Customer Reviews

Edirol MA-15D Digital Stereo Micro Monitors

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have been using this Edirol MA-15D monitors for about a year. Sound quality is top of the line in an inexpensive package. Ideal for computer based sound edition.

Sweet spot is relatively wide: about 1.5 ft. without losing any quality. Only thing I've noticed is that vertical sweet spot is obviously below your ear level. Idealy this monitors should be higher than the usual computer table. Since I don't have any supports I decided to raise the front of the monitors by about 1/2" to 3/4" and the change was spectacular.

I find very useful to have s/pdf connectors, and the line out for a sub woofer.

Overall: a very good and affordable product full of nice features.

I find the bass enhancer a good addition, but even without this setting, the monitors produce a very balanced response, unless you force the volume, because, as is usually the case with any amplifier they start clipping.

15 Watts per channel is ideal for the type of work I do, mostly classical music editing as a hobby, but if you want rattling sound this power may be too little for you.

PRO:

-Compact size

-Appropriate for listening (acceptable frequency response, good highs and mids)

-Magnetically shielded drivers (won't damage HD's)

-Competitive price considering size + specs

CON:

-Limited frequency response, quite a bad roll off around 200 Hz

-You have to play with the BASS + TREBLE shelves to get "the right sound" (why doesn't it just made already set? this is a major flaw, marketing department to blame, but who ever said these were for pros?)

-Woofer cover tends to rattle with mid frequencies (you might as well take them off)

-Amplifier is only in the right cabinet, left powered by RCA connection (the cable that comes with it is around 10 feet long and of an inadequate gauge, IE. power dissipation)

-Only 15 watts... (depends what you want from them, but if you're doing anything remotely pro-audio, they'll distort after turning them up even half way)

CONCLUSION:

If you want a good set of computer speakers, this is a really good pick.

If you want a set of cheap studio monitors, these still fall behind and ultimately fail for the budget minded sound person. Don't cash out on these, you're better off saving up a little longer for something better.

I wanted to add a solid-performing set of powered speakers to my Mac-Pro. My criteria: High-quality sound, compact size, quality construction, multiple inputs, control placement, and TosLink (optical) audio hookup. After considerable review of numerous units I felt the Edirol set was the best. Having them in operation for several weeks now, I am extremely pleased with the sound, quality components, and construction. Edirol is part of the Roland Group; the folks that make professional electronic musical instruments and computer-related peripherals - all top quality stuff. I give these 5 of 5 stars!

I purchased these speakers mainly to play my iPod/iMod or Edirol R-09 recorder/player. They ended up as monitors on my PC desk. Here's what I found out from them:

1) Their digital/line 1 (SPDIF/Toslink/mini) sounds much better than line 2 (RCA).

2) Their 24/192 digital line is a welcome please feature that extends their usefullness. I can connect and play to them anything from MP3 to hi-res digital.

3) Their shape and build are first rate IMHO. It's nice to have a pair of Edirol monitors to amplify an Edirol R09.

Dec 11, 2007 - I just received delivery of my Edirol MA-15D monitors not 1/2 hour ago and could not wait to set them up. My first impression upon removing them from the box is excellent and detailed construction with solid controls you expect on professional-grade audio equipment. The packaging is very good to protect them during delivery. I am former musician who played 3 instruments, a former mobile entertainer, and now a multimedia producer and VO talent who already owns pro equipment for my home studio and favors unblemished natural sound and knows what live instruments should sound like. I am also properly running these monitors with a Behringer Xenyx 1204 FX audio mixer without clipping or distorting signals and without extra signal drain from devices like an iPod or cheap PC audio card which are not designed to drive this type of equipment. Be prepared to be blown away at the clarity and natural reproduction you will get from these monitors. Every fine detail of each instrument is there to be heard, the highs and mid-range are clear and crisp, the bass is not overpowering from the unnatural delivery of a sub-woofer. This is a speaker for educated aficionados of quality audio with common sense on proper EQ techniques. My home studio is now back up and running after losing my old BOSE monitors...YES...these are replacing equal-sized BOSE speakers!

I have had these for quite a few years now...at least 3. I use them for my iMac as external speakers. I think that the only problem I have is that the left speaker isn't as loud as the right; it is really annoying, but of course, I could have set it up wrong. The bass enhancement is fantastic, and I highly recommend it for this alone. Cheap, last a long time. Cheers, Edirol!

I purchased these speakers for music use and for use with Microsoft Powerpoint presentations. So far, they have performed as expected. They reproduce very well [R & B, Gospel, et. al.], and are easy to use. I will purchase a Pelican Case to carry them to and from various venues. They are well worth the price.

Overall great speakers. Good tone and enough bass. Have not used the digital input but the analog are perfect...

...For the money - these monitors are deserving of all 5 stars - Excellent audiophile sound reproduction across the entire frequency band, top shelf craftsmanship and way user friendly. They work perfectly with my MacBook laptop/OSX...happiness rules - Thank you, Edirol
J. T.