Sarvic Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Can anyone recommend a decent pair of studio monitors in the $300-400 range or maybe a recommended brand? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Focal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 KRK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Behring....nope, can't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 KRK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlimp Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'll probably get killed, but I'm happy with my Wharfedale 8.2 actives. They ain't great, but I can't see much sense in shelling out big bucks for monitors if you don't have a studio, or at least a decently treated room to put them in. Sure good enough for editing, and the mixes have been translating fairly well to other systems, considered I'm using them in my living room. Some day. +1 on KRK, and I've heard good things about the Prodipe Pro 8 ribbons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Focal is good choice but expensive. Also the Genelec. For $300 - $400 recommend KRK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 400$ isn't so much for a studio monitors, but Fostex sounds very decent at these prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Events aren't bad in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 At $18,000 a pair these might be a bit to pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Rose Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 But Eric, you'd need five plus. The sub would have to be, what, 10x the diameter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Gotta say, the Behringer Truth line of monitors are pretty decent. Should be since the company's R&D historically at least partly consisted of copying the work of other companies. The Alesis M1 Actives are also still good and inexpensive. The cheapest KRKs, the Rockit line, are decent too. Best bet: bring in your own material to a dealer and give a bunch a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 IMHO, Alesis M1 aren't that bad (read: surprisingly good for the price); especially the passive version with a decent power amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlimp Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 At $18,000 a pair these might be a bit to pricey. Especially if one intends to use them as guitar speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Joachim Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 You do not mention if you want active or passive but, at this price point, I really like the Tannoy Reveal 501a (or Reveal 601a if you can stretch your budget for a larger driver and amp) for near-field applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Best bang for buck, and the cheapest easily calibrateable 5.1 system: Blue Sky. The lower end JBLs LSR series are really very good for the money. phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 But Eric, you'd need five plus. The sub would have to be, what, 10x the diameter? Go here: http://www.specimenp...-horn-speakers/ Here's the sub woofer they offer. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benr Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yamaha HS80m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Finlan Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 In that price range nothing can touch the Equator D5 Studio Monitors. Incredible bang for the buck. http://www.equatoraudio.com/D5_Studio_Monitors_with_DSP_300_Pair_p/d5.htm Originally priced at $750.00/pair retail, the manufacturer started selling them direct at 299.99 US/pair. I replaced my KRK Rocket 5's with them and couldn't be happier. Exceptionally smooth and accurate midrange and top end and more bottom than one would expect from a 5.25" speaker. Be sure to check out the user reviews at the bottom of the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I use JBL's in my studio. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Liston Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Tannoy Reveal Active 501 or 601A for that price. The 601 might push $450 for a pair. But hey, put a sub on the 501s and you are in business. The "Truth" monitors, while they have a big tight low-end for the $, are just terrible in the all important 5K-12K. There is a harshness that just leaves me fatigued after a while. The low end Focals are so not like a real Focal I can't listen to them. The KRKs I would only recommend if you like listening at higher levels. That seems to be the only way they sound good and get over that "honkey" upper mid thing that they have. Or just take out a loan and get some Barefoots or ATCs. Your ears will love you, but your spouse won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvic Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 So the KRK RoKit 8 G2's should be good then? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yes. I actually use them myself right know at home. Depends on the room but you might go even smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Active or passive? Any size constraints? Is used an option? Whatever you decide, listen to them first and trust your ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 In that price range nothing can touch the Equator D5 Studio Monitors. Incredible bang for the buck. http://www.equatorau...0_Pair_p/d5.htm Originally priced at $750.00/pair retail, the manufacturer started selling them direct at 299.99 US/pair. I replaced my KRK Rocket 5's with them and couldn't be happier. Exceptionally smooth and accurate midrange and top end and more bottom than one would expect from a 5.25" speaker. Be sure to check out the user reviews at the bottom of the page. Very curious about Equator monitors! Almost impossible to try them here in Europe (also horribly expensive importing them by myself), but I've always been a fan of coaxial design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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