Topic: Monitor Recs

[jpschust]

Well, the time has come for me to get a good set of monitors.  Can this be done for under a grand?  Can I get some specific suggestions?  Also, here is the key-  I want monitors that represent my sound as it is, not as it should be.  Hence, I would like monitors with as little coloration as possible.  It doesn't help me to work on mastering if i get the sound as it SHOULD be :-)

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[HydroPANIC]

Check out the Tannoy's 600A.  You can always add a sub later...  But If you had more cash to drop look into their Ellipse 8...  They are the shit!

[Simp-Dawg]

i'm very happy with my alesis m1 active mkII;s, and for $399 a pair they sound great

[jpschust]

all i know in terms of alesis is that i havent used one piece of alesis gear ive ever thought to sound good... im curious how they do on monitors though.

[jpschust]

what about the tannoy 800's?  There's a used pair on audiogon for like 450... im curious

[Kwonfidelity]

Mackie HR824 - a shy above $1000 but you won't get any better without going to Genelecs.  You can also get away with the HR624, but you'll definitely have to pair those up with a sub.  The HR824 pass enough lfe on the 8" cones without going to subs - but if you must the HRS120 will rattle the finish off the chrome...

Edit:  Each monitor is reference tested with the DPA Ref mic with a freq chart attached to each monitor.  What you capture is what you get, no colorization at all.  I shelfed my Tannoys b/c of these monitors, and now run 5 for 5.1 surround.

[Nick S.]

I've got a pair of 624's that I could sell you for a good price, PM if your interested . . .

[JERRY]

Keep your eyes open for a pair of Meyer HD-1 can be found used very reasonable and are widely used in pro studios.

[jpschust]

just found a good deal recently, sorry forgot to close the thread!

[JeffK]

good deal on which monitors?

[jpschust]

i got some jbl's for now till i can afford the tannoy 600a's.  i listened to a pair the other day and man these things are incredible.  they reveal every single flaw immaginable.  they are the grace 101 of monitors.  i really dig em.

[MattD]

I'd say the Earthworks Sigma 6.2 (I think that's the #) monitors are awesome, as are the Tannoy Ellipse. Of course, both of these retail upwards of $3k.

[Lee]

I heard some of those Earthworks monitors- crystal in the high end, but almost brittle.  I wasn't exactly a fan, YMMV

[Kwonfidelity]

I have to agree with the EW - brittle/dry high end.  I thought the same of the Mackies b/c of the hard domed tweeter, but I've heard some sizzling highs be more accurate on the hr824s than the 1031as.  To each is own, tho...