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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: deadahead93 on October 14, 2011, 01:44:43 PM
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Hi there.
I just got a new iMac and have been using Audacity to do my post editing and tracking. I love the Mac, but the speakers just don't pull enough sound or quality of sound that I would like to have for editing.
I am on a budget, but wondering what you use for your editing on your computer. Or, if there is already a thread on this topic could you direct me to it?
Thanks guys. Much appreciated!
~Heath
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Hi there.
I just got a new iMac and have been using Audacity to do my post editing and tracking. I love the Mac, but the speakers just don't pull enough sound or quality of sound that I would like to have for editing.
I am on a budget, but wondering what you use for your editing on your computer. Or, if there is already a thread on this topic could you direct me to it?
Thanks guys. Much appreciated!
~Heath
I use a set of Sennheiser cans...
If you want to use monitors, I would recommend a USB external DAC > Preamp > powered Monitors. I've been looking at one of these for a while: http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/iconhdp/index.php
Terry
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I have tried KRK VXT4's (http://www.krksys.com/krk-studio-monitor-speakers/vxt/vxt4.html) and they are a real nice monitor for their size and price range.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31RllDjDknL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Also made a special trip to audition a pair of Genelec 6010A's (http://www.genelec.com/products/2-way-monitors/6010a/) and was not impressed with them at all, 6010a's are underpowered and freq response does not go low enough. Stepping up to the Genelec 8000 series (http://www.genelec.com/products/2-way-monitors/) 8020b's or 8030a's is a different story but much more expensive.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510dXjYnrqL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 (http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/iPod_and_Computer_Speakers/iPod_and_Computer_Speakers/MM-1/MM-1.html) These are computer speakers and not designed as reference monitors but have come highly recommended from several listener sources but I've yet to audition them...
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41UL9GlHE9L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
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Thank you, to both of you! Good looking stuff ;D
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Don't skimp out with wimpy computer speakers, go for impact. More than one set is a good idea so you can choose between them depending on what you're listening to:
Great-for Dead-
(http://thankyouloveyoubye.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/grateful-dead-wall-of-sound-8.png?w=458&h=347)
Switch to this for 80s breakdance-
(http://thepit.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/30/wallofsound.jpg)
Stanley Kubrick film soundtracks-
(http://www.thecoolist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wall-of-sound-ipod-dock_1.jpg)
Propaganda broadcasts-
(http://www.douglas-self.com/ampins/failproj/korea1a.jpg)
If you end up going with some typically boring small box satelite speakers at least don't skimp on the subwoofer-
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQ5ahTJ9Dnq8wdli26PePOr0oA1uOoJryBDbFYmDU-xuH8KTvv)
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:coolguy: :yack:
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KRK RP6 gen2.....They rock! I bought a pair for my PC, I installed a good soundcard with balanced outs... and it smokes...
All KRK models will take either XLR, TRS or RCA inputs.
The RP6's can be had for 400$ for the pair....
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^^love them, excellent bang for the buck.
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I am on a budget
~Heath
As always, you need to clarify what you mean by "a budget." Computer speakers will run anywhere from $10-$1000+
FWIW I've been happy with the Audio Engine 2's. They come in around $200. I've generally been disappointed when I've tried anything less expensive.
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Thank you all for the great info... and the humor ;)
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I use genelec 1029s in my studio, and a set of m-audio AV 40 active monitors for remotes. Nice balance and tone for the price of around $128 a pair at Amazon... check em out