mixmkr
we don't need rest!!
what a sucky thread title...eh?... all comments welcome, but I figure probably only "pros" will have "personal use" comments.
Currently, I have what I call some dinosaur monitoring setups... But I DO like them...just looking for better. ....always..eh?
What I have now...
1 pair URIE 813C powered by a Crown DC300
1 pair JBL 4311 powered by a Crown DC150
1 pair Auratone 5C cubes powered by an Alesis RA100
all "ancient stuff"...right? but good in their heyday....
I have heard other "newer speakers" like the Mackie 824's..but only in OTHER control rooms. ...and I actually kinda like mid-field VS near-field speaks anyway. So...I can't really relate in how they might compare. I didn't particularly like them much anyway. I thought they sounded "small"....but I supposed compared to my mid-fields. I also got lost in what the bottom end was doing, but I suppose I would have to learn. The NS10's are long gone...for a similar reason.
I really liked the current JBL's that are the new versions of the 4311's... that go for about 2 grand a pair... Forgot the specific model number...but LSR ??...or something like that.
Question....are my speakers really that outdated, and would I hear an improvement with JUST newer power amps..or do the "ole" Crowns compare? ..or better speakers.. etc. I am open to suggestions without breaking the bank. 2 grand is starting to push it. I could sell what I've got too... but the Auratones are too cute!
Currently, I have what I call some dinosaur monitoring setups... But I DO like them...just looking for better. ....always..eh?
What I have now...
1 pair URIE 813C powered by a Crown DC300
1 pair JBL 4311 powered by a Crown DC150
1 pair Auratone 5C cubes powered by an Alesis RA100
all "ancient stuff"...right? but good in their heyday....
I have heard other "newer speakers" like the Mackie 824's..but only in OTHER control rooms. ...and I actually kinda like mid-field VS near-field speaks anyway. So...I can't really relate in how they might compare. I didn't particularly like them much anyway. I thought they sounded "small"....but I supposed compared to my mid-fields. I also got lost in what the bottom end was doing, but I suppose I would have to learn. The NS10's are long gone...for a similar reason.
I really liked the current JBL's that are the new versions of the 4311's... that go for about 2 grand a pair... Forgot the specific model number...but LSR ??...or something like that.
Question....are my speakers really that outdated, and would I hear an improvement with JUST newer power amps..or do the "ole" Crowns compare? ..or better speakers.. etc. I am open to suggestions without breaking the bank. 2 grand is starting to push it. I could sell what I've got too... but the Auratones are too cute!