Monitors? best translation for the price?

TeamSSK · 26th February 2007

I've read thru some of the e-pinions here on gearslutz about monitors, but none specific for this genre.

other than ppl asking what kind of moitors and then someone saying get the blesky blah blah blah.
really i can not fathom buying a system that doesn't sound good when you take the sub away, for whatever reason something about that doesn't make sense,but whatever.

(im not knocking the 2.1's im just stating i dont want to hear buy those, as alas i won't be able to actually hear them without buying them.)

anyways IF i wanted to step up from a pair of :
Event Tr-6s

what would be the best bang for buck. [i.e. best translation for the price]

Krk v6 $700
Adam A7 $998
Dynaudio Bm15p $1099
mackie Hr824 $1260
Event Asp8 $1298
Jbl Lsr6328p $2299

now I do realize that they are not all the same size.
regardless, those look like the options at this point.

any input?

TeamSSK · 26th February 2007

damn .....
the silence in the air .....
i can hear the bird chirps ....

maybe i should ask for the thread to be moved then?

NesNeedsGear · 26th February 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamSSK

damn .....
the silence in the air .....
i can hear the bird chirps ....

maybe i should ask for the thread to be moved then?

no, perhaps you should use the search feature.

monitors are discussed often here. a search on ALL of the monitors you mentioned will yield TENS of threads....each.

fwiw, i use event asp8's and find them good for the price. Adams are very honest as well...don't think anything is hyped (at least in my listening environment).

26th February 2007

I'd say get either an Emes Mini Owl, or a pair of NS10s

TeamSSK · 27th February 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by NesNeedsGear

no, perhaps you should use the search feature.

monitors are discussed often here. a search on ALL of the monitors you mentioned will yield TENS of threads....each.

fwiw, i use event asp8's and find them good for the price. Adams are very honest as well...don't think anything is hyped (at least in my listening environment).

i've used the search plenty.
thanks.
in-depth explanations on these monitros for this genre of music?
no sorry.

minus the mackies,which this board seems to love to hate.

[really this thread is far from being a fantom vs motif thread]

especially seeing how im asking about upgrading from a specific type of monitors [event tr6s]
and im curious to find out, in which monitors will I see an improvement. [maybe i wasn't clear about that?]

thanks.

TeamSSK · 27th February 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by no ssl yet

I'd say get either an Emes Mini Owl, or a pair of NS10s

why do you recommend those?
thanks though.
I look into them,though i've never heard of the Emes.

Ravian · 27th February 2007

+1 on the NS-10

ozzborn · 27th February 2007

bm5as

IPLayHamers · 27th February 2007

I use Yamaha HS-80's and my mixes couldn't be better. These speakers are very flat and a good mix on them will translate well anywhere else you play it.

The NS-10

for the 21st century.

1979 · 27th February 2007

Damn- I'm this close to pulling the trigger on hs50m's or hs80m's

Stitch333 · 27th February 2007

Any Tannoy with the dual concentric cones: DMTs, system 800, etc...

and a pair of $20 computer speakers

IPLayHamers · 27th February 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1979

Damn- I'm this close to pulling the trigger on hs50m's or hs80m's

You won't regret it. The HS-80 is a much better speaker than the 50 by the way.

TeamSSK · 27th February 2007

so is that with or without the sub?
[the yamahas?]

I might have to go out of my way to hear some of these, so i dont wanna waste the time on monitors i have no buisness evenhearing.

thanks ya'll.

azwun25 · 28th February 2007

fwiw i just got the LSR4326p setup up and they fukkin rock seriously (RMC aside)

NDaddy · 28th February 2007

I recenlty got the HS80's. They're sick! I use em' in tandem with NS10's though. I've used NS10's for almost 20years but since having the HS80's it's hard listening to em' as they sound so wack. The HS80's are a hot and at a great price too.

Alex Niedt · 1st March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamSSK

Jbl Lsr6328p $2299

All I can say is those are worth the money.

TeamSSK · 2nd March 2007

has anyone actually had one of the pairs mentioned and then switched to another?

how did they compare?
and why the switch?

JohnLuca · 2nd March 2007

I just got the LSR 4328p and they are sick.

TeamSSK · 3rd March 2007

tony do you plan to chime in here.
?
i know you have experience with a nice assortment.

adrianex · 3rd March 2007

The Focals Solo6 and Twin6 are below $3K too

halfguard · 3rd March 2007

tony is on vacation.............

ozzborn · 3rd March 2007

has anyone actually had one of the pairs mentioned and then switched to another?

how did they compare?
and why the switch?

i had mackies hr824s for about 2 yrs.

they are a great sounding speaker but not for my room size 12 by 13 and position
on my console.

i got the dynaudio bm5a's and my low mid's are solid and translate better.
i would get the mackies again if they were on speaker stands and laid horizontal.

TeamSSK · 6th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfguard

tony is on vacation.............

yes i know this.
but that hasn't stopped him from posting.

TeamSSK · 10th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch333

Any Tannoy with the dual concentric cones: DMTs, system 800, etc...

and a pair of $20 computer speakers

is that what your using?

illynoise · 10th March 2007

JBL control 5's, Control LA's, Control 1's, KRK ST 6's, NS-10's. All under 400.

If your going to spend more, get something really good. My ears are shot anyways!

bewok · 22nd June 2010

I've been looking all around the net and the HS 80 seem to be a great package. But can someone give some tips about which power amplifier to choose? I was thinking of the Yamaha P3500S (2500)? What do you think? Thanks.

E.rOk.stA · 22nd June 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewok

I've been looking all around the net and the HS 80 seem to be a great package. But can someone give some tips about which power amplifier to choose? I was thinking of the Yamaha P3500S (2500)? What do you think? Thanks.

You realize this thread is from '07, right? The HS-80's don't need a power amp., they're active.

mmahan40 · 22nd June 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamSSK

I've read thru some of the e-pinions here on gearslutz about monitors, but none specific for this genre.

other than ppl asking what kind of moitors and then someone saying get the blesky blah blah blah.
really i can not fathom buying a system that doesn't sound good when you take the sub away, for whatever reason something about that doesn't make sense,but whatever.

(im not knocking the 2.1's im just stating i dont want to hear buy those, as alas i won't be able to actually hear them without buying them.)

anyways IF i wanted to step up from a pair of :
Event Tr-6s

what would be the best bang for buck. [i.e. best translation for the price]

Krk v6 $700
Adam A7 $998
Dynaudio Bm15p $1099
mackie Hr824 $1260
Event Asp8 $1298
Jbl Lsr6328p $2299

now I do realize that they are not all the same size.
regardless, those look like the options at this point.

any input?

Have you considered dynaudio bm5as? I love mine definitely something you should consider in that price range IMO. Plenty of bass extension.

E.rOk.stA · 23rd June 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Set Surgeon

You realize this thread is from '07, right? The HS-80's don't need a power amp., they're active.

mbrice09 · 20th January 2012

focal solo's

View Poll Results: Which monitors Over 5bens and Under 3K
Krk v6	5	6.33%
adam a7	22	27.85%
dynaudio bm15p	6	7.59%
mackie hr824	12	15.19%
event asp8	10	12.66%
Jbl lsr6328p	13	16.46%
Other? List below, why?	22	27.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

26th February 2007	#1
TeamSSK Gear nut Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 134 Thread Starter	Monitors? best translation for the price? I've read thru some of the e-pinions here on gearslutz about monitors, but none specific for this genre. other than ppl asking what kind of moitors and then someone saying get the blesky blah blah blah. really i can not fathom buying a system that doesn't sound good when you take the sub away, for whatever reason something about that doesn't make sense,but whatever. (im not knocking the 2.1's im just stating i dont want to hear buy those, as alas i won't be able to actually hear them without buying them.) anyways IF i wanted to step up from a pair of : Event Tr-6s what would be the best bang for buck. [i.e. best translation for the price] Krk v6 $700 Adam A7 $998 Dynaudio Bm15p $1099 mackie Hr824 $1260 Event Asp8 $1298 Jbl Lsr6328p $2299 now I do realize that they are not all the same size. regardless, those look like the options at this point. any input?

27th February 2007	#11
Stitch333 Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Phila, PA/Upstate MA Posts: 3,432	Any Tannoy with the dual concentric cones: DMTs, system 800, etc... and a pair of $20 computer speakers __________________ Little Studio Big Studio "Run to the hills, run for your lives." -Iron Maiden

3rd March 2007	#22
ozzborn @J_Serious Joined: Sep 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 179	has anyone actually had one of the pairs mentioned and then switched to another? how did they compare? and why the switch? i had mackies hr824s for about 2 yrs. they are a great sounding speaker but not for my room size 12 by 13 and position on my console. i got the dynaudio bm5a's and my low mid's are solid and translate better. i would get the mackies again if they were on speaker stands and laid horizontal. __________________ www.twitter.com/j_serious www.youtube.com/jseriousonline

10th March 2007	#25
illynoise Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,674	JBL control 5's, Control LA's, Control 1's, KRK ST 6's, NS-10's. All under 400. If your going to spend more, get something really good. My ears are shot anyways! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Base Jase Illynoise Music www.basejase.com

26th February 2007	#4
no ssl yet Guest Posts: n/a	I'd say get either an Emes Mini Owl, or a pair of NS10s

27th February 2007	#7
Ravian Gear addict Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 435	+1 on the NS-10

27th February 2007	#9
IPLayHamers Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 216	I use Yamaha HS-80's and my mixes couldn't be better. These speakers are very flat and a good mix on them will translate well anywhere else you play it. The NS-10 for the 21st century.

27th February 2007	#10
1979 Gear addict Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 353	Damn- I'm this close to pulling the trigger on hs50m's or hs80m's

28th February 2007	#14
azwun25 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: The Roman Empire State Posts: 1,632	fwiw i just got the LSR4326p setup up and they fukkin rock seriously (RMC aside)

28th February 2007	#15
NDaddy Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	I recenlty got the HS80's. They're sick! I use em' in tandem with NS10's though. I've used NS10's for almost 20years but since having the HS80's it's hard listening to em' as they sound so wack. The HS80's are a hot and at a great price too.

2nd March 2007	#17
TeamSSK Gear nut Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 134 Thread Starter	has anyone actually had one of the pairs mentioned and then switched to another? how did they compare? and why the switch?

2nd March 2007	#18
JohnLuca Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 12	I just got the LSR 4328p and they are sick.

3rd March 2007	#20
adrianex Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 753	The Focals Solo6 and Twin6 are below $3K too

3rd March 2007	#21
halfguard Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: south fla Posts: 1,155	tony is on vacation.............

22nd June 2010	#26
bewok Gear interested Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	Which power amplifier I've been looking all around the net and the HS 80 seem to be a great package. But can someone give some tips about which power amplifier to choose? I was thinking of the Yamaha P3500S (2500)? What do you think? Thanks.

20th January 2012	#30
mbrice09 Gear nut Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 82	focal solo's

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