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11-26-2010, 08:45 AM
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Monitor Recommendations for Home Studio
Hey all,
I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for Mini Active Full-range Reference Monitors? I like to primarily mix at low to mid volumes, and am looking for something with good range and a balanced/flat/uncolored sound that could help me mix for digital downloads, blog postings, etc..
I had a pair of Behringer Truth monitors. I liked the overall sound, but I'm left doubting the companies' commitment to quality since they suffered from poor low range response- farting and vibrating after only 3 months use at mid volume. Pianos seemed to be particularly problematic for them. I had planned on getting them fixed with the warranty, but new-fatherhood responsibilities kept that from happening and the warranty lapsed.
I'd like to keep my purchase in the 100-$450 range (for the pair). Here's what I'm looking at:
Avantone Active MixCubes
Yamaha HS50M
M-Audio Studiophile AV 20
Alesis M1 Active 520
M-Audio Studiophile AV 40
Tannoy Reveal 501a ($175 each)
Mackie MR5 ($150 each)
Roland MA-15D
Any help you all could provide would be appreciated!
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11-26-2010, 09:31 AM
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http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...X8aDeluxe.html
I'd suggest the above... they can be had online well withing your price range... they have a one year warranty in case repairs are needed....
I have several of these and prefer them over many other brands in this price range. There are the smaller bx5a's but I'd really go for the bx8a deluxe set B&H Photo, online store normally has close to the lowest prices.
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11-26-2010, 10:14 AM
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I've got the alesis m1active IIs, one generation down from the 520s. No problems with them, though I'd get the 620s.
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11-26-2010, 11:04 AM
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Analogy- the 520's are on sale for under $200, and the reviews are stellar. This might be the way to go, since I'm trying not to spend too much.
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11-26-2010, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PHLENDOCAT
Analogy- the 520's are on sale for under $200, and the reviews are stellar. This might be the way to go, since I'm trying not to spend too much.
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The difference between the 520's 5" woofer and the 620's 6.5" woofer is not to be underestimated, at least if you don't have a subwoofer in your setup. The 620s reach down an additional fifth of an octave over the 520s. It doesn't sound like much, but consider that losing a fifth of an octave on the high end would mean losing nearly 3 khz.
If $360 for the 620s is too much, the MkIIs are still really good at $240.
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11-26-2010, 11:45 AM
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i liked a friends mkII's, and i like my ysm1's. i'd be content with either for home studio stuff.
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11-26-2010, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Analogy
the MkIIs are still really good at $240.
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i think you'd be hard pressed to beat that for bang for the buck.
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11-26-2010, 12:18 PM
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I have a pair of Studiophiles, can't remember which model but they're about a foot tall, and they do the job quite nicely.
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11-26-2010, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by brainwreck
i think you'd be hard pressed to beat that for bang for the buck.
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I saw that price at MusiciansFriend. Only $6 for shipping. The 2 year warranty is another $30. That's cheaper than Sweetwater.
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11-26-2010, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PHLENDOCAT
I saw that price at MusiciansFriend. Only $6 for shipping. The 2 year warranty is another $30. That's cheaper than Sweetwater.
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if i didn't already have monitors and i was shopping for some, i'd be on that.
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11-29-2010, 07:06 PM
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I wanted to give you all a big thank you for helping me with this monitor situation. I just purchased the MKII's from MF (got another 10% off today), and I'm looking forward to working with them.
Hope everyone has a great Holiday season.
Cheers!!
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