EQUIPMENT PAIRING
Active 5-Inch Near-Field Studio Monitor (Bi-Amped) with Studio Monitor Controller with Headphone Amp Front-Panel
Pairing analysis: power headroom, damping factor, output topology and signal path. Good match
Transducer
| Name | Active 5-Inch Near-Field Studio Monitor (Bi-Amped) |
|---|---|
| Type | Speaker Active |
| Driver | dynamic · 125 (woofer), 25 (tweeter)mm |
| Impedance | n/a (active) Ω |
| Sensitivity | n/a |
| Recommended drive | n/a (built-in) mW |
Device
| Name | Studio Monitor Controller with Headphone Amp Front-Panel |
|---|---|
| Category | Preamp |
| Topology | Class AB |
| Power @ 32Ω | 1100 mW |
| Power @ 300Ω | 420 mW |
| Output impedance | 0.6 Ω |
Analysis
- Direct termination: No direct connector match between transducer (unknown) and device outputs (6-35mm-trs, xlr4-balanced). Use a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device outputs.
Cable recommendation
If the transducer ships with a detachable cable (fixed), a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device's outputs (6-35mm-trs, xlr4-balanced) gives you the most power and the cleanest signal path. See our balanced cable buyer guide.