joyof60
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Powered monitor recs
A storm passed through last night and all I get from my MAudio BX5's is a loud roar. (Yes, sigh, everything mass surge protected) I need some recommendations for a pair of powered monitors that's not gonna strip my bank account. Just looking for a good flat response, no frills. Don't need to blast, just normal listening level. Just need to hear the mix without the cans or enhancements. Any advice or recommendation greatly appreciated!!
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Karyn
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/04 18:50:51
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How much do you want to spend? I like my KRKs.
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/04 19:08:59
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I take it you don't like the BX5's? They still sell em.
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CedricM
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/05 02:36:17
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I would recommend Adam Audio monitors, take the ones you can afford. I have been using the A7 since 2008. but nowadays there are more options for tight budgets: A5x, F5, F7 and even the Artist line.
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joyof60
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/05 04:34:59
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Thanks guys! I've seen the KRK's but haven't known anyone that used them, that's encouraging.
The BX5s were great but too pricey for me to replace right now.
I couldn't find any prices on the Adam Audio link. I'll google around though.
Thanks guys!
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CedricM
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/05 06:11:49
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Adam Audio is supposed to be distributed by Guitar Center in the USA but strangely nothing appears.
I would contact:
Mr. Roger Fortier
Tel.: +1 516 681 0690
Email: [email=usa-info@adam-audio.com]usa-info@adam-audio.com[/email]
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joyof60
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/05 06:47:40
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Thanks Cedric. I see what that yields.
I found a good price on a pair of Avantone "MixCubes". From what I read they give a good narrow flat sound, which would be great at getting the mix to sound good on today's small speaker systems. Has anybody had any experience with these?
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joyof60
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/05 06:52:47
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Sorry, Karyn, I would like to stay in the $175-$200 range. I don't have a problem with used. If something will work well, I can hunt for a bargain. I've been off the market for so long I'm not sure what to hunt for. Thanks again for all the response!
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Karyn
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/05 07:08:11
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You can pickup the 5" KRKs used within your budget (you can almost get them new) but I'm told they're helped by adding a sub (as would all 5" monitors)
I have the 8" and they have plenty of bass response without a sub.
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/09 11:42:17
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/17 09:38:04
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I would recommend the JBL's as well
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joyof60
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/23 02:24:58
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Thanks guys! Got the JBLs, Love em!
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/23 12:55:04
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joyof60
Thanks guys! Got the JBLs, Love em!
Very cool! How about [Solved] and "Helpful" updates? JBL has always made good monitors. Nice to know their inexpensive ones still perform like JBLs!
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/23 14:37:38
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joyof60
Thanks guys! I've seen the KRK's but haven't known anyone that used them, that's encouraging.
The BX5s were great but too pricey for me to replace right now.
I couldn't find any prices on the Adam Audio link. I'll google around though.
Thanks guys!
There are a lot of studios that have KRK's in them. I purchased the original V4's a while back from a studio that was scaling back and selling off equipment. That was my first introduction to KRK. I then purchased the Rokit 5's to use then so I could A/B my mixes because the Rokit 5's have a bit more bass than the V4's. However, the V'4 have a clean sound, that I love. See photo Below  Peace
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/23 17:39:29
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Love the wet bar in the background - of course if I had one in my studio, I would never get anything done.
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Jesse G
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/23 17:50:34
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dwardzala
Love the wet bar in the background - of course if I had one in my studio, I would never get anything done.
Dave, There is no Alcohol served in the studio at all, Just juice, water and soda. Gotta keep our senses when making and recording music. 
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dwardzala
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/24 07:58:06
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Jesse G
dwardzala
Love the wet bar in the background - of course if I had one in my studio, I would never get anything done.
Dave,
There is no Alcohol served in the studio at all, Just juice, water and soda. Gotta keep our senses when making and recording music.
That's a good policy (and sorry if I offended you with the comment.)
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/24 08:02:34
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Re: Powered monitor recs
2015/06/24 16:58:13
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dwardzala
That's a good policy (and sorry if I offended you with the comment.)
Dave, No offense taken. I've had many folks come over to do sessions and thought they were going to get a "Drink". I just handed them a glass of apple juice and smile.
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