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Yep, Tony's right, we're loving them. I think we got one the first pair, so we've been working with them for quite awhile. The thing that comes back to me is how well mixes translate to the "outside world" The first thing I noticed -- and continue to notice -- is that when I mix (or anyone in studio A on the Neve) and I bring the mixes into our mastering room --- they have no issues. When I master stuff mixed primarily with NS-10s I hear certain commonality to the "issues", same with 1031a's. With the Barefoots it sounds well balanced and, THANK goodness, is free of the "muddy yet harsh" syndrome I hear coming from so many mix rooms. I really believe thatany engineer with good ears can benefit A LOT from tracking and mixing on these speakers. In our mastering room I still like the B&W's but I would be interested in hearing the new Barefoot mastering model at some point.
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