Blue Sky Media Desk vs. Pro Desk 2.1

VirtualRain · 8th May 2009

Can you guys characterize the sound of either/both and ideally the differences? I'm trying to track down a place to listen to these but unsuccessful so far.

Is the Pro Desk worth double the price?

What are you giving up with the Media Desk?

My application is for hobby DAW mixing (primarily video) and music listening.

Thanks!

Bodoc · 8th May 2009

I have used both. They are kissing cousins. You might choose based on the size of your space and the volume level you want.

VirtualRain · 8th May 2009

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Originally Posted by Bodoc

I have used both. They are kissing cousins. You might choose based on the size of your space and the volume level you want.

I don't need ear-splitting SPL's as I'm in a typical den type studio so that's good to know... they sound similar? How would you characterize the sound?

Bodoc · 9th May 2009

A pleasure to use. Not hyped, accurate, mixes translate well. The satellite/ subwoofer concept works nicely.

The Blue Skies are properly unkind to crappy program material. One observation -- they don't have a really wide "sweet spot." So, they are studio monitors, not living room speakers. They are robust, as we have used them hard for years.

Another point in their favor -- the customer service has been fabulous. Any time I've had an issue, it has been rectified promptly and properly. That counts a lot!

VirtualRain · 9th May 2009

Thanks for your insights!

Anyone else have any thoughts?

VirtualRain · 17th May 2009

I was able to get the Pro Desk 2.1 for $700 at the Hollywood Guitar Center. They are having a blow-out on this stuff... Pro Sat 5 MkII for $279 each and the Pro 8 Sub for $149.

8th May 2009	#1
VirtualRain Gear interested Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8 Thread Starter	Blue Sky Media Desk vs. Pro Desk 2.1 Can you guys characterize the sound of either/both and ideally the differences? I'm trying to track down a place to listen to these but unsuccessful so far. Is the Pro Desk worth double the price? What are you giving up with the Media Desk? My application is for hobby DAW mixing (primarily video) and music listening. Thanks!

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Bodoc Gear addict Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Montauk, NY Posts: 350	Volume I have used both. They are kissing cousins. You might choose based on the size of your space and the volume level you want.

9th May 2009	#4
Bodoc Gear addict Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Montauk, NY Posts: 350	Blue Sky Sound A pleasure to use. Not hyped, accurate, mixes translate well. The satellite/ subwoofer concept works nicely. The Blue Skies are properly unkind to crappy program material. One observation -- they don't have a really wide "sweet spot." So, they are studio monitors, not living room speakers. They are robust, as we have used them hard for years. Another point in their favor -- the customer service has been fabulous. Any time I've had an issue, it has been rectified promptly and properly. That counts a lot!

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VirtualRain Gear interested Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8 Thread Starter	I was able to get the Pro Desk 2.1 for $700 at the Hollywood Guitar Center. They are having a blow-out on this stuff... Pro Sat 5 MkII for $279 each and the Pro 8 Sub for $149.