Ex Machina Quasar Mk2 (pair) - Flagship 3-Way Coaxial Main Studio Monitors
The Ex Machina Quasar Mk2 is the ultimate expression of precision, power, and sonic transparency in a full-range active monitoring system.
As the flagship model in Ex Machina's acclaimed lineup, the Quasar Mk2 pushes the boundaries of what a studio monitor can deliver - combining three-way coaxial design, ultra-linear DSP correction, and unmatched transient response.
Designed and hand-built in the USA, the Quasar Mk2 is engineered for mastering-grade accuracy, extended low-end authority, and perfect phase alignment, making it the definitive choice for top-tier studios and immersive audio environments.
Key Features
- Flagship 3-way coaxial active main monitors offering reference-grade precision and full-range depth.
- Upgraded Mk2 DSP platform and drivers for superior dynamic range and phase accuracy.
- Custom 10” low-frequency driver delivers powerful, controlled bass down to 25 Hz.
- Coaxially mounted 5” midrange and 1” tweeter for seamless point-source imaging.
- Proprietary linear-phase FIR crossover ensures time-aligned frequency summation.
- Class D tri-amplification provides clean headroom and low distortion across all bands.
- Sealed cabinet design eliminates port resonance and ensures accurate transient response.
- Balanced XLR and AES digital inputs for flexible integration with analogue and digital systems.
- Hand-built, calibrated, and matched in the USA to within 0.25 dB for perfect stereo imaging.
Applications
- Mastering Studios: Provides absolute accuracy, depth, and mix translation at all levels.
- High-end mixing: Ideal for detailed balancing and full-frequency evaluation.
- Film, Post, and Immersive Audio: Delivers phase-accurate, multi-channel consistency for Dolby Atmos and spatial systems.
- Reference-Grade Listening Rooms: Offers uncompromising clarity and realism for audiophile and professional monitoring.
Technical Specifications
| Type | 3-Way Active Coaxial Studio Monitor |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Tri-amplified, DSP-controlled coaxial system |
| LF Driver | 10” long-throw woofer with carbon composite cone |
| MF/HF Driver | Coaxial 5” midrange + 1” dome tweeter assembly |
| Frequency Response | 25 Hz - 27 kHz (±2 dB) |
| Amplification | Class D - 500W LF / 200W MF / 100W HF per speaker |
| Crossover | Linear-phase FIR DSP crossover with individual driver correction |
| Max SPL | ≈ 120 dB (pair, continuous) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR analogue and AES digital inputs |
| Enclosure Type | Sealed cabinet made from high-density birch plywood |
| Cabinet Finish | Durable textured matte black |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 495 × 340 × 410 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 23 kg per speaker |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC, auto-switching |
| Origin | Designed, built, and individually calibrated in the USA by Ex Machina Soundworks |
Why Choose the Ex Machina Quasar Mk2?
The Ex Machina Quasar Mk2 stands as the pinnacle of modern studio monitoring - delivering unparalleled imaging precision, transient realism, and low-end extension within a compact, sealed enclosure.
Its true point-source coaxial design ensures perfect phase alignment and spatial consistency, while its powerful tri-amplified architecture maintains total headroom and control.
Whether used as a main monitor in mastering suites or as the centrepiece in an immersive system, the Quasar Mk2 provides uncompromising reference accuracy trusted by world-class engineers.
