mini monitors

[Metaltastic]

I see them often used as a kind of a mono-lo-fi reference speakers. They're pretty brutal, even the frequency range is 90hz-17,000hz. Probably not exactly suitable as the only pair of monitors for mixing

Yeah, pretty sure they have that special kind of awful sound which is so useful for referencing

 

[ze kink]

http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/genelec-8020b-two-way-active-monitor--67429

Small, not that expensive and will definitely come in handy in the future.

Really GASing for these as an "other" pair of monitors myself, I'll probably get a pair next year. My friend is actually just ordering a pair, I'll have to check them out when he gets them.

 

[ze kink]

I see them often used as a kind of a mono-lo-fi reference speakers. They're pretty brutal, even the frequency range is 90hz-17,000hz. Probably not exactly suitable as the only pair of monitors for mixing

We have these at school, and they are really brutal indeed. They're sort of like the NS10 even though they sound completely different.

 

[Dalinkwent48@aim.com]

We have these at school, and they are really brutal indeed. They're sort of like the NS10 even though they sound completely different.

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[006]

As in they sound pretty awful, so if you can get your mix to sound decent/good on those, then it should be that much better on more proper speakers, etc.

 

[Jind]

http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/m-audio-studiophile-bx5a-deluxe-active-studio-monitor-speakers--48624

I cant think much better than this. And those 2 worth the price you pay for them.

I can second the choice of the BX5As - as you can see in my sig I've been using them for over a year and love them. Like everything, it takes a bit to learn them and adjust to them, but they are inexpensive and for me work quite well.

Here are the specifications for them:

M-Audio BX5a 70-Watt Active Studio Monitors Specifications:

56Hz-22kHz frequency response
3kHz crossover frequency
40W LF power amp
30W HF power amp
>100dB S/N ratio (typical A-weighted)
Polarity: positive signal at + input produces outward LF cone displacement
Input impedance: 20k ohms balanced, 10k ohms unbalanced
Input sensitivity: 85mV pink noise input produced 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
Power: factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V~50/60Hz
Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
Cabinet: vanyl laminted MDF
6-1/2"W x 9-5/6"H x 7-5/6"D
11 lbs.

 

[rlcramer]

I was going to suggest the mixcubes as well. They really do help with getting a mix to translate well on the ipods / car stereos of the world. And once you get your new rig tweaked out, you can just set them up as a second set of monitors next to your primaries. If you buy a set of KRK's / Behringers / etc. you'll probably wind up having to ebay them (hassle) or leaving them around somewhere collecting dust. The mixcubes would actually add some pretty decent value.

Just my 2 cents.

Bobby

 

[arv_foh]

i see these all the time

why are they so popular? i've never heard them... but they def seemed to be used anywhere and everywhere

it's pretty much the car test without going to your car

 

[ahjteam]

I second the Genelec 8020's, or if you want to go totally for aesthetics instead of soundquality, get 6010's

 

[Nuno Filipe]

I can second the choice of the BX5As - as you can see in my sig I've been using them for over a year and love them. Like everything, it takes a bit to learn them and adjust to them, but they are inexpensive and for me work quite well.

I have them too. Yeah for the price it´s hard to get much better. Of course they are not an Adams but they are small e they have a really good sound.

 

[Jarkko Mattheiszen]

I second the Genelec 8020's, or if you want to go totally for aesthetics instead of soundquality, get 6010's

Oh man, I just love it when Apple fanatics (I'm on my way to become one myself ) buy a pair of white Genelecs for basic computer speakers because they fit their Apple style interior and hook 'em up straight into their MacBook's integrated sound card.

 

[greyskull]

Oh man, I just love it when Apple fanatics (I'm on my way to become one myself ) buy a pair of white Genelecs for basic computer speakers because they fit their Apple style interior and hook 'em up straight into their MacBook's integrated sound card.

why not. they are pretty good computer speakers!!

 

[joeymusicguy]

i dont have much money to spend on this...

what do you guys think about these? http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MR5/

need something smaller tho, i do believe

 

[ze kink]

i dont have much money to spend on this...

what do you guys think about these? http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MR5/

need something smaller tho, i do believe

For cheap, I'd get the Yamaha HS50M's. I've heard loads of good stuff about them. Haven't listened to them myself, but I have the bigger HS80M's and they're very very nice for the price.

Apparently the HS50M's can sound a lot like NS10's with the +4db midboost they have, so you could use them as a second pair of monitors later in your main setup. I believe James Murphy uses a pair too?

 

[John_C]

Tannoy Reveal 5a

very accurate, lacking in bass but as marcus has said before, the bass they do have is accurate as opposed to some speakers that overextend the bass response. Recently got myself a pair and loving them

 

[daveotero]

I worked / mix on these for almost 2 years and loved them. Hooked them up to an old receiver with a flat EQ. They're not super portable but you can't beat the price. I mixed the first 2 Martriden albums and the last Cephalic among others on them.

Joey, why don't you just use you old Behringers?

 

[colonel kurtz]

I worked / mix on these for almost 2 years and loved them. Hooked them up to an old receiver with a flat EQ. They're not super portable but you can't beat the price. I mixed the first 2 Martriden albums and the last Cephalic among others on them.

Joey, why don't you just use you old Behringers?

did you forget a link or pic somewhere in there??

 

[GarethSE]

I worked / mix on these for almost 2 years and loved them. Hooked them up to an old receiver with a flat EQ. They're not super portable but you can't beat the price. I mixed the first 2 Martriden albums and the last Cephalic among others on them.

Joey, why don't you just use you old Behringers?

wait which monitors are these exactly? MR5's?

 

[lolzgreg]

no way to hook up headphones right now

Ouputs->Headphone Amp->Headphones?

 

[wiiii]

What did you end up going with, Joey?