I am interested in purchasing a new pair of studio monitors. I've been using the M-Audio BX5s for several years now and think it's time for an upgrade. There isn't anything in particular wrong with these monitors. It's just that they are low budget monitors and I'm so used to them and it's all I've ever had, so I think they're fine. With that being said, I want to purchase another pair that are more expensive and better.
Some background info: I will be using them to mix and track primarily metal music as well as other styles from time to time. I will also be using them for the occasional music listening.
My home studio is around 14 x 11ft and does have some acoustic treatment (no bass traps yet). My studio monitors are relatively close to the wall, however there are acoustic panels right behind them and the monitors will sit on foam pads.
Right now I'm looking at the Yamaha HS5 and HS7. I'm not sure whether I should go with a 5" monitor or something bigger like 6.5" or 7".
What monitor size do you think I should go with and do you think the Yamaha ones I specified are good for my needs?
I'm only interested in buying new and from Long & McQuade:
Studio Monitors, Powered Studio Monitors for Sale in Canada
Thanks!
Some background info: I will be using them to mix and track primarily metal music as well as other styles from time to time. I will also be using them for the occasional music listening.
My home studio is around 14 x 11ft and does have some acoustic treatment (no bass traps yet). My studio monitors are relatively close to the wall, however there are acoustic panels right behind them and the monitors will sit on foam pads.
Right now I'm looking at the Yamaha HS5 and HS7. I'm not sure whether I should go with a 5" monitor or something bigger like 6.5" or 7".
What monitor size do you think I should go with and do you think the Yamaha ones I specified are good for my needs?
I'm only interested in buying new and from Long & McQuade:
Studio Monitors, Powered Studio Monitors for Sale in Canada
Thanks!