Main Monitors

Tony"CD"Kelly · 31st May 2007

Hi, i'm new to GS but i've been a regular visitor to the site reading up on the interesting stuff you guys talk about. It's very educational, thanks. Now, i'm planning on building a Hi end home studio within 2yrs and was wondering what's the best Mains out there now. I produce Reggae & Dancehall so i need something that'll be true and will be able to handle the bottom end that goes with my style of music. I was looking at the ATC stuffs (SCM200s / 300s) and there pretty interesting. Could you guys recomend others that u know will sound good. Looking to do Protools HD3, SSL & a bunch of great Highend Rack Gears in a med size room.
Thanks

Fletcher · 31st May 2007

Some of the big ADAM's are absolutely amazing if the room is well designed and built... and Fran Manzella from fm Design is building some seriously nice mains... I heard them up at the control room he redesigned and built up at Blue Jay recording and was floored by them [if I could only afford them I'd put them in my room in a heartbeat!!!!].

Best of luck with all you do!!

Flying_Dutchman · 31st May 2007

I´m still in love with Adam, too.

I havent the big ones, just 2 samll (P-serise) + subs and a well designed room.

Before i got the Adams, i realized my mixes always sounded different at home, in the car or on other systems. After i got the adams, my mixes just got better and i was much more satisfied while hearing them on other systems.

This may sound like "hocus pokus", i know

The Adams got a very detailed midrange and the highs are pleasing to you ears. I think, that i can work longer without getting ear fatigue.
Mixing without the lower octaves wouldn´t be a good idea, too (espacially for your music) so get the bigger adams, or subs.

Just one more opinion....
i hope this helps

Tony"CD"Kelly · 31st May 2007

Hey Guys, thanks for the response. The Adam Speakers are excellent but i burn the ribbon tweeters very easily. I have the S 2.5s & i burned the ribbons twice already. Also Circle House Studios in Miami have the Mains and swear by them but are afraid they or an outsider will burn the tweeters as well, so i don't want to be mixing or inventing and have to be thinking about them darn tweeters when i get too excited.And Flecther, those Griffin Speakers really look interesting. I may have to make an appointment and go have a listen to them at work. Any other Suggestions? Thanks alot guys

DSMrehearsal · 31st May 2007

Go for the ATC's, you WON'T be dissapointed If you have the cash add in another SUB SERIOUS CLEAR BASS.

pollyserial · 31st May 2007

Have you considered Meyer Sound? What I've heard from them, I've liked.

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Tony"CD"Kelly · 1st June 2007

Thank again guys, will definately be calling Pro Audio Designs. Spoke to supa Engineer Kevin "KD" Davis ( Been one of my mixing engineers for awhile now) and he's suggesting Ausbergers with TAD components. He's very familar with my productions. What the word on them? Heard they r like half the price of the ATCs.

The MPCist · 1st June 2007

I'm using Barefoot MM27's.

But if I were to go for another type of monitor, I'd either get the large ADAMs (S4's and up) or the larger ATCs. I've never liked the smaller ADAMs (2.5's and the 3's) but the larger ADAMs I'd definitely use!

Take a listen to them all and see which you like. Since it's really a personal preference as to which is best in your scenario.

Happy Hunting!

Tony"CD"Kelly · 2nd June 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Talbot

+1 Barefoot MM27

All the big, clean, solid bottom you want, and you'll hear EVERYTHING.

thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup

Those r nearfield Monitors.... Need more info on them Mains. I'ma check out some studios with them Ausbergers with Tads Components and also them Griffins. If i can find a Studio with the ATCs i'll check them as well. Circle House Studios has the Adams so i'm covered as far as that is concerned.
Thanks, I will definately check out those nearfields in the future.

debasah · 2nd June 2007

check out the SLS PS8Rs. Killer sound, and wont kill your ears.

2nd June 2007

Other possible choices:

- Genelec 1039A
- Stage Accompany M57 ... beauty of ribbon

pw8888 · 2nd June 2007

Barefoot MM27 has mid monitor.
Boxer T5 has main.great speaker.

gsqd · 2nd June 2007

Do yourself a HUGE favour and don't buy anything until you've heard the larger PMC models.

'Nuff said,

GM

hey_mavis · 23rd April 2008

where will this studio be? Jamacia or in the US? Not that this has anything to do with mains, I am just a fan of your work (living in Tobago at the moment).

Tony"CD"Kelly · 23rd April 2008

The Studio is in Florida and I went with Auspurgers with 2 18" Bag End Subs.

Bless up thumbsup

notchdagreat · 27th April 2008

i dont even kno if u gonna remember me tony..its me mario...long time no see..i use to be at ur house everyday after school..lol...im doin my music thing now im rapping... u can go to my myspace page and hear my material..myspace.com/topnotchdagreat... hit me back man..we gotta catch up

31st May 2007	#1
Tony"CD"Kelly Gear nut Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jamaica/Florida Posts: 114 Thread Starter	Main Monitors Hi, i'm new to GS but i've been a regular visitor to the site reading up on the interesting stuff you guys talk about. It's very educational, thanks. Now, i'm planning on building a Hi end home studio within 2yrs and was wondering what's the best Mains out there now. I produce Reggae & Dancehall so i need something that'll be true and will be able to handle the bottom end that goes with my style of music. I was looking at the ATC stuffs (SCM200s / 300s) and there pretty interesting. Could you guys recomend others that u know will sound good. Looking to do Protools HD3, SSL & a bunch of great Highend Rack Gears in a med size room. Thanks __________________ Tony "CD" Kelly of K..Licious Music Group KING OF THE DANCEHALL www.myspace.com/tonycdkelly http://www.tonycdkelly.com www.twitter.com/tonycdkelly

31st May 2007	#2
Fletcher member no 666 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 9,464	Some of the big ADAM's are absolutely amazing if the room is well designed and built... and Fran Manzella from fm Design is building some seriously nice mains... I heard them up at the control room he redesigned and built up at Blue Jay recording and was floored by them [if I could only afford them I'd put them in my room in a heartbeat!!!!]. Best of luck with all you do!! __________________ CN Fletcher Professional Affiliations: R/E/P Professional Recording Engineer and Producer forums - serious hobbyists welcome TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik SoundPure.com mwagener wrote on Sat, 11 September 2004 14:33 We are selling emotions, there are no emotions in a grid Roscoe Ambel once said: Pro-Tools is to audio what fluorescent is to light

1st June 2007	#7
Lindell Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,328	Pro Audio Design :: 877-223-8858 Pro Audio Design :: 877-223-8858 Pro Audio Design :: 877-223-8858 Pro Audio Design :: 877-223-8858 __________________ Lindell Audio Lindell Blog

1st June 2007	#9
The MPCist Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,479	I'm using Barefoot MM27's. But if I were to go for another type of monitor, I'd either get the large ADAMs (S4's and up) or the larger ATCs. I've never liked the smaller ADAMs (2.5's and the 3's) but the larger ADAMs I'd definitely use! Take a listen to them all and see which you like. Since it's really a personal preference as to which is best in your scenario. Happy Hunting! __________________ THE MPCIST

27th April 2008	#17
notchdagreat Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	wats good i dont even kno if u gonna remember me tony..its me mario...long time no see..i use to be at ur house everyday after school..lol...im doin my music thing now im rapping... u can go to my myspace page and hear my material..myspace.com/topnotchdagreat... hit me back man..we gotta catch up

31st May 2007	#3
Flying_Dutchman Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,049	I´m still in love with Adam, too. I havent the big ones, just 2 samll (P-serise) + subs and a well designed room. Before i got the Adams, i realized my mixes always sounded different at home, in the car or on other systems. After i got the adams, my mixes just got better and i was much more satisfied while hearing them on other systems. This may sound like "hocus pokus", i know The Adams got a very detailed midrange and the highs are pleasing to you ears. I think, that i can work longer without getting ear fatigue. Mixing without the lower octaves wouldn´t be a good idea, too (espacially for your music) so get the bigger adams, or subs. Just one more opinion.... i hope this helps

31st May 2007	#5
DSMrehearsal Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 306	Go for the ATC's, you WON'T be dissapointed If you have the cash add in another SUB SERIOUS CLEAR BASS.

31st May 2007	#6
pollyserial Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 74	Have you considered Meyer Sound? What I've heard from them, I've liked.

2nd June 2007	#11
debasah Gear interested Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CT Posts: 11	check out the SLS PS8Rs. Killer sound, and wont kill your ears.

2nd June 2007	#12
High Fidelity Guest Posts: n/a	Other possible choices: - Genelec 1039A - Stage Accompany M57 ... beauty of ribbon

2nd June 2007	#13
pw8888 Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Europe... Posts: 565	Barefoot MM27 has mid monitor. Boxer T5 has main.great speaker.

2nd June 2007	#14
gsqd Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Posts: 311	Do yourself a HUGE favour and don't buy anything until you've heard the larger PMC models. 'Nuff said, GM

23rd April 2008	#15
hey_mavis Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 655	where will this studio be? Jamacia or in the US? Not that this has anything to do with mains, I am just a fan of your work (living in Tobago at the moment).

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