Studio monitors

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 8 Jul 2007 12:19 am

I still have some "horrowtones" somewhere in the stash...

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 24 Jul 2007 9:06 pm

So how is the monitor/mix situation coming along some months later?

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 25 Jul 2007 4:50 am

I was mixing my Yamaha AW1600 produced music on a pair of KRK Rokit 8's. They have an exaggerated bass response and are super warm sounding. They were not at all "accurate", but they colored the sound in way that made the pedal steel sound super fat. They did however produce a good mix for playing later on my computer dolby speakers and my car system with subwoofers.

I have since upgraded to a Yam AW2400 and Yamaha HS80M monitors. These monitors give me a sound that's almost identical to what I hear in my headphones (AKG K240S). Not as pleasant sounding as the KRK's but much more accurate I suppose. Of course with all the console adjustments, monitor adjustments and monitor placement options, a wide range of sounds can be obtained from these.

It seems that as long as you know what sound you have to obtain in your monitors to get a good sound on your other playback systems, you will be ok.

I would definitely go with the KRK's if I just wanted a bass heavy, warm sounding playback system to listen to everyday music. For a monitor, the HS80M's have a lot more detail and less mudiness in them.

Greg

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 25 Jul 2007 5:40 am

I have found less pleasent but more detailed
much more to my liking in monitors.

Even as a bass player warmth takes a back seat
to giving me real detail and clarity to hear
and deal with the musical warts, as well as beauties.

You can paint a trashcan
and put it in a dog proof cute little house,
but it STILL smells like a garbage can
right out front on trash day...

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 10 Nov 2007 8:46 am

SO, it's been awhile,
what has happened in your Monitoring world??

Richard Tipple · Post by **Richard Tipple** » 10 Nov 2007 9:54 am

As far as me, I purchased a pair of Nady 6" non powered monitors and couldnt be happier

What I hear is what I get at mix down. Crystal clear and great bass control at great price too.
I power them with a Peavey M-2600 power amp .
The monitors are rated at 120 watts ea with 6" speakers & 2" fluid filled tweeters

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 10 Nov 2007 7:09 pm

Hey that's good news.
WYHIWYG is the way it should be.

I would opt for a subwoofer under those 6" speakers,
but I am a bassplayer, so that becomes more of an issue.
Plus if you are mostly doing synthetic drums and bass,
then likely the sounds have a proper sub sonic cut off
in the sound design..

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 5 Dec 2007 8:36 pm

I like my Even TR8XLs.

Brian McGaughey · Post by **Brian McGaughey** » 6 Dec 2007 6:50 am

I just picked up a pair of KRK Rockit 6s for my home studio.

I have trouble believing these have a very flat response. They have a strong but pleasing low end. I'm going to get them away from the wall, try some other locations toward the center of the room and listen awhile. Just getting to know them.

Popular with the Guitar Center crowd and I can see why. Low cost and warm, strong low end. Was told they sell these like hotcakes. I bought from a locally owned music store here in town.

Bob Borzelleri · Post by **Bob Borzelleri** » 6 Dec 2007 8:12 am

I am using a pair of Yorkville YSM1i near field speaker that are driven by a Carvin DCM150 amp and mixed with a Toa D-3.

Works well for my needs.

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 6 Dec 2007 8:48 am

this is a good topic. very informative.
please try to include prices you paid, as that info would be very vey helpful. I know I would appreciate that, as I am looking for another pair.

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