Monitors between 1,000 and 1,800

Tube World · 11th March 2008

Would you agree that for the most part you could mix just as well on most monitors in this price range? As long as you get to know the charcter of the monitors, (JBL, Adams, Tannoy, KRK, Dynaudio, Events, Mackie, etc) you would be able to get a final product that was good?

Some have said you will always prefer a sound of one monitor over another, but unless you hate the sound of a particular monitor, you could do a good job on them.

kittonian · 11th March 2008

Your monitors are the single most important item in your studio. If you can't accurately hear what's going on, how will you be able to fully realize the potential of all of your other gear, microphones, instruments, etc.

My best advice would be to scrape together another few hundred and at least go with something like the Focal Solo6's. Those really show you a lot of detail and will help you as you record and mix. Yes, we sell them, but I'm also an avid Focal user and love the pair of Twins that I've been using for almost a year now. The detail they reveal is just incredible.

Tube World · 11th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittonian

Your monitors are the single most important item in your studio. If you can't accurately hear what's going on, how will you be able to fully realize the potential of all of your other gear, microphones, instruments, etc.

My best advice would be to scrape together another few hundred and at least go with something like the Focal Solo6's. Those really show you a lot of detail and will help you as you record and mix. Yes, we sell them, but I'm also an avid Focal user and love the pair of Twins that I've been using for almost a year now. The detail they reveal is just incredible.

Ah yes, I agree.....

Many of us have studios where we just record for fun and don't do this for a living...hence the reason for the question. I will also take into account having your room treated as well, but I wanted to focus on the question.
Thanks

gar_lei · 13th March 2008

How about KH O110?
What do you guys think of it?

Jantex · 13th March 2008

Great speakers, I tried them against ADAM A7 and S2a, Dynaudio BM6a, Focal Solo 6 and found K&H o110 the most natural and balanced sounding. They don't go extremely low, but I think enough for mixing.

Lissajous · 14th March 2008

Mackie HR824s and spend the rest on treatment for the room

Mikeren · 14th March 2008

In answer to your question--yes, I totally agree that once the tonal character of any one is referenced you could adapt to using it. I think, however, that at that price there are a lot of other audible aspects coming into play--amount of detail revealed, crossover effects, tonal balance, effects of tweeter fatigue, etc. that will push you to a favorite.

u b k · 14th March 2008

a little birdie told me there are new focal models aimed at that price point on display at musikmesse.

in the bottom of your budget range i don't think anything currently touches the a7's. in the top i like the bm6a. for $200 more the solo6 puts you in another league as far as resolution and detail, but their sound takes some getting used to.

if you're room is anything less than wonderful sounding, get the a7's and spend the rest on realtraps or diy 705 absorbers. the room is everything.

gregoire
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ubk
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divine source · 22nd May 2008

ubk,
what you say is the solo 6 is "another league as far as resolution and detail" form the BM6a ?
coz i wont to upgrade to one of the two.... and its funny that you said "for $200 more the solo6...." ,coz here in europe at the moment the BM6a cost extra 200 euro....

the more i here about the focal's (solo or twin), the more i lean to this direction.

tnx.

11th March 2008	#1
Tube World Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Franklin TN Posts: 2,403 Thread Starter 5 Reviews written	Monitors between 1,000 and 1,800 Would you agree that for the most part you could mix just as well on most monitors in this price range? As long as you get to know the charcter of the monitors, (JBL, Adams, Tannoy, KRK, Dynaudio, Events, Mackie, etc) you would be able to get a final product that was good? Some have said you will always prefer a sound of one monitor over another, but unless you hate the sound of a particular monitor, you could do a good job on them.

11th March 2008	#2
kittonian Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,324 1 Review written	Your monitors are the single most important item in your studio. If you can't accurately hear what's going on, how will you be able to fully realize the potential of all of your other gear, microphones, instruments, etc. My best advice would be to scrape together another few hundred and at least go with something like the Focal Solo6's. Those really show you a lot of detail and will help you as you record and mix. Yes, we sell them, but I'm also an avid Focal user and love the pair of Twins that I've been using for almost a year now. The detail they reveal is just incredible. __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com Follow AudioLot on Facebook for AudioLot's BIG DEAL Gear Specials, Morning Mix Tips, and more by clicking here AudioLot is located in Hollywood, CA. If you're in the LA area and are interested in coming by to see any of the gear we carry in person, please let us know.

14th March 2008	#8
u b k Gear Guru Joined: Oct 2004 Location: The Land of Sunshine Posts: 11,294	a little birdie told me there are new focal models aimed at that price point on display at musikmesse. in the bottom of your budget range i don't think anything currently touches the a7's. in the top i like the bm6a. for $200 more the solo6 puts you in another league as far as resolution and detail, but their sound takes some getting used to. if you're room is anything less than wonderful sounding, get the a7's and spend the rest on realtraps or diy 705 absorbers. the room is everything. gregoire del ubk . __________________ • Tapey Compressor \| Silky Air EQ \| Vibey Plugin Squeezebox... • ...... • Kush Audio: High End Just Got Higher • ____________________

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gar_lei Gear nut Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 118	How about KH O110? What do you guys think of it?

13th March 2008	#5
Jantex Gear addict Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Slovenia, EU Posts: 445	Great speakers, I tried them against ADAM A7 and S2a, Dynaudio BM6a, Focal Solo 6 and found K&H o110 the most natural and balanced sounding. They don't go extremely low, but I think enough for mixing.

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Lissajous Gear nut Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 132	Mackie HR824s and spend the rest on treatment for the room

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Mikeren Gear maniac Joined: May 2006 Location: Plano, IL USA Posts: 198	In answer to your question--yes, I totally agree that once the tonal character of any one is referenced you could adapt to using it. I think, however, that at that price there are a lot of other audible aspects coming into play--amount of detail revealed, crossover effects, tonal balance, effects of tweeter fatigue, etc. that will push you to a favorite.

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divine source Gear maniac Joined: May 2008 Posts: 210	ubk, what you say is the solo 6 is "another league as far as resolution and detail" form the BM6a ? coz i wont to upgrade to one of the two.... and its funny that you said "for $200 more the solo6...." ,coz here in europe at the moment the BM6a cost extra 200 euro.... the more i here about the focal's (solo or twin), the more i lean to this direction. tnx.