Top 5 monitors

Tube World · 2nd May 2008

Just wanted to know what your top 5 monitors are that are under $3,000.

Thanks

ChuckG · 2nd May 2008

-Focal Twin6
-Mackie Hr824 (mk1)
-Yamaha NSM10
- ADAM P33-A
-Genelc 8040APM

rarseman · 2nd May 2008

+1 Focal Twins

seventn · 2nd May 2008

Top 5 most sold or top best???

Can't believe the Mackies are listed there.... I worked with them so many times and I would take a pair of cheap KRK krocks instead

my 2 c

Andrew Kinsey · 2nd May 2008

In order of my own preference

Focal Twins
PMC TB2SA
Adam P33A
Focal Solo6
Adam P11A

spektor · 2nd May 2008

Focals twins that is my only moniter the best to me

Andrew Kinsey · 2nd May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by seventn

Can't believe the Mackies are listed there....
my 2 c

Im with you on that one buddy!

tutt

tiny333 · 2nd May 2008

might not be the best but i love

krk 9000b's

Tube World · 2nd May 2008

Focal Twins are not under $3,000...at least the cool places where I would consider buying it. Ok, just found one place for just under 3K. The Focal 6 would be another good option more in a reasonable price range.

leebridges · 2nd May 2008

proac studio 100's

i love them. they have pretty good low end representation, but i suggest adding a sub...M&K? whatever floats your boat. the proac's are a bit bright, but that fits me.

btw...i also hate the mackie's...they make everything sound as if i was in a small square room.

rarseman · 2nd May 2008

Got my Focal Twins for $3K from Mercenary Audio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tube World

Focal Twins are not under $3,000...at least the cool places where I would consider buying it. Ok, just found one place for just under 3K. The Focal 6 would be another good option more in a reasonable price range.

lordmiguel · 2nd May 2008

nearfields i assume?

s3a
o300d
barefoot mm
proac 100
ns10

five is tough, 10 would be better (focal, tannoy, pmc's, dyns gennies)

rectifried · 2nd May 2008

Hothouse 165

corruptmary · 2nd May 2008

Can't believe there's been only one vote for k+h! Another one here for the 0110 and 0300!!

vernier · 3rd May 2008

Seems theres about 50 favorites, but the best in my record collection were mixed on old 604 ..maybe they are better than anything available today?
'

kgdrum_nyc · 3rd May 2008

Twins

mdjice · 3rd May 2008

I agree for the NS 10, even tough they might be outdated to many, you can't go wrong with them, plus if you get use to them you will be confortable monitoring in pretty much any studio as most have at least one pair. make sure to get a sub as they have NO LOW end.
I heard some good stuff about the genelec 8030/40a i might get a pair as well. (I'm using ns 10 with genelec sub and event 20/20 bas for now)

AMIEL · 3rd May 2008

Focal Twin 6Be

kittonian · 3rd May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tube World

Focal Twins are not under $3,000...at least the cool places where I would consider buying it. Ok, just found one place for just under 3K. The Focal 6 would be another good option more in a reasonable price range.

Just so you're aware, the Focal Twin6 BE (pair) including ground shipping anywhere in the continental USA are $2990 from us. However, maybe we're not a "cool place"

lol.

kingofswing · 3rd May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylansmale

the new KRK exposes are 2500 per monitor, so I'm not sure if its qualified. But I'm sure its much more revolutionary than any of the ones listed.

Hows thats then?

ADAM monitors use ribbon tweeter technology, now that is something to talk about IMO. PMC has great driver technology and just sound great. Genelec 8040s are well proven and need little introduction. The KRK Expose E8B are made in China fwiw (why o why), and I reserve a big ? for that alone when it comes to speaker / amp technology at the high end.

atomtom · 3rd May 2008

Genelec 8040A
Klein + Hummel O300

NathanEldred · 3rd May 2008

Under $3K - Klein and Hummel 0110 pair. Not the loudest kid on the block, but for this price range and size they are very accurate and balanced.

vernier · 3rd May 2008

Here's the list so far . . .

Mackie Hr824 (mk1)
Yamaha NSM10
ADAM P33-A
Genelc 8040APM
Focal Twins
PMC TB2SA
Focal Solo6
Adam P11A
Barefoot mm
Proac studio 100
Genelec 8030
Klein + Hummel O300
KRK
'

bmanic · 3rd May 2008

Wasn't this topic about nearfields under 3000$?? Why are you listing Barefoot then? They are hardly under 3000$ for a pair.. try 7000$. That'll get you some barefeet.

Cheers!
bManic

Fruition2k · 3rd May 2008

Top 5..
My best mixes have been through these:

Dynaudio BM6A's
Tannoy little golds
Westlake BBSM6
Genelec 1031's
Yamaha NS10's

These may not be the most popular exciting and attention
getting..but they worked for me. I could paste a list of the
current new monitors you'll probably see at AES but then
I wouldnt be talking from experience.

MickeySmid · 3rd May 2008

I must say the Focal Twins have made me very very happy.

Osse_87 · 3rd May 2008

1.Valutronic SQ50
2.Valutronic SQ50
3.Valutronic SQ50
4.Focal solo6
5.Nothing

Tube World · 3rd May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanEldred

Under $3K - Klein and Hummel 0110 pair. Not the loudest kid on the block, but for this price range and size they are very accurate and balanced.

Klein and Hummel 0110 and the Focal 6 are in the running with the KRK trying to catch up. I have a home studio in a 16 x 14 room with a 7'5" ceiling. Want to update my monitors from my Events which I think are pretty good for their price. Based on reviews I have read the Focal are more forward sounding compared to the K&H monitors. If that is the case, I would prefer the K&H. However they are so small and I am not sure if I would be happy with the low end. And no I can't afford to spend $1,000 on a sub. I do this recording stuff for fun.

raal · 3rd May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fruition2k

Westlake BBSM6

shameless plug for a pair of BBSM6s. lightly used. $2K + shipping.

Cutoff · 3rd May 2008

Focal twins +1

2nd May 2008	#1
Tube World Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Franklin TN Posts: 2,401 Thread Starter 5 Reviews written	Top 5 monitors Just wanted to know what your top 5 monitors are that are under $3,000. Thanks

2nd May 2008	#4
seventn Gear nut Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 83	are you kidding me? Top 5 most sold or top best??? Can't believe the Mackies are listed there.... I worked with them so many times and I would take a pair of cheap KRK krocks instead my 2 c

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Andrew Kinsey Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 743	In order of my own preference Focal Twins PMC TB2SA Adam P33A Focal Solo6 Adam P11A __________________ Best Wishes, Andrew Kinsey High End Audio Equipment Specialists In the UK & Europe

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leebridges Gear addict Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 425	proac studio 100's i love them. they have pretty good low end representation, but i suggest adding a sub...M&K? whatever floats your boat. the proac's are a bit bright, but that fits me. btw...i also hate the mackie's...they make everything sound as if i was in a small square room. __________________ lee http://www.leebridges.com for credits and samples, visit my site and enjoy for the blog, visit here http://www.leebridges.com/blog

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vernier Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,130	Seems theres about 50 favorites, but the best in my record collection were mixed on old 604 ..maybe they are better than anything available today? ' __________________ ' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6E5TL7w7w4

2nd May 2008	#2
ChuckG Gear nut Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 103	-Focal Twin6 -Mackie Hr824 (mk1) -Yamaha NSM10 - ADAM P33-A -Genelc 8040APM

2nd May 2008	#3
rarseman Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,136	+1 Focal Twins

2nd May 2008	#6
spektor Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 803	Focals twins that is my only moniter the best to me

2nd May 2008	#8
tiny333 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 781	might not be the best but i love krk 9000b's

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lordmiguel Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 656	nearfields i assume? s3a o300d barefoot mm proac 100 ns10 five is tough, 10 would be better (focal, tannoy, pmc's, dyns gennies)

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rectifried Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2004 Location: LA,New York Posts: 208	Hothouse 165

2nd May 2008	#14
corruptmary Gear nut Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 131	Can't believe there's been only one vote for k+h! Another one here for the 0110 and 0300!!

3rd May 2008	#16
kgdrum_nyc Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 561	Twins

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mdjice Lives for gear Joined: May 2008 Location: Houston/Paris Posts: 2,677	I agree for the NS 10, even tough they might be outdated to many, you can't go wrong with them, plus if you get use to them you will be confortable monitoring in pretty much any studio as most have at least one pair. make sure to get a sub as they have NO LOW end. I heard some good stuff about the genelec 8030/40a i might get a pair as well. (I'm using ns 10 with genelec sub and event 20/20 bas for now) __________________ Multi Platinum Recording artists, producer. Writer, Mix Engineer http://www.openlabs.com/mickael.html follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mickaelmusic COLD CHAMBER STUDIO

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AMIEL Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 3,614	Focal Twin 6Be

3rd May 2008	#21
atomtom Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 26	Genelec 8040A Klein + Hummel O300

3rd May 2008	#22
NathanEldred Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 7,242	Under $3K - Klein and Hummel 0110 pair. Not the loudest kid on the block, but for this price range and size they are very accurate and balanced. __________________ Nathan Eldred Visit Atlas Pro Audio

3rd May 2008	#24
bmanic Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 843	Wasn't this topic about nearfields under 3000$?? Why are you listing Barefoot then? They are hardly under 3000$ for a pair.. try 7000$. That'll get you some barefeet. Cheers! bManic

3rd May 2008	#25
Fruition2k Gear addict Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 336	Top 5.. My best mixes have been through these: Dynaudio BM6A's Tannoy little golds Westlake BBSM6 Genelec 1031's Yamaha NS10's These may not be the most popular exciting and attention getting..but they worked for me. I could paste a list of the current new monitors you'll probably see at AES but then I wouldnt be talking from experience. __________________ Dean Dydek www.myspace.com/deandydek

3rd May 2008	#26
MickeySmid Gear addict Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 336	I must say the Focal Twins have made me very very happy.

3rd May 2008	#27
Osse_87 Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Gothenburg/Sweden Posts: 164	1.Valutronic SQ50 2.Valutronic SQ50 3.Valutronic SQ50 4.Focal solo6 5.Nothing

3rd May 2008	#30
Cutoff Gear Head Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 39	Focal twins +1

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