Surround monitors suggestions needed

EduardoApolonia · 25th June 2003

I'm having my home studio designed and I need to decide which monitors I am going to use.

Right now I am using a pair of Adam S3-As. and NS10s Would it be o good idea to buy 3 more Adams plus a sub?

I can also sell the Adams and buy a complete monitor setup.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

viaspiaggia · 25th June 2003

i can highly recommend the blue sky systems. their 5.1 system has worked well for me, and has translated well to theatrical, DVD, CD, etc.

not sure if that is "high end" enough for you, but i have no complaints.

-a-

Roland · 25th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by EduardoApolonia
I'm having my home studio designed and I need to decide which monitors I am going to use.

Right now I am using a pair of Adam S3-As. and NS10s Would it be o good idea to buy 3 more Adams plus a sub?

I can also sell the Adams and buy a complete monitor setup.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

If you like the Adams and have the budget for them go with it! The Blue systems have some good press, but they are way budget by comparison with the Adams.

Regards

Roland

P.S. Michael Wagner has (I believe) an Adams S3-A surround set up.

**mwagener** · 25th June 2003

I agree with Roland, keep the S3As and get another 3 if you can afford it. Can't comment on the ADAM sub, I use the M&K 5410. The system translates really well to the ouside world. But if you have S3As, you know that already.

Killahurts · 25th June 2003

I do have the ADAM sub (with 5 S3A's) and it's really amazing. Very tight and accurate (2-10 inch

). It's REALLY powerful, output-wise, the hardest part is keeping it turned down low enough! I'm using mine with an M&K LFE4 for bass management, but the sub does have onboard X-overs for L and R.
They're like the S3A's in that they have that dynamic thing...

Eduardo, if you've got the buget, go with the whole ADAM system, you won't be dissappointed.

EduardoApolonia · 30th June 2003

Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I'll keep the Adam's and then buy the other 3 + Sub

Michael, how's that Metal surround project you were working?
I saw the post too late to ask for a copy. When will it be on sale?

Thanks again

25th June 2003	#1
EduardoApolonia Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Almancil, Portugal Posts: 564 Thread Starter	Surround monitors suggestions needed I'm having my home studio designed and I need to decide which monitors I am going to use. Right now I am using a pair of Adam S3-As. and NS10s Would it be o good idea to buy 3 more Adams plus a sub? I can also sell the Adams and buy a complete monitor setup. Any suggestions? Thanks

25th June 2003	#4
mwagener High End Moderator Joined: May 2002 Location: Music City USA Posts: 3,627	I agree with Roland, keep the S3As and get another 3 if you can afford it. Can't comment on the ADAM sub, I use the M&K 5410. The system translates really well to the ouside world. But if you have S3As, you know that already. __________________ Michael Wagener http://www.michaelwagener.com Next production workshop planned for July 15th through 21st, right after Summer NAMM in Nashville, Click here for production workshop DVD updates.

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viaspiaggia Gear nut Joined: Apr 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 89	i can highly recommend the blue sky systems. their 5.1 system has worked well for me, and has translated well to theatrical, DVD, CD, etc. not sure if that is "high end" enough for you, but i have no complaints. -a-

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Killahurts Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,751	I do have the ADAM sub (with 5 S3A's) and it's really amazing. Very tight and accurate (2-10 inch ). It's REALLY powerful, output-wise, the hardest part is keeping it turned down low enough! I'm using mine with an M&K LFE4 for bass management, but the sub does have onboard X-overs for L and R. They're like the S3A's in that they have that dynamic thing... Eduardo, if you've got the buget, go with the whole ADAM system, you won't be dissappointed.

30th June 2003	#6
EduardoApolonia Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Almancil, Portugal Posts: 564 Thread Starter	Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I'll keep the Adam's and then buy the other 3 + Sub Michael, how's that Metal surround project you were working? I saw the post too late to ask for a copy. When will it be on sale? Thanks again