I use B&W 602s that I got for $300 with a Rotel amp. They translate better than my Mackies and most other active monitors that I've heard for under $1000. You should check out the Wharfedale Diamond Pro 8.2s too: http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=123752
Behringer Truth.
- Thread starter Lord Lurion
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I scour ebay for B&W speakers hoping to find a great deal. The 602 series looks pretty good, but I'd love some 805's.
I had my truths stolen last month and am again looking for new monitors. What are people's thoughts on the Yamaha HS50M? I would possibly be adding the HS10W sub at a later date.
I own a pair of M-audio bx5a not bad for 300 great range hi's mids lacks the low end tho im a afraid ill blow the cone if i solo a punchy kick and put it to loud .. lol great monitors overall ..
Andrew
Andrew
Kazrog
Kazrog, Inc.
I'm really happy with the M-Audio BX8a monitors, for $400 you get all the great highs and mids of the BX5a's plus some killer low end!
farside
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I've been using the BX-8's (the older ones) for about 2 years. At first I thought they were great, but it took me a LONG time to get them to translate properly.
Some tips for new BX8 users:
1. Roll off the high end on the back, it's fatiguing and the sparkle isn't really there. AKA These monitors are really hyped in the high end.
2. If the bass sounds great on your monitors, it will probably be boomy on a normal stereo. Unuseable sub-bass frequencies in the below 50hz range tend to sound good on these monitors.
3. Try all the different room positioning switches on the back. They will make a difference.
I really feel the BX8's sounds more like hi-fi stereo speakers in that it's actually HARD to make stuff sound bad on them. Thats exactly what I DONT want. If my mix is crap, I dont want it sounding like gold on these monitors. They were great for the price but I'm totally ready to upgrade to something more accurate.
Now who wants to give me $3000?
Some tips for new BX8 users:
1. Roll off the high end on the back, it's fatiguing and the sparkle isn't really there. AKA These monitors are really hyped in the high end.
2. If the bass sounds great on your monitors, it will probably be boomy on a normal stereo. Unuseable sub-bass frequencies in the below 50hz range tend to sound good on these monitors.
3. Try all the different room positioning switches on the back. They will make a difference.
I really feel the BX8's sounds more like hi-fi stereo speakers in that it's actually HARD to make stuff sound bad on them. Thats exactly what I DONT want. If my mix is crap, I dont want it sounding like gold on these monitors. They were great for the price but I'm totally ready to upgrade to something more accurate.
Now who wants to give me $3000?
Jarkko Mattheiszen
The FU guy.
I might be off here, but here's the deal AFAIK:
Some manufacturers that have tubes in their gear put yellow LEDs behind the tubes if they are visible to the users. This simulates a glowing tube, when in reality it isn't driven at a voltage high enough to make it glow.
Some people think it's there to fool the buyer to think the tubes are there for a reason, while the tube's only real function is to make the product attractive to customers. I think that's a bit silly, since tubes don't need high voltages to do what they're supposed to, but then again I've never used such gear.
yep, and while the voltage IS low, it is still part of the signal chain. Someone took the initial theory about the LED and removed the tube from the circuit path and the pre's wouldn't function. So, while the tube may not be doing much of anything, it is part of the signal path.
Framus amps have LED's in the Cobra, Engl has LED's behind the tubes, too...
