Monitor question

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hungovermorning

Dr. Caveman.
So, I'm sure I'll get reemed for this one, but I was wondering if anyone had functional alternative for studio monitors. I was using a set of AKG 240s and the room makes a huge difference even out of the crappy realistic speakers I hooked up. Could anyone recomend something that would be available used that would work as a decent set of monitors. I was wondering if old hi fi speakers would work. I'm not looking for the most pristine quality, just something nice from $100-250 used even if it's totally archaic I'm down. After all, the rest of my set up is totally archaic... I appreicate any help.

cheers,
scott
 
I was using my old Sony hi-fi speakers for about 3 years before I upgraded to getting 'studio monitors'. I just used them without any fancy EQ settings and they did an ok job, fairly flat - I never had any complaints from clients about my mixes for example, and you could crank em up loud if you needed to.

For the price you quote, I'm not sure about used, but you could get some new ok little monitors from M-audio, Samson or even Behringer <Berry-hater flame shield activated>.
 
I got some BW303 passives that were great. Off Ebay a $150 and was lucky they showed up mint condition. "Bookshelf"...or at least didn't have a "studio" emblem on them. But then you need and amp, and maybe will want a pre-amp...
SOS magazine rated them above several "STUDIO" monitors and they definately did the job.(build quality was exceptionally good).

Monitoring and the Room go hand in hand....and a far second place to skills, imo.

I screwed around for months tho and wound up with some Yorkies, ran out of money and had to stop, but am happy enough.
The actives save table space and didn't hear any difference betwee active and passives.
I did think the sub fit well with the BX5, 5" drivers...the other 6-8" many live without the sub, but I think it covers the spectrum better.

one pro dude supposedly used Radio Shack Minimus 7's on a gold-seller.....so again Skills apparently rule....and the material your working with.
 
I started out on a bookshelf system. It took forever to get a mix down because I constantly had to check my mixes, but eventually they get to a respectable level.
 
yeah, I agree. Once you find a pair that work for you...it can make things much more enjoyable. (and save on CD-R blanks)
 
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