Rank #5 in Best Studio Monitors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Lie
M-Audio BX3 3.5-inch Studio Monitors, Pair
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The M-Audio BX3 is a pair of wired desktop studio monitors with 3.5-inch Kevlar woofers and silk dome tweeters, listed at £77.00 for both speakers. It sits at number five in this guide, with 2,170 ratings at 4.6 out of 5. The listing describes them as bi-amplified, gives a 120W figure in the product features line, and lists 1/4-inch TRS inputs, an 1/8-inch stereo auxiliary input and an 1/8-inch stereo output.
The number to read twice is the frequency response. The spec table's only entry is 22 KHz — a top-end figure on its own, with no lower limit anywhere in the table to pair it with, so it tells you nothing about how low the 3.5-inch drivers actually reach. Two more rows in the same table are worth checking before you add to basket: the water resistance row says Waterproof while the waterproof flag a couple of lines above it says fake, and Maximum Range is given as 2 Metres, which on a desktop monitor is a cable length described as a range. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this product; we have not tested these speakers ourselves.
How those 2,170 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £77.00 for the pair |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 2,170 ratings |
| Frequency response (as listed) | 22 KHz — top figure only, no lower limit in the table |
| Woofer driver diameter | 3.5 inches, Kevlar |
| Power (as listed) | 120W, from the product features line |
| Inputs | 1/4" TRS, 1/8" stereo auxiliary, RCA stereo input pair, 1/8" stereo output |
| Water resistance (as listed) | "Waterproof", while Is Waterproof is listed as "fake" |
| Maximum range (as listed) | 2 Metres, on a tabletop monitor |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Sweet little monitors ideal size for my set up, nice punchy bass and clear highs. Headphones out and device (phone iPad mp3) input very convenient. Overall a good sound from these small monitors, they are not very loud at full volume but more than adequate for bedroom studios etc highly recommend”
Verified purchase“Great sound when connected upto my audio interface via 2x1/4inch jacks. Looks nice in my setup and happy with the sound output for a 3.5inch driver”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Studio Monitors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Lie.
Questions people ask
Are the M-Audio BX3 monitors sold as a pair?
Yes. The listing titles them as a pair and prices them at £77.00 for both speakers, so you do not need to buy two to get stereo.
What frequency response do the M-Audio BX3 monitors have?
The spec table gives one figure, 22 KHz, with no lower limit beside it. The bullets claim a bass reflex design and punchy bass but never quote a frequency range.
How much power do the M-Audio BX3 monitors deliver?
The product features line lists 120W alongside the 3.5-inch woofer, an auxiliary input and a headphone output. The listing does not split that figure between the two cabinets, or between the woofer and the tweeter.
What can I connect to the M-Audio BX3?
The network connectivity line lists 1/4-inch TRS inputs, a 1/8-inch stereo auxiliary input, an 1/8-inch stereo output and an RCA stereo input pair. The first bullet describes it as a wired, zero-latency connection.
Are the M-Audio BX3 monitors waterproof?
The water resistance row says Waterproof, but the Is Waterproof field in the same table says fake, so the listing contradicts itself and gives no IP rating either way.
How are the M-Audio BX3 rated by buyers?
4.6 out of 5 from 2,170 ratings. One buyer reports they are not very loud at full volume but more than adequate for a bedroom studio.
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