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Browchakra
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Posted : Oct 19, 2009 18:20
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Im planning to get a pair of Tascam VL-X5. Reviews are all pozitive. What do you guys think about them?
Overall system and audio specifications
System configuration 2-way near-field studio reference monitor
Frequency Response 45Hz to 22kHz, ±3dB
Nominal SPL (60W/1m) 103dB
LF amplifier power (RMS) 60W
HF amplifier power (RMS) 30W
LF driver 5 1/4” (133 mm)
HF driver 3/4” (19 mm) soft silk dome
Crossover frequency 3kHz
HF control 3kHz / 8kHz, ±1.5dB (DIP type switch)
LF control 150Hz / 800Hz, ±1.5dB (DIP type switch)
Low-cut frequencies 40Hz / 500Hz (12dB/Oct.)
T.H.D (40W, 1kHz, 8 ohms) 0.01%
Input connectors One XLR / TRS Combo
Input level 200mV, 10k ohms
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements 100–120V AC (50–60Hz) or 200–240V AC (50–60Hz)
Cabinet material MDF
Colour Black wood
Dimensions (W x H x D) 198mm x 291mm x 290mm
Weight 7.0kg |
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Suloo
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Posted : Oct 20, 2009 10:47
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i wouldn`t take specs too serious..you need to listen to them ..and if you like the way they sound..they r good for you..
even 0300 by K&H got a very clean not much entertaining sound but you just hear everthing..
so it kinda depends ..do you want to spend 1900€ for one speaker or do you want some that r not that accurate but still fun to work with...still remember you will need to listen to them for a lot of hours..so check them out..compare and stuff..
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musick
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Posted : Oct 29, 2009 23:23
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I own M-Audio BX8a's and a BX10s sub. Despite all the trash people have been talking on the BX8s's I really enjoy listening to them. I found the KRK V series to be very very harsh on the high end, they fatigued my ear in a matter of minutes.
I have owned my tops for a little over a year now and I could not be happier with them. Very nice full sound, sharp defined bass, and quite easy on the ears. I use them to practice my DJ mixes at high volumes daily as well as my main music listening speakers so I can confidently say I know these monitors well. I run them on average for about 10 hours a day and have yet to experience a problem.
The sub is not as high quality as the tops in my opinion but I do not have any specific complaints about it either. It is acoustically matched to my tops so it is what I have to work with and I am happy I dropped the $400 for it. My only concern is that many users have cited reliability issues with it.
Certainly Adams costing twice the price will be better. Mackie not so much since their QC has fallen significantly in recent years. Ultimately I do not think there is any need to spend massive amounts of money on monitors for Psy trance. Since we work with synthesized sounds who's parameters can be controlled precisely I feel there is less need for infinitely detailed tops that are commonplace in high end rock/jazz mixing studios. The most important thing is to find a speaker that sounds "good" to your ears since it is not worth shit if the sound is fatiguing or disagreeable to you. After all no monitor is truly flat, not even the top end. Any respectable monitor will be designed to reduce embellishments in the frequency response and volume range, beyond that it is your responsibility to become familiar with the sound and work from there. |
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PoM
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Posted : Nov 5, 2009 03:00
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man imo you re right, it s all bout knowing the monitors that work for you and the room acoustic matter a lot too,some guys make amazing mix with some 200$$ monitors and don t even want/need some dynaudio or adam.(i find it hard to believe even if i know it s true lol) |
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Tablet
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Posted : Nov 13, 2009 23:55
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On 2009-10-29 23:23, musick wrote:
I own M-Audio BX8a's and a BX10s sub. Despite all the trash people have been talking on the BX8s's I really enjoy listening to them. I found the KRK V series to be very very harsh on the high end, they fatigued my ear in a matter of minutes.
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Well its one thing while writing and another while mixing. Did the KRK's fatique you while listening to reference material? |
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Khaos Sektor
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Posted : Nov 26, 2009 11:21
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Samson monitors are good? anyone knows? thks
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Khaos Sektor
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Posted : Nov 26, 2009 12:29
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DigitalX
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Posted : Nov 26, 2009 12:47
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Khaos Sektor
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Posted : Nov 26, 2009 12:48
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On 2009-11-26 12:47, DigitalX wrote:
Personally i own M-Audio BX8a's and i have to agree with my friend musick for the rumors about m-audio.
I heard my monitors though to a deferent studio and the sound was totally different that mine.So its all about acoustics.U need to listen the monitor,any monitor before u buy it.That's my opinion.
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thks alex!!
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Karash
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Posted : Nov 26, 2009 12:49
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Well it's difficult to say in fact beceause each monitors gives a special colours to the sound. My personal advice would be to take a track that you consider to be a real good mix (you can take track like in minimal or prog), and make test with the speakers you would like to buy . Anyway with good monitors it helps to improve with time in quality production. Somehow it won't make miracles. Work and knowledge are the keys. But good monitors are a good guide to improve the quality of the prod .
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psy-junky
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Posted : Nov 27, 2009 09:18
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I own these and im very happy... look at the reviews it will give you an idea how they sound.
http://www.audioengineusa.com/a5_home.php
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Khaos Sektor
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Posted : Nov 27, 2009 11:19
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let me check thks bt i have for now 300 euros to buy new monitors but ok thks boom!
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psy-junky
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Posted : Nov 27, 2009 11:28
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On 2009-11-27 11:19, DaRkFacToR wrote:
let me check thks bt i have for now 300 euros to buy new monitors but ok thks boom!
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http://audioengine.eu/en/audioengine-5-black.html
With tax they are 50 over your budget but im not sure whether the tax applies or not.
"Whoever said the best things in life are free... obviously grew their own bud" |
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Khaos Sektor
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Posted : Nov 28, 2009 12:02
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On 2009-11-27 11:28, psy-junky wrote:
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On 2009-11-27 11:19, DaRkFacToR wrote:
let me check thks bt i have for now 300 euros to buy new monitors but ok thks boom!
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http://audioengine.eu/en/audioengine-5-black.html
With tax they are 50 over your budget but im not sure whether the tax applies or not.
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i see 
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daio
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Posted : Jan 20, 2010 18:51
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is the samson rubicon r8a the best choise in this price range? |
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