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MONITORS: which one should I choose?
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Honguito
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 03:57
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okay, here goes another "what's the best monitor"-topic. I know what you're thinking about me now:
1) Use the searchfeature idiot!
2) Go to a retailstore and listen and find out by yourself!
Well, I already spent the W-H-O-L-E day looking through old posts so don't pick on me on this one  AND, I will go to a store too. BUT, since you people have a lot of knowledge about this and since you love the same music as I do, I'm interested in your opinions too before I enter the store.
So, here's my list of monitors that I got interested in:
* behringer truth 2031
* Alesis M1 MK2
* Yamaha MSP5
* M-Audio studiophile BX8
* fostex pm1
* Event tr8
* Genelec 1029 APM
Or maybe you have any other superduper suggestion? Well, in that case it may not cost more than 650Euros.
Please, don't suggest me to buy a Mackie (for example hr624 / hr824) or Dynaudio because they're exceeding my budget. I can't afford them and I don't want to spend that much money neither since I'm a beginner when it comes to musicproduction. I would prefer to upgrade my hardware into something better in the future when/if I feel that the ones I have in that moment just isn't enough for me anymore.
Thanks for taking your time! 
(damn, why do I always end up writing so much???  ) |
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PsYx
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 04:05
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On 2005-01-09 03:57, Honguito wrote:
I will go to a store too. BUT, since you people have a lot of knowledge about this and since you love the same music as I do, I'm interested in your opinions too before I enter the store.
(damn, why do I always end up writing so much??? )
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Enter the store with your best (produced) cd's, and spend as long as you like comparing them !!! |
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Honguito
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 04:13
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@psyx
well, since I'm a noob when it comes to all this, I don't really have the supershaped ears for a test like this. Sure I can hear the difference between good and crappy monitors. But when the battle is between monitors that are as good as those ones, I don't really know how I can judge them just by listening. Total noob yeah, but you've all been there That's why I would prefer to hear your opinions and experiences before I go to the store. |
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Psyrap
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 04:41
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i can help you with what not to buy...the fostex pm1. i dont like them trying to get rid of them...for our kind of music they are crap |
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PsYx
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 04:43
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All the above mentioned monitors, are loved by one /hated by the other !!!
I've listened to all of these monitors, and drove home with the BX8's...others will say it's shite, but I like them...so...
Buying monitors is pretty personal...
Good luck with your quest ! |
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koalakube
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 07:08
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hmm,i personally dont like any of the monitors you mentioned,but here is my thought:
Get a very good headphones,and some monitors that would resemble the avarage Joe's stereo system (i.e. NS10 Yamaha).
In the list ,I would exclude the Fostex,Behringer and Event.
My 2 pence
Pecae
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Chemical Reaction
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 08:27
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Dustrial
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 08:59
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man its all about your ears
u dont need super ears for that
just bring a cd you know the most for
reference.
put it on different monitors
and open ur ears
 "Main Stream Is A Bad Word" |
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piXan
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 16:02
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well i kinda disagree on the "use ur ears thing" (not absolutely though) cause monitors can sound pretty good, but their job is not that, but to really have a flat response. On judging by ears, u might like ones which have a bigger bass sound.
www.soundcloud.com/elektroakustica/sets/downtempo/ |
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bandarlog
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 16:44
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Why do all the monitors/bass/headphones/fl vs cubase/etc.. threads end up in a déjà-vu-feeling? |
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A.Rosengren
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 17:03
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On 2005-01-09 08:27, Chemical Reaction wrote:
I have the Alesis M1 MK2 and they are great!
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right on! i like mine too!
A
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Boobytrip
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 17:04
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because we shouldn't be reading them anymore ? |
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bandarlog
Bandarlog
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 17:35
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On 2005-01-09 17:04, Boobytrip wrote:
because we shouldn't be reading them anymore ?
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And because we should be searching them more...
on topic: I have the alesis m1 mk2 actives and am very satisfied with them. But these are my first pair so as for a lot of people so offcourse I like them. |
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MARGHERITA
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 20:50
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hello,
Last week I bay speakrs by : Ego system inc. "nEar 05" for 400 euros.
Is good (not the best) & small monitors for mixing stuff.
peace
http://mastermargherita.com |
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Mike A
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Posted : Jan 9, 2005 21:55
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We have a 10 page long monitors thread somewhere (link in faq). If you still have question after reading it, post in that thread.
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