olemon
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First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
I have limited space and don't want to spend more than $200, just need a set to get started.
There are at least three brands/models that could work, M-Audio BX5a, Cakewalk MA-15D, KRK Rokit Powered 5 G2.
p.s. I just noticed the new monitors thread and there are other threads here for me to review, but would appreciate any feedback on these. Thank you for all your help. Love these boards!!
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/09 14:49:32
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In that price range...... hummmm.... I would recommend a trip to the local Sam Ash or Guitar center....maybe both...
Go into the recording room and listen to a few pairs. Buying something sound unheard, is a bit of a risk. While they are all supposed to be flat...... they all have a unique sound. So go in and listen, then make a choice.
I would want to have a slightly higher budget.... maybe $350 for the pair. You can get some nice speakers in the $300 price range..... but again... go and listen to them in the store first.
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/09 14:54:15
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i would suggest the same thing...
sell something.....
save your money up...
and make purchasing a set of monitors that you're not going to want to get rid of in 2 months, more of a priority.
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/09 16:11:08
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/10 05:15:07
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If you're auditioning monitors, remember the golden rule - you're not listening for what sounds "the best"
You're listening for their ability to let you hear into a mix, to isolate the different instruments in order for you to make effective mix judgements.
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/10 14:28:52
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Last year I bought a pair of KVK 8's for 350 locally off craigslist. I am extremely happy with these monitors. The previous owner was upgrading to Tannoys. There are deals out there just look around.
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/10 15:24:05
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Thanks for input. I grabbed a set of KRK's from Musician's Friend. Reviews were pretty good, and they're in my budget.
Lava Lamps are probably a little harder to find, and go for top dollar I'm sure:)
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/13 08:49:54
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If you dont like them, you can sell them to me. I wanted to buy them as well, but they don't ship to Norway 
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Re:First Studio Monitors On A Budget - Three Models
2012/02/14 09:16:41
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olemon
Lava Lamps are probably a little harder to find, and go for top dollar I'm sure:)
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