Dilema: downgrade Multiface, upgrade Behringer monitors?

ben_allison · 26th July 2006

I have Behringer Truths, and they're really coming up short. They have no detail, crappy imaging and low end extension, and nothing is translating at all (my room is pretty well tamed, so that's not the prob).

I also have an RME Multiface -- great soundcard.

Now, I don't really have much available cash, so the debate is this:

Option A) sell the Multiface and Behringers, and downgrade to slightly less expensive soundcard but to much improved monitors (like, a Presonus Firebox and a BlueSky Prodesk, NHT M-00's, Dynaudio BM5's, or something there abouts).

Option B) keep the Multiface, but still sell the Behringers and simply try to improve my monitors with a bit of cash thrown in (like Tannoy Passive Reveals or Wharfedales).

Ideas?

tnjazz · 26th July 2006

Are we voting?

I vote B

The D/A of the Multiface is very nice. Might be tough to downgrade and find something on par with what you have now...

ben_allison · 26th July 2006

Vote away!

I really do like the Multiface...very well made piece of gear that could last a lifetime.

I don't care about "name status" with monitors...I just want boxes that will tell me if the levels are balanced, and if there are any freq. related problems. I just want to know that I can mix til I like how it sounds, and have it work on 90% or playback systems.

The Truths are horrendous. Tey have fatiquing, brittle, highs, make it hard to hear where vocals really sit, and don't even get me started on trying to mix kick, bass, etc. It's al guess work.

Leo Badinella · 26th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnjazz

Are we voting?

I vote B

....

Me too, although I wouldn't go for the Wharfdales.

dementedchord · 26th July 2006

i'ld do the tannoy... but then i'm using the powered ones...

JD Latorre · 27th July 2006

I guess I'll vote for A.

I would hate to see you take a step down in terms of AD/DA, but I just upgraded my Behri Truths for a pair of the new ADAM A7s (about 1000.00).

I know where you are coming from about the behringers--I have had the same experience with the low end being very inaccurate and not translating well.

I've only had the ADAMs for less than a week, but I love them--much better detail and great low end.

Maybe save up for a few more months so you can keep the Multiface and get better monitors?

ben_allison · 27th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD Latorre

Maybe save up for a few more months so you can keep the Multiface and get better monitors?

I think I'm leaning towards that...it seems that the options really start to open up at that $700-1000 range.

Hmm.

gizeh12 · 27th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben_allison

I think I'm leaning towards that...it seems that the options really start to open up at that $700-1000 range.

Hmm.

Tannoy reveal are better than the Behringers, you can buy them cheaply 2nd hand. option b ild say

ben_allison · 27th July 2006

Reveals look like a good option...i'm concerned about their lack of low-end extension though...

26th July 2006	#1
ben_allison Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,182 Thread Starter	Dilema: downgrade Multiface, upgrade Behringer monitors? I have Behringer Truths, and they're really coming up short. They have no detail, crappy imaging and low end extension, and nothing is translating at all (my room is pretty well tamed, so that's not the prob). I also have an RME Multiface -- great soundcard. Now, I don't really have much available cash, so the debate is this: Option A) sell the Multiface and Behringers, and downgrade to slightly less expensive soundcard but to much improved monitors (like, a Presonus Firebox and a BlueSky Prodesk, NHT M-00's, Dynaudio BM5's, or something there abouts). Option B) keep the Multiface, but still sell the Behringers and simply try to improve my monitors with a bit of cash thrown in (like Tannoy Passive Reveals or Wharfedales). Ideas? __________________ Benjamin Allison Check out my new album, We Enter the Dark Room, Alone I'm also giving away up to $100,000 at emphonik.com. http://roestudios.com/

26th July 2006	#5
dementedchord Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 885	$.02 i'ld do the tannoy... but then i'm using the powered ones...

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26th July 2006	#2
tnjazz Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,809	Are we voting? I vote B The D/A of the Multiface is very nice. Might be tough to downgrade and find something on par with what you have now...

27th July 2006	#6
JD Latorre Gear nut Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, OH Posts: 90	I guess I'll vote for A. I would hate to see you take a step down in terms of AD/DA, but I just upgraded my Behri Truths for a pair of the new ADAM A7s (about 1000.00). I know where you are coming from about the behringers--I have had the same experience with the low end being very inaccurate and not translating well. I've only had the ADAMs for less than a week, but I love them--much better detail and great low end. Maybe save up for a few more months so you can keep the Multiface and get better monitors?