I'm needing a pair of inexpensive monitors shortly and have been looking at the new Yamaha MSP5 Bi-Amped Powered monitor. Since I don't know much about determining good & bad monitors nor understand their specs, I'm seeking feedback from anyone here.
I would be using it to monitor my DJ sets at home and for home-based recording. Since I just purchased a new Yamaha MG12/4 mixer, I looked to this company again for a monitor solution. I have always liked Yamaha products.
A pair of MSP5s are going for $500 street price. Yamaha also has a smaller model called the MSP3, going for $300 street price.
I've read 2 online reviews of both monitors, but want to ask if anyone on this forum currently use either? I'm looking more at the MSP5 but would love to hear opinions on both models.
MSP5 Specs:
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Yamaha MSP5 Site
You can read the MSP3 monitor specs here.
I thank everyone in advance for input on this!
Phree
I would be using it to monitor my DJ sets at home and for home-based recording. Since I just purchased a new Yamaha MG12/4 mixer, I looked to this company again for a monitor solution. I have always liked Yamaha products.
A pair of MSP5s are going for $500 street price. Yamaha also has a smaller model called the MSP3, going for $300 street price.
I've read 2 online reviews of both monitors, but want to ask if anyone on this forum currently use either? I'm looking more at the MSP5 but would love to hear opinions on both models.
MSP5 Specs:
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Yamaha MSP5 Site
- The MSP5 provides the perfect choice for a wide range of applications, from home recording to post production.
- Ultra-Compact, Quick and Easy Hookup
Ultra-compact enclosures allow easy placement. Small face print makes them very accurate for "point source" listening. Hookup is quick and easy with both XLR and Õ in. phone jacks available. 67 combined watts of audio power in a bi-amplified monitor this size, let alone near this price, was previously unheard of -- until now. Upgrading to studio level monitoring has never been easier.
- Custom Designed 5 in. Woofer and 1 in. Titanium Tweeter
Titanium offers excellent response, separation and durability. The MSP5's dome tweeter, surrounded by a waveguide horn offers a broad coverage area of 120 degrees.
- Built-In Bi-Amplification
With 2 separate amplifiers powering the woofer and tweeter, incredibly lower distortion is realized. A total of 67 watts, 40 to the woofer and 27 to the tweeter, generates a much larger sound field than would normally be expected from a system of this size.
- Great for Mastering
Flat frequency response out to 40kHz makes the MSP5 great for mastering, where high sample and bit rates are the norm.
- Waveguide Technology
The smooth circular horn surrounding the tweeter delivers uniform dispersion without distortion or coloration.
- Magnetic Shielding, Compact Enclosures
Complete magnetic shielding and compact size permits easy placement near all types of audio, video and computer equipment.
- Versatile Equalization Control
The MSP5's 4 position EQ switch for low frequency and 3-position switch for high frequency match the system's response to the acoustic environment.
- Technical Description
General Type: Biamp. 2-way, bass-reflex powered speaker
General Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz
General Overall Frequency Response: 50 Hz ~ 40kHz
Dimensions (W X H X D): 169mm x 279mm x 222mm (6 5/8 in. x 11 in. x 8Ó in.)
Weight: 7.5kg (16.5 lbs)
- Speaker Components:
LF: 12cm (4 2/7 in.) cone (4 ohms)
HF: 2.5cm (1 in.) titanium dome (6 ohms)
- Speaker Enclosure: Bass reflex type, magnetic shielding construction
- Amplifier Output Power:
LF: 40W at 400Hz, THD=0.02%, RL=4 ohms
HF: 27W at 10kHz, THD=0.02%, RL= 6 ohms
- Amplifier Input Sensitivity/ Impedance:
Line 1: +4dB/10k ohm/XLR
Line 2: -10dB/10k ohm/Phone Jack
- Amplifier S/N: Greater than or equal to 100dB (A weighted)
- Amplifier Controls: TRIM switches: LOW: 4 position (+1.5dB, 0dB, -1.5dB, -3.0dB at 60Hz); HIGH: 3 position (+1.5dB, 0dB, -1.5dB, at 15kHz); Power switch: On/Off; Level Control
- Amplifier Power Indicator: Green LED; Amplifier Power Requirement: 120v 60Hz; Amplifier Power Consumption: 60W
You can read the MSP3 monitor specs here.
I thank everyone in advance for input on this!
Phree