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Subject: gettin new monitors
Original Message Date: 02-Dec-03 @ 07:42 AM - gettin new monitors
I'm gonna get a new pair of monitors... a bit of input from you guys could help my decision.
I'm looking for a well rounder pair with a nice flat sound. A smooth bass response with
value would be a big plus. My current monitors lack in the low end.
so here are my choices:
Alesis Monitor One mkII
Studiophile BX-5
I'm on a small budget so say a pair under $ 400.00 is about as high as I'll go. So, tell me
whatcha think. thanks.
I'm looking for a well rounder pair with a nice flat sound. A smooth bass response with
value would be a big plus. My current monitors lack in the low end.
so here are my choices:
Alesis Monitor One mkII
Studiophile BX-5
I'm on a small budget so say a pair under $ 400.00 is about as high as I'll go. So, tell me
whatcha think. thanks.
Message 11/27 03-Dec-03 @ 09:34 AM - RE: gettin new monitors
the mackies are one of the most highly adjustable speakers
seriously..you said you can spend $400, that means $450 wont kill you.
get the BX8s. gonna have far better bass than BX5s!
seriously..you said you can spend $400, that means $450 wont kill you.
get the BX8s. gonna have far better bass than BX5s!
Message 12/27 03-Dec-03 @ 10:52 AM - RE: gettin new monitors
The Alesis M1 Active mkII weak on low end?!?! Are you on crack? If anything these babys have TOO much low end! They sound pretty nice to me though! The bass is one of the best parts about them. Since i'm using mine next to a wall, I actually decided to plug one of the bass holes (as recomended by the manual if they are less than a foot from the wall) to tame the bass a bit. Even with one of the bass holes plugged they STILL have a good amount of bass! These speakers seem pretty flat, and definitley seem good for the money! I've heard people say that their mixes translate very well using them. Only negative thing i can think of is that high end might be able to use a little bit more sparkle. But these are still very good speakers for the money! I got mine for $350 at Guitar Center (I had to talk the guy down).
Cheers,
Jacob
Cheers,
Jacob
Message 13/27 03-Dec-03 @ 05:27 PM - RE: gettin new monitors
if they "have a lot of bass" as you say, then theyre not "flat"
but its pretty well known that the M1s dont carry a lot of low end. no 6" driver can.
if youre hearing a lot you might want to check for standing waves in your room
but its pretty well known that the M1s dont carry a lot of low end. no 6" driver can.
if youre hearing a lot you might want to check for standing waves in your room
Message 14/27 03-Dec-03 @ 10:47 PM - RE: gettin new monitors
I'm with Influx, GET THE Bx8's
I have a friend who got them for $
They sound awesome, great little monitors.
I have Tr6's and they sound very flat but they don't reresent bass well, as Influx says, no 6" really can. You'll need a sub if you go that small with electronic music!
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I have a friend who got them for $
They sound awesome, great little monitors.
I have Tr6's and they sound very flat but they don't reresent bass well, as Influx says, no 6" really can. You'll need a sub if you go that small with electronic music!
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Message 15/27 03-Dec-03 @ 11:21 PM - RE: gettin new monitors
well I got a new pair today... but first I went through most of the speakers at Guitar Center and did a comparison.
CD's tested: Incubus, Tool, and Jay-Z. Thats all I had at the time, it worked out fine.
first: M-Audio bx8 - The top end was way too beamy and hard on the ears. I found it to be a bit harsh and unpleasant when monitoring close-up. But, the overall sound was great. very flat. bass response was tight...right in the middle. not to much, not to little. midrange was a little hyped but not much. i could see these getting a lot of respect soon. they sounded excellent at a far distance and LOUD!
KRK v6 - this was my favorite. not too much high end, the instruments stood out and the bass was just about right. These would be the best pick for any type of music. But, the sound wasnt like any of the speakers I used. warm and very defined. I was happy with em
Event TR - nice flat sound but midrangey. I didn't like that the mid range stood out too much. one listen and I was done.
Alesis M1 - very flat heh heh, the bass stood out on these. must be the box shape...the low end was warm and a bit boxy but I found these to be a great inbetween pair for a further bigger purchase. The highs and midrange were perfect but not totally defined, more diffused.
well, I bought the M1's. I brought the sales guy down to $ 150.00! amazing price and I'm pretty happy. I have yet to put em in my room but I think they will be a good a/b between my old monitors which are midrangey and beamy. I couldnt consider room acoustics so I went with what I've learned with my ears. Someday I'll buy a better pair if needed :-)
CD's tested: Incubus, Tool, and Jay-Z. Thats all I had at the time, it worked out fine.
first: M-Audio bx8 - The top end was way too beamy and hard on the ears. I found it to be a bit harsh and unpleasant when monitoring close-up. But, the overall sound was great. very flat. bass response was tight...right in the middle. not to much, not to little. midrange was a little hyped but not much. i could see these getting a lot of respect soon. they sounded excellent at a far distance and LOUD!
KRK v6 - this was my favorite. not too much high end, the instruments stood out and the bass was just about right. These would be the best pick for any type of music. But, the sound wasnt like any of the speakers I used. warm and very defined. I was happy with em
Event TR - nice flat sound but midrangey. I didn't like that the mid range stood out too much. one listen and I was done.
Alesis M1 - very flat heh heh, the bass stood out on these. must be the box shape...the low end was warm and a bit boxy but I found these to be a great inbetween pair for a further bigger purchase. The highs and midrange were perfect but not totally defined, more diffused.
well, I bought the M1's. I brought the sales guy down to $ 150.00! amazing price and I'm pretty happy. I have yet to put em in my room but I think they will be a good a/b between my old monitors which are midrangey and beamy. I couldnt consider room acoustics so I went with what I've learned with my ears. Someday I'll buy a better pair if needed :-)
Message 16/27 03-Dec-03 @ 11:27 PM - RE: gettin new monitors
the M1s...not active right? you have a solid amp already?
if you got actives for $150 you fuckin scored!
if you got actives for $150 you fuckin scored!
Message 17/27 03-Dec-03 @ 11:30 PM - RE: gettin new monitors
actually not hijacking here, but thats a point- alesis used to make a S1 active sub to partner the active M1's which has totally dissapeared from the market, wonder whats thats about....
Anyhow, sub or no sub, 6 inch or not - those puppies are fookin value any day of the week. What you hear is whats going on from the mixes ive played on club rigs after mixing on them. I never heard bx8s, but the recommendations ^^^ will carry weight no doubt. I spose when you get to the levels of analysizing +400$ studio monitoring half the battle is having them in a proper listening environment an all that....
I got them MackieHr824's to pick up on friday and im redoing the studio from scratch around them in January - Whole new bigger (still to be) treated room, the full lot - *shitting* it encase it dont work out
Good luck with ya selection
Blu
Anyhow, sub or no sub, 6 inch or not - those puppies are fookin value any day of the week. What you hear is whats going on from the mixes ive played on club rigs after mixing on them. I never heard bx8s, but the recommendations ^^^ will carry weight no doubt. I spose when you get to the levels of analysizing +400$ studio monitoring half the battle is having them in a proper listening environment an all that....
I got them MackieHr824's to pick up on friday and im redoing the studio from scratch around them in January - Whole new bigger (still to be) treated room, the full lot - *shitting* it encase it dont work out
Good luck with ya selection
Blu
Message 18/27 03-Dec-03 @ 11:33 PM - RE: gettin new monitors
woah, u guys posted same time
150$ - well done !
Blu
150$ - well done !
Blu
Message 19/27 04-Dec-03 @ 12:38 AM - RE: gettin new monitors
no, passive... I dont have a solid amp yet. It's a sony that gets the job done but I'm gonna go after a hafler amp sooner or later.
Just got back from setting it all up and I'm truly impressed. The bass carries. The highs may be a little high but it sounds flat and crisp. fecking nice stuff. I put some music on and I could hear the acosutical differences between say rock and rap and techno. one sounds real, the other sounds artificial...never heard like this before. My old boxes are toooo midrangey and hide the music.
Just got back from setting it all up and I'm truly impressed. The bass carries. The highs may be a little high but it sounds flat and crisp. fecking nice stuff. I put some music on and I could hear the acosutical differences between say rock and rap and techno. one sounds real, the other sounds artificial...never heard like this before. My old boxes are toooo midrangey and hide the music.
Message 20/27 04-Dec-03 @ 01:03 AM - RE: gettin new monitors
Studiophile BX8? i've heard they're like regular cheap monitors, you pay what you get for (Cheap = shit)..
But it seems like it's reputation isn't THAT bad here on Dancetech.
Then what do you folks think about Behringer's "Truth"??? - same size and price as BX8..
But it seems like it's reputation isn't THAT bad here on Dancetech.
Then what do you folks think about Behringer's "Truth"??? - same size and price as BX8..
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