I currently have KRK Rokit 5” Gen 4s in my studio and I’m looking to upgrade. My budget is around €1,000. I mainly produce electronic music, so any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
As the title states, I haven't seen a real studio monitoring system on here at all, 99% of posts is about the same cheapo shitty monitors that are just glorified powered speakers that are terrible to actually mix and master on. Why are you all raving so much about these crap built wastes of money? Have you never had to actually do anything significant with them?
I want yamaha hs8 studio monitors anyone there ???
I've heard that the HS5 don't produce much bass, but since i have a small, completely unisolated room, I'm worried the added bass would bounce off the walls and make the bass sound louder than it really is. So should i buy the HS5 and then mix bass on headphones or buy the HS7s? I'm kind of on tight budget too so yeah I'm not sure.
Yeah also just to say i'm a producer looking how to mix.
Hi, I desperately need help with deciding on what to do about my monitoring.
My current setup:
I have a pair of Adam Audio T7Vs on stands on my desk, ear height is ~127cm. My room is 4.07x3.38m and 2.55m high. My monitors are centered along one of the long walls and 107cm apart. I can't change their position because I share the room with my partner as a creative space and they don't want to rearrange things (which is totally fine by me). As of now I only have minimal treatment, but that is subject to change soon as I recently analyzed room modes and will specifically treat the worst offenders (134Hz to be exact). RT60 is <0.5s according to REW. I also use SoundID Reference to smooth out the rest. My main use case is Mixing/Mastering of dense Metal mixes with the occasional Pop or Electronic project thrown in between.
My current issue is a lack of bass and low mid - mid detail. I really like the U-ART tweeters, even though they can get fatiguing in long sessions. My hypothesis is that the low tuned port of the T7V makes bass sluggish and that the woofer struggles to represent ~45-2600Hz all at once. I need a detailed midrange in order to properly mix dense drums with distorted guitars and intense vocals all at once, but good bass would probably help when mastering.
My options: Either I keep the T7V and get a sub or I sell them and invest the whole budget in better monitors. (selling would get me ~300€)
Adam T10S 350€ refurbished - Reduces load on the T7Vs woofer and thus may clean up mids, but could be too much for my room
Adam A7V 800€ used - Straight upgrade with SoundID integration, probably slightly better bass but way better mids and high end
Focal Alpha 65/80/Twin Evo 500/600/750€ used - I would really like to hear your opinion on these, they're said to have a lot more bass and overall headroom. The Twin really excites me (probably because it looks cool) and 2.5 way might help with the midrange? Also no dip in the mids like all Adams.
Dynaudio LYD-7 500€ used - These seem to be similar to the T7V with a little more detail, don't really excite me
Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave 740€ new - apparently a popular choice, but limited bass headroom due to artificial DSP boost
Any help/advice would be appreciated, also feel free to suggest other monitors (same price range in central europe).
Edit: I may have understated my room treatment and experience level haha...
Minimal treatment was the wrong choice of words, my floor is covered in a thick carpet, I hang thick curtains infront of the windows when I'm mixing, I have bookshelves acting as diffusors and diy rockwool broadband absorbers in some places. I just don't have deep wedges on every wall like professional mastering studios and my ceiling is completely untreated. I also know how to use and interpret REW (I'm an Electrical Engineering student lol) and I use SoundID Reference for room correction after purposefully placing furniture and absorbers using REW. Sorry for confusing you guys and thanks for the replies!
For now; desktop system sorted 👍🏼
Source: Apple Music via M4 Mac Mini > Fosi Audio ZH3 DAC > Van Damme XLR cables > JBL 305P Mk II monitors
At a later date I'll be adding a turntable; but not rushing into that as it'll be an expensive doo buying that and then the vinyl I want 😏
I set up a makeshift studio in my new apartment. Not the ideal setup. Just a desk with my computer and interface. There's no acoustic treatment and my desk is up against a window.
I've been tracking and mixing with headphones (Steven Slate VSX). I thought I should get some monitors though, and picked up some KRK Kreate 3's. They sound sort of muddy in the low end and seem to be lacking in mid frequencies. Could that be because of the acoustics of the room, or is it more likely this is just what these monitors sound like?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Most of my musical journal has been with the Yamaha has HS series. First HS5 then HS8. And for the price I think they are great. I built a home studio and properly treated everything (spent thousands) and knew it was time to invest in better monitors. I spent months searching forums to see if anyone had a similar journey and what monitor was a logical next step. I don’t live near any stores that have monitors pricier than $1k so hearing in person wasn’t really an option. After a lot of consideration I landed on Barefoot Footprint 01. I mainly produce but wanted something I can also mix on. If money wasn’t an object Genelec 8351 woulda be awesome to get. The first time I plugged them in I was underwhelmed. Then I added corrective eq via Sonarworks and I just listened for a couple days. Wow these things live up to the hype. Even just listening to music for the sake of having it on is an experience. They sound as good as what everyone says and are relatively affordable. I get really excited knowing I have them I genuinely love them. I would buy again and have no regrets worth every penny. I wanted to post this to provide input for anyone else in a similar situation.
BTW: I bought used so my affordable comment is relative to the used market. I paid $2,100 for the pair.
Hello everyone! I has question(s)/ looking for even betters.. Just some advice would be great before making a potential unnecessary jump.
I currently have Mackie Thump215 15" 1400w Powered Loudspeakers the sounds are pretty nice all the way through however I don't know any different also its alot of power for this current juncture in my life. I am trying my hand at mixing and mastering I'm very fresh and have, aside from live sound, zero experience. I was looking at some studio monitors online and honestly I just don't know what to look for. Am I going to get the same experience from my current pair or what? Im honestly just at a loss because they all say they are the best but how do you trully know.
Hey everyone. I’ve been thinking a lot about small monitors lately, especially the Falcon Gold Badge. I absolutely love how they handle the midrange and put the vocals right in the foreground.
But I’m genuinely curious about your experiences. Has anyone here directly compared them to other small monitors (like ProAc, Harbeth, Spendor, etc.)? Did you find something that you think just flat-out beats them or offers a better overall experience in this size category?
Hey everyone,
I'm looking to upgrade my studio monitoring setup (JBL LSR305) and stumbled across a deal for a used pair of Genelec 8030B monitors in solid condition for around 700$
Before pulling the trigger, I wanted to sanity-check this decision with people who have used the 8030B or compared them against other monitors in this performance bracket.
The JBLs extend to 43Hz low, the Genelecs are catching my attention for the amazing midrange and high reproduction and how fast the transients react. However, I know I will miss the low end. That's why I'm checking for modern alternatives (new) around the same budget for a pair.
I've seen the Focal Alpha 65, Kali In-8, Dynaudio BM5 Mk III, Adam A7V, Neumann KH 80 DSP, and they all look like reputable models (haven't heard them). Bunch of people are recommending Eve Audio and HEDD too. I'm confused and I cannot AB listen to anything.
The most important thing is that I want to feel the upgrade; I know the JBLs don't do me justice now. My ears have developed over its detail/resolution capacity.
Hi everyone,
This is our first product post in the SOVOX community, so we’ll begin with the idea behind the MiniMax3 Monitor:
How much serious loudspeaker can you fit into a genuinely compact enclosure?
The MiniMax3 Monitor is only 110 mm wide, designed for desktop listening, nearfield production and compact hi-fi systems.
Inside, you’ll find:
The MiniMax3 Monitor has been Klippel measured and independently reviewed by Erin's Audio Corner and later will be measured by Amir from ASR, thanks a lot to their great effort!
Price: $399 each
https://www.sovox.com/products/minimax3-studio
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/sovox_minimax_3m/
This community won’t only be a place for announcements. We’ll also share measurements, technical details, setup advice and behind-the-scenes development stories.
If there’s anything you’d like us to measure, photograph or explain about the MiniMax3 M, leave a question below. We’ll answer as directly as we can.
Feel the Energy.
—Gary from SOVOX Team
I really enjoy my iLoud MTM for my use, as home studio for guitar exercise rig.
I don't have ground noise (just a very unnoticeable hiss).
I couldn't got any help from IK Multimedia. They buit they customer service in a way that you can't contact them. Manual is also has nothing about standby mode.
Can a iLoud MTM owner confirms if it is only mine or it is the way it is
The power comnsumption on the side, does it going to affect the longevity of the monitors?
Is there any fix for this issue?
I don't like to go on the back and turn them on and off everyday.
Hi everyone,
I'm a beginner DJ and was hoping to get some advice on my studio monitor setup.
I recently bought a Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 and a pair of Yamaha HS3 studio monitors. The monitors came with an RCA-to-3.5 mm (AUX) cable, and the setup guide says to connect the RCA ends to the monitors and the 3.5 mm AUX end to your audio source.
However, the DDJ-FLX4 only has RCA master outputs and doesn't have a 3.5 mm AUX output. Because of that, I've connected the RCA ends to the FLX4 and plugged the 3.5 mm end into the AUX input on the front of the HS3.
Everything seems to work fine, but I'm not sure if this is the ideal way to connect them.
Would it be better to buy a standard RCA-to-RCA cable and connect the FLX4's RCA outputs directly to the RCA inputs on the HS3s? Or is my current setup perfectly acceptable with no loss in audio quality?
I have added a photo of what this looks like.
Thanks in advance!
