Help with Studio Monitors selection

[bumbot]

Couldn't tell you about the sound cards, or the Rokit 8. However I own two rokit 6s and they are very good value, they are especially good at producing EDM. I know little about the Yamahas but I hear they are excellent too and that it's a really tough decision between rokits and them but the yamahas edge it.

If I could go back in time i'd probably try out the yamahas instead of the rokit 6s, but i'm more than happy with mine atm

[FoxMulderFBI]

Dynaudio BM5 MKII and Scarlett 2i4 or VXT8 and Scarlett 2i4. Can't go wrong with any of this two combinations.

[Veruzer]

Thanks for your replies. Any other opinions from other members as well please ?

[dxavier]

You didn't include these within your research...

.......These are superb and you can get a pair for under £500.

They used to cost loads more, but M-Audio are discontinuing them, so prices has been hugely slashed...

M-Audio Studiophile DSM3 - Thomann UK Cyberstore

Forget the name, these are up there with the other monitors on your list

[Bunjji]

I say definitely get the Scarlett. Also, I would recommend the Yamaha HS80m's over the Rokit's or dynaudios and the KRK VXT8's over the Yamaha's.

[Travst]

I love my HS80Ms. They are big and full and can be adjusted to the room. I mix at a fairly low volume and they work really well while getting a big sound. If you decide to go that route, Hello Music was offering a great deal on them at the end of last week.

[eplust]

Honestly man, it's a matter of preference. So many variables, the most important being your own ears. These are all fairly common speakers, I bet if you go to your local music retailer (Guitar Center, whatever) you'll find them set up so you can demo them. Personally, I own the MKII's and like em quite a bit. Very precise. However, the guy I talked to preferred the HS80M's, he just liked the rounder low end. I personally didn't care for KRK's stuff too much.

Notice all the use of the word "personally" there, lol. Just go check em out and see what you think

[Veruzer]

The problem is that there aren't any music stores with Studio equipment in my town,
so that's why i find it really difficult to decide. I agree though, that i have to try different
monitors before taking a final decision but i guess that it's not possible lol

[Chrislineham]

I've heard that KRK have muddy low end in some models but that's only what I've heard... I could recommend M-Audio BX5 D2's or BX8 D2's, dependant on the size you need, really great for the money!

[Veruzer]

Originally Posted by Ian_Dowling

Dynaudio or Yamaha ... KRK is poop

Get a good DAC as well , Lavry, Apogee or Yulong D100

Noob question here, but what's the purpose of a DAC ?

[Jethro]

Adam AX8, very good when it comes to lo-freq