Dynaudio BM15/BM6 passives VS Truth passives

[StefanColson]

I've narrowed down my monitor search to a pair of Dynaudio Passives (either BM6 or BM15s) or a pair of Truth Audio passives (the TA-1Ps). I'm having a hard time finding anywhere that has passive dyns OR the Truths, let alone both to compare. I'm thinking about just ordering a pair unheard, and then returning them if I don't like them after a week or so in the studio. Anyone have direct experience with all of the three sets listed above?

FWIW: I'm working in a 12X12 control room with some basic acoustic treatment. I work on a wide variety of including acoustic music (folk, singer/songwriter types, etc), jazz, funk, soul, hard rock, and reggae. I'm coming from Mackies and Tannoy Reveals. I'm looking to pick up a Hafler P3000 or P4000 to go with the new monitors. Bugdet is around 1k (not including the amp).

[wags3d]

Hi Stefan, I recently got a pair of the BM6a's (thanks to the input of the gear slutz) and I love mixing on them. I can listen for long periods of time and not get ear fatigue. They seem very accurate but have a sweet sound to them. I have read the passive BM6's sound even better but I am very happy with the ampified version, well worth checking out. Just so you know the 6's are near-field but have good low end response. I have read some good things about the BM15's but have not heard them.

-Wags

[wynsmth]

We have the BM15a which I like very much. They have a pleasing sound with little or no fatigue after long sessions but most important is my mixes translate very well with them & it took very little time to get to know them.

[StefanColson]

Nobody's had experience with all three (or just one of the dyns and truths)?

[StefanColson]

Thought I'd bump it one more time. I've heard tons about the Dyns, so I'd really like to hear some experiences with the Truths, and if possible a comparison to the BM6s. I'd also love to hear a comparison between the BM6s and BM15s.

[ajcamlet]

i have the bm6's I think your amp choice there can make a huge differenc. I keep hear about what a shitty am the p3000 is, but i have one use, it and it works fine. I suppose if i put it up next to a Bryston, i would wanna make the change but....i probably would have gotten ADAM's at that point...
ajc

[ron florentine]

I had the Adams P-11,Dyna Audio Bm6a and the
> Truths for about a little over 2 weeks. i felt that the p-11
> were a little odd sounded to my ears....quite alot of
> detail in the uppermid and hi end almost to the point of
> it sounding hyped and artificial and i didnt quite feal and
> hear the low and low mids like I like. I hear the ....i
> believe its their SA3 monitors sound awesome but a
> touch out of my price range.My mixes sounded OK on
> the p-11 but slightly aneamic.
> The Dynaudio BM6A sound beautiful ...rich and
> clear...also a touch on the bright side but in a very
> naturual way.My mixes sound good and with more time
> i feel i could grow to get really good mixes on these
> monitors.
> The Truths Ta-1A were complete completly different
> than both the other monitors.....first thing I notice is that
> they were a darker sounding speaker with richer lower
> mids.When I would listen to a CD with these monitors
> the first thing i notice was how wide the Imaging
> was.The soundscape seemed about a third wider and
> had more depth than any other monitor i had ever heard
> at that price range.I heard things in mixes I never ever
> heard before.When I tried to mix on the truths....was a
> challedge...in the past it seemed very easy to get my
> mixes sounding great in a very short time.Not so...with
> the truths...As i mixed it almost felt a little
> unconfortable...it seemed as things just didnt seem to
> fall into place as easy....my canvas was bigger and
> thing stuck out like a sore thumb very easily.I had to
> wrestle with the mix quite a bit more.Little by little my
> mix started to fall into place .I was pissed at first
> thinking I didnt have to struggle this hard with my other
> monitors....but then I started thinking about it.......My
> other monitors sounded to good to easy.....I pretty much
> would give up on my mixing before they were really
> done.Every single mix I did wiyh all 3 monitors ...the
> Truths translated and just plain sounded better in other
> systems outside of the studio.The do Rock as monitors
> you will be able to impress your clients ...that pack quite
> a punch for a nearfield monitor.
> I have had my Truths for about 1 and half years now
> and I still love them...they have translated better than
> any other nearfields I have yet to try.I would definatly
> take the test drive and now you can buy direct from the
> dealer that saves you about 5oo buckos!!!!Hope this
> helps...Keep in touch.
>
> Ron Florentine
> Soundswest Studio

[TonyBelmont]

Stefan,

You have heard it over and over about how great the Dyn's sound.. You would be very happy with the BM6's, and they would do a great job for you with the amount of money you are trying to spend. I wouldn't be able to reccomend anything over the Dyn's... They are really the best way to go in my opinion.

[StefanColson]

I think I'll probably end up with the Dyns after my next paycheck, all I need now is for somebody to sell me their used hafler P3000...

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