Monitors between $400-$500 a pair

Ramchandra · 5th June 2007

So I'm coming in to a few extra bucks and was wondering what suggestions you guys have for cheap monitors.

I was thinking about getting monitors that are biamped but I could use my 2 altec lansing monoblocks to power some instead.

Ashofapheonix · 5th June 2007

If your in the U.S. I'd look into probably the Event TR8 or the KRK V4 Series II (price just dropped to 400$)... The V4s small so its not going to have the lowend others have, though has surprising bass for this size. Its midrange and highend detail far exceed most monitors in this price class. I'm sure someone will come along against small monitors, since they don't have lowend others have, but you can get good mixes out of many 4 and 5" speakers, and many people do. If your in an untreated room it doesn't really matter too much any way most untreated rooms have gigantic problems below 80hz... If your room is untreated... I might consider something like the Wharfedale Diamond 8.2a's
and spend 160$ on room treatment.

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andrewj · 5th June 2007

yep some events could be your choice also watch out for some used klein and hummel! they are sooooo hot!

Ramchandra · 5th June 2007

we are treating the room now with super chunks in the corners and about 10 4" rock wool panels.

Thanks for the help. Are the Events amplified? I'll look into the kleins and the hummels

Ashofapheonix · 6th June 2007

The event TR8 are active. IF you want to do the passive route your going to spend a chunk more. I like Passives with a good amp better. Rotel High Currents are quite suitable for a budget good studio poweramp. The RB-1050 is 400$... Event 20/20 is 300$. The Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 really shine on the passive route, there better than a lot of the stuff you'll fin. I've heard the actives are really comprimised by internal amps...

TNTSounds · 6th June 2007

I've just seen an advertisement from Musicians Friend. They are selling HR824's for $499.99.
You won't be sorry.

drmmrboy · 6th June 2007

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Originally Posted by TNTSounds

I've just seen an advertisement from Musicians Friend. They are selling HR824's for $499.99.
You won't be sorry.

$499.99 each.. x 2 = $1000.. But still a good deal. thumbsup

Ashofapheonix · 8th June 2007

Or 499.95 x 2 = ADAM A7 499.95x 2 = Dyna-Audio BMA5. Rather have those then the mackies. But thats just me.

5th June 2007	#1
Ramchandra Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 189 Thread Starter	Monitors between $400-$500 a pair So I'm coming in to a few extra bucks and was wondering what suggestions you guys have for cheap monitors. I was thinking about getting monitors that are biamped but I could use my 2 altec lansing monoblocks to power some instead.

5th June 2007	#2
Ashofapheonix Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: 1/2 the time in Vancouver, 1/2 the time in the states Posts: 252	If your in the U.S. I'd look into probably the Event TR8 or the KRK V4 Series II (price just dropped to 400$)... The V4s small so its not going to have the lowend others have, though has surprising bass for this size. Its midrange and highend detail far exceed most monitors in this price class. I'm sure someone will come along against small monitors, since they don't have lowend others have, but you can get good mixes out of many 4 and 5" speakers, and many people do. If your in an untreated room it doesn't really matter too much any way most untreated rooms have gigantic problems below 80hz... If your room is untreated... I might consider something like the Wharfedale Diamond 8.2a's and spend 160$ on room treatment. Acoustic Treatment and Design for Recording Studios and Listening Rooms __________________ "Will using Logic and Reason make me look smarter?"

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andrewj Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Hamburg (Wellingsbuettel), G-Many Posts: 1,244	yep some events could be your choice also watch out for some used klein and hummel! they are sooooo hot!

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Ashofapheonix Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: 1/2 the time in Vancouver, 1/2 the time in the states Posts: 252	The event TR8 are active. IF you want to do the passive route your going to spend a chunk more. I like Passives with a good amp better. Rotel High Currents are quite suitable for a budget good studio poweramp. The RB-1050 is 400$... Event 20/20 is 300$. The Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 really shine on the passive route, there better than a lot of the stuff you'll fin. I've heard the actives are really comprimised by internal amps...

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TNTSounds Gear interested Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	I've just seen an advertisement from Musicians Friend. They are selling HR824's for $499.99. You won't be sorry.

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Ashofapheonix Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: 1/2 the time in Vancouver, 1/2 the time in the states Posts: 252	Or 499.95 x 2 = ADAM A7 499.95x 2 = Dyna-Audio BMA5. Rather have those then the mackies. But thats just me.