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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: jpschust on October 26, 2003, 02:52:13 PM
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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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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!
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i'm very happy with my alesis m1 active mkII;s, and for $399 a pair they sound great
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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.
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what about the tannoy 800's? There's a used pair on audiogon for like 450... im curious
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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.
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I've got a pair of 624's that I could sell you for a good price, PM if your interested . . .
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Keep your eyes open for a pair of Meyer HD-1 can be found used very reasonable and are widely used in pro studios.
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just found a good deal recently, sorry forgot to close the thread!
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good deal on which monitors?
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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.
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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.
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I heard some of those Earthworks monitors- crystal in the high end, but almost brittle. I wasn't exactly a fan, YMMV
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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...