blue sky monitors

[wagz]

I was wondering...does anybody here use blue sky monitors?

What's your experince with them? I need some monitors and blue sky system one is probably what i will get in a month or so.

[Unbound]

I'd also like some input on the Blue Sky stuff.

Aaron

[PlugHead]

Originally Posted by wagz

I was wondering...does anybody here use blue sky monitors?

What's your experince with them? I need some monitors and blue sky system one is probably what i will get in a month or so.

Sky System 1 (2.1) user here: found them to translate quite well once the sub is dialed in properly. I find their sweet spot to be very small, but manageable. Mixes have been a bit easier since their integration here, but of course, there are other options, tho not many in this 'price/performance' category...

Monitors are such a personal thing - I'd suggest taking your musical benchmarks (ref. material) into an acoustically balanced room/shop with your short list of monitors, and try what you're interested in - tho it's hard to know what sounds best in an unfamiliar space, if the room is flat (unflattering) you'll know when you hear what you like.

best with it,

[Gregg Sartiano]

thumbsup

[wagz]

thanks for the info, PlugHead. I think i'm gonna go with these.

[Rep]

Good for your buck... thumbsup

[dolo]

sky system one 5.1 and no complaints. love the stereo imaging on them.

[Bodoc]

Blue Sky Pro Desk from Behringer--a big step up. Have had great results with classical to rock. Have been easy to learn them--not fatiguing. The mixes "translate" well. The cost/benefit ratio is impressive.

That being said, if you have 3 times as much money, you might do "better"....but, then again, people have mixed quite nicely on those beastly NS-10's!

Hence, the guy wielding the hammer is way more important than the tool.

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by Bodoc

Hence, the guy wielding the hammer is way more important than the tool.

Do you mind if I steal that saying?????

[junior]

another thumbsup

[audioalchemy]

just like anything else it's really subjective. but i love them. i have a couple different pairs of monitors, ns-10's krk, m-audio, adam and I really like the blue sky media desk.

killer piece,
killer price

[James Lehmann]

Try a search - I typed in "bluesky" and got 24 results.

[syntheasy]

I just reviewed the MediaDesk and System One.
Media desk is entry level, the quality is good for that price but for pro I think it's not enough. Stop.
System One (two Sat 6.5 e Sub 12) is another story. I worked with genelec, tannoy, pmc, adam and so on, but I found the System One very relaxing, in comparison of genelec, with a good stereo field and a very good response on phase shift. The system is detailed, with a pleasent homogenous sound and a good response on transient. It's not so tridimensional like pmc, but for this price you have a good full range system with a very good mid-low and low response. The high frequencies are not so clear as in genelec, but they are clear enough to control the mix. The power is high for a system like this.
The room position is critical for bass response but it's less difficult respect other systems.
For that price I can't find any other full range system for this quality. BlueSky has made a very good job! I can see why there are so manu BlueSky in video production and post production: you can hear them and after hours of work you are fresh...

Luca

[D Pinder]

I have a Sky System One (5.1) setup and love it. You have to be kind of brave to ask around about them, because on boards like this, if you don't use (or want) ADAMs and think they're the shit, then there is obviously something wrong with you, or so it would seem; kinda like the great PT summing debate. In reality, most of us use other stuff for various reasons, not always because we are trying to save money. I happen to think they Blue Skys are a great deal and translate wonderfully.

To me, they sound just like a minature version of most of the better sounding dubbing stages I work on (I'm a music editor by trade, so this is of the utmost importance). They are solidly built and sound consistent between the 5 sats and I can listen to them all day long. Nicely detailed.

My only complaint is with the BMC bass mgmt controller in that I'd like individual on-off buttons. You have to go through a menu to mute the speakers.

[dolo]

Originally Posted by D Pinder

In reality, most of us use other stuff for various reasons, not always because we are trying to save money. I happen to think they Blue Skys are a great deal and translate wonderfully.

forget the deal. i went to the store with $5k in my pocket. listen to every speaker in the joint (adams, genelecs tannoy genelecs, etec.) walked out with the blues sky 2.1 on a trial basis. never sent them back. for all the reasons you stated above besides the deal. latter i upgrated to 5.1.

Originally Posted by D Pinder

My only complaint is with the BMC bass mgmt controller in that I'd like individual on-off buttons. You have to go through a menu to mute the speakers.

that's one of the reasons why i bought the grace m906.

[Ziggy!!]

Originally Posted by Bodoc

Blue Sky Pro Desk from Behringer--a big step up. Have had great results with classical to rock. Have been easy to learn them--not fatiguing. The mixes "translate" well. The cost/benefit ratio is impressive.

That being said, if you have 3 times as much money, you might do "better"....but, then again, people have mixed quite nicely on those beastly NS-10's!

Hence, the guy wielding the hammer is way more important than the tool.

Interesting perspective but its not one i really agree with in this particular case.

Put it in a Formula One racing analogy. Yes the car doesn't win the race, it is the driver behind the wheel... an example of "the guy wielding the hammer is way more important than the tool."

But if I were to put a set of studio monitors into a similar analogy they wouldn't be any part of the car. They would be the drivers helmut viser. It is this viser that dictates how the driver reacts and controls the car. If his viser is dirty or blurry it doesn't matter how skilled the driver is, he will never extract optimal performance from the car. If it is crystal clear the driver can make an accurate evaluation of the situation and then perform on it, driving the car to the edge of its capabilities.

Of every peice of gear in the studio, you monitors are perhaps the most important because they effect the way the engineer dictates his control over the music. If his vision (aural vision in this case) is cloudy or blurry or distorted it will be reflected in the final product. If the vision is precise and accurate the engineer has exact control over this tools, rather than partially seeing in the dark.

[jzb]

So... umm... what did ya think of the speakers?

Originally Posted by Ziggy!!

Interesting perspective but its not one i really agree with in this particular case.

Put it in a Formula One racing analogy. Yes the car doesn't win the race, it is the driver behind the wheel... an example of "the guy wielding the hammer is way more important than the tool."

But if I were to put a set of studio monitors into a similar analogy they wouldn't be any part of the car. They would be the drivers helmut viser. It is this viser that dictates how the driver reacts and controls the car. If his viser is dirty or blurry it doesn't matter how skilled the driver is, he will never extract optimal performance from the car. If it is crystal clear the driver can make an accurate evaluation of the situation and then perform on it, driving the car to the edge of its capabilities.

Of every peice of gear in the studio, you monitors are perhaps the most important because they effect the way the engineer dictates his control over the music. If his vision (aural vision in this case) is cloudy or blurry or distorted it will be reflected in the final product. If the vision is precise and accurate the engineer has exact control over this tools, rather than partially seeing in the dark.

[JimmyPills]

I have the media desk 2.1, and love them.
Jimmy

[powerestudio]

anybody has tried put the sub Bluesky with ADAM P11 at time?

maybe its a killer choice?

I like truth and real sound not beautifull sound in monitors

[composer]

Originally Posted by JimmyPills

I have the media desk 2.1, and love them.
Jimmy

Picked up a 2.1 media desk yesterday (cheap $380, no tax) which was a good deal.

At first I was going to get the Event XL8, but when listening to some classical, the harp appeared (imaging) to be coming from the far right, off in the distance, for the price, it was too good of a deal to pass up, they where selling them at $500, so if anyone wants a pair at $400 plus shipping let me know..(grin), (I also have a resellers licences, thus the low price....

Anyway, I can trade up to the pro desk or system 1 but for trailer work, I don't think I have too...I have been in many pro rooms and these things sound really good, especially at low volumes.

From my gathered research, I also found out since they media desk is designed for smaller rooms and close reference, they are also forgiving for untreated or less than perfect rooms. Just my few cents.

[Tim L]

I've had my Sky System One's (2.1) for a while now and absolutely love them! Like others have said... monitors are a totally personal thing. So go try a bunch of stuff and make sure who ever you deal with allows you to bring stuff back in case it doesn't sound good in your environment ... and also make sure the Blue Sky's are one of the one's you try! thumbsup

[Rep]

for under around $400 , you really wont find a better performance system then the 2.1

[Rep]

Originally Posted by D Pinder

I have a Sky System One (5.1) setup and love it. You have to be kind of brave to ask around about them, because on boards like this, if you don't use (or want) ADAMs and think they're the shit, then there is obviously something wrong with you,.

My good Man.....

Summed up beautifully....

[Rep]

I was impressed with the BLUE SKY SYSTEM ONE 2.1 ...
to sum my findings for a system of 1.5 k =
- Does fairly well against systems costing 3 times as much,
- As good as systems costing 2 times as much.
- Dominates with systems in the same price range.

Over at www.abigbluesky.com, they have prelim info on the Big Blue mid field and sub. I called about it Friday, but was out when Chris returned the call. I will let you guys know if I can snag some for eval.

[Rep]

Originally Posted by Lowdbrent

Over at www.abigbluesky.com, they have prelim info on the Big Blue mid field and sub. I called about it Friday, but was out when Chris returned the call. I will let you guys know if I can snag some for eval.

That would be great.... thumbsup

[Oneleven]

I've been using the MediaDesk for about 8 months - monstly working with hip-hop, but also do acoustic percussion and vocals...
My room is small, and I don't need to monitor at very high volumes, so I've found them to be useful and helpful for my needs...
Bass is deep and smooth - without being bumped or hyped... Vocals come through clear and articulate, and the higher registers come through quite transparently and accurately... My ability to perceive details in the stereo field have noticeably improved, and my mixes translate significantly better than before ( I was using some Audix monitors with 5" LF drivers strapped over an home theater sub by KLH - not a bad sound bass-wise, but very inaccurate otherwise...)
I had a chance to"AB" these with a wide range of other monitors in a decent sounding room using varied source material - and the MediaDesk really shined...
All that having been said, of course, more than ever the need to control the acoustic response of my room - especially the bass register - has been underscored for me...
At least I don't have to worry about my monitors any longer though - for what I'm doing, right now, these simply rock...

[James Lehmann]

Originally Posted by Rep

for under around $400 , you really wont find a better performance system then the 2.1

Please provide a link for members of this Forum to the store where you can buy a BlueSky System 2:1 for under $400!

[Rep]

Originally Posted by Oneleven

All that having been said, of course, more than ever the need to control the acoustic response of my room - especially the bass register - has been underscored for me......

the room control / trapping/ is the best " upgrade" any of us can do..
even the Best Monitors will not translate in a shitty room.

[composer]

Originally Posted by Oneleven

I've been using the MediaDesk for about 8 months - monstly working with hip-hop, but also do acoustic percussion and vocals...
My room is small, and I don't need to monitor at very high volumes, so I've found them to be useful and helpful for my needs...
Bass is deep and smooth - without being bumped or hyped... Vocals come through clear and articulate, and the higher registers come through quite transparently and accurately... My ability to perceive details in the stereo field have noticeably improved, and my mixes translate significantly better than before ( I was using some Audix monitors with 5" LF drivers strapped over an home theater sub by KLH - not a bad sound bass-wise, but very inaccurate otherwise...)
I had a chance to"AB" these with a wide range of other monitors in a decent sounding room using varied source material - and the MediaDesk really shined...
All that having been said, of course, more than ever the need to control the acoustic response of my room - especially the bass register - has been underscored for me...
At least I don't have to worry about my monitors any longer though - for what I'm doing, right now, these simply rock...

I agree, I was listening to higher end, much much higher on the totem pole and the 2.1 really came through in classical (score), rock, Hip Hop, etc, I was blown away, I can of course upgrade to pro 1 if I want for for my room, (tv/trailers/some songs), it's perfect and the beauty about these are they (by design in closeness) are forgiving for room acoustics and is plenty loud enough. In addition, one review I read said it was one of the most interesting things that even without SPL setup that it sounded great from the get go, especially the woofer. I might trade up, but why? At this point there really is no need, I will probably add the other additional and make it a 5.1 and save some money in the meantime.

If you want a set new in box, at $400 plus shipping, you just let me know!

The thing that struck me was I was listening to a EWQLSO demo or Mach 5, orchestral, can't remember off hand, anyway, what's quite interesting is that as opposed to a stereo field, it adds (even as 2.1) a 3rd dimension whereas this harp and bell (although only for several seconds (cresendo) appeared to be coming from the far distant right vs a panned right, it actually sounded like you where in the hall. My finance, who is by no means a music expert (although she does know baseball (AM LUCKY ) She noticed it sounded very theatrical. There is nothing in this price range that comes close. Nothing not even at the older price of $700 when it first came out.

I also think the build and look is fine....

peace