Change my TR-8 for B&W 601-602??

[chicomac]

Anyone?

[gouge]

for $1000 you can get a pair of matrix 805 they are very good monitors.

[chicomac]

Thanks gouge
Yes there are some in ebay
Anyone know How much did they cost new??
In which range we can compare these b&w 805??

[solveforq]

Keep your eyes peeled on audiogon.com. I scored some pmc monitors for about $1200. Know what you're waiting for and pounce on it when it comes up. There are lots of fantastic hifi speakers that are suitable for studio use and there are certainly deals to be had.

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[kraigyong]

i agree it, There are lots of fantastic hifi speakers that are suitable for studio use and there are certainly deals to be had.

[chicomac]

Nice i just did know audiogon yesterday very interesting page i will keep my eyes on the page
Never own of hifi speakers but i just saw some interesting reviews

Also these monitors looks interesting LSA ONE MONITOR SPEAKER REVIEW

Nice review and comparing them with B&W 805 in the end

[gouge]

if you do go down the path of passive monitors like the matrix etc (which are hi end) then you will also need to budget in a great transparent power amp to run them with.

bryston, hafler, classe etc. all really good prices as well.

i use the matrix 805 (with alignment filter) through a hafler. it reveals a LOT of detail and would be the best setup i've heard. it also reveals a room not treated properly if that's your case. also reveals poor mic placement, and tracking room acoustics. but when you get it right everything sounds so good.

obviously, you will need to get onto treatment as well. once the studio went from krk7000b to the matrix i found myself redoing the treatment in the trakcing room followed by the control room.

i thought the krk's sounded pretty good, and still do, but the 805 are much better. clearer top end (less smeared), tighter bottom end and a flatter response all round.

[chicomac]

Originally Posted by gouge

if you do go down the path of passive monitors like the matrix etc (which are hi end) then you will also need to budget in a great transparent power amp to run them with.

bryston, hafler, classe etc. all really good prices as well.

i use the matrix 805 (with alignment filter) through a hafler.

Yes that's important too. What model of hafler are you using for your pair of 805?
So an alignment filter is recommended for this right?

Regards

[gouge]

the hafler is the p4000.

the alignment filter is specifically made for the matrix 805 speakers. the matrix xpeakers need the filter to achieve the 6th order blah blah......

it works so that's all that matters to me. :-)

[solveforq]

I started thinking about hi fi speakers in recording after I noticed b&w's in photos of Electrical Audio. Good luck with your hunt. I really do think this is the best way to get the most for your money. Audiophile guys are always upgrading their stuff. I can't afford to be a guy like that, but I can totally take their "trash" off their hands.

[ddageek]

Before I bought any speaker pro or audiophile I would listen first, it's only better if it works for you!
I like The 800 series of B&W would love to find a pair of 808s ! But if you are any good with building a pair of boxes building a pair of passive ATC 50s or some Nelson Reed esq (ATC mid dual Volt 8in LF )boxes !
Also look for the 3 way Proacs with Atc mid and LF driver !

Amp wise
Bryston, Adcom, Nakamachi PA5 & PA7 as well as Hypex all show more detail then Hafler here!

[chicomac]

Originally Posted by gouge

the alignment filter is specifically made for the matrix 805 speakers. the matrix xpeakers need the filter to achieve the 6th order blah blah......

it works so that's all that matters to me. :-)

Did you hear any difference with and without alignment filter?

[gouge]

unfortunately yes.

without filter the bottom end sounded muddy with filter it sounded tight and open.

[chicomac]

Originally Posted by ddageek

Before I bought any speaker pro or audiophile I would listen first

I know that's the best but I don't have that option.

Thanks for the amps guide

[chicomac]

Originally Posted by gouge

unfortunately yes.

without filter the bottom end sounded muddy with filter it sounded tight and open.

That's important I didn't know about the B&W alignment filter

[chicomac]

Adcom GFA-545 would it be fine by $250 for the B&W matrix?

[gouge]

my understanding is that 100w per channel is the minimum you require for a studio situation.

[ddageek]

I always prefer lots of headroom , so I would look for 555, and not a Series 2!

[chicomac]

Originally Posted by ddageek

I always prefer lots of headroom , so I would look for 555, and not a Series 2!

Thank you Guys

Series 2 is not good as the series 1??

[ddageek]

do a search on Adcom Jim Williams !

[chicomac]

Interesting info thanks!