Wasn't sure which forum to put this in, but I thought that a lot of other newbies might like to hear the answer to this one, too.
How do you more experienced recording types test monitors and headphones when selecting new ones?
I keep reading that you should use CD's that you're very familiar with, but if you've never been able to hear them on what would be considered top-of-the-line professional monitors, them how would that help? You might just say, "Hey, that doesn't have nearly the bottom end of my current setup. These must have weak lows.", when in reality, your current setup has an artificial bass-boost.
Does anyone use test tone CD's and do you think they're effective or necessary?
Thanks.
How do you more experienced recording types test monitors and headphones when selecting new ones?
I keep reading that you should use CD's that you're very familiar with, but if you've never been able to hear them on what would be considered top-of-the-line professional monitors, them how would that help? You might just say, "Hey, that doesn't have nearly the bottom end of my current setup. These must have weak lows.", when in reality, your current setup has an artificial bass-boost.
Does anyone use test tone CD's and do you think they're effective or necessary?
Thanks.