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Gear / Technical Help => Post-Processing, Computer / Streaming / Internet Devices & Related Activity => Topic started by: pohaku on November 23, 2017, 12:37:22 PM
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And do you like them?
I am contemplating picking up a new pair of monitors for post work. I am currently using a pair of old NHTPro A-10s and an even older pair of JBL 4406s (and, of course, the always useful auto sound system). I was wondering what others in the community are using and what you think of them.
Thanks!
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I have a pair of M-Audio AV40's and like them pretty well. B&H has had them on sale twice (that I know of) for a really good price. I think I actually got these on a "Deal of the Day" for something like $79.95
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JBL LSR308’s with the matching sub (LSR 310 I think it is). I’m happy with them, particularly since calibrating them to the room with Sonarworks Reference.
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Another vote for JBL. I've got a pair of 305s, though.
I did quite a lot of research before I bought mine. From what I've read they're superior to the KRK Rokits (in the same price range) in terms of build quality.
FWIW: There's a good overview on (home) studio monitors on
https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/best-studio-monitors/ (https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/best-studio-monitors/)
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I have limited space and budget so my Tannoy Reveal 402 work for me... but I hardly use them cause they can be heard next door in the apt. manager's office. :shrug: These are the smallest of this line with 4" drivers and I'd expect the low end to improve as you went to the 502 and then the 802.
Ten- four on the Tannoy 402's. I love the size as space is a consideration and they sound terrific.
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My setup is a little unusual - Acoustic Research M2 two way bookshelf speakers from the 80s (8 inch driver and a 1 3/4 silk dome tweeter) with a powered Polk Audio 10 inch sub crossed over at ~100hZ.
(https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=u9PwgUEG&id=323498D8FBFEE0DF9D8E0A54A230C51D048F63A7&thid=OIP.u9PwgUEGMnzIoTS2eA17EADgEs&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.servimg.com%2Fu%2Ff46%2F13%2F56%2F49%2F16%2Facoust10.jpg&exph=1067&expw=800&q=acoustic+research+m2+speaker&ajaxhist=0)
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I use a pair of eve audio 205...with a Steinberg UR 22 USB interface...
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Dynaudio BM5 passives, driven by a Bryston 2B have served me well for years.
I will be adding a pair of Neumann KH120s as soon as I find a price that meets my available cash.
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Dynaudio BM5 passives, driven by a Bryston 2B have served me well for years.
I will be adding a pair of Neumann KH120s as soon as I find a price that meets my available cash.
I am interested in the Neumanns as well. I’m hoping that someone who already has them comments on this thread. Pricing, unfortunately, seems pretty uniform - or at least I have yet to see anyone put them on sale in any significant manner.
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Adam Audio A7X's here. I absolutely love the soundstage and the tweeters!
Wish I could afford to bump up to the A77X.
I also check things on Grado RS1's. again, I need to bump up to the RS1E's some day when I have the cash.
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^ Any movement here? Those Neumanns are the right size, but holy smokes do they want to sell any of them or not? :o
No holiday sale or anything. I don't know if Neumann ever runs sales on their gear. I suspect not. They seem to do pretty well at retail price maintenance (or at least holding a minimum advertised price).
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Not "Monitors" in the strict sense, but I use the Eminent Technology lft-16 speakers. They sound amazing. (http://www.eminent-tech.com/index.html?fwd=LFT16.html)
If I can't listen on my nice stereo, I use headphones, either grace design m903> akg k701 or mytek dsd-192> hifiman 400,
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Just following along since I may have to get some small monitors and abandon the Senny HD700's due to tinnitus. I used to have my DAW hooked straight to my VR4Jrs but space limits that ability these days.
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https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1134162-REG/jbl_jbl_laser_305_studio.html
I just bought this set and am really happy with these so far. The Senal volume controller is a really nice bonus, as are the foam isolation pads.
Once I learn the characteristics of these I think they are going to help me put out a higher quality finished product.
But right out of the box they sound absolutely phenomenal. I like to just let music play all day on these...
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I had the Audio Engine A2's for the last two years and have not been too impressed with them. the dome tweeters as opposed to horns seem to suck. That said, I received the Audio Engine S8 sub woofer as a Christmas gift and the combination finally has my oddly shaped listening area sounding pretty good (small 8x12, dormer style room with sloped roof). https://audioengineusa.com/shop/subwoofers/s8-powered-subwoofer/
all in all I would not rec the A2's for their less than stellar tweeters.
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I have a set of floor-standing a/d/s M12 Monitor speakers. Not practical for everyone but I really like them. Dual 8" woofers, 5" midrange and a dome tweeter. The tricky part is that the midrange is above the tweeter in a separate wooden section than the woofers to keep them from interacting
http://sportsbil.com/ads/m-12-owners-manual.pdf
I see them for $400-500 on forums, looks like a cosmetically damaged set went on ebay for $350 recently:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monitor-Speakers-ADS-M12-Floor-Standing-Dual-8-inch-Woofer-/112564103178
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I have a set of floor-standing a/d/s M12 Monitor speakers. Not practical for everyone but I really like them. Dual 8" woofers, 5" midrange and a dome tweeter. The tricky part is that the midrange is above the tweeter in a separate wooden section than the woofers to keep them from interacting
http://sportsbil.com/ads/m-12-owners-manual.pdf
I see them for $400-500 on forums, looks like a cosmetically damaged set went on ebay for $350 recently:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monitor-Speakers-ADS-M12-Floor-Standing-Dual-8-inch-Woofer-/112564103178
Those look interesting. I’ve never run across them before.
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I'm using Mackie CR5BT speakers. Small, clean and fairly accurate sound, and cheap. 1/4", RCA, 1/8", and Bluetooth input.
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I got them used, as recommended by an audiophile friend who had a lot of experience comparing fancy speakers. He said they were a good value. I may have paid $800 for the pair in 1996? Don't recall exactly but they were MSRP $2000/pair new.
I really like them, and if you want to bi-wire, or bi-amplify, they have the terminals.
(note that these are old-school "passive speakers" so you'll need amplification!!!)
I have a set of floor-standing a/d/s M12 Monitor speakers.
Those look interesting. I’ve never run across them before.
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I took the plunge and upgraded the DAW to a pair of Dynaudio LYD 48s
Zero regrets
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Finally pulled the trigger and bought a pair of Neumann KH120s to replace my JBLs. Anticipating a cathartic experience. We’ll see. ;D