting
- Flexible mounting options with M6 points on rear and top panels
- No digital audio inputs or USB connectivity
- Single monitor package, requiring purchase of two for a stereo pair
- Relatively heavy at 17.2 lb for a single monitor
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About this product
Designed for project and professional studio applications, the Fluid Audio FX80V2 is an active studio reference monitor with dual concentric or coaxial drivers. Version 2 of the monitor flattens the EQ response and updates the rear-panel artwork for better clarity. The rear panel offers balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs as well as an unbalanced RCA input to accommodate a variety of equipment.
Specs
- USB
- No
- Color
- Black
- Weight
- 17.2 lb / 7.8 kg
- Woofer
- 1x 8" / 20.3 cm Paper Cone
- Tweeter
- 1x 1.2" / 30.5 mm Silk Dome
- Wireless
- No
- Audio I/O
- 1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input 1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Input 1x RCA Unbalanced Input
- Enclosure
- Bass-Reflex/Ported, Shielded
- Network I/O
- No
- Amplifiers HF
- 50 W
- Amplifiers LF
- 60 W
- AC Input Power
- 85 to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Frequency Range
- 35 Hz to 22 kHz ± 2 dB
- Mounting Points
- 2x M6 (Rear Panel) 2x M6 (Top Panel)
- Digital Audio I/O
- No
- Enclosure Material
- MDF
- Total Power Output
- 110 W
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.4 kHz
- Monitor Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Mobile App Compatible
- No
- Dimensions (W X H X D)
- 13.4 x 11.6 x 10" / 34 x 29.5 x 25.4 cm
- Protections And Limiting
- Driver Protection, Fuse, Output Current Limiting, Peak Limiter, Subsonic Filter, and Thermal Limiting
- Number Of Included Monitors
- Single Monitor
- Monitor Type & Configuration
- Active 2-Way
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
- 114 dB
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