should have listened to you but i was like "no what if i miss something"
@Niloy63
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@leocrossfield
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant guide thank you - cannot stand these KZitem videos that play the sound to you over the different speakers forgetting that you are listening to them through your old speakers - absolutely a waste of time. Your guidance on this was superb - thanks.
@brianjosephmedia1086
6 жыл бұрын
Man, I thought I was the only one. Wtf that's the same thing as trying to compare 4k screens throught youtube on your 1080 laptop.
@RennieAsh
2 жыл бұрын
With a good recording and decent headphones, such comparisons are interesting. Of course you shouldn't base your final decision off that, but you can estimate if you own one of those speakers tested, or you can perhaps identify something you definitely wouldn't like.
@darkdayzdawn4984
6 жыл бұрын
No price, no specs, no input run down. Pass on this video unless you want 10 min of " this sounds good ", " this is a reputable speaker ", or " 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch " and so on.
@MrUltraworld
10 жыл бұрын
6yrs ago I went in search of studio monitors & I listened to dozens. A friend had a system in his studio and told me I had to listen to. He demoed the monitors and I was amazed. I also heard deep low end. I heard my first 2.1 system by Blue Sky and I was hooked. The 6.5" satellites have a 100 w amp for the woofer & the tweeter. The 10" sub has a dedicated 200 w amp. XLR's go from the board to the sub, then XLR's go out to each satellites. I cannot hear where the sub stops and the satellites begin. The sound is stunning.I would have never considered a self powered system let alone a 2.1 system, now I'm hooked. Unfortunately the price has gone up a lot on them. I purchased the Sky System One for under $1,000 US. They now retail for about $2,400 US. But this is what your going to hear your music through. You deserve to hear your music clearly, uncolored and precise.
@moyno85
8 жыл бұрын
This bloke is a bloody legend.
@thresholdseven1039
10 жыл бұрын
very informative video. I've been using strictly headphones and am considering getting a set of studio monitors. thank you
@ThaCheezle137
10 жыл бұрын
make sure you can afford getting an interface along with those or you wont be able to use them!
@IndustryPets
10 жыл бұрын
Charles Hammond is right, best way to listen to monitors is with an interface giving you the Left and Right balanced output, and used "balanced' Cable to run to them.
@tommack8650
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for clarifying that personal listening taste is the biggest factor for choosing speakers. Listen to as many as you can (with your eyes closed) and pick the one that sounds best to you!
@LeobertJarina
11 жыл бұрын
I am a beginner of building a home studio, and this is what I am looking for. Thanks a lot for sharing this nice information.
@FL_STUDIO
11 жыл бұрын
The presenter perpetuates a myth that all speakers labeled 'Monitor' are always better than speakers sold as 'Hi-Fi'. No, not all Hi-Fi speakers are designed to do one thing..."color the sound to sound good'. Many good Hi-Fi models (from companies like B&W, Dynaudio etc) are designed with the same goals of flat frequency response and phase linearity. Furthermore, studio monitors are 'voiced' to sound good too, it's not just Hi-Fi that gets this treatment.
@user-hj4ik8lg3r
3 жыл бұрын
Hello FL Studio, I know it has been 8 years but I just wanted to wish you a nice day
@akramhosen5116
3 жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me if it's a good idea to use a set of studio monitors like HS8s purely for listening to music? in the city I live in, It's easier to find studio monitors than good hifi speakers.
@topherboyd9114
3 жыл бұрын
@@akramhosen5116 with a multi band eq, sure. Wouldn't be my first pick for room listening though
@akramhosen5116
3 жыл бұрын
@@topherboyd9114 thanks for the reply. but why eq? isn't the flat, uncolored sound what we are looking for as "audiophiles"?
@topherboyd9114
3 жыл бұрын
@@akramhosen5116 not really, unless the room is perfectly treated and you're just listening in 1 spot, equally distanced from the speakers which are equally distanced from eachother. That flat response is really just to help translate from system to system when mixing. I like more low and and shiny brights when I'm just listening, and I'm probably not sitting in one place like near-fields are made for. They're also not made to listen to very loudly. When I'm looking for listening speakers I want a good size cone for clarity in the lows and mids. Eq is for the room I'm listening in, which most likely isn't conditioned.
@sweetsweatyfeet
10 жыл бұрын
Hifi speakers can definitely sound accurate though not all of them are. Unfortunately the term "hifi" has been butchered over the years into something it was never intended to mean. Originally hifi meant "high fidelity" which literally means accurate or faithful to the source. A couple of decades ago it was studio monitors that (more often than not) were less accurate because they were designed to emphasize portions of midrange and low treble frequencies which gave a more up front sound that allowed the engineer hear what was going on in the mix. These presence peaks were both audible and measurable. It also gave them a fierce and fatiguing sound in long term listening. As a result many studios in Europe preferred hifi speakers because of their accuracy and neutrality. B&W 801s, Quad electrostatics, A/D/S and certain Spendor models (all domestic speakers) were routinely used in recording studios. These days there has been a convergence whereby hifi and professional speakers are sounding more and more alike as a result of studio speakers being vastly improved. Musically accurate examples of both types are now available (low distortion, flat frequency response and wide bandwidth) that satisfy both the audiophile and professional needs. Example: Pro speakers like Westlake come to mind and for audiophile brands... you will not find a more ruler flat, low distortion and accurate transducer than Dunlavy acoustics---an audiophile speaker and one of a handful that can accurately reproduce a square wave.
@christianprs1
Жыл бұрын
😉🤣🥵🥵😉onnnnnoon😊pp😊😊m. Pttomtmttg
@BornTV
10 жыл бұрын
Seen this after I got my Rockit 5s today. Love my monitors. Mix on, my friends.
@gli7utubeo
7 жыл бұрын
I love the Quad line of studio monitors. I have the 9L and 12L and they are very musical and image very well and just disappear and sound driverless. They don't make these models anymore but are often available used. It's a great British sound.
@crizza2000
9 жыл бұрын
I used to think my KRK Rokit 5's were good, until my friend lent me his Yamaha HS80m's. Despite all the glowing reviews and low price tag, KRK's Rokit 5's translate to other systems VERY badly. These are DJ monitors, not for Mixing and Mastering music IMO because the sound is about as flat as a mountain.
@crizza2000
9 жыл бұрын
Andre Black Baby Jesus - You make a good point about knowing your speakers, which is helpful regardless of their flaws and the Yamaha's are by no means perfect but they are much more accurate as an entry level monitor speaker. The Rokit 5's add low end, so I'm confused how this could be practical for a professional seeking to make creative decisions based on what they hear out of the speaker. If one wants more bass as you mentioned, then it should be added by the user,and not the speaker. KRK do some excellent speakers for producing, mixing and mastering, but the Rokit 5's are not one of them..
@larrytate1657
8 жыл бұрын
I love the Yamaha hs7. Very honest monitors for me so far. Maybe a tad more low end than the ultra honest ns10s but still very honest. Ns10s aren't made anymore unfortunately. Not sure why Yamaha discontinued them.
@rhymezgalore
8 жыл бұрын
+crizza2000 The Rokit 5 gen 3 have adjustable low end tuning. And it depends on the size of the room/studio in order to get optimum results from whatever size monitor you have. You can't just criticise the Rokit 5
@crizza2000
8 жыл бұрын
Andre Black Baby Jesus Good points raised...and to repeat what you said, the mids are indeed muddy so unfortunately (regardless of genre) if the mid range is not accurate/clear, then the whole mix will struggle. (Hence the reason monitors such as the avantone mixcubes exist and are so popular, which have virtually a non-existent low end)
@crizza2000
8 жыл бұрын
Andre Black Baby Jesus - True. It comes back to the saying that a good workman doesn't blame his tools. Once you know the strengths and weaknesses of the kit you are using - it's possible for a skilled producer to get good results. I'm just a bitter workman who started out on these and wasted countless years trying to figure out why nothing I made on these translated well on other systems. :)
@JohnHilman1968
9 жыл бұрын
Pretty happy with the M-Audio Bx5 we just picked up. The low end is surprising and they are very accurate. Frequency response sounds pretty flat across the range which is what you want in a monitor, no?
@vicentegarrido3430
9 жыл бұрын
No
@alanmaier
8 жыл бұрын
+John Hilman The problem with the M-Audio BX-5 and 8 is reliability and product support. I recall seeing several pair of both models stacked in the junk / salvage parts area of a shop I worked at. I did not take long to discover why. Even as an authorized repair center, we could not obtain parts. Plus they really cheaped out on the PS caps so they will fail.
@JohnHilman1968
8 жыл бұрын
Alan Maier yeah. ..well mine are still going strong and they are used and borderline abused daily by my teenaged son. So no complaints here.
@alanmaier
8 жыл бұрын
+John Hilman John, Indeed they take the beating of a teenage son - quite a strong point! Here is the "scoop".. the tweeters are Vifa made, so replacements can be purchased easily and just the driver itself is the part that is replaced. So that's good. The electrolytic power supply capacitors are age related, and a good way to extend their life is to use a truly good surge suppression strip or better yet, a good system power controller. The IC amplifiers (yes, the amps are IC chips) are generic, which is good. But the woofer isn't so easy to replace. So the areas of concern are catastrophic amplifier failure and woofer failure. There are plenty of used parts available to keep them going - which is why we keep EOL units around. I've had customers buy 1 bad one off eBay, bring in all 3 and leave with 2 good working ones and a total investment under the cost of a new pair. They sound good, and they are happy.
@JohnHilman1968
8 жыл бұрын
Alan Maier Good thing I also purchased the replacement plan then... ;)
@sahilprashar567
9 жыл бұрын
his first initial statement as to why one would need monitor speakers nailed it..........thats all i needed to know
@XMetalChefX
6 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos online. So much info packed in here.
@TheSmithyChannel
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is exactly what I needed!
@cheatermaster100
10 жыл бұрын
wow 1 million views didnt know there are many audiophiles here
@DJRoksor
10 жыл бұрын
Studio monitors aren't for audiophiles.. watch the vid again cause you don't seem to have understood what they are meant for.
@TheMourningPalace
9 жыл бұрын
DJRoksor Well, most of the people who are wathcing this are probably interested in high quality sounds
@miserablemidget3282
9 жыл бұрын
DJRoksor Actually a lot of audiophiles prize accuracy, detail and neutrality of sound over anything else. In fact I would say more do than don't. Sure there are pieces of equipment and loudspeakers designed to sound a certain way, but most reputable brands (KEF, Revel, YG Acoustics, Magico, TAD etc) design for accuracy and technical prowess. Some however do not and even then it can be design based not something you can expect from the company as a whole.
@cheatermaster100
9 жыл бұрын
I find it really depends on people's personal taste on music.
@Shieox
7 жыл бұрын
KRK is trash. ;)
@jimrettrie340
6 жыл бұрын
Very handy tips including the pads under the speakers noted IN THE EARLY PART OF THE VID
@GroverLee
10 жыл бұрын
Using RCF Ayra 8" for a year now for tracking / mixing / "pre-mastering" . Tells the truth. Freq. response is 45 to 20k, 50 watt bass amp, 30 watt for highs. Love them! Don't need the optional "10" sub for my room, but is available.
@psycox8758
9 жыл бұрын
I always set my HS80's up with a penny. If it rolls off I know that its not flat.
@akramhosen5116
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@akramhosen5116
3 жыл бұрын
Do you really have HS8s? Could you please tell me if they are good for simply listening to music in a regular living room?
@psycox8758
3 жыл бұрын
@@akramhosen5116 I have HS80’s… not sure if you can find them now but I guess the HS8’s are similar. The 80’s are great speakers and are reasonably flat (no pennies involved;) so I guess it depends on your room and what you listen to. They have a nice tight low end but there are probably better options if you listen to mostly bass heavy stuff. You need a good sized room for them to sound their best ;)
@akramhosen5116
3 жыл бұрын
@@psycox8758 thanks so much for the reply. My room is decent. problem is, Yamaha markets the HS8s as studio monitors designed for mixing. Reviewers also mostly praise them as studio monitors. But I intend to use them just to listen to music, not mixing. I wonder if HS8s can be used as a HiFi. In the city where I live, studio monitors are easier to find than HiFi speakers are. I need bass, but I don't want my purchase decision to be based on that only.
@psycox8758
3 жыл бұрын
@@akramhosen5116 Yeah, they’re marketed as studio monitors but remember that the NS10s were originally marketed as hifi speakers ! The HS80s would definitely perform better than the NS10s as hifi speakers though. I actually use them for listening just as much as producing and love the sound of them. If you have a wide range of genres in your library there’s probably nothing better in the price range (studio monitors) for hifi. For more bass heavy stuff you might be better off with a pair of KRK RP8s.
@furiousmat
10 жыл бұрын
my gf has been getting into digital music so like 2 years ago I bought her a pair of Rockit 5 like the ones showed here. Wanting to try them out on actual commercial music and feel what they had I just plugged my Iphone in there using a simple RCA Y-jack from the headphone port and found that the quality of the sound coming out of these little babies was sick. I actually ended up buying two more of these just to set them up in my living room... plugged them on the TV and I also use them to play music from my cpu. So basically I'm using them as part of a home theater and as stereo speakers. Am I crazy here or what. Cuz seriously I really don't know anything about studio recording but... seriously a pair of these costs below $400 and I really don't see how I could get a better sound buying regular speakers like Bose for the same price... For you guys out there who know whats up with this gear please let me know cuz right now I'm like.. am I doing something wrong here? Why in the hell isn't everyone doing that. I mean you can tell they're not designed to be used in that context cuz like.. they both use separate electric plugs and you need to turn them on separately and stuff like that.. but once you deal with these little issues you get a damn good deal for your money imo...
@sigaev11
10 жыл бұрын
Well I believe it's because of two main factors: KRK's are not the most cold and flat monitor speaker you can find, and the other point is - you are listening to commercial material that most probably was mixed by pros who are into industry for a very very long time (like 10 years or so), sure it sounds good. And last but not least, you don't have trained ears so you might just not spot mistakes even though your speakers show them. To sum up: On expensive Bose stereo-system I could listen to my own music and to badly mixed music of other producers and quite enjoy it, as well as I could even go for KZitem rips occasionally and feel fine about it. On monitors I can't listen to anything but top quality commercial music (320 mp3s or better). My music sounds harsh and a lot of music I liked before now sounds just odd, while music by top producers sounds unbelievably good. And, once again, don't expect KRK's to reveal everything (they are one of the cheapest out there, my Yamahas too, but my point stands), this is entry level monitor speakers. If you listen to actual monitor speakers in specially designed room, your experience will be very different.
@computerschreck
5 жыл бұрын
@surfitlive ^- this.
@RennieAsh
2 жыл бұрын
Bose doesn't really make anything like a 2 way bookshelf speaker anymore. They also weren't the best value for money; mainly they do compact audio these days. Studio monitors can offer great value at the price though.
@Shieox
7 жыл бұрын
Bought my ADAM A8Xs from Kosmic Sound in 2010. Especially awesome when paired with the RME Fireface I got in 2011. Have never felt the need to upgrade. Nearly went the Event Opals, but that would be overkill for my current room. Keep in mind your room dimensions. Also, do remember room treatment such as bass traps!
@joachimbrandenburg
6 жыл бұрын
Good info packed in 10 min! Definitely watch if you're a starting producer/engineer. And don't forget most of the time your monitors are useless without a well treated room!
@larrytate1657
9 жыл бұрын
When are the comparisons gonna begin? Lol.
@bewhereyouareimhere6425
9 жыл бұрын
+Larry Tate 4..10
@larrytate1657
9 жыл бұрын
I know I meant hearing the same quick 30 seconds of a mix through each pair.
@bewhereyouareimhere6425
9 жыл бұрын
ahh no worries tatey im with you now
@larrytate1657
8 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@itsFarawaySkies
8 жыл бұрын
+Larry Tate You understand why that's pointless right? You're asking to demo these monitors with audio samples that you listen to through your current setup which you're obviously wanting to upgrade or you wouldn't be here, to get an idea which sounds the best lol....you see where I'm going, or maybe not?
@Fre3flyOfficial
10 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@marknorton4430
10 жыл бұрын
I found some perfect NS 10s at work and they said 'Take em' Your right about freq response
@jmoss99
4 жыл бұрын
That's Right! Get them out of here.
@fonosayno
11 жыл бұрын
Very refreshing to hear a well informed unbiased review. Very helpful. Will be purchasing the HS80Ms in the near future.
@FreestyleEntOnline
9 жыл бұрын
just adding my adding my 2 cents here , people love to say or think ...''if its more expensive its better''...its even kinda mentioned in this vid....but I would recommend to everybody to keep in mind WHO is going to listen to your music and WHERE .... for example you can buy 1000 dollar studio speakers to mix your music on..but.no one will hear the mix like you hear it...UNLESS they have the exact same speaker.
@vicentegarrido3430
9 жыл бұрын
Thats the whole point ! To mix and master and then let the other people hear what you made out of it . You get what u pay for thoe . The more the speaker cost the more clear the sound will be and the more indef detail they will have so you're mix will be on point !
@kohnfutner9637
6 жыл бұрын
Run E I think generally best to look up frequency response chart, try to set your speaker to get it flat. Then, raise the bass 4 to 5 db, possibly more. The bass to midbass is generally to be 1 to 5db higher than flat. And above 1k generally up to 10db below flat. I personally like planar speakers because they react best to equalization without harmonic issues.
@beautifulmicia
6 жыл бұрын
Run E The idea here is to hear an unadulterated version of your mix. You can not possibly create your sound to match every speaker but merely to give a pure signal to more adequately sound the best on average. It should be produced for every speaker listened to by everyone. The more expensive speakers will do a better job at this. Your speakers are obviously representing your 2 cents worth.
@Truid
6 жыл бұрын
Someone doesn't know a thing about mix translation in the Mastering stage...
@shanemoran6597
6 жыл бұрын
My brother and I had the krks for our music and it sounded really great. When I played in cars anywhere else etc it sounded obviously diff but really bassy as well.
@trilax59
10 жыл бұрын
Has anyone heard anything about the JBL LSR305 Studio Monitors?
@computerschreck
5 жыл бұрын
I have a single one as a DJ monitor for my home setup in addition to a full MOTU UL3 + Yamaha HS8 and HS8S setup in the next room. I also abuse the 305 as a living room speaker for background music and I like it, it's relatively flat and the special shape of the waveguide seems to actually work so it's definitely worth it's low price. Keep in mind that it's still a 5"/1" speaker and might me too small for larger rooms. When in doubt, I'd suggest you check out the 308 (8"/1"), the 305's larger brother 😉
@PlayerFiveVids
5 жыл бұрын
JBLs are kinda muddy. If you like bass, though, you might enjoy them.
@matthewdoyle8644
5 жыл бұрын
Has anyone heard about ATC loudspeakers
@HintOfLogic
7 жыл бұрын
I've demo'd all of these plus more in a couple different settings (namely GuitarCenter). The Adam's A7x, though a bit more than some mentioned here, are on another level. After using the A7x's for over 6 years now, I don't think I could mix on any of these others. My next monitors, "if" I ever even outgrow the A7x's, would be the Adam S4X-H
@ychilds99
5 жыл бұрын
An excellent way to think about the purchase process. I really appreciate it!
@abrahamluevano5033
10 жыл бұрын
Yamaha HS8 all day
@fortitude9932
5 жыл бұрын
Nady sw series were the best prive and quality monitors ever.
@TheSoundrookie
10 жыл бұрын
Great video, but one thing you forgot to mention is that if you have limited space, it's not enough just to go with a smaller speaker, it's also important to choose a model which has the bassport in the front. Speakers with the bassport in the back needs a lot more distance to the wall behind them. This goes for ordinary hifi speakers as well. The funny thing about the Yamaha monitor which became so popular in a lot of studios is that it became that popular because it had a horrible soundquality. They used it to get an idea about how the music would sound on low end stereo systems.
@myfz6
11 жыл бұрын
I am so glad now that I went ahead and Bought the HS 80m. after hearing the reviews from a few different companies I think i got awesome Set of Studio Monitors for what I need. Although I went with the 8's for a 12x12 Room the 5's were just way to small and I was afraid I would not get enough power and sound from them. Wasnt sure and had no one to help me figure it out so i spent the money and got the 8's because if i move to a LARGER ROOM then its a WIN WIN
@steveteodoro2695
10 жыл бұрын
Another few good brands are: FOCAL MACKIE AVS JBL M-AUDIO ALESIS TASCAM ROLAND
@kevindonovan6727
6 жыл бұрын
Steve Teodoro hey you forgot eaw
@matthewdoyle8644
5 жыл бұрын
Steve Teodoro you forgot the best brand ATC
@wow1022
9 жыл бұрын
please, please read the frequency response with the +/- 3db, +/- 6db points, if they don't give you this i wouldn't believe a word on it, (3db is the half power point)
@DirectVinyl
9 жыл бұрын
Do you really belive in truth of frequency response?
@johnmorris2170
7 жыл бұрын
SlashButcher All monitors are tested under lab conditions: A flat, dead (dead as in zero reflections) room. The better acoustically treated your mixing room is the closer the monitor in question will live up to it's spec sheet. KRK monitors are used in professional studios all over the world. KRK makes studio headphones and powered monitors. If KRK monitors were "shit" professionals would not be using them. If you are running a Professional studio you don't buy a piece of equipment because of slick advertising. There bottom line is money.
@boboutelama5748
7 жыл бұрын
I use ATC SM50, PMC fac8, PSI A215M and KS digital C5. All are good for what they are inteded to do. The ATC and PSI having a little plus compared to all the other monitors on the market : they are incredibly sturdy in time. More than anything else on the market.
@hogan0407
11 жыл бұрын
I'm still using a pair of JBL 4311s I bought about 35 years ago. Still sound fantastic.
@SamFidal
10 жыл бұрын
Bro , The info you just gave us on this video is hard to get even if its paid , And i'd like to say if i have enough space & extra money i'll buy all those speakers :) , another thing , thank you for the review ,you are good reviewer !
@EixtremeDrummer
9 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have watched a comparison among their sounds.
@Psygression91
9 жыл бұрын
I would rather would have watched a comparison among their sounds? Dude you just confused all the fucks in me and now I don't know what to do with my life. I've tried to watch different speakers and compare the sounds and I sat there for 2 years and NOTHING HAPPENED. I recorded the whole thing on timelapse camera so I have the proof if you want to watch.
@EixtremeDrummer
9 жыл бұрын
LSFSKYLINE Sorry, my English eminence. It's not so easy to write and/or speak a language which is not your mother tongue.
@Psygression91
9 жыл бұрын
extremadrummer That is called sarcasm. Don't actually mean it ;)
@EixtremeDrummer
9 жыл бұрын
LSFSKYLINE Don't mind, I tell it ignorance.
@p.a.6764
9 жыл бұрын
extremadrummer if you dont speak english then don't use google translate, it doesn't make sense!
@alienredwolf
5 жыл бұрын
Event 20/20s for the win. Never looked back. Brand loyalty tells me I’ll be upgrading to the Opals soon enough though.
@Kawiracer300
11 жыл бұрын
ppl who listen to music mostly listen thru coaxial speakers such as; headphones, cars speakers ect... the cool thing about coaxial monitors is that they can be set up at a close range, mid range or far range and they are still gonna sound great! I think the best benefit of coaxial is the fact that after you mix down your track, its gonna sound great on any other system, which can be a problem with traditional speakers that you would normally buy at your local music store:)
@larslarsman
5 жыл бұрын
Where is the sound comparison? Just want to hear the sound. Not talking head video.
@Mandy-Lane
9 жыл бұрын
krk rokit sounds like mono, no stereo image, no space, and too much treble. wtf
@narcisjunior974
6 жыл бұрын
Mandy Lane I dont know why people made such hype about KrK cos they r absolutely terrible
@brucema12
10 жыл бұрын
Well spoken. Very articulate. Thanks for spreading the word!
@TheQriz
10 жыл бұрын
Note that the KRK Rokits 5, 6 and 8 have no kevlar drivers, the VXT series do. The rokits are fitted with woven glass aramid.
@attizzoso
10 жыл бұрын
comments are far more interesting than this dull video
@iwaswithyourmom9410
6 жыл бұрын
fuck off like mine? :)
@rudolfsimon8801
4 жыл бұрын
Same opinion
@TommyNation
10 жыл бұрын
Genelecs all the way!!!!
@germanflu22
11 жыл бұрын
I have the Yamaha HS50's and I love them. I record in my basement and they are perfect for what I need them for. I can't imagine needing anything more than these 5" monitors. I understand tonality range is different, but they are amazing at the 5" size.
@ClaudioFiore
10 жыл бұрын
This is a great video, is really going to help me choosing the right monitors for my studio. Nice one Kosmic. ;) Top notch!
@davidhale8127
10 жыл бұрын
7:16
@davidhale8127
10 жыл бұрын
my favorite is the KRK
@davidhale8127
10 жыл бұрын
Can i have them? lol
@davidhale8127
10 жыл бұрын
k
@tonyppe
10 жыл бұрын
Miner David Nearly everyone is saying how shite the KRKs are in comparison to Yamaha or JBL. I was about to buy a set of Rokits up until last week.
@mosesalexandercruz2071
9 жыл бұрын
***** agreed, my JBL's backhand KRKs...I was in limbo between the 305s & HS8's and considering I wasnt going to get a woofer anytime soon, i went JBL. But monitors and room treatment go hand in hand!
@tylernicolo7654
9 жыл бұрын
it's whatever your used to, not the monitor. Hi-fi vs studio monitor vs this vs that - FUCK all that shit! ...someone could win a grammy mixing on their childhood boom box, then set the same person up on Event Opal's and the mix could sound like total fuckin shit.
@johnmorris2170
7 жыл бұрын
Tyler Nicolo Please name any muti-million selling release that was ever mixed on a boom box. There is a reason why professionals mix on monitors. You obviously don't understand the reason why.
@sepita10
11 жыл бұрын
though i'm totally agree with what you said, it's always helpful (not a priority when it's about monitors though) to hear the differences through speakers or headphones since you're supposed to be used to the speakers/headphoes you have.
i agree! i have used studio monitors for 2 years and my knowledge and ears developed A LOT. but nowadays i mix with generic speakers and just try out different typical setups and my mixes never sounded better.
@dajzilla
11 жыл бұрын
lol... I was thinking the same thing. I didn't even know that there was another speaker on the market with yellow cones either until this video. Then, a few minutes later he made that remark and I was like "Huh?" hahaha
@Hatfieldmedia
11 жыл бұрын
Great intro video on the speakers you covered. I love the fact that you affirmed the HS80Ms.
@jray7683
11 жыл бұрын
M-audio Bx5a have ran like champs for the last 7 years I have been recording and mixing music. So long as all levels on individual tracks is not clipping, you get true representation when transfereing music to any other type of speakers (car, laptop, cell phones, etc..)
@DevilGin
11 жыл бұрын
Just as a FYI they are kevlar-like material that are yellow. The only speaker company to use kevlar (as i know of) is Bowers & Wilkins, just a heads up is all.
@jaybefaulky4902
6 жыл бұрын
i have 6 old amps 10 sets of speakers 3 stereo EQs all of which i collected over the years from pawn shops etc.. I spent MAYBE $600 on all of it ..and I can make ANYTHING sound awesome .. i love Gustav Holst the most.. Mars 'the bringer of war..!!! i EQ to get the most from each amp and speaker then just turn up and down various volume levels to get the best sound for the music at the time. the speaker sets are placed all over the sound room for 'complete spacial saturation' each configuration has a natural frequency sweet spot so if i want more bass i turn up the bass sweet spot configuration..more middle..the mid config..etc..works awesomely and at full tolerance i can get over 120 decibels easy (not that I would want that continuously though lol). ...its a thing of beauty.. ;) you don't need a $10,000 system for great sound..just enough stuff to 'fill in all the blanks' Cheers
@magiked61
11 жыл бұрын
Same as you like colors every monitors got a specific color You have to feel confidence the first time you listen at The best is to find a place like in the video and have a try with a song/sounds u like ! And wish the monitors you ll choose they will be fit with your room accoustic respons ... But its an another issue :)
@Steven205
11 жыл бұрын
As the video states it depends on how big of a work area you're in. I would say 6's tend to have enough bottom end for a HOME studio setup. Get a set of 6's and see if you need a sub afterwards is always another option.
@viola0shredder
11 жыл бұрын
I have those Yamaha hs80 and they are fantastic. I don't have a problem with them. Great speakers
@jasonsong86
11 жыл бұрын
yes like listening record sound through your speaker is gonna make justice.
@ModernMixing
11 жыл бұрын
Great video. Its a good lesson for all new home studio owners and engineers. New engineers just keep in mind that acoustics are actually more important, but monitors definitely come second
@ifthebeltiscrackedor
7 жыл бұрын
Just bought a pair of New in box but a bit aged (2005) speakers of the brand ICON with the model name Pixels. I´ve only seen some Dutch info and I was just wondering maybe You´ve ever heard of them. By the look the australian ones you have ther in front of you reminds me of them. Three way I dont think they ever cost moran about 300 Euros/3000Skr. I bought them private from a retailer and I trust him and I was also blown away by the sound but havent used them yet to produce anything.
@mitchimal
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. Great confidence, well enjoyed that man.
@darkitechture
11 жыл бұрын
This video alone made me subscribe. Very informative, not biased. Thanks for some great information!
@boogeyratt
7 жыл бұрын
It would've been nice to have the model list in the description. Lets us know whether or not you're even covering something we're interested in.
@TheOfficialGlowChild
10 жыл бұрын
Got Equator Q10's and D5's. Replaced my KRK's with these . Will never go back.
@Homemusicstudio1
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent overview information. Thanks for this video.
@kristofferbrinth
11 жыл бұрын
I hope you don't take this the wrong way. I just want to point out that subs can be very usefull for mixing. There are plenty of examples of Subwoofers used to monitor/mix music, among these the popular KRK 10s or Yamaha HS10W. These are mostly usefull if you are using for example Rokit Rp5s/6s or Yamaha HS50s, and you're producing something with more bass heavy say an electronic or hip hop genre, and the 5"s are just not giving you the response you need sub 50 hz or so.
@jonvincentmusic
11 жыл бұрын
Holy shit it's Phil Oakey timewarped from 30 years ago. Great videos, this one is very informative. Well done.
@Mr9Inchez3
9 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed with all the praise the HS80 receives. Since the HS80m seem to be discontinued is there a similar monitor from Yamaha available today?
@Eamonnnn
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, no, you would need a sub for that. In the Musictech review they said the yams struggled with very low frequencies. And I quote. "There was a sense of slowness or lag about the bottom end - almost as though the bass drivers weren’t recovering in time to deliver the next pulse. This wasn’t an issue with rock- and pop-oriented program material or even classical recordings, but dubbier styles and some electronic music might exhibit a bit of vagueness." So there you go.
@basstwisted
12 жыл бұрын
First, not everyone has a lot of money to spend on a HOME studio. Second, for budget minded musicians, I have found Behringer products are actually fairly good quality. They are a newer company than brands like Yamaha and Fostex, so their name can not bring as high a price. Plus they are targeting the mid-range customers (there are already plenty of high/low range companies) with good stuff. I have saved/bought high-price equipment, & I have bought lower-price equipment. I like Behringer.
@bambimonkey
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Leonard, thanks for the video but what I really want to know is: 1) How much does each speaker cost and 2) How do they sound? I was really hoping you'd do a demo so we can see what these speakers are all about.... same song, different speakers. Would be VERY helpful. Thank you!
@MrFortChopz
11 жыл бұрын
As he said the effectiveness of the monitors depends on, 1. The size of the room you are attempting to fill with sound, and 2. The genre of music in which you are producing.... I've got mates who produce dubstep with rokit 6's in a small room and their tunes sound fine. Just make sure you have headphones or something else to cross-reference with. The best thing to do would be keep the receipt of anything you buy incase you are not happy. This said you may want a sub or 8's for a larger studio...
@georgehollis4133
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info very helpful as I’m looking to find my first set of monitors 👍
@augustoc628
7 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm looking forward to buy a KRK Rokit 8 'cause many people say it has a great definition working with low frequences. The problem is my room isn't that big and friends adviced me not to purchase this one because the problem with low definition is more related to the room itself. I'm also planning to treat my room acoustically as soon as I can. Greatings from Brazil
@augustoc628
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate, but I didnt understand your answer. What do you mean with "produce the frequencies your after"? Maybe I'm not used to this expression. Thanks again.
@augustoc628
7 жыл бұрын
Dude, thank you for this answer. It actually helped so much! Greatings again
@Deospawn
11 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Due to poor sound proofing, and out of a desire not to disturb the people I live with if I feel the urge to record a song at 2 AM, I'm currently recording entirely through headphones. Not wanting the ProAc studio monitors my audiophile uncle gave me to go to waste, I use them as speakers for my TV, and the sound is amazing. I honestly prefer them over a surround sound system, because they give everything I watch and listen to a crisp, natural sound that you simply don't find elsewhere.
@SirsWubCat
11 жыл бұрын
depends what you want. I personally love my Rokit 5's. But I'm mainly into listening/producing electronic music and dubstep.
@simthylacine
8 жыл бұрын
excellent, informative summary. thanks Kosmic 👌🏽
@freeheelfreestyler
11 жыл бұрын
That's perfectly practical, as you're listening on the same sort of spectrum as the music was mixed on. Of course it might not be practical from a price standpoint, but practical in a general sort of way. And if you ever do start recording, all that listening on those monitors will have trained your ears as to how music actually sounds.
@DopamineChild
11 жыл бұрын
picked up a set of polk audio bookshelf speakers for 50$ on black friday a few years back- now they run $100 ...(get on 'em on sale)...great for mixing down beats i have to say they are the( best sound for its price)- bass is crispy and highs are clear - mix from laptop to vehicle and every time as long as nothings peaking and all my levels are in check- i get the smoothest crisping sound - upgrading in the near future to some krk's hopefully its a great investment considering they run 300$
@HiddenPreservatives
11 жыл бұрын
Ex display Fostex Pm1 MK2 picked them up for $650.00 for the pair, Some DJ shops are upgrading so right now would be a good time to check. My music making has gotten better since these but i have only played around with them but today i hope to start a new song made with these they help heaps well 100% better i thought i had a nice 5.1 with 8 inch sub but the Fostex win hands down even sound to work with.
@johny4096
9 жыл бұрын
The best bang for buck monitors are the Prodipe Ribbon 8 or Pro 8. Listening to this video on a pair of Ribbon 8's. These are active monitors. The Ribbon 8's have been discontinued I think but the Prodipe Pro 8 Active V2 are available and apart from the ribbon tweeter seem to be identical to the Ribbon 8's. Prices depending where you are $300 USD to 344 Eur a pair!
@elijahl.9059
11 жыл бұрын
@rico de bokz the behringers are the the 1030a TRUTH 5" model
@ReynirHelgason
11 жыл бұрын
That depends, a 6 inch monitor usually doesn't extend down any further than 45-50Hz, which means a subwoofer could definitely be beneficial BUT, without proper acoustical treatment of the room, theres not much sense in getting a subwoofer (at least not for mixing purposes), it tends to result in an uneven bass-response with potential phase problems near the cross-over frequency due to too much room reflections. Then I would rather suggest checking the low end with some quality studio headphones
@TheWorldTeacher
11 жыл бұрын
Most active speakers can be connected to your computer's soundcard. Checkout: audioengine and equator audio.
@Bloozmaniac
9 жыл бұрын
Good advice, but nothing beats my JBL 4315's. Had 'em since '78, and if I had to buy them today, I could never afford them!
@q9nine
7 жыл бұрын
Focal Alpha line. Check them. They blow everything near their price range (including above) out of the water.
@ModernMixing
11 жыл бұрын
Great Video Dude. Monitors are def important for people who are serious about mixing.
@PureJmist
11 жыл бұрын
Once you get used to your acoustic environment and your speakers as a reference point, you can mix on anything. Monitors are easy to get comfortable with acoustically and with judgement as their responses are mostly neutral and accurate. It all comes to preference on the sound of your speakers
@alexandroskontaras4793
10 жыл бұрын
i got the fostex 8inch 240watts per speaker... i am really happy with they have a good frequency range and are more than enough for a home based studio
@SolidRockBluesBand
6 жыл бұрын
I really love Behringer. Got a lot of stuff of them but the studio monitors aren't the best choice if you ask me. I had a pair of them and after about 2 years all of the sudden the died on me. Apart from that I found them to be bass heavy. Could have had a bad series of course but all the other Behringer stuff I have (mixer, a/d converter, headphones) have been very reliable and sturdy..
@chincwcn
7 жыл бұрын
the best cable material is OCC bronze with sulphur nitrate plating. but is expensive and make a loud bang u will ever hear before. well worth it.
@scottlowell493
8 жыл бұрын
Studio monitors are GREAT for near-field listening, not designed for medium or large room listening at a distance. My monitors sound like high quality headphones, very transparent and detailed.
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