Monitor choices

mhayesmusic · Post by **mhayesmusic** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:55 pm

Hey gang,

I am looking into purchasing a new set of monitors. I have an old set of tannoys ( unpowered ). I'm looking into powered now. And I want to spend a max of $600 for the pair. I was looking at 4 monitors. I would love some insight to this if anyone could tell me what they're using. What they like about them or hate! What I mostly do is film scores and film sound design in case you do the same type of work with one of these The runners are:

1)M-Audio BX8a
2)Event TR8
3)Event 8XL
4)KRK RP-8 Rokit

Any opinions.

mortvillefugitive · Post by **mortvillefugitive** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:58 pm

This is tough. Spending $300 for "cost effective" monitors is one thing, but making an investment of $600 is something different... In my opinion, you don't find a decent monitor pair for under $1000-1200. While you CAN get a workable monitor setup for $600, I feel like the extra $400 is going to get you a lot better performance. You'll also be satisfied with them for a lot longer time. Just my $.02.

mhayesmusic · Post by **mhayesmusic** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:18 am

Believe me, I am well aware of spending the extra duckets for monitors will give me better results. I am just working with a budget that requires I spend money in other areas as well. If I could go to a grand, I would definately go with the DynAudio monitors which are exactly $1000. I have heard them and they are sweet as pie and smooth as a babys bottom. In all honesty I have yet to hear a better monitor in that price range. But unfortunately., I must spend my budget in other areas. Unless you know of a dealer that can be easily haggled if you're buying a few things and I can manage to get what I truly want. But, Have you heard or worked with any of these monitors I have listed? Thanks for the $.02 also.

Timeline · Post by **Timeline** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:16 pm

mhayesmusic wrote:Believe me, I am well aware of spending the extra duckets for monitors will give me better results. I am just working with a budget that requires I spend money in other areas as well. If I could go to a grand, I would definately go with the DynAudio monitors which are exactly $1000. I have heard them and they are sweet as pie and smooth as a babys bottom. In all honesty I have yet to hear a better monitor in that price range. But unfortunately., I must spend my budget in other areas. Unless you know of a dealer that can be easily haggled if you're buying a few things and I can manage to get what I truly want. But, Have you heard or worked with any of these monitors I have listed? Thanks for the $.02 also.

A grand is nothing. My Dynaudio Munro MA1 midfields were 12 grand for the pair.

I haven't heard the Dyn 5's but if they're anything like the BM15's they should be outstanding.

I have been using a pair of MAudio BX8's for near field monitors and actually might sell them for the 5's. I saw a pair for $250 recently. That's unbelievable for these monitors and you might consider them if short on doe. Best of luck

Cheers,

mhayesmusic · Post by **mhayesmusic** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:30 pm

Gary,

Are you selling the BX8a's because you don't like them, and do like the BX5's. Do you have any specific comments about the performance of them. Thanks for responding. I also like the Blue Sky's but they are in the $$$ range of the Dyn's that I liked.

Marc

mortvillefugitive · Post by **mortvillefugitive** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:41 pm

Funny that you mentioned the BM5a's... that's what I'm using at home, and they're incredible. I'm a little embarassed to bring this up, but before the Dynaudio setup, I was using Samson Resolv 65A's, and I actually was pretty happy with them. They got good reviews in a couple reputable publications. It's funny, because those publications were really surprised that they sounded good. Anyway, those were a measly $300, for whatever that's worth. As for the others you've mentioned, I definitely haven't been impressed by the KRK's. They seem to have a little bit of a harsh midrange. That's all the feedback I've got.

Timeline · Post by **Timeline** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:58 am

mortvillefugitive wrote:Funny that you mentioned the BM5a's... that's what I'm using at home, and they're incredible. I'm a little embarassed to bring this up, but before the Dynaudio setup, I was using Samson Resolv 65A's, and I actually was pretty happy with them. They got good reviews in a couple reputable publications. It's funny, because those publications were really surprised that they sounded good. Anyway, those were a measly $300, for whatever that's worth. As for the others you've mentioned, I definitely haven't been impressed by the KRK's. They seem to have a little bit of a harsh midrange. That's all the feedback I've got.

I wondered about the, (BM5's) I'll check em out.

On the BX-8s, No I would only sell them for a different near field experience as they are actualy pretty fair little monitors. When I play audio from other sessions like from a studio they sound just great but I find mixing to them slighly non-conforming as far as tone. Like any monitor you get used to it in time and at least M-audio put some counture switches on them for adjustment. I do find the BX-8s poor when monitored too close though. They need a bit more space as the ports are in the rear. I've tried the KRK's and don't like the top end. Never enough for me.

I have not decided ot sell them yet.

Hope this helps

worldsapart3 · Post by **worldsapart3** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:48 pm

I have a pair of the Event TR5's (little version of the TR8's)...no complaints at all, great clean sound, flat response...friend of mine raves about his TR8's as well...

splatterbass · Post by **splatterbass** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:47 pm

using genelec right now.
if i was going to get another set, definatly adams.
but they are pricy. as for sound though, i do audio only, and have heard the blue sky, not enough jam for my ears.
but it all boils down to what do you want.
best bet, take one of your favorite cd,s and go down to a local store and try them all out.
let your ears decide, not reviews or budget.
i had a budget i was working with when i was looking for monitors.
and for a few bucks more then i was looking to spend, i got the gennies.
that was before adams came out with the last generation of monitors.
otherwize i would have purchased those.
much smoother resonse throughout the spectrum.
not as bottom heavy as the gennies. but pounding.

paradeatw · Post by **paradeatw** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:27 am

i really enjoy my krk v6s... fairly balanced sound... clear.... $600... my mixes have been 1000 times better since the purchase...

glsimonsen · Post by **glsimonsen** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:17 am

BX-8s work real fine for me, no complaint.

jon · Post by **jon** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:41 am

Does anyone have any thoughts or experience regarding ART or Alessis Monitors?

mhayesmusic · Post by **mhayesmusic** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:31 pm

Well,

I cjecked out the ART's did not like them at all. no meat, too much high end. I found the Alesis monitors to be a little high on the high end as well , but not as bad. I have not checked out all the Alesis models though. To be honest I don't remember which model it was but they didn't cut it for me so I moved on to checking out others. I think I've narrowed the search to the Event TR's or the M-Audio BX8. what does anyone else think??

kpsnyder85 · Post by **kpsnyder85** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:54 pm

For what it's worth at this later date, I love the TR8's. They can be a touch noisy if you dont have clean power, but they really are accurate, and even a cheap power conditioner can fix that problem.

Best of Luck

dixiechicken · Post by **dixiechicken** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:21 am

OK Folks, this seems to the right thread/forum to post the same question.

I'm considering a pair of powered nearfield monitors for my home studio.
But below 800 us $ for the pair.

Greatful for more suggetions.

Cheers: Dixiechicken