What happened to M-Audio BX8 Monitors? at DVinfo.net

Kevin Penhorwood · June 20th, 2005, 12:51 PM

I just logged onto B&H to purchase a set of M-Audio BX8 monitors and they no longer have them listed. I checked a few other sites and they are listing them as close-outs/discontinued. I checked the M-Audio website and they are still listed there. Has M-Audio done away with the BX8's or are they coming out with a replacement. They sounded like good studio monitors for the price and now I will have to figure out what to buy in their place. Thanks.

Bogdan Apetri · June 23rd, 2005, 01:08 PM

Hi,

Same problem! After all the advice I got from you wonderful people, I have finally settled on the BX-8! Now, these are discontinued everywhere!

What happened?!

Steve House · June 24th, 2005, 07:45 AM

Looking at the m-Audio website, the speakers are listed there as model BX8a, not BX8. Could it be the speakers you guys are seeing listed as being discontinued are an older pre-"a" model?

Kevin Penhorwood · June 24th, 2005, 08:09 AM

Steve,

I kind of thought that maybe they just had a newer model coming out but B&H isn't listing anything for the BX8 at all. Usually if they update a model B&H will list the new model with a accepting orders or coming soon status. I haven't found anything but close-outs for the BX8 anywhere else either. Maybe they are just behind in issueing a new model. I might try emailing the customer support at M-Audio and see what they say.

Dave Largent · July 27th, 2005, 08:25 PM

I just got a catalog for a popular music supplier
where the DX8a is listed. Also is on their website.
Oh, I also see that B&H now lists it, as well.

Bogdan Apetri · July 27th, 2005, 10:31 PM

Hi, yes, they are back on the market but it seems with a different look and also an "a" added to the name.

Does anyone know what the main difference/advantage is with the newer one? The old BX8 now sell for $299, free shipping. I am thinking about getting the old ones because of the price.

Dave Largent · July 28th, 2005, 01:34 AM

What did the BX8 use to sell for?

Bogdan Apetri · July 28th, 2005, 12:23 PM

I think price tag is $499, you could find them at a couple of places for $399, now I see you can get them for $299.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

The "a" ones now sell back up at $499 I think, it will take a while until we can get them cheaper. My question is - are you losing on something new and big if you go with the old ones?

Brian Kennedy · July 28th, 2005, 03:12 PM

Here's a little info on the BX-8A model compared to the BX-8. There isn't a whole lot of information here, but the differences don't appear to be huge:
http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/new...sp?NewsID=2457

Bogdan Apetri · July 28th, 2005, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the link!

Yes, the differences do not seem to be numerous/ hugely important.

June 20th, 2005, 12:51 PM	#1
Kevin Penhorwood Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 82	What happened to M-Audio BX8 Monitors? I just logged onto B&H to purchase a set of M-Audio BX8 monitors and they no longer have them listed. I checked a few other sites and they are listing them as close-outs/discontinued. I checked the M-Audio website and they are still listed there. Has M-Audio done away with the BX8's or are they coming out with a replacement. They sounded like good studio monitors for the price and now I will have to figure out what to buy in their place. Thanks.

June 23rd, 2005, 01:08 PM	#2
Bogdan Apetri Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, USA Posts: 117	Bx-8?!?! Hi, Same problem! After all the advice I got from you wonderful people, I have finally settled on the BX-8! Now, these are discontinued everywhere! What happened?!

July 27th, 2005, 10:31 PM	#6
Bogdan Apetri Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, USA Posts: 117	Difference between BX8 and BX8A Hi, yes, they are back on the market but it seems with a different look and also an "a" added to the name. Does anyone know what the main difference/advantage is with the newer one? The old BX8 now sell for $299, free shipping. I am thinking about getting the old ones because of the price.

July 28th, 2005, 03:12 PM	#9
Brian Kennedy Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 126	Here's a little info on the BX-8A model compared to the BX-8. There isn't a whole lot of information here, but the differences don't appear to be huge: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/new...sp?NewsID=2457 __________________ Brian Kennedy

June 24th, 2005, 07:45 AM	#3
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Looking at the m-Audio website, the speakers are listed there as model BX8a, not BX8. Could it be the speakers you guys are seeing listed as being discontinued are an older pre-"a" model?

June 24th, 2005, 08:09 AM	#4
Kevin Penhorwood Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 82	Steve, I kind of thought that maybe they just had a newer model coming out but B&H isn't listing anything for the BX8 at all. Usually if they update a model B&H will list the new model with a accepting orders or coming soon status. I haven't found anything but close-outs for the BX8 anywhere else either. Maybe they are just behind in issueing a new model. I might try emailing the customer support at M-Audio and see what they say.

July 27th, 2005, 08:25 PM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	I just got a catalog for a popular music supplier where the DX8a is listed. Also is on their website. Oh, I also see that B&H now lists it, as well.

July 28th, 2005, 01:34 AM	#7
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	What did the BX8 use to sell for?

July 28th, 2005, 12:23 PM	#8
Bogdan Apetri Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, USA Posts: 117	I think price tag is $499, you could find them at a couple of places for $399, now I see you can get them for $299. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. The "a" ones now sell back up at $499 I think, it will take a while until we can get them cheaper. My question is - are you losing on something new and big if you go with the old ones?

July 28th, 2005, 04:04 PM	#10
Bogdan Apetri Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, USA Posts: 117	Thanks for the link! Yes, the differences do not seem to be numerous/ hugely important.