BX5 D3 : Nice sound, but 150Hz hum and backplate too hot to touch

5 years ago

I bought two of these for a home studio. I was pleased with the appearance and they arrived quickly. But as soon as I plugged them in I heard 150Hz mains hum, from both. This was with nothing plugged in and at all volume levels. I tried them in different power sockets throughout my house but it didn't make a difference. Once I started using them the backplate got so hot it is unbearable to touch, and again this was on both units. Mains hum on what I believed was a step up from basic desktop speakers (which had no hum) was a very unpleasant surprise.

Technical Data

Manufactured by M-Audio
Released in 2017
Average price : $104
Weight : 6kg

BX5 D3 : Nice sound, but 150Hz hum and backplate too hot to touch

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