are these Samson Monitors a good deal?

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2012/03/04 22:20:46 (permalink)

are these Samson Monitors a good deal?

anybody use these and do you like them?
do you need a subwoofer to check your bass?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1...431.l2649#ht_662wt_698
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    Re:are these Samson Monitors a good deal? 2012/03/05 06:17:59 (permalink)
    I have a set of those and have been using them for three or four years.  No problems with them and as good as other studio monitors I've heard. 

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    Re:are these Samson Monitors a good deal? 2012/03/05 08:00:12 (permalink)
    do some research and see what the original cost is/was.  Factor in the shipping cost as well. 

    You don't want to overpay for used gear. Sometimes you get great deals in Ebay as long as you research it. 


    With a 6" cone, you will definitely see a benefit from a sub that is properly set up and tuned to the room. 

    I'm using 5" cones with a sub..... nice sounds for sure. 

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    Re:are these Samson Monitors a good deal? 2012/03/05 08:27:04 (permalink)
    On second look, those appear to be "well used" and beat up.  Mine are sitting on Auralex foam bases and have not moved.  They look the same as when I got them new. 

    New pair is around $300.

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    Re:are these Samson Monitors a good deal? 2012/03/10 12:07:19 (permalink)
    Wrong thread, sorry.
    post edited by Rimshot - 2012/03/10 12:44:18

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