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Pair of compact black studio monitors, one active one passive, wood cabinets with 3-inch woofers and silk-dome tweeters

Samson

Samson SAM30 MediaOne M30 studio monitor pair 20W

SKU CH-X6N4-KTM1J MPN SAM30

Compact powered monitor pair with 3" woofers, silk-dome tweeters and 20 W total Class-AB amplification for desktop audio

  • Clear lows from 3" co-polymer woofer
  • Smooth highs via 3/4" silk-dome tweeter
  • 20 W total Class-AB power for clean output
  • Bass Boost adds +5 dB at 150 Hz
  • Headphone and subwoofer outputs on front

Compact powered monitors for desktop audio

The Samson MediaOne M30 pair combines one active and one passive speaker with a 20 watt Class-AB amplifier delivering 10 watts per channel. A 3 inch co-polymer woofer and 3/4 inch silk-dome tweeter cover a frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz. This set suits music production, multimedia playback and casual gaming at close range.

Single active unit simplifies cabling

Only the active monitor requires mains power and houses the amplifier, bass boost switch, headphone output and subwoofer output on 1/8 inch stereo jacks. The passive unit connects via standard speaker wire, reducing outlet usage and keeping the signal path short. No external audio interface is required for basic computer connection.

Bass boost adds +5 dB at 150 Hz for extended low end

Engaging the switch reinforces the lower midrange without overdriving the 3 inch woofer during long sessions. The wood cabinet and rear porting help sustain output consistency, while the Class-AB design limits thermal compression compared with small digital amplifiers. Buyers needing higher SPL or deeper sub-bass extension should consider larger monitors.

Highlights

  • Clear lows from 3" co-polymer woofer
  • Smooth highs via 3/4" silk-dome tweeter
  • 20 W total Class-AB power for clean output
  • Bass Boost adds +5 dB at 150 Hz
  • Headphone and subwoofer outputs on front

Specifications

BrandSamson
Shipping weight3.97 kg
Package size349 × 324 × 197 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 20 W total amplifier handle long mixing sessions without clipping?

The internal Class-AB design delivers 10 W per channel RMS, giving clean headroom for typical desktop monitoring levels.

How much heat or fan noise appears after hours of continuous playback?

The wood-cabinet, fanless design runs silently; only modest warmth is felt on the rear panel during extended use.

Which cables must I already have to connect a computer to the active speaker?

A stereo 1/8-inch cable links the source to the active monitor; the passive unit is wired with the included speaker cable.

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