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Post by langford on Jun 14, 2020 12:53:48 GMT -5
I've been dipping my toe in the home recording thing recently. One lesson I've learned—and I think it's good one—is that if you want to sound good, get a decent set of monitors. So, I'm starting to shop around. Any thoughts on a decent set for a rank beginner? I don't have a price point in mind, but I do want to stay in the budget/value end of the spectrum.
FYI. I use a Roland Rubix 22 for an interface and an iMac for my DAW software. Not sure if it's relevant to my question, but I may as include it.
TIA
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Post by Larry Madsen on Jun 14, 2020 17:20:25 GMT -5
I decided on a pair of Yamaha HS-8 monitors. I'm very happy with them.
As for price point, I'd say they are at the top of the lower spectrum on price point.
I did some side by side comparison before I made my selection and to my ear the Yamaha's were head and shoulders above everything else in that lower end of the budget.
Even at the high end of the budget spectrum, I think they provide the best-bang-for-the-buck ... to my ear and pocket book.
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Post by langford on Jun 14, 2020 18:20:31 GMT -5
Thanks, Larry. Appreciate the input.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jun 14, 2020 19:27:13 GMT -5
Yamaha is a great choice. So is JBL--who offers a few models of really nice powered monitors with a flat response. Don't waste your money on KRK (e.g., Rokit monitors) brand. They are popular and you see them all over the place, and they look cool with the yellow speakers, but they are really crap (cheep cheep components and crap assembly). I've had a few appear on my bench needing repair, and having seen under their petticoats, they are not good quality and overpriced for what they are. The only redeeming value they have (for me) is this:  As always, your own mileage may vary. |
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Post by Larry Madsen on Jun 15, 2020 14:20:22 GMT -5
Thanks, Larry. Appreciate the input. I can add: For me when I did the side by side comparisons I quickly realized the difference and knew I wanted the Yamaha monitors. I also quickly realized the Yamaha monitors were going to run me about $750.00 at the major retailers. I did not buy them, because I simply did not have the $$$ to spend on them right then. I waited and shopped. I ended up saving my $$$ and I eventually purchased a pair on eBay at a substantial discount. They were an *open-box* deal or something like that, but were considered new. I received them, they appear new and they function perfectly. No complaint. |
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Post by roly on Jun 15, 2020 14:25:12 GMT -5
My nearfields are Adam A7s. (no longer in production so they can be had fairly cheap on eBay.)
I like them a lot.
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Post by LesTele on Jun 15, 2020 14:48:38 GMT -5
I’m very happy with the Yamaha HS 5s I bought in March. I have a very compact music production area and they have been perfect for my needs. There was a thread here |
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Post by insanecooker on Jun 16, 2020 6:58:56 GMT -5
I suggest Yamaha too, but I tend to prefer the older MSP5s to the more recent HS series. They can be had cheap used in good condition (I bought mine fully boxed in mint condition for $300 on Reverb).
I've also had Adam A7s and those too are very good for the price they go for in the used market.
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Post by langford on Jun 16, 2020 7:44:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the input guys. Based on this and other research, it looks I should focus on Yamaha and JBL. And start saving my pennies. Good thing I've been recalled to work. (Here's hoping it lasts!)
PS. Peegoo... You and my nephew, who's a genuine sound guy, described Rokits in pretty much identical terms. I got a chuckle out of that.
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