Yamaha HS50M vs KRK RP5

[lppier]

Currently I am able to get these two used for around the same price. Currently at a loss as to which one to choose? I'll be mixing pop rock / ballads, nothing too heavy. Will be in a home studio environment.
Thanks!

Pier.

[lppier]

Anyone?

Pier.

[lppier]

upz

Pier.

[studiomaster]

I would get the RP5's. i got em. and so i love them.

[TheDewd]

Tough call.
Try them and see if the ouput level is enough for you.
I wouldn't mix with 5'' monitors because of the low bass extension and also because of the volume levels which has to be deafening (sometimes, when I feel like it) for me to enjoy mixing.

[The don]

try yamaha msp5 also...
I personally heard both msp5 and krk and bought the yamaha for the same kind of music.
the choise is really yours but give the msp5 a chance..

[ssscientist]

Originally Posted by TheDewd

Tough call.
Try them and see if the ouput level is enough for you.
I wouldn't mix with 5'' monitors because of the low bass extension and also because of the volume levels which has to be deafening (sometimes, when I feel like it) for me to enjoy mixing.

I thought we decided you, Mr. Dewd, were dead set against using your ears because ears were subjective and all you trusted was your RTA!

As another satisfied owner, one thing the KRK RP5's are NOT lacking is 'bass extension'. The laws of physics only let them go so deep, but they have no problem making the bottom octave of a mix heard.

[TheDewd]

Originally Posted by ssscientist

I thought we decided you, Mr. Dewd, were dead set against using your ears because ears were subjective and all you trusted was your RTA!

I didn't say "use your ears to decide if you like the sound", which is totally subjective..use the RTA for this!
I said use your ears to see if the monitors can go as loud as you want without clipping.
More often than not, the SPL spec given by small asian nearfields will will be unclear and unrepresentative of the level acheived in reality without clipping or limiting process.
Those active small nearfields are very weak in the amp department and lack a lot of volume level for the most part.
Passive monitors with a hefty amp IS the way to go when you want loudness and power.

[AdamZuf]

RTA is a lie. It doesn't show non linear distortion (which is a prime factor of sound quality and adds artificial high harmonics), driver's energy storage over time, and the linearity of the dynamic response. That's why different flat speakers doesn't sound the same and cost very differently, let alone the power handling and build quality...
I say refine your ears, audition as many speakers as possible, then use your ears to decide. Do your 1+1 on sound quality vs. translation.

(Edit: just noticed it's quite an old thread but what the heck...)