What option should I go for?

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2017/05/05 16:02:11 (permalink)

What option should I go for?

Helo guys, I'm getting into this home studio stuff and I need your help.
It goes like this.
I have done my research for what i want to buy and eventually I thought I would get a pair of M-AUDIO BX 5's(the D2 variant to be more specific) and a focusrite scarlett 2i2 for my audio interface.
Later I found out that for the same amount money I can get a pair of BX-8's and a M-TRACK 2x2(it's  a pack).
I will add a condenser microphone later this month, but I have yet to come to a decision for that.
What "pack" should I go for?
I heard that the focusrite scarlett is better overall but the m audio variant with the BX-8's has a much better price.
What do you think?
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    Cactus Music
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    Re: What option should I go for? 2017/05/05 16:12:58 (permalink)
    Not a fan of M audio interfaces for PC. Driver issues etc. For the same money The Tascam 2x2 and the Steinberg UR 22 have the best features and reported solid drivers. They beat out the 2i2 because they have Power supplies. 
     
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    Re: What option should I go for? 2017/05/06 03:33:01 (permalink)
    I'd also go with Focusrite over M-Audio. If buying the Focusrite means you can't get the 8" speakers, then just get the smaller ones and save up for a subwoofer later on. M-Audio makes an inexpensive but decent sub.


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    Re: What option should I go for? 2017/05/06 06:04:26 (permalink)
    I'm on a Roland Quad at the moment, but if it went I'd probably go for the focusrite to replace. I had the M-Audio FW1814 (which was Firewire) and had just constant issues with drivers.
     
     

     
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    Re: What option should I go for? 2017/05/06 09:45:29 (permalink)
    I say, you pick up a bundle with better monitors. M-Audio cards are decent, Focusrite 2i2 is not noticeably better. In a while you will want to upgrade it anyway. So if getting a BX8  bundle you'll have better monitors and save some money, just go for it.

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