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Post by jeromemason on Dec 3, 2017 4:15:01 GMT -6
I know some of you guys are in positions to try out and have a lot of knowledge of different monitors. So, I'm thinking of adding another pair to my desk. I currently use Mackie HR824MKII's and they're great. But, what I've noticed is that I might actually want a pair of monitors again (I once had PSI's) that will reveal little issues that might escape my ears from the 824's. Or, I'd like a set that are extremely similar to car speakers, you know how you jump in the car and you are pissed because something didn't sound exactly the same. I don't know if the extremely detailed type of monitor is that as well, but I'm looking to do a purchase after I do a full label album starting tomorrow. I want to try and get the purchase in before the end of the year, taxes etc.
Here's the deal, I'm looking for the sleeper, the one that doesn't get much attention but should. I have to devote a good portion of my income to my family so when I make a purchase I have to make sure I keep it inexpensive and also hit a home run. Those shouldn't go together in our world I know, but, I've picked up some mighty good gear I use every day (DIYRE Pultecs hardwired into my mixbuss for a total of $500.) So, I know there must be some out there that are under the major radar that can do what I want. If any of you fellas know of such, please let me know, or if you don't want the secret getting out shoot me a PM, but I do need to make this addition because my mixing workload is getting more and more, so I need to be able to move quickly through projects and not be having to listen in the car and crap like that, I hate having to do that. I had NS10's but they truly were doing me no good anymore, things have changed so much in the last 10 years that the space for them just isn't worth it anymore, so I did sell them.
I don't need anything big, something small would be just fine, even 4" woofers because I have L/R subs. I just want something that will reveal a lot and not have to take away from my family in order to buy them. So, fire away or shoot me a PM.
Thanks guys!
Jerome
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 3, 2017 6:30:47 GMT -6
What about a used pair of One15's? I bet you could score a good deal. You could pick up an Adcom amp and get it modded (or mod it yourself).
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Post by stormymondays on Dec 3, 2017 6:36:55 GMT -6
I love my APS Aeons. My room is professionally designed/treated, and I got the last 5% of performance out of Sonaworks room correction software. The smaller Klassiks are every bit as good, according to reports.
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Post by EmRR on Dec 3, 2017 9:21:36 GMT -6
Watch the Wohler broadcast monitors and get a cheap one. 1RU powered monitor, best 'auratone' option for car or TV, and probably under the cost of a single auratone. Bonus phase meter and multiple inputs.
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Post by jeromemason on Dec 3, 2017 13:38:46 GMT -6
I'm looking at those new Focal Shape monitors. I was told by a pretty big mixing engineer friend of mine this morning to look into them, passive radiator, highly detailed according to the specs, and they look great, price is very attractive.
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Post by mrholmes on Dec 3, 2017 19:36:06 GMT -6
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Post by jeromemason on Dec 3, 2017 20:33:52 GMT -6
A guy down the street has a pair of those, I listened to them once and really didn't like them honestly. He's always coming down to my place to check his low-end and reverb tails..... The reverb tails are exactly the type of thing I'm wanting to be able to hear clearly. Maybe it's his room, not sure, but still, there was something I just didn't dig about those monitors. |
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Post by nick8801 on Dec 3, 2017 21:34:03 GMT -6
I’m a huge fan of the Eve monitors. Very high quality and trustworthy. They’re fun to work on as well.
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Post by ericn on Dec 3, 2017 22:12:33 GMT -6
If you could convince the guy to ship them there is a lovely pair of Quested 2205's on evil bay, if it wasn't the holidays I would be trying to find a way to grab them!
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 4, 2017 5:41:48 GMT -6
If you could convince the guy to ship them there is a lovely pair of Quested 2205's on evil bay, if it wasn't the holidays I would be trying to find a way to grab them! ...those went quick. |
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Post by pope on Dec 4, 2017 6:12:02 GMT -6
Hey jeromemason, how do you like the 824II? Do you know what are the differences between the mk1 nd mk2?
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Post by ericn on Dec 4, 2017 7:38:30 GMT -6
If you could convince the guy to ship them there is a lovely pair of Quested 2205's on evil bay, if it wasn't the holidays I would be trying to find a way to grab them! ...those went quick. At that price they should! |
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Post by mrholmes on Dec 4, 2017 11:51:20 GMT -6
A guy down the street has a pair of those, I listened to them once and really didn't like them honestly. He's always coming down to my place to check his low-end and reverb tails..... The reverb tails are exactly the type of thing I'm wanting to be able to hear clearly. Maybe it's his room, not sure, but still, there was something I just didn't dig about those monitors. What about a used pair GENELEC 8040. I think you cant go worng with them... I had diffrent monitors here for two weeks (Coxail Monitors) in the end I still liked the 8040 with all its desgin flaws. www.ebay.com/itm/Genelec-8040A-Bi-amplified-Studio-Monitors-Pair/132422126938?epid=1001809434&hash=item1ed4f94d5a:g:JHUAAOSwvTpaJKxy |
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Post by jeromemason on Dec 4, 2017 15:27:42 GMT -6
Hey jeromemason, how do you like the 824II? Do you know what are the differences between the mk1 nd mk2? They're great, I mix on them every day and they translate really well. They just don't expose some of the little things that I need to start hearing. But, for getting a mix to 95%, they're awesome. The low-end extension on them is really great as well, very accurate in the bottom end. They only difference I hear really, is the top-end isn't quite as harsh and they have a bit more punch to me. They look damn great though, piano gloss black.... Much needed face lift. But, I got no problems mixing on the mkI's either, both have the passive radiator, helps nail down the low mids and transients. I'm a sealed box guy, or passive radiator is fine too. The thing is that I ended up getting my pair in a pawn shop down in Destin FL, where I'm from. They didn't know what they had and sold me the pair in the original boxes, brand new for $650.  |
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Post by jeromemason on Dec 4, 2017 15:32:13 GMT -6
I'm definitely going to go the Focal Shape 50 route. Warren over Zen Pro told me they're extremely detailed and excellent in the low mids. So, that'll be my route as soon as I get this current album done. I may also grab one of those Antelope Discrete 8's as well. That's one hell of a box from what I've read. Use the 8 DO's to my summing and the glory of Antelope monitoring D/A. Plus I get 8 discrete pre's along with all those plugins, and the mic system that's kind of like Slate's, although I'd have to grab the mic, but one day I'd for sure do that. I'm going to try and get those purchases done in the next month..... gotta get some write offs.
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Post by ericn on Dec 5, 2017 8:44:15 GMT -6
I'm definitely going to go the Focal Shape 50 route. Warren over Zen Pro told me they're extremely detailed and excellent in the low mids. So, that'll be my route as soon as I get this current album done. I may also grab one of those Antelope Discrete 8's as well. That's one hell of a box from what I've read. Use the 8 DO's to my summing and the glory of Antelope monitoring D/A. Plus I get 8 discrete pre's along with all those plugins, and the mic system that's kind of like Slate's, although I'd have to grab the mic, but one day I'd for sure do that. I'm going to try and get those purchases done in the next month..... gotta get some write offs. Jerome Very interested to hear your opinion on these Focals. I have said it before, I have a love hate relationship with Focal. I am always impressed by the CMS series, then I hear the BE's , LOVE that highend, the mids and lows just seam SSSLLLOOWW next to that Be inverted Dome ! Switch back to the lowered models yeah great intergrated sound but I want that speed and extension! |
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Post by svart on Dec 5, 2017 9:50:47 GMT -6
I still love my JBL lsr monitor system. They seem to be passe' these days but I've been getting great translation from them.
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Post by ericn on Dec 5, 2017 10:01:43 GMT -6
I still love my JBL lsr monitor system. They seem to be passe' these days but I've been getting great translation from them. The big 3 way LSR's are something very special, the various 2 ways are fairly consistent thanks to all the DSP they are using they don't wow but you can't go wrong with them! |
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Post by EmRR on Dec 5, 2017 10:05:13 GMT -6
Svart and I have the pre-DSP JBL's.
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Post by ericn on Dec 5, 2017 10:20:28 GMT -6
Svart and I have the pre-DSP JBL's. It's been so long since I heard those! |
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Post by svart on Dec 5, 2017 10:57:48 GMT -6
Svart and I have the pre-DSP JBL's. I have the early ones with the "calibration" thing, which I don't use, and the gooey cabinets. |
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Post by EmRR on Dec 5, 2017 11:36:21 GMT -6
Svart and I have the pre-DSP JBL's. I have the early ones with the "calibration" thing, which I don't use, and the gooey cabinets. Ah, ok, thought yours were older. |
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Post by svart on Dec 5, 2017 11:56:35 GMT -6
I have the early ones with the "calibration" thing, which I don't use, and the gooey cabinets. Ah, ok, thought yours were older. I've been thinking about some of the older passive 3 ways though.. |
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Post by notneeson on Dec 5, 2017 12:20:50 GMT -6
I've done a fair amount of work on LSR6328s with an LSR6312 sub, pretty solid combo. Not for everybody though, I've been in the studio (a professionally designed, treated, purpose built control room) with experienced people who found them hard to judge.
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Post by ericn on Dec 5, 2017 14:55:41 GMT -6
Ah, ok, thought yours were older. I've been thinking about some of the older passive 3 ways though.. Go for it, I almost bought a pair when they came out & before I got the deal on the Questeds. With a nice amp and 2 of the subs stunning! |
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