Adams vs VXT

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2011/10/10 15:21:27 (permalink)

Adams vs VXT

Adams Vs VXT
 
What are the main differences?
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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/11 08:54:32 (permalink)
    From what I have read on these forums I am of the opinion that not alot of people like the KRK RP series.

    I wonder how many have listened to them as opposed to listening to other speakers within the same price range and some others of a higher price range. I would like to say that I have good enough listening ears and while they are not bright in the mids it gives a definate all over balance of sounds which do not bleed into other instruments.

    Obviously the VXT series has a wider sweet spot and more range in the mids but all in all the variant in speaker difference can be conveyed in the lower priced KRK's.

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/13 17:04:47 (permalink)
    So no one likes KRK's? hmmm? I think I made a wrong move...
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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/14 07:55:04 (permalink)
    I have the KRK 5's & enjoy them, though they are the 1st generation.  I found the newer g2's in 5" to be really bass hyped, though I thought the 8" g2's sounded pretty nice they were ot of my proce range at the time.  I bought the older set used instead as I fet they sounded good too.  I have not heard the 6's.   Screw what others say.... if your happy with them & like em, who cares if others do?   It's like saying something like..... maybe I made a mistake marrying my wife, all her ex's said it didn't work out with her.  If they are right for you,  enjoy them!

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/20 21:38:54 (permalink)
    I have the KRK VXT4's and love them for nearfield.

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/22 21:20:12 (permalink)
    Im lookin at getting the VXT 6 they sound very good excellent sweet spot. To my ears they sound pretty good. Just what I want in a Monitor. I dont pay much attention to what others say. I heard the VXT 4's though some guy in a shop was trying to persuade me on some ADams lol

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/26 08:48:45 (permalink)
    My advice, take it or leave it....

    I messed with several KRK's, the only ones that were decent were the orginal v-series.

    Over time as your tastes and requirements change for what you want out of a monitor, you will want to upgrade. After owning 5 different pairs of KRK's I can say for a fact they have terrible resale.

    Don't get married to a brand, find what tool works for you at a reasonable price that has a good resale value...down the road you will be much happier.

    Monitors don't need to sound "good", they are a tool to deliver your music onto a broad range of other sound systems and sound good on them...translation is what you want.

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/10/30 11:05:37 (permalink)
    Very true it's about being able to work with them and find that sound that is suitable for you. I tend to think I have a good ear (who doesn't) I have listened to alot of Monitors and yes you have to listen to alot to get a feel for what you are looking for. The VXT series seems to be whats doing it for me. I think it would suit the way I mix and placement is important.

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/11/16 17:49:28 (permalink)
    My VXT 6's are coming tomorrow I listened to an Adams they are excellent too once I got some bass going through the VXT's they really sounded good I played some of my tracks unmixed and they translated well. Atleast in the shop they did. In a small room I expect them to be quite dynamic if not to the shop they will go in exchange for Yahama H80sm.
     
    After some long dilebrating and backwards and forwarding priming my ears (I have good ears) most people will say that. (but I definatley do)
     
    I opted for the VXT 6's I had my reservations after listening to some Adams (excellent sweet spot) good strong bass.
     
    The bass is fuller on the Adams but more rounded with detail on the VXT's so there would not be allowance for deep bumping bass but more for defining and tuning although they go from 46khz - 22khz which is a good range. In the shops that I went to the bass seemed a bit lacking although detailed.
     
    I was advised that once they were in my, not too big room, that they would sound much better. I was really anticipating the worst as the Adams indeed sound very good.
     
    I was also thinking that the Yamaha H80SM would be a good purchase not the best but a good purchase non the less. They seem abit harsh at the top and too bassy and in your face maybe best for the drum and bass crowd.
     
    The Adams made everything that i played sound as if it was made and mixed at Abbey Road and would not let me identify issues in the mix. Very Coloured.
     
    Anyway, to cut a long story short. I went with the VXT 6's and let me tell you. They do sound very good quite immersive. Takes a while to get used to but once you become accustomed you begin to appreciate just how good these monitors are.
     
    Happy with the purchase and will be bringing you more info as i get more accustomed to the sound before actually mixing.
     
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    The VXT 6's seemed to be the better monitor between the 4's and 8's so I guess that you get best of both worlds the close monitoring aspect and some of the bass.
     
    I have played it at low levels and the LF and HF do not go missing they remain quite constant throughout the signal path.
     
    I did not have to bump the music beyond and above volume setting 1 on the volume nob of my Saffire pro 24 DSP and there was enough spectrum covered both at the low and top end of the spectrum. Enough bass was delivered and very spatial in the mids and the top end did not go walk about.
     
    Very good purchase! To those that are undecided, between the RP's (rockits) and the lower end Expose (VXT) the difference is night and day.
     
    If i had listened to some people on here who seemed dead set against them i would have made a big mistake now.
     
     
    post edited by Dappa1 - 2011/11/18 07:16:36

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/11/21 21:52:59 (permalink)
    I bought a pair or Rocket 6's. Im impressed with them. Initially, I wanted a pair of Focals but ya know, I figured I would save the bucks. The Rockets do me well. Might upgrade to the VXT's for a second pair soon. I dont think you can go wrong with KRK.

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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/11/22 10:26:01 (permalink)

    To those that are undecided, between the RP's (rockits) and the lower end Expose (VXT) the difference is night and day.
    The 'VXT' (formerly 'V') and the Exposé are not the same series. Even though the VXT series looks similar, the Exposé "series" contain only one model, the high-end E8B.
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    Re:KRK or not RP6 VXT is the question 2011/11/22 11:52:46 (permalink)
    SvenArne: Yes RP, VXT then Expose. Expose inclusive of the E8B.

    The VXT design is that of the Expose series with similarities in some details as is the case with the RP's straight through they are similarities that you can here across the range. 

    I would assume that the RP's have low bass extension and a good midrange but not as detailed as the VXT with a wider midrange that they call the sweet spot. I cannot comment on the Expose series as I have not heard them but I guess they would have good detail right down to the Bass extension.

    A good buy I must say and Sooperbhol I agree they are a really good pair of Monitors personally I would say they are in the same ball park as the Adam 7x except there is more bass in the Adams. The bass in the VXT's is there but it envelopes you rather than it beating in your chest like the Adams A7x does. 

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