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[sibleypeck]

How good are the Monitor One MKIIs? And, do they come in 4- and 8-Ohm impedences?

[sibleypeck]

Anybody?

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[twonky]

I used the Monitor Ones (passives) until I got some Tannoy Reveals.
I like the M1s but thought the bass was too hyped up. I also noticed my mixes translating better to other systems one I started using the Tannoys.

[sibleypeck]

Do you own a pair of the Tannoys? Where did you get them, and how much are they?

[twonky]

I own a pair of the Tannoys, the Passive Reveals. They were about $350 US at Mars Music. I know there are better speakers out there, but these ones make me happy. I found them to be a big improvement over the Alesis.

[Blue Bear Sound]

I *HATE* Alesis monitors!

Bruce

[mastahnke]

Yeah, I have Monitor Ones and I can't mix on them. It might be because I am just not good at it, but I tend to think it has more to do with the way the speakers sound. Bass is really hard to mix on these things. Tannoys would be a thought, as would Behringer Truth monitors.

[sibleypeck]

mastahnke,

I have decided to get the Yorkville YSM1s. There's a place in Grabill, IN (near FT. Wayne) that sells them for $196/pr.
I plan to order them today and, if you are interested, would be happy to tell you what I think after I become familiar with them.

[sibleypeck]

My YSM1s arrived yesterday. Let me tell you my first impression.

Incredible bass response - deep; flat; firm.
Highs - brittle.
Over-all: Very pleased. These speakers are LOUD. They look better than I expected.

[sponge bob]

How do the Yorkville YSM1s compare to the Reveals?
Seems I hear a mixed bag on the Yorkvilles...???...???...

[sibleypeck]

sponge bob,

There is a comparison between the YSM1s and the Tannoy SBMs in the July 1996 issue of Electronic Musician (which is conveniently posted ont the Yorkville website).
I don't know how the SBMs compare to the Reveals. And the YSM1s are the only near-fields I've ever heard. I wish I could help you more.

Since my last post, I haven't had a chance to listen critically to the YSM1s. I did listen to one cut - "Count On Me", by Lucky Peterson - just because it has an extremely low, burpy-sounding bass track and I wanted to really enjoy the YSM1's bass response. Having never heard any other near-fields I have nothing to compare to, but I am completely astonished at the YSM1s full, flat, extremely deep and solid bass.

Can anyone recommend some cuts to test the highs and mids?