The Best Budget Studio Monitors (BX4 BT Review)

🔊 Get our Ultimate Podcast Tools Guide: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/resourceguide In this episode, I unbox and review the M-Audio BX4 BT studio monitors - the Bluetooth-enabled version that's perfect for podcasters and content creators who don't want to deal with cables every time they move their setup. At around £100/$180, these sit right in the middle of M-Audio's monitor range with 4.5-inch drivers and 120 watts of power (25 watts RMS per side). I walk through all the features including the ability to swap left and right channels, built-in EQ controls for highs and lows, multiple connection options (Bluetooth, RCA, and quarter-inch), and the handy front-facing headphone output and aux input. After testing them with music, podcasts, and live streams, I share my thoughts on the sound quality and explain why studio monitors give you that "raw" untreated sound that's essential for content creation, unlike regular speakers that enhance the audio. These could be a worthy replacement for my beloved AV40s that served me well for 7-8 years. -- Read Next: 🔉 Buy the BX4 BT Monitors: https://amzn.to/44CjClj 🎙️ Get ALL of our gear guides: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/stage/produce-edit/ Other Resources: 💻 Easiest tool for recording & editing a Podcast: https://Alitu.com 👉 Work with Colin: https://colingray.link -- Video Takeaways Studio monitors give you untreated, raw sound which is crucial for content creation because you need to hear exactly what your audience will hear, unlike regular speakers that enhance audio to make it sound "sweet" The BX4 BT's Bluetooth connectivity eliminates cable hassles when moving between workspaces, making them ideal for creators who work in multiple locations Look for monitors with built-in EQ controls and the ability to swap left/right channels - these small features can make a big difference in getting your setup just right for your specific workspace At £100/$180, the BX4 BTs offer solid value in the middle range of studio monitors, providing enough power (120 watts total) and features for most podcasting and content creation needs Front-facing headphone and aux inputs are incredibly convenient features that make it quick and easy to switch between speakers and headphones during editing or calls -- Chapters 0:00 Introduction and unboxing the M-Audio BX4 BT monitors 0:52 What's included and positioning in M-Audio's range 1:38 Key features for creators and power specifications 2:00 Connection options and unique left/right swap feature 2:51 Built-in EQ controls and Bluetooth pairing 3:11 Technical specs and computer-optimized drivers 4:05 Setup and first impressions 5:05 Sound testing with music and podcasts 5:45 Testing with live stream audio 6:14 Front panel features - headphone out and aux input 7:04 Studio monitors vs regular speakers matter 7:47 Final thoughts and wrap-up