New Behringer monitors

fiziks · Post by **fiziks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:25 pm

Yeah, I know, Behringer is the worst. There are new truth's out now with a ribbon tweeter. Anyone listen to them yet? Maybe they're decent.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Behringer-T ... 1439904.gc

fiziks · Post by **fiziks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:52 pm

Those rubicons are priced well and have got pretty good reviews after a quick googling.

A question about subs. Does the sub matter? The price range on subs is pretty serious. I mean, could I pick up a 8" sony sub somewhere or is a proper mackie one or whatever required? As long as it has an adjustable crossover and goes down to 20hz, are there other things I should be looking at?

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:45 pm

I think you can find something a lot better for not a whole lot more. I would for sure try to get something with an 8 inch speaker give or take. I'd say the KRK is the way to go if your not willing to part with a grand or more. Look on ebay you might find some pretty good prices.

Just a quick look I see the 5 inchers WITH the sub for 450 or you can get the 8 inchers for 500.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KRK-RP5-Rokit-5-G2- ... dZViewItem

fiziks · Post by **fiziks** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:32 am

I was looking at the KRK's too. I don't wanna go any lower than 6" for the monitors though. I know someone that has a regular ass 8" home sub that fucking hits hard as hell. Loads of bass. The 5" x 10" sub combo seems like sub overkill in ratio to the monitors. I could be wrong though.

What would be better rp5's and a sub or rp8's? The price is pretty similar between the two. I think I'm leaning towards 6" and a sub. Just gotta sort out the brand a find a good deal.

I'm looking to get my ass out of this apartment and in to a house so I can crank the fucking bass already.

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:46 am

I would go for the 8". It is fairly likely that you will decide you don't actually need subs with those. Subs are good for enjoying the music but for actually making it subs really aren't necessary. I have an antique sub that I hook up every now and again when I need some inspiration or I am djing.

fiziks · Post by **fiziks** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:29 am

Word. Both the Samson's and the KRK's in the 8" variety are just about the same price and around what I was looking to spend. Maybe guitar center will have them in stock and I can go take a listen....and then buy on eBay of course

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:32 am

fiziks wrote:Word. Both the Samson's and the KRK's in the 8" variety are just about the same price and around what I was looking to spend. Maybe guitar center will have them in stock and I can go take a listen....and then buy on eBay of course

Yeah exactly. Guitar Center pushes a ton of those monitors so they should have em set up for you.

scooterjack · Post by **scooterjack** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:25 am

Yamaha HS80s

Great sound and not lacking in the bottom end at all.

Tons better than the Samsons, and most people i know prefer them over the KRKs also. The KRKs are good for the price though, but Yamahas all the way for the money. (i use the HS50m + Sub combo myself, which is a great value too)

thetaco · Post by **thetaco** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:21 am

Can't go wrong with the KRK VXT series. My VXT-6's are well loud and produce bass well enough.

higgzbozon · Post by **higgzbozon** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:22 am

thetaco wrote:Can't go wrong with the KRK VXT series. My VXT-6's are well loud and produce bass well enough.

And if you don't have the money for the vxt series, gett the rockit series 6 or 8. I have the 6's and my mixes sound almost the same everywhere i go.

It really depends on personal taste too though..
The best thing to do is take some of your music and lett the store set up
a listening session. Listnen to different monitors in your price range and you should definitly find a pair that's best for your music!

Good luck

fiziks · Post by **fiziks** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:13 pm

I think, when the time is right (money, house), I'm going to go with the KRK Rokit 8". I saw a deal on Ebay for a pair plus stands and 20 ft cables for $499.99 US

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