Studio monitor opinions?

[valvehead]

[quote author="cannikin"][quote author="hejsan"]hey cannikin, what model dynaudios do you have?

But why do tweeters in active monitors always hiss so much?[/quote]

I have the Bm6a

Strange about the noise issue, I don't have that[/quote]
Another BM6A user here. Love 'em.

No noise issue here either. I can only hear a faint hiss if I put my ear right up against the tweeter.

 

[AJMAC]

I've had genelecs ADAM's and Dynaudio's side by side on numerous occasions and the dynaudios are hands down the best IMHO..I'd buy a pair right now but I'm short on bling at the moment :sad: But, monitors are a subjective thing, because the room has so much impact on the final result. Plus just because a monitor sounds great doesn't make it a useful tool. Nice monitors are great, but the make or break for me is this..does it sound good on earbuds. Cuz that's where it's gonna end up! Kids these days...

 

[MartyMart]

[quote author="AJMAC"] Nice monitors are great, but the make or break for me is this..does it sound good on earbuds. Cuz that's where it's gonna end up! Kids these days...[/quote]

Yes, we will all mix to a pair of Logitec computer speakers and cheap earbuds soon !!!

..... But first, make the track into a shitty 160 Kbps mp3 ... :shock: :shock:

 

[zebra50]

Thanks for all the comments and opinions.

We can't afford something like the Adam S3As or H&Hs, sadly. Really I wanted something quite small so will probably check out the smaller Dyanaudios, Adams etc.

Justin - do you know who sells the Quested 108s? Couldn't find them on sale with a quick web search, although their smaller active monitors are widely available & might be a possibility.

The problem up here is that there isn't really anywhere to go and demo a load of good quality systems. I might need a trip to London!

Cheers!

 

[MartyMart]

Zebra, what about the LS3-5A's at around £800 a pair ?
Can't seem to find a place to listen to those though ... BBC !!

Are there some small PMC nearfields around that won't break the bank.
Those Quested H-108's are on Ebay right now for £1620.00

MM.

 

[thermionic]

£1,620 for 108s? Something's not right - I recall the passives selling for around £800.

LS3/5A are fantastic, but have very limited bass response - not practical for everyone.

People often say that even the massive ATC sound bass shy. I put this down to Billy Woodman's clever driver design which minimises 3rd harmonic honk - it can make them seem bass light. Having said that, the 20s aren't going to have the world's most powerful bass. The T-16 was developed more for rock-n-roll purposes, although people say its accuracy doesn't equal the 20 (I haven't used 16s).

http://www.quested.com/h108.html

You'll have to drop Quested an email - I'm screwed if I can find a dealer carrying the 108. Bear in mind that the 108 uses a wonderful mid/bass driver designed by David Volt. S/hand is no worries - Volt is only a phone call away and takes pride in servicing their goods.

Justin

 

[zebra50]

mmm... still thinking about this and doing some research whilst waiting for the rain to stop....

Funkyjunk have some ex demo PMC TB2SA at a grand plus vat.

Has anyone heard the APS Aeons yet?

 

[thermionic]

PMC use Volt drivers as well, I believe. That means s/hand is no worries.

Stewart - you have a PM.

J

 

[rodabod]

Stewart, It's a good idea getting the research in, but I'd suggest demo-ing as many of these speakers as you can as I think it's a bit like buying a musical instrument.

Regarding the low-end of the ATCs, I'd hazard a guess that this is due to the cleanliness of the bass which can make it sound quieter. I found the same with using the Quested VS2108. They sounded boring to me, but accurate and with lots of detail which is obviously good for mixing.