Fist set of monitors

[lukmen]

Hi guys,
I need your help, I'm looking into buying my firs set of studio monitors for 400-500pounds. I was looking into Yamaha hs80 and some ADAM stuff. Maybe you have any suggestions? my room is around 4x5 meters(no treatment). Music that I am going to work with is gonna be rock, metal. Help!

 

[Dogbreath]

I've got the Adam A7's (first version) and am pretty content with em. You could probably pick up a used set for about that, I think.
No Yamaha experience here tho.

Also, ya might wanna think about treatment in there too. No matter what monitors you get, you won't get a true representation of your mix if the bass waves are bouncing all over the place.

food for thought man.

 

[lukmen]

Thanks, any other suggestions?

 

[caskrew]

My first are KRK 8's
Dammm they pound. I can compare them to my cerwin vega house speakers volume wize.
I was gunna grab the yamaha 8's but I needed to save money for my Mackie work station witch I have now to.

 

[DrumRookie]

Also, ya might wanna think about treatment in there too. No matter what monitors you get, you won't get a true representation of your mix if the bass waves are bouncing all over the place.

food for thought man.

+100,000 on that.


Oh, and I've heard pretty good stuff about the Yammy HS50M's.

 

[kevvwho]

+100,000 on that.


Oh, and I've heard pretty good stuff about the Yammy HS50M's.

they are nice (hs50m)'s .. i have them.. very crisp, not too great for low end playback without the hs10w woofer. i go between classical acoustic recording (which they are great for) to hip hop.. these monitors are not great for hip hop/dance/electro production.. i suggest going for the krk's! i'veheard much more good than bad!

 

[moresound]

The Yamaha's aren't all that good ... you do see them in most of all of the major studios so they have a reference to most home listening systems.
Once you are accustom to their pros and cons you can achieve a good mix with them though.

Yeah I've got a pair of Yamaha HS50m's too!

 

[GIK Acoustics]

I've got the Adam A7's (first version) and am pretty content with em. You could probably pick up a used set for about that, I think.
No Yamaha experience here tho.

Also, ya might wanna think about treatment in there too. No matter what monitors you get, you won't get a true representation of your mix if the bass waves are bouncing all over the place.

food for thought man.

Excellent response! Certainly plus 1!

I can comment on the HS series though. They're worth the money, for sure. Though I would recommend the HS80s. The 50s lack bass comparatively, and considering that the HS series is a little harsh on the high end, it makes for an uneven sound IMO. Again, they are still good speakers. However, I can't ever find much bad to say about Adam's speakers. They are nice!