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Title: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: tscales on June 06, 2006, 01:02:43 PM

Hey all,

I've searched and read, but I thought i'd ask some opinions.  I'm looking to upgrade the playback in my music-office.  I'm lookin at M-adio monitors and dreaming about Dynaudio - whats a nice compromise.  Approximately 300 bucks or so and am really looking for something powered (active), used and smallish. 

I'm looking for something particularly good in the near field.

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: tscales on June 07, 2006, 10:01:45 AM

Okay - lets say 600 bucks - any thoughts?

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: Busman Audio on June 07, 2006, 11:16:14 AM

The M-Audio speakers sound like crap. 

See if you can get a deal through guitar center for the KRK V6 2  monitors they are amazing and not too large. The frequency response is great. I was able to get them to sell me a set for $600.  KRK Rokit speakers aren't bad either but not nearly as accurate as the V series.

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: tscales on June 12, 2006, 12:04:01 AM

Id love to hear some more thought son your pc-monitor-style speakers..

thanks

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: Chris K on June 12, 2006, 12:15:40 PM

back in the day i had a set of fostex ps3.1 monitors that were small, unobtrusive and sounded great.

i found a set on ebay. you may want to consider these. they come with a sub

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOSTEX-PS3-1-MINI-MONITORS-W-SUBWOOFER-NICE_W0QQitemZ7421046927QQihZ016QQcategoryZ47093QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: Zaphod on June 12, 2006, 02:30:59 PM

Has anyone listened to the Audix PH5vs monitors? They're a good price @ $300 for a pair, I wonder how they sound.

http://www.audixusa.com/products.html (http://www.audixusa.com/products.html)

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: Jamos on June 14, 2006, 03:30:42 AM

I second the KRK V6's...

They are flat, and are great for mixing.

IMO, best you can get w/out stepping to more expensive models.

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: tscales on June 15, 2006, 03:41:49 PM

I'm afraid the KRKs are a little too pricey for my needs and use - I think I'm gonna go listen to pair of the Alesis M1s - goin for about 250 on ebay.

thoughts?  I love your opinions

Title: Re: M-Audio BX5a or better?
Post by: Jamos on June 18, 2006, 07:46:20 PM

Hey there,

well if you're just looking for some decent sound in your office, maybe you don't need THE flattest monitor out there...

here a couple of options:

I've never heard these in person, but have heard a lot of good things about these Events:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TR6/

These Samson are actually supposed to be decent:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Resolv50A/

And if you want some digi inputs/playback, these Rolands seem like a good deal:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM20/

Let us know what you end up doing and how you like it!

+T for new toys.