Still searching for monitors...

I have searched the forums, and it helped a little bit - but not too much. I been using two KRK V6 (Version 1).

I've been leaning toward the Mackie MR8's, but apparently they're not too popular. I've heard and read about the Yamahas that were comparable, and a lot of people like the Adams.

I guess more suggestions would be welcome, and I'll phrase it like this: What is the best mix of price and performance?

My projects are not "pro", but I am pretty anal about making it sound as professional as possible. I was in a band that recorded for years, so I'm not a newbie that way - and I tend to record almost everything direct anyway (sans vocals, acoustic guitar and ambient noises).

$1500 for those. While I absolutely understand the critical importance of speakers - seems a little higher on the price side than I'm willing to go on. Has a bunch of bells and whistles though.

the yamahas are a good idea but go to guitar center or somewhere like that and listen for yourself with a cd you like

I do plan on going to the brick and mortar, but they don't carry every kind and I wanted to narrow the scope.

Lazarous, you don't sound like a jerk at all.

Opinions matter because it can either save you from a costly mistake or perhaps guide you in a direction that you otherwise wouldn't have considered.

For example, I recently bought tires (a little different). I researched and researched and narrowed it down to a few models and then contacted people on them. It turns out one had a defect in a few batches that wasn't mentioned anywhere. I stayed away erring on the side of caution.

To me, if people from many different sources say something is not dependable or breaks easily (or the support sucks as isd the case with my FW-1884) - then I'd like to know.

I also like to know practical experiences people have with equipment. Because Guitar Center and Sam Ash do not carry every kind of speaker or have it to demo - so maybe I have to find another shop that has something different.

Also, I am looking for the best combo of quality and price and wanted to hear if a range came clear on that so maybe I can explore that class of speaker. We all know everything is about money (more so these days), and the KRKs worked great until one blew up - so I wasn't planning on buying a set of speakers this month (and it's a little bit of a hit - I mean, who LIKES to spend a lot of money?).

So I'm just doing my due diligence. I realize it's incredibly subjective picking monitors but I wanted to bounce my thoughts off the and ask what they thought.

You could always do the Musiciansfriend test drive. If you can't check them out at a store first, buy a pair online with free shipping and no tax. Try them for up to 30 days and return them if you don't like them for a full refund and you only have to pay return shipping. And since you didn't pay incoming shipping, that's kind of a wash.
This gives you the best listening environment for them, your own. Plus your own gear and your own mixes.
Maybe it's a little "questionable" ethically. I guess that just depends on your ethics. At these prices and the fact that they freely offer the option, It doesn't bother me. But maybe that's just me.
If you do send them back, some other guy that knows he likes that pair, will be able to buy them at a discount price. So everyone is happy.

FYI, Guitar Center has Adam A7s for $459 a piece.

Its not the speakers.

So true!

Look at the Dynaudio BM5A. That is a great sounding monitor. I have them, and will not look back. About $1000.00 for the pair. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BM5A/

David

I called KRK tech support, and the problem is most likely the whole board in there - which parts + labor will be like $500 at the least.

Doesn't seem like the smart thing to do. Unless any of you know someone in the Atlanta area who repairs monitors. Do you?