Cheap decent Monitors speakers..?
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seekz
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I just tried listening to a pair of MS16 from Behringer at a friend's place.
Sounds really alright for mixing monitoring. Pretty loud too, not that you'll need to monitor stuff at high volumes. But just describing its capabilities.
I won't say its top of the line material cos I think the mid range sound a lil bit too harsh to me, but still for a 120 dollars, I swear by my life that nothing else comes close at this price range. Hehe, abit dramatic but yeah, ts really meant for ppl on a budget.
Sounds really alright for mixing monitoring. Pretty loud too, not that you'll need to monitor stuff at high volumes. But just describing its capabilities.
I won't say its top of the line material cos I think the mid range sound a lil bit too harsh to me, but still for a 120 dollars, I swear by my life that nothing else comes close at this price range. Hehe, abit dramatic but yeah, ts really meant for ppl on a budget.
seekz
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Its a really out of production model and i doubt they are active.
so you'll need a power amp to use it...
Although most sound people swear by it as a studio standard,
I'll say the new MSP series from Yamaha is freaking clear and
definitive enough.
I think the closest to you budget would be the MSP3.
You'll have to check with the showroom, It can be in
the 400 range brand new, depanding on the member
discount you can get. Hehe.
M-Audio Monitors, I havent heard them much, but from
what I read in the review from S.O.S, they didn't fair very
well.
so you'll need a power amp to use it...
Although most sound people swear by it as a studio standard,
I'll say the new MSP series from Yamaha is freaking clear and
definitive enough.
I think the closest to you budget would be the MSP3.
You'll have to check with the showroom, It can be in
the 400 range brand new, depanding on the member
discount you can get. Hehe.
M-Audio Monitors, I havent heard them much, but from
what I read in the review from S.O.S, they didn't fair very
well.
What do you need your monitors for?
If you want to hear your stuff clearly like when programming/tracking/etc, a pair of flat studio heaphones (SGD$100-$200+) will serve you well for a long time.
If you are trying to "mix" tunes seriously, that budget won't get you anything close to the accuracy you need for your mixes to "translate well" (i.e. sound good when play in other systems anywhere).
Even if you have 10 times your budget it may not help, because an accurate mix has more than 50% to do with how well your room is treated acoustiscally. The monitors is maybe only 25%. The rest is your "skill" as an engineer.
But if you want a set of "monitors" just to look more "pro" or impress your clients, choices abound. Even the once great KRK is targeting this market of posers.
If you want to hear your stuff clearly like when programming/tracking/etc, a pair of flat studio heaphones (SGD$100-$200+) will serve you well for a long time.
If you are trying to "mix" tunes seriously, that budget won't get you anything close to the accuracy you need for your mixes to "translate well" (i.e. sound good when play in other systems anywhere).
Even if you have 10 times your budget it may not help, because an accurate mix has more than 50% to do with how well your room is treated acoustiscally. The monitors is maybe only 25%. The rest is your "skill" as an engineer.
But if you want a set of "monitors" just to look more "pro" or impress your clients, choices abound. Even the once great KRK is targeting this market of posers.
I'm interested in this too.. my pc speakers are about to fail me.. think i blasted my electric guitar through them too much.. might as well get a pair of monitors since I'm doing some arrangement and mixing.
So minimum I have to shell out is 400 for a pair of monitors (I can't stand headphones think I'll spoil my hearing in the long run if I wear them, tend to switch it on too loud) ?
Pier.
So minimum I have to shell out is 400 for a pair of monitors (I can't stand headphones think I'll spoil my hearing in the long run if I wear them, tend to switch it on too loud) ?
Pier.
fibredrive
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overcast said:
snobbish aren't you?
bernardgoh
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Genelec would be good if you've the money to spend. 
but personally, I think for home, what you need is a good pair of headphones. for me, the AKG K240 works just fine with me for music mixing. go test the monitor or headphones yourself and get the pairs you like. cause everybody have their own idea of "GOOD SOUND". so go around and see what's within your budget and is best for your usage.
but personally, I think for home, what you need is a good pair of headphones. for me, the AKG K240 works just fine with me for music mixing. go test the monitor or headphones yourself and get the pairs you like. cause everybody have their own idea of "GOOD SOUND". so go around and see what's within your budget and is best for your usage. fibredrive said:
You expecting me to defend myself? 8)
I am having fun watching how manufacturers like Digidesign are packaging their products in their ads. They sure know how to get into the minds of the young generation of kids by telling them exactly what they want to hear.
Every gear maker realised there is really a lot of $$$ they can squeeze out of this "project studio" market. Hurray! The revolution is finally here! Everyone can be a producer now!
How they are all laughing all the way to the bank.
So go ahead and go buy whatever looks cool, goes well with your clothes and matches the colour of your handphone.
fibredrive
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overcast said:
nahhh, didn't think you could. 8)
Actually I agree with overcast - the Rockit Series from KRK is crap and could be said has only 'poser' value. (Sad to say I'd rather get Behringers which are in that price range even if it were just for editing for video)
But the KRK V-Series does sound more detailed ; although if it were me i'd save up a little bit more for Mackies. The general rule still applies - you get what you pay for.
Technology today may have made entry-level monitors a whole lot better than what they used to be but you can never compare a $300 Rockit to an $8000 pair of Questeds if you know what I mean... It's just laughable to think that a real engineer would swear by the cheap Rockits.
But the KRK V-Series does sound more detailed ; although if it were me i'd save up a little bit more for Mackies. The general rule still applies - you get what you pay for.
Technology today may have made entry-level monitors a whole lot better than what they used to be but you can never compare a $300 Rockit to an $8000 pair of Questeds if you know what I mean... It's just laughable to think that a real engineer would swear by the cheap Rockits.
lppier, i feel there's 2 parts to the monitor that we can take note of.
1. frequency response
understand how your monitor sonic frequency works. is it flat or is there some dip or bump in any of the frequency. combine this with your room acoustic to make a decision in your mix.
2. dynamic response
depending on how much spl you push it, the monitor will give you different output. if you drive a big monitor at low spl, it will not perform as supposed to be. meaning, if your control room listening level is not loud, get a smaller monitor and drive it at its efficient level.
there is a 3rd part which is more important than the frist 2 points. you, as the sound engineer makes all the difference. listen to as many monitor as possible. mix with them and listen how they translate to different outputs.
1. frequency response
understand how your monitor sonic frequency works. is it flat or is there some dip or bump in any of the frequency. combine this with your room acoustic to make a decision in your mix.
2. dynamic response
depending on how much spl you push it, the monitor will give you different output. if you drive a big monitor at low spl, it will not perform as supposed to be. meaning, if your control room listening level is not loud, get a smaller monitor and drive it at its efficient level.
there is a 3rd part which is more important than the frist 2 points. you, as the sound engineer makes all the difference. listen to as many monitor as possible. mix with them and listen how they translate to different outputs.
Indigo_blues
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remember room acoustics is just as important as the speakers themselves.
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