Roland MA-8 Studio Monitors

[mahogany2004]

Hello,
I'm nearing the end of recording my debut CD. I want to go back mix everything again with some studio monitors. Only problem is the ones I'd like to get are out of my range but I've been looking at a set of Rolands that are fairly cheap and I need an opinion on whether or not I should get them.
Here's a link to them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=23786&item=3726963648&rd=1

Basically I've been mixing on the pair of Boston Computer monitors that came with my gateway and they have worked rather well after testing the sound on different systems I didn't really have to make any major changes to the sound. But do you think that getting the Rolands will worth it in terms of getting a better sound reference?

Thanks,
Dwaun

 

[Stealthtech]

do you think that getting the Rolands will worth it in terms of getting a better sound reference?

maybe a little
to make a real noticable difference, be willing to invest $500-$800 and up for a real pair of monitors
as stated in the description, these guys in the studio more than likely used these as a simple reference among many different sources
the real source may be a pair of HR824's and a HRS 150 Sub

 

[Perceptes]

I have been using these monitors for many years and have finally ordered some more professional monitors just a few days ago. The MA-8's have worked phenomenally for their size and price, however. If you're just mixing on little consumer computer speakers, I think these are definitely worth the money.

 

[pennylink]

I have been using these monitors for many years and have finally ordered some more professional monitors just a few days ago. The MA-8's have worked phenomenally for their size and price, however. If you're just mixing on little consumer computer speakers, I think these are definitely worth the money.

I've used Roland MA-8's in the past and found them to be quite useable. Bass response is obviously lacking in a speaker of that size/quality/price. I've since upgraded to Mackie HR824 and of course there's no comparison, but for about $100 I don't think you can do much better than the MA-8's. They're noticeably better than the average consumer-grade computer speakers IMO.

 

[notbradsohner]

if your budget allows, go for it. if you really think about it, those just look like another pair of computer speakers.......................