So after reading a thread on the Reaper forum about how incredible this monitor are I decided to pick up a pair in late November of 2011, replacing my 3 year old Behringer truths. (2030) I had to wait a month as the units were on back-order.
My problem with them was there is no mid clarity, no definition to really distinguish what's going on in such a crucial area.
So then the Equator D5's showed up: A much smaller box then I'd imagine but I had them out and plugged in. From the beginning, smooth high end, incredible mid clarity that I was looking for. Not much low end that you'd expect from a 5.25" woofer. Purely incredible. Another thing is the high end. If I say there's a lot of it, you'd probably think it's harsh. but it's not. Not one bit. They let you view into this world above 12khz beautifully. It's not so bad up there either.
The stereo imaging is the next thing I noticed. For the first time I could really hear the stereo spectrum. Nothing like the Yamaha HS80's or the Krk Rokits 8's I've used in the past as well.
Now I'd expect this from the pair of Adam A5 or 7's I was about to purchase, but these were 299 for the <strong>PAIR</strong>
After sometime breaking them in, they've only become smoother.
They also have a 'boundary' selection on the back for room placement.
Our drummer decided to buy a pair for his home studio after hearing these. He paired it with a JBL sub and it sounds absolutely great.
The D5 Studio Monitors
Our new D5's (Direct 5)*studio monitors are geared for the recording professional*seeking a small (9.75" x 7" x 8.5"), affordable,*accurate, well-voiced, reference studio monitor solution. Focused attention was paid*to the development details to ensure that they*deliver professional sonic performance.*These monitors*feature an expensive*coaxially designed transducer with a 5.25" woofer and a 1" silk*tweeter.* The frequency response is 53hz to 20khz. A new cutting edge digital amplifier with breakthrough performance was designed specifically for the D5.*The internal DSP allows for intricate factory adjustments.
Our new D5's (Direct 5)*studio monitors are geared for the recording professional*seeking a small (9.75" x 7" x 8.5"), affordable,*accurate, well-voiced, reference studio monitor solution. Focused attention was paid*to the development details to ensure that they*deliver professional sonic performance.*These monitors*feature an expensive*coaxially designed transducer with a 5.25" woofer and a 1" silk*tweeter.* The frequency response is 53hz to 20khz. A new cutting edge digital amplifier with breakthrough performance was designed specifically for the D5.*The internal DSP allows for intricate factory adjustments.
These use coaxial speakers (yes just like those car speakers that look so awful)
Here's a explanation from the maker
http://www.youtube.com/embed/HWr8QNJ5ZHE
So if you're looking for an awesome set of monitors for your studio or for on-location work (which would be perfect as these are small and Equator offers a carrying case for them), at 299 for the pair, you'd be robbing yourself not to give them a chance. What's to lose with a 60 day money back deal.
Win.
I think so.
http://wormwoodprophecymetal.com/2012/02/equator-d5-monitor-review/
