Event Studio Precision 8 vs. 6

zonkola · 15th March 2006

I'm looking at the ASP8 and ASP6 monitors for mixing rough demos in a very small (think large hallway with tall ceiling) room. Decent bass and reasonable translation to home systems are the goals, and I'd like to avoid systems that require a subwoofer due to space considerations. I'll be implementing the usual acoustic treatments to make the best of the room.

Two questions:

1) How does the ASP6 compare to the ASP8? The specs of the ASP6 suggest that it would be a reasonable choice, but you know how that goes.

2) Do you know of another set of monitors under $1,200 that fit these requirements?

feyshay · 15th March 2006

That sounds like a terrible mixing space. I don't know if any monitors will do you justice without mixing in a different spot.
Nonetheless, I'd go for the 8" size--the bass difference will be very significant and worth it in the long run (because at some point you will probably be in a different spot).
Event no longer makes a subwoofer.
You could also consider Mackies.

brother · 15th March 2006

i agree with zonkola, go with the ASP8's. You'll get a much better bass response allowing for a easier mixing process.

davedarling · 15th March 2006

To me, the 8's are just better sounding speakers, and sound fine at lower levels.
(hallway size levels)

Besides,- you never know when you might be moving into a larger space.

good luck - dave darling

theblue1 · 15th March 2006

I hate to go with the flow but, everything else being equal, I'd go for the 8's... Don't forget, you don't need to like or make bass-heavy music to need good bass reporting... if there's a low freq problem you need to know it's there before you can deal with it.

Let's put it this way... I have a pair of the older 20/20bas which are near-flat to below 40 Hz... and I've NEVER ONCE wished they had less bass.

Doublehelix · 15th March 2006

I have the ASP8's and love them. The bass response is amazing without being overpowering or boomy. When I bought them, I listened to both the 6's and the 8's, and although it was a while ago, I do remember that I knew immediately that I wanted the 8's over the 6's.

I took the 8's home for a week on trial, and never returned them! I get great translation outside of the room, and I am really happy with my purchase. I have had them about a year now, and still feel like I am a newlywed!

zonkola · 15th March 2006

Thanks for the input! Pretty overwhelming support for the ASP8's, so it looks like I'm on the right track (other than the tiny room issue.)

Oldone · 16th March 2006

I have the 8s here. You want them. Trap the room and all will be fine.

15th March 2006	#1
zonkola Gear Head Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 39 Thread Starter	Event Studio Precision 8 vs. 6 I'm looking at the ASP8 and ASP6 monitors for mixing rough demos in a very small (think large hallway with tall ceiling) room. Decent bass and reasonable translation to home systems are the goals, and I'd like to avoid systems that require a subwoofer due to space considerations. I'll be implementing the usual acoustic treatments to make the best of the room. Two questions: 1) How does the ASP6 compare to the ASP8? The specs of the ASP6 suggest that it would be a reasonable choice, but you know how that goes. 2) Do you know of another set of monitors under $1,200 that fit these requirements?

15th March 2006	#5
theblue1 Gear Guru Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 15,097	I hate to go with the flow but, everything else being equal, I'd go for the 8's... Don't forget, you don't need to like or make bass-heavy music to need good bass reporting... if there's a low freq problem you need to know it's there before you can deal with it. Let's put it this way... I have a pair of the older 20/20bas which are near-flat to below 40 Hz... and I've NEVER ONCE wished they had less bass. __________________ day job \| A Year of Songs \| music and social stuff \| mutant pop on facebook \| roots acoustic on facebook

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Doublehelix Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,016	I have the ASP8's and love them. The bass response is amazing without being overpowering or boomy. When I bought them, I listened to both the 6's and the 8's, and although it was a while ago, I do remember that I knew immediately that I wanted the 8's over the 6's. I took the 8's home for a week on trial, and never returned them! I get great translation outside of the room, and I am really happy with my purchase. I have had them about a year now, and still feel like I am a newlywed! __________________ DH "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded." -Yogi Berra

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15th March 2006	#2
feyshay Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,358	That sounds like a terrible mixing space. I don't know if any monitors will do you justice without mixing in a different spot. Nonetheless, I'd go for the 8" size--the bass difference will be very significant and worth it in the long run (because at some point you will probably be in a different spot). Event no longer makes a subwoofer. You could also consider Mackies.

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brother Gear Head Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 40	i agree with zonkola, go with the ASP8's. You'll get a much better bass response allowing for a easier mixing process.

15th March 2006	#4
davedarling Gear addict Joined: Oct 2005 Location: west coast yo Posts: 410	To me, the 8's are just better sounding speakers, and sound fine at lower levels. (hallway size levels) Besides,- you never know when you might be moving into a larger space. good luck - dave darling

16th March 2006	#8
Oldone Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,181	I have the 8s here. You want them. Trap the room and all will be fine.