Place to test monitors in NYC?

Sam Kapala · 1st December 2009, 07:59 PM

I'm heading down to NYC for a gig this weekend, and I'm hoping to find a place that will let me run a few songs through a bunch of different pairs of monitors. I'm looking at Yamaha HS-80m's, Adam A7's, KRK 8" somethings, Focal CMS-65, etc. Any ideas? I know Guitar Center, etc., might have some of what I'm looking for, but I was hoping someone would have suggestions about a good smaller shop that might offer better advice, and better service. Thanks!

Rocke · 1st December 2009, 08:30 PM

I'm heading there next week, so I would also like to know some great places to kill some time, while the Mrs. scour nearby stores.

The more the merrier.

Rev2010 · 1st December 2009, 08:33 PM

Hmm, I'm here in Manhattan and can really only think of Guitar Center, Sam Ash, and Manny's. All three of these stores pretty much have a similar selection, don't think you'll find focals at any of them. But they all have a setup for you to play a CD through the monitors. I can't really think of any smaller stores, nor any others with a selection of monitors.

Rev.

staudio · 1st December 2009, 10:31 PM

As far as I know, Dale Pro Audio is the only NYC retailer that actually has a properly treated control room to audition monitors and gear in. Go to 19th street between 5th and 6th avenue. Dale is the place to go in NYC for gear. I am a very happy customer of Dale's. They have very good service and support, and the sales staff are not a bunch of idiots like the wannabe's at guitar center.

Sam Kapala · 2nd December 2009, 12:58 AM

Brilliant advice on Dale's, thanks for that. I'll be there on Saturday!

staudio · 2nd December 2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Drummer

Brilliant advice on Dale's, thanks for that. I'll be there on Saturday!

Sorry, I forgot to mention that Dale is only open Monday thru Friday.

thethrillfactor · 2nd December 2009, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Drummer

I'm heading down to NYC for a gig this weekend, and I'm hoping to find a place that will let me run a few songs through a bunch of different pairs of monitors. I'm looking at Yamaha HS-80m's, Adam A7's, KRK 8" somethings, Focal CMS-65, etc. Any ideas? I know Guitar Center, etc., might have some of what I'm looking for, but I was hoping someone would have suggestions about a good smaller shop that might offer better advice, and better service. Thanks!

I am pretty sure that GS member Shane over at Alto music in NYC has a pair of Focals setup at his store. You have to contact him though to setup an appointment to go by.
(He is a real chill dude so i am sure it would be no problem).

1st December 2009, 07:59 PM	#1
Sam Kapala Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hadley, MA Posts: 64	Place to test monitors in NYC? I'm heading down to NYC for a gig this weekend, and I'm hoping to find a place that will let me run a few songs through a bunch of different pairs of monitors. I'm looking at Yamaha HS-80m's, Adam A7's, KRK 8" somethings, Focal CMS-65, etc. Any ideas? I know Guitar Center, etc., might have some of what I'm looking for, but I was hoping someone would have suggestions about a good smaller shop that might offer better advice, and better service. Thanks!

1st December 2009, 08:30 PM	#2
Rocke Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	I'm heading there next week, so I would also like to know some great places to kill some time, while the Mrs. scour nearby stores. The more the merrier. __________________ Mixing and mastering

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1st December 2009, 08:33 PM	#3
Rev2010 Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 229	Hmm, I'm here in Manhattan and can really only think of Guitar Center, Sam Ash, and Manny's. All three of these stores pretty much have a similar selection, don't think you'll find focals at any of them. But they all have a setup for you to play a CD through the monitors. I can't really think of any smaller stores, nor any others with a selection of monitors. Rev.

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staudio Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 1,217	As far as I know, Dale Pro Audio is the only NYC retailer that actually has a properly treated control room to audition monitors and gear in. Go to 19th street between 5th and 6th avenue. Dale is the place to go in NYC for gear. I am a very happy customer of Dale's. They have very good service and support, and the sales staff are not a bunch of idiots like the wannabe's at guitar center.

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Sam Kapala Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hadley, MA Posts: 64	Brilliant advice on Dale's, thanks for that. I'll be there on Saturday!