How can i judge quality of monitors?

[shackrock]

What makes some monitors 100 bucks each, 10 bucks a pair, 250 a pair, 1000 a pair, etc. etc. etc.

what are the differences??! how can i judge was is good??

at the most, i'd say i want to spend about 200 bucks on a PAIR of speakers. I got a reciever that can handle whatever.

delta44, sm58's sm57's, mxl603s', at pro 25....
my best pre as of now is just a behringer mx802a mixer...will be getting maybe an audiobuddy or dmp3 in the future...

thats bascially my set up.

thanks

 

[internetraver]

this might help ya out



http://www.prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/articles/0B7FAE7ED3205D3C86256AE100044F41

 

[Tukkis]

One main difference is the quality of components.

For recording monitors the more you spend the more accurate speaker you will usually get, and I say usually as there some cheaper monitors that are as good as ones twice the price.

When you listen to monitors you want ones that don't hype the sound. Also listen to a few from every price range and the compare them.

Ask yourself Can I tell the difference between cheap bookshelf speakers and $1000 Mackies? It depends at what level you are at as well. An experienced engineer will be able to tell even the smallest difference in speakers.

So compare them and you will reach a point where you won't be able to tell the difference between two. This is an indication that you have reached your level where your ears can't tell the difference anymore. These are monitors you should look at getting. There is no point buying really expensive monitors if you can't tell the difference between them and ones that are half the price.

Tukkis

 

[JuSumPilgrim]

The only thing that really counts in the end --- do they translate?

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

this might help ya out



http://www.prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/articles/0B7FAE7ED3205D3C86256AE100044F41

Naw - that won't help... Rowan had cotton in his ears for most of those reviews.........!

 

[shackrock]

aight...so can anyone give me some low end ones to look at specifically?

 

[Middleman]

The Yorkville YSM1Ps get a lot of good comments. I would go to a Guitar Center however, to hear some of the different ones. Take along your favorite CD and listen to some different manufacturers products.

Not all available brands are in Guitar Center but at least you will get a frame of reference for comparison. I ended up with SP5Bs from MAudio but would probably have gone with the Yorkvilles had I known about them.

You will want something that sounds good and can push the low end well. Because of the small size alot of under $500 monitors are lacking in the low end. However, also beware of low end enhanced speakers which lack in overall clarity on cymbals, synths etc.

Listen to the voice, guitars, synths, drums etc. see which pair has the best sound for your type of music.

 

[faithful]

I really hate to say this because it sounds like a cop out but having just been through this you really do HAVE to listen for yourself.

Different people are looking for different things in monitors. Some people want as flat as possible. Some people want it to sound just like most people's stereo. Some people are used to an old set of monitors they used to use. And all people hear slightly to drastically different from one another.

Use reference CD's. Listen in you room (if at all possible). Don't rely *totally* on other's opinion (though it can be very helpful)

You will always need another mic no matter what high dollar mics you own. A good set of monitors can last your whole "career" so take your time.

One trick I used that seemed to help was to listen to your reference CD and then gradually pull the fader down. Listen to see if any tracks seem to disappear or does the entire mix just get quieter. If they just vanish, cross those monitors off your list.

Hope this helps

Jason A.