Angry Box vs Avantone MixCube
The Avantone MixCube is the popular active take on the mono mix-check cube. The Angry Box covers the same ground with more power, more headroom and switchable DSP. Here's how they compare.
| Angry Box | Avantone MixCube | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (per pair) | £565 | ~£400–£500 |
| Design | Point-source, single driver | Point-source, single driver |
| Enclosure | Sealed | Ported |
| Max SPL | 102 dB | ~96 dB |
| Amplification | 65W Class D | ~20W |
| Onboard DSP | ✓ Full Range + Mid-Focus | ✗ |
| Mid-focus / mono mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dimensions | 14 × 14 × 14 cm | 15 × 15 × 15 cm |
| Bandwidth | 60Hz–20kHz (−10dB) | 90Hz–17kHz |
| Mic-stand thread | ✓ 3/8" built in | ✗ (needs bracket) |
Competitor specs and pricing based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Prices approximate, per pair, excluding VAT. Check the manufacturer for current details.
The Honest Verdict
The MixCube is the go-to affordable alternative to the Auratone: active, compact, midrange-focused. At ~20W and 96 dB max SPL it runs out of headroom in louder sessions. The Angry Box is slightly smaller (14 cm cube vs 15 cm), 65W Class D, hits 102 dB and extends an octave lower. Where the MixCube has a single fixed midrange voicing, the Angry Box adds onboard DSP with a switchable mid-focus mode and a full-range mode, so it works as both a mix-check cube and a full-range reference. It costs more, but you get both monitors in one box.
You want the mix-check cube moved on a generation: the same single-driver honesty, now with the power, headroom and low-end to work as a full-range reference too, and a switchable mid-focus mode for when you want that classic cube character.
You want a faithful re-imagining of the classic mix-check cube, pure and simple, with none of the modern advancements.
Common Questions
Angry Box vs Avantone MixCube — what's the main difference?
Both are compact, single-driver, midrange-focused monitors. The MixCube has a fixed mono-cube voicing at around 20W and 96 dB. The Angry Box is 65W Class D, hits about 102 dB, extends roughly an octave lower, and adds onboard DSP with switchable mid-focus and full-range modes, so it works as both a mix-check cube and a full-range reference.
How does the Angry Box's size compare to the MixCube?
They're very close. The Angry Box is a 14 cm cube versus the MixCube's roughly 15 cm, so it's actually a touch smaller, while delivering higher output and adding onboard DSP.
Does the MixCube or Angry Box go louder?
The Angry Box, at around 102 dB max SPL versus the MixCube's ~96 dB, so it keeps more headroom in louder sessions.
Can the Angry Box do what the MixCube does for mix translation?
Yes, and more. Its switchable mid-focus mode isolates the midrange for mix-translation checks, the job the MixCube's fixed voicing is built for, but you can also switch to a full-range mode for everyday mixing.
Hear The Difference Yourself
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