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Overview

Low-profile passive studio monitors.

The Avantone Mixcubes are shielded, full-range mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all major studios for the last 25 years.

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Mixcube 5.25" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) Specifications:

System type: Dynamic Shielded Full-Range Pair
Frequency response: 90Hz–17,000Hz (useful musical range)
Impedance: Nominal 8 ohms
SPL / Sensitivity: 93dB @ 1w/1m
Recommended power: From 10–200W
Driver: 5.25" cast aluminum frame
Cabinet: Sealed /18 mm MDF/Dacron acoustical stuffing
Inputs: 3-way CE-rated plastic encased metal binding posts (accepts up to 12-gauge wire, spade lugs, dual banana plugs)
Weight: 6 lb., 11 oz. (per speaker)
Dimensions: 165 mm x 165 mm x 165 mm (6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2")

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Avantone Mixcube 5.25" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) Buttercream

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