Avantone Mixcubes Active

A Modern Reinterpretation of the Reference "Cube," in the Spirit of Studio Classics

Avantone's active MixCubes follow the tradition of small control monitors used for decades to "zoom out" from a mix and check the essentials: midrange balance, intelligibility, and coherence with limited bass extension. While large 2-way or 3-way monitors provide a wide and detailed image at high listening levels, the MixCubes offer a complementary perspective, deliberately more direct and close to common listening conditions.
Avantone has taken the concept further by modernizing the entire design: research and optimization work by ear, a more transparent high end, tighter bass, and a "timeless" aesthetic that highlights a single full-range driver. The result aims for a "true" listening experience, free from coloration caused by a crossover, with a smooth signature suitable for long sessions.

Who Are They For and What Studio Uses?

These monitors are especially recommended for sound engineers, producers, composers, audio editors, and content creators who want to ensure their mixes translate well on modest systems. They excel at setting vocal volume, guitar presence, piano attack, or the placement of rhythmic elements in the midrange, where most perception occurs.
The active MixCubes are also very effective as a secondary monitoring system: you can switch from "hi-fi studio" listening to a more "realistic" listening environment instantly to confirm that a mix remains clear without subs or effects. This makes them a relevant tool in home studios, control rooms, mobile rigs, or remote setups whenever the goal is to make quick and reliable tonal balance decisions.

Design and Innovations: Full-Range Simplicity, Premium Build, and Appropriately Sized Amplification

Full-Range Without Crossover: A Revealing Midrange

The core advantage of the MixCubes lies in their architecture featuring a single full-range driver. The absence of a passive crossover avoids the phase and integration anomalies typical of multi-way speakers, making sensitive areas (vocals, guitars, keyboards) particularly clear. This type of listening quickly reveals excessive low-midrange, harshness in the upper midrange, or insufficient presence.

Dense MDF Enclosure and Studio-Oriented Finishing Details

Compared to the original cubes made from lighter panels, Avantone uses a thicker, denser MDF enclosure to increase rigidity and reduce resonance. The sealed 165 mm cube format with rounded edges promotes a clean, controlled response while remaining compact enough to fit easily on a desk, console bridge, or shelf.
The construction incorporates practical daily-use choices: recessed neoprene pad at the base to isolate and stabilize the speaker, robust connectors, and a "Retro-Cream" lacquer finish with a distinctive visual identity without being ostentatious.

Proprietary Driver and "No-Compromise" Amplification

Avantone doesn't settle for a standard driver: the design features a proprietary 5.25-inch driver with a die-cast aluminum frame and a custom paper cone designed to maintain musical character while improving definition. The stated goal is to surpass the original designs' performance, with a more open high end and extended bass, while staying true to the "mix check" spirit.
On the power side, the amplification module was developed with a professional mindset: component selection with margin, safety, and robust headroom. This approach ensures stable and clean reproduction, useful when chaining comparisons and working at varied levels without the amplifier becoming the limiting factor.

Technical specifications

Battery	No	EQ	No
Number of channels	Broadband, 1 channel	Frequency response	90 Hz - 17 kHz
Bluetooth	No	Inputs	combo XLR/jack
Connection	Combo, XLR	Color	Beige
Speaker diameter	5,25"	Power output	60 W
Number of speakers	1	Quantity	1

Drivers	5.25 inches	Finish	Retro-Cream lacquer
Sensitivity	104 dB at 1w/1m	Dimensions	165 x 165 x 165 mm
Power	60 Watts	Weight	3.5 kg