KRK or Dynaudio Monitors??

Stress Man · 29th July 2006

Which do you think is better for Hip Hop Home Production??

http://www.dynaudioacoustics.com/Default.asp?Id=280

http://www.krksys.com/v3/vseries2_v6.asp

audiofx · 29th July 2006

I'm trying to decide between the Dynaudios and KRKs myself (although my budget is for the Dynaudio 5as).

My Guitar Center has BM5a on display but not hooked up to listen. They look very small compared to other monitors. I've been leaning towards the Dynaudios from all of the recommondations made on Gearslutz, but I noticed when I look at studio pics of Hip Hop studios (Scratch magazine etc.), I am always seeing the yellow KRKs and never see Dynaudios.

I will be using my monitors for everything (production, mixing, etc). It's possible the KRKs I am seeing in all of the pics are just for production use and not mixing.

kriscain · 29th July 2006

I use a pair of Dynaudio BM5a's in my home studio for hip hop production. They sound great, I have also worked in a studio with a pair of KRK Rokit8 monitors. And imho, the Dynaudios sound flatter.

Also, the reason you may not see alot of Dynaudio BM5 monitors in studios is because by equipment standards, they're fairly new. I've seen alot of upper level Dynaudio monitors in "hip hop" studios, like air15 and air25 pairs. Also I've seen BM15's setup alot as well.

Stress Man · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiofx

I'm trying to decide between the Dynaudios and KRKs myself (although my budget is for the Dynaudio 5as).

My Guitar Center has BM5a on display but not hooked up to listen. They look very small compared to other monitors. I've been leaning towards the Dynaudios from all of the recommondations made on Gearslutz, but I noticed when I look at studio pics of Hip Hop studios (Scratch magazine etc.), I am always seeing the yellow KRKs and never see Dynaudios.

I will be using my monitors for everything (production, mixing, etc). It's possible the KRKs I am seeing in all of the pics are just for production use and not mixing.

I just started working at Guitar Center. I'm trying to see what people say, because the KRK sound Fuller to me. however I was recommend the Dynaudio by a studio worker.

TheArchitect · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stress Man

I just started working at Guitar Center. I'm trying to see what people say, because the KRK sound Fuller to me. however I was recommend the Dynaudio by a studio worker.

The KRK are louder, which is probably what you are perceiving a fuller. The KRK's are pretty harsh in uppermids. I couldn't listen on them very long without a lot of listening fatigue. The Dynaudio's would be my choice regardless of musical style

azwun25 · 30th July 2006

Dynaudio is hands down the flatter monitor. I dig the Bm5a's alot. I recently heard the BM15a's and was blown away. Go for the Dyn's!!!!

jjdpro · 30th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stress Man

Which do you think is better for Hip Hop Home Production??

http://www.dynaudioacoustics.com/Default.asp?Id=280

http://www.krksys.com/v3/vseries2_v6.asp

Both will do the job, but one (Dynaaudio's BM5a) will get you true results in your mixes everytime..No doubt, these (Dyna's) are trhe truth!!

Do not get put off by their size. Make your GC sales rep hook them up up for ..You;ll be smilling...

Stress Man · 30th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjdpro

Make your GC sales rep hook them up up for ..You;ll be smilling...

Actually I am a Guitar Center Rep....

audiofx · 30th July 2006

I'll go with the Dynaudio's. I've only heard one slight negative respsonse after months of researching.

I've heard the Dynaudio's were very accurate, but miss some low end if you are doing Hip Hop type music. Most people recommend a sub to go with them.

I don't have $1000 for the Dynaudio sub. Any cons on getting a cheaper sub from KRK, Tannoy or Yamaha to go with the Dynaudios?

Zacchino · 30th July 2006

I was really impressed by the DynAudio BM6A. Just my honest opinion ^^

wreck · 31st July 2006

you will find that the six inch driver lacks bass.. are you considering a pair of eights?

JohnNy C · 31st July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by azwun25

Dynaudio is hands down the flatter monitor. I dig the Bm5a's alot. I recently heard the BM15a's and was blown away. Go for the Dyn's!!!!

^What he said. I think the Dynaudio's will suit the Hip-Hop genre a bit more than the KRKs. The KRKs are amazing but the mids are very vibrant, more along the lines of Rock andd Band type material mixing. I think the DynAudio's response will suit your needs better. The KRKs will be clearer but the DynAudio's will be flatter with a bit more bass response. But hey since you work at GuitarSatan, just give them a shot with some material you are very familiar with.

hitsville · 31st July 2006

I'm very very very happy of my BM6A's

octatonic · 31st July 2006

If you are going to go for Dynaudios (and you should- they are more balanced than KRK's) then consider getting a sub.
The only caveat with the Dynaudios (5's and 6's) is they do not go low or loud.

A sub with a crossover will send less bass energy to the LR speakers so you will have more headroom on the LR's and the sub will take care of your lows.
Highly recommended.

James

Stress Man · 31st July 2006

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daddykev · 31st July 2006

I have a pair of Dynaudio BM5A monitors, and they are nothing short of amazing. Currently using them with a KRK Rokit 10-inch sub, and the results are great for hip-hop mixing.

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29th July 2006	#2
audiofx Gear interested Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	I'm trying to decide between the Dynaudios and KRKs myself (although my budget is for the Dynaudio 5as). My Guitar Center has BM5a on display but not hooked up to listen. They look very small compared to other monitors. I've been leaning towards the Dynaudios from all of the recommondations made on Gearslutz, but I noticed when I look at studio pics of Hip Hop studios (Scratch magazine etc.), I am always seeing the yellow KRKs and never see Dynaudios. I will be using my monitors for everything (production, mixing, etc). It's possible the KRKs I am seeing in all of the pics are just for production use and not mixing.

29th July 2006	#3
kriscain Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Mighty South Posts: 157	I use a pair of Dynaudio BM5a's in my home studio for hip hop production. They sound great, I have also worked in a studio with a pair of KRK Rokit8 monitors. And imho, the Dynaudios sound flatter. Also, the reason you may not see alot of Dynaudio BM5 monitors in studios is because by equipment standards, they're fairly new. I've seen alot of upper level Dynaudio monitors in "hip hop" studios, like air15 and air25 pairs. Also I've seen BM15's setup alot as well.

30th July 2006	#6
azwun25 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: The Roman Empire State Posts: 1,632	Dynaudio is hands down the flatter monitor. I dig the Bm5a's alot. I recently heard the BM15a's and was blown away. Go for the Dyn's!!!!

30th July 2006	#10
Zacchino Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Paris, FRANCE / L.A, USA Posts: 683	I was really impressed by the DynAudio BM6A. Just my honest opinion ^^

31st July 2006	#11
wreck Gear nut Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 83	you will find that the six inch driver lacks bass.. are you considering a pair of eights?

31st July 2006	#13
hitsville Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 164	I'm very very very happy of my BM6A's

31st July 2006	#14
octatonic Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,450	If you are going to go for Dynaudios (and you should- they are more balanced than KRK's) then consider getting a sub. The only caveat with the Dynaudios (5's and 6's) is they do not go low or loud. A sub with a crossover will send less bass energy to the LR speakers so you will have more headroom on the LR's and the sub will take care of your lows. Highly recommended. James

31st July 2006	#16
daddykev Gear nut Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Eagle Rock (L.A.) Posts: 77	I have a pair of Dynaudio BM5A monitors, and they are nothing short of amazing. Currently using them with a KRK Rokit 10-inch sub, and the results are great for hip-hop mixing.