r/studiomonitors

I’m using iLoud Micro Monitors and many raw kick samples from different drum packs cause a short sharp whistle/squeak on the initial hit. It sounds like air rushing through the front bass port, not electrical noise.

I know these are small monitors and they have limits, but I’m not playing super loud. What confuses me: professionally mixed reference tracks don’t cause this issue, even louder.

Is this normal port chuffing on iLoud Micros with sub-heavy kick samples, or could my pair be faulty? Do raw kick samples often need gain/EQ control before auditioning on small monitors?

Any iLoud users experienced this?

So I will say I do not do any music production but I am considering getting some studio monitors for my office but just for gaming on my PC (mostly single player or playing coop F1 with the kids although I would most likely use headphones for that)

I am wondering if anyone uses has recommendations.
I was able to listen to some Adam T5 series at the local shop which I preferred over some other
options like Yamaha, Mackie, KRK and Dynaudio. I think I like the AMT tweeter perhaps for detail retrieval.

Is there a reason to perhaps move up the line to the A line or something like the Hedd Type 05 A-Core speakers. I don't mind paying up into that range but I can't go listen to any pre purchase.

Hi, I have a pair of Hedd type 07 mk2 and I plan to pair them with a sub, and I was planning to use the Adam audio t10s, but my question is if I connect the sub from the interface and the satellites from the sub,
will they lose some sound quality considering the t10s is meant for cheaper model satellites?

can someone help me figure out what exact XLR cables i would need to hook up the the these presonus eris 7 studio monitors to a subwoofer that would be connected to my Apollo twin x? Here is what google said but when I searched Amazon for the cables theirs was different kinds

The Setup Process (2.1 System)

Because your Apollo Twin X has one main set of monitor outputs, it is best to route your interface directly through the subwoofer rather than using the Apollo's Line Out 3-4. [1, 2]

1. Apollo Twin to Subwoofer: Connect Apollo Monitor Outputs (Left and Right) to the Subwoofer’s Left/Right Inputs using balanced \(\frac{1}{4}\)" TRS cables. [1, 2]
2. Subwoofer to Eris 7 Monitors: Connect the Subwoofer’s Left/Right Outputs to the corresponding inputs on your Eris 7 monitors using additional balanced \(\frac{1}{4}\)" TRS or XLR cables.

I recommend getting a decibel meter app, there are many good ones. I recommend that so you can see how loud you have your speakers and then adjust them so they are not too loud, 70db and above or close to 70db can be damaging over time to your ears without musician grade ear plugs. Even if you don't have sensitive ears you should still care about what volume you listen to music.

I bought a pair of new barefoot 02 gen 2. I am on my second replacement. When I'm switching the MEME DSP switch to change the DSP profile randomly one speaker will drop either the tweeter or a woofer will continue to play the bass on the NS10 and cube simulation. Then when I switch it back to another profile and back. It comes back. It's not my audio interface or cable. Both work with my older studio monitors. I thought maybe since the meme controller connects one as a slave and the controller with an 1/8 jack that maybe it was causing a ground issue. So I plugged them both into the same furman power strip and the problem continues. Anyone have any guess? I find it hard to believe I got 2 sets of faulty speakers.

Choosing between JBL 308P MkII / ADAM T7V / KRK RP7 G5 / Kali LP-6 2nd Wave — multi-use home studio

Trying to pick studio monitors for a home setup and could use outside opinions.

Room: ~16–20m², partial acoustic treatment + bass trapping in progress (not finished yet).

Listening position: ~1.0–1.4m from the monitors, could spread them out to ~1.5m+ if it helps.

Setup: Monitors would sit above three 24" displays on my desk. Wall clearance behind them is somewhat limited — maybe 20–35cm, possibly less. Looking at taller stands or wall mounts..

What I actually do: Vocal recording, mixing/mastering, content production for a YouTube channel, plus casual music listening . Final mix/master decisions will mostly happen on headphones , so monitors are more for translation checks, vocal tracking, and general work than the final analytical pass. I have external audio interface.

Options I'm between (per pair):

• JBL 308P MkII — 364€ (8", rear-ported)
• ADAM T7V — 394€ (7")
• KRK Rokit RP7 G5 — 418€ (7", front-ported, DSP room correction)
• Kali LP-6 2nd Wave — 398€ (6.5", front-ported, very neutral/flat)

Leaning toward something front-ported given the wall clearance, but curious if anyone's actually used these in a similarly tight, multi-use setup. Appreciate any real-world input.