hey there, I am in the market for some new near field monitors, but with other money my wife has let me spend my budget for the pair of monitors is around 300-500 US $.
I record mostly acoustic guitar and vocals along with a handfull of other instruments tracked individually and listen to music at a soft to moderate level. The monitors that are right for me are a pair that are easy on the ears and pleasant to listen to regular music on in a bedroom sized studio (beatles, zepplin, pink floyd, etc.) I will mix with them about 25% of the time ... (I also mix a little on sennhauser hd 280 pro cans) and listen to music the rest of the time.
I am not dying for monster bass or anything and the two models I have looked at have been: the YAMAHA HS50M and the KRK RP-6 (Rokit 6)
I have A-B'd these and the yamaha's seemed a lot harsher but more accurate.... The rockit's seemed more pleasing to the ear, but in a store i can't tell anything about what they are like to mix on.
I am leaning toward the KRK rockit 6's because they seem nicer to listen too and less tinny or harsh. I can only assume that they are at least half decent to use for near field monitering. I realize the yamahas are flatter and that nothing in this price range is all that great. ANYWAY.... thought somebody here might have a little experience!!! ALso if you have any other models that you swear by go ahead and throw them out there!
which budget studio monitors? KRK vs. Yamaha
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which budget studio monitors? KRK vs. Yamaha
.... may the trash be with you.
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I would recommend the Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 http://www.zzounds.com/item--WHADP82A
Getting a pair of used B&W 601 or 602 speakers. They sound great, and I think your mixes will translate better on either of those.
If you're dead set on one of those two, get the KRKs.
Getting a pair of used B&W 601 or 602 speakers. They sound great, and I think your mixes will translate better on either of those.
If you're dead set on one of those two, get the KRKs.
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Sound On Sound Magazine recently reviewed the JBLs and liked them, but said they were a little forward. They cited the KRKs as one of the best values for the money.
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