Right monitor took a shit on me.

[~BURNY~]

I've been (happilly) using my DSM3's so far. I always dug them sound wise but I feel they are way too fragile now, which is a shame really. Already had some technical issues with them...

Maybe it's time for a change. I can't buy anything super expensive right now so I need a cheap yet effective transition setup until I can afford Focal twins or Event Opal. Think €600 max.

I've been thinking about the Yamaha HS series.
HS7 mostly cause I tend to use low levels for mixing most of the times so I don't like 8"+ which tend to sound less responsive ime.

I might invest in a Subwoofer later before the end of the year.

HS5 just seem too small to fill the gap.

Opinons please?

 

[sjokarn]

I bought the HS7´s a few months ago and i would strongly suggest them! Compared them to the hs5 and hs8 and to me the hs5 just sounded weird and radio´ish and the hs8 was no fun at lower volume, a bit muddy and not that mid forward sound both hs5 and hs7 has. I guess the hs8 would be better in bigger, treated rooms on higher volumes. I use my hs7´s in a small bedroom that is untreated atm and they work just great!

 

[~BURNY~]

Well, just got them. Couldn't wait too long. Four hours road trip to the nearest big city and here they are ready to be unboxed. µJust had a quick listen at the shop and was rather impressed.

 

[~BURNY~]

Yep, just plugged them. Listening to Kendra Morris. I don't hear the old HS8-M weirdness I didn't like. A bit more 500hz ish than the DSM3 but nothing crippling, nice tight low end. No regrets so far.

 

[~BURNY~]

Fuck me, they rule.

 

[sjokarn]

They really do! I dont really get why people say they dont have enough lows but to me there is plenty. More than enough for my room!

 

[amarshism]

Ns10s and a cheap amp.

 

[~BURNY~]

Ns10s and a cheap amp.

Too late dude but thanks for the suggestion.

I'm a happy camper with HS7. Can't believe we can get this level of performance for that ridiculous price. They're killer.

What was a supposed to be a quick fix might end up lasting a lot longer then I initially thought. Totally exceeded my expectations.

 

[~BURNY~]

They really do! I dont really get why people say they dont have enough lows but to me there is plenty. More than enough for my room!

A lot of inexperienced people tend to confuse the depth for the amount.

I wouldn't mind an extra octave for electronic music but it's more than enough for most situations in a Rock/Pop/Metal context.

What strikes me as a big step up is the super fast/punchy transient response. My old monitors where clearly lacking a bit in this area.

 

[sjokarn]

Yeah. It was the same deal when i was reading up on headphones. I wanted a bit cheaper but still decent headphones when mixing late at night and i baught the sennheiser HD 380 pro (used hd 280 pro before but they broke). People was saying they lack low-end and i couldn´t understand that at all. I always let my own ears decide. Back to the HS7! Yeah i noticed the transient-response to! This makes em awesome to mix drums on!