Monitor Audio Apex A40 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2011. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter and 2 x 5.5" C-CAM with RST® (Rigid Surface Technology) Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Monitor Audio Apex A40 has an MSRP of 1125$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Apex A40 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Monitor Audio's Apex Series of Loudspeakers
Apex A40 is a member of Monitor Audio's Apex series of Passive speakers. The Apex range are Monitor Audio's premium compact speakers for high-end surround systems. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Monitor Audio Apex Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Apex A40 Speaker
Monitor Audio Apex A40 has a Frequency response range of 50-35k Hz and Power Range of 50-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Apex A40's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Apex A40's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Apex A40 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Monitor Audio Apex A40 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Monitor Audio Apex A40 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Monitor Audio Apex A40 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Apex A40 features 5-Way post type connectors.
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Monitor Audio Apex A40 External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Apex A40 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 5-1/2 x 24 x 4-3/4inch (140.0 x 610.0 x 121.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Monitor Audio Apex A40 is approximately 738.1cm2 / 114.4inch2.
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WeightThe Monitor Audio Apex A40 weighs 6.91kg / 15.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Apex A40's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Apex A40 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Apex A40 is available in Gloss White.
Does the Monitor Audio Apex A40 come with a Grille?
Apex A40 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Monitor Audio Apex A40 with Grille
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Apex A40?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Apex A40:
- LCR loudspeaker
- Grille
- Bracket (pre-installed)
- 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- 2 Rubber inserts
- Hex-key
- Set Up Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Important Information
- Mounting Template
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.