Sterling Audio MX8 Active Monitor Review

Author:: DJ Blaze
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Apr 7, 2016

Overview

Sterling Audio, an audio company that is presenting three new studio reference monitors; the MX8, the MX5 and the MX3. They all pack a new technology that is Sterling proprietary, dual-axis WaveGuidanceVH. Check out our full Video review of the MX8 Monitors to see if they would work in your own studio setting.

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Review Video & Demo

Setup & First Impressions

Sterling Audio, an audio company that is presenting three new studio reference monitors; the MX8, the MX5 and the MX3. They all pack a new technology that is Sterling proprietary, dual-axis WaveGuidanceVH. What this technology does is give the monitors a nice “sweet spot” with wide and high dispersion, as they put it. This helps with listening when off-axis both horizontally and vertically. The material that is used to put these monitors together promises to give a very clear and true sound without diminishing the accuracy that you expect from a studio monitor. The MX8 will comes at a retail of 249.99, the MX5 at 149.99 and the MX3 at 99.99.

Check out the full review video above for a detailed look at these new monitors and scroll down for the review summary to see the pro's and con's of the MX8 setup.

Pros

Good Build Quality (MDF enclosure) & Good Looks
Three Separate Inputs XLR, TRS, & RCA
Good quality sound for Making Music (Overall Flat response)

Cons

Sound Not Completely Flat
Rear facing Bass Air Port
Non Selectable inputs

Sterling Audio, an audio company that is presenting three new studio reference monitors; the MX8, the MX5 and the MX3. They all pack a new technology that is Sterling proprietary, dual-axis WaveGuidanceVH. Our review is coming soon but check out the quick rundown on these new monitors after the jump.

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