Inexpensive Monitors for Home use

kai_ski · 8th November 2009

So, I'm a bassist, looking to use a small mixer and some cheap active monitors to practice with backing tracks. These will also be used as general computer speakers, and for some light tracking with Pro-tools LE.

From CL:

Yamaha HS50m - $250
http://sfbay.***************/sby/msg/1456299201.html

KRK RP5 Rockit - $200 obo (just dropped price from $250)
http://sfbay.***************/eby/msg/1455062808.html

Alesis M1 620 - $100 (closest to me)
http://sfbay.***************/sfc/msg/1451534843.html

M Audio BX5a - Several pair from $150 to $250

I've read several review for these here, as well as some comparisons, but from the consensus it seems that they all have their pros and cons. Any opinions? Thanks.

vijsolo · 8th November 2009

KRK RP 8 is actually the most "honest" of low priced monitors I have heard.

You can check the prices on KRK from zZounds.com

Sometimes they have very nice deals

Cheerz!!

cdog · 8th November 2009

Yamaha HS50m are acceptable monitors

Gharper23 · 8th November 2009

I'm not sure why nobody mentions the mackie mr5 speakers. not just this thread but almost any I have seen.. They are just as good as any in the price range. Anywho.. I would recommend the HS50 and MR5.

WVUtubadude · 9th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gharper23

I'm not sure why nobody mentions the mackie mr5 speakers. not just this thread but almost any I have seen.. They are just as good as any in the price range. Anywho.. I would recommend the HS50 and MR5.

I have the MR5s as well and I wonder the exact same thing. Right now, my main use for mine is as computer/ Xbox speakers and they handle that amazingly. I also use them for the purpose the OP has in mind, and like them for that, as well.

In my search for monitors, I tried out the KRK RP5s, and didnt care for them. There was just a lack of clarity that the MR5s had.

Mackie MR5s all the way.

AlexK · 9th November 2009

For practicing & general listening, the KRKs > the Yamahas IMO. The Yamahas are great for mixing on, but the KRKs are more pleasing to listen to, and have a BIIG low end for such a small monitor.

kai_ski · 10th November 2009

Great, Thanks for your responses. I left the Mackies out because I just did a quick sweep of the local CL to see what was cheap. I'll keep an eye out for them from now on.

View Poll Results: Which craigslist special monitor would you choose?
Yamaha HS50m	5	22.73%
KRK Rp5 Rockit	8	36.36%
Alesis M1 620	1	4.55%
M Audio Bx5a	4	18.18%
Other (please specify)	4	18.18%
None	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

8th November 2009	#1
kai_ski Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8 Thread Starter	Inexpensive Monitors for Home use So, I'm a bassist, looking to use a small mixer and some cheap active monitors to practice with backing tracks. These will also be used as general computer speakers, and for some light tracking with Pro-tools LE. From CL: Yamaha HS50m - $250 http://sfbay.*************/sby/msg/1456299201.html KRK RP5 Rockit - $200 obo (just dropped price from $250) http://sfbay.***********/eby/msg/1455062808.html Alesis M1 620 - $100 (closest to me) http://sfbay.*************/sfc/msg/1451534843.html M Audio BX5a - Several pair from $150 to $250 I've read several review for these here, as well as some comparisons, but from the consensus it seems that they all have their pros and cons. Any opinions? Thanks.

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vijsolo Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 129	KRK RP 8 is actually the most "honest" of low priced monitors I have heard. You can check the prices on KRK from zZounds.com Sometimes they have very nice deals Cheerz!! __________________ www.bedroom-musician.com

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kai_ski Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8 Thread Starter	Great, Thanks for your responses. I left the Mackies out because I just did a quick sweep of the local CL to see what was cheap. I'll keep an eye out for them from now on.