Studiophile DSM1 and DSM2 Announced

[Jeremy Lumsden]

Quick Headz Up: These were originally going to be branded Digidesign but these active monitors have been announced in the UK this morning under the M-Audio brand.



Studiophile DSM1

Studiophile DSM2

Should have confirmed UK pricing this week. Shipping Q4 2008.

[Dave Boulden]

Very interesting, the blurb says:

• Onboard DSP manages the complex digital crossover for pristine imaging
• DSP-based EQ and Acoustic Space Controls optimize frequency response for any production environment

Does that mean it's proper *analyzed* room correction? If so, these could well make the short-list later this year to replace my aging Absolute 2's (those flipping Audax tweeters are becoming very difficult to come-by!)

[maudioUK]

see the DSMs in detail here: M-AUDIO - M-Audio TV

[Dave Boulden]

Even if there is no definite price for these yet, do we know the ball park figure?

[Jeremy Lumsden]

Originally Posted by Dave Boulden

Even if there is no definite price for these yet, do we know the ball park figure?

Hi Dave,

M-Audio UK have not been told yet!

How much do you think they should be?

I'll pass your comments on....

Forum Member MaudioUK - Can you hassle the States?

Best wishes,

Jeremy

[Dave Boulden]

Originally Posted by Jeremy Lumsden

How much do you think they should be?

I'll pass your comments on....

Personally I think they should be free to bald blokes called Dave (that might prompt ecc83 to get his hair clippers out )

Being M-Audio I would put them firmly in the sub £500 range, but Digidesign's involvement here kinda puts a spanner in the works for that assumption. I know my Absolute 2's will give up the ghost eventually. I'm not a fan of active speakers, but I'd probably switch for the right pair. But it's one of those purchases where you really need to go and audition your short-list at the same time.

[maudioUK]

I don't think they'll come in at less than £500 a pair. In fact I'm positive they won't. More soon. As soon as possible.