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Studio Monitors
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:04 am
by n_symon
Hey Everyone,
This is Nick from Chicago. I'm new to the forum and have a question about studio monitors. I'm basically putting together my audio set-up, getting software and midi-controller, etc. I'm going to be producing stuff that uses heavy bass: I'm into miami bass, crunk and southern rap, dubstep, etc. I'm looking at studio monitors, and I'm basically trying to find something on craigslist that's not too expensive. I've located a pair of M-Audio Studiophile Bx5a monitors that are really cheap.
Does anyone have any advice regarding my choice of monitors? Or, since I'm doing bass-heavy stuff, does my choice of monitors not make a huge difference as long as I get a sub-woofer along the way?
Also, has anyone used an novation xio synth? I'm thinking of getting one of those. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:38 am
by deadly_habit
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:46 am
by n_symon
ah of course how did I overlook the dubstep bible, thanks for redirecting me
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:14 pm
by n_symon
Well there's a happy end to this story-- I got a pair of KRK RP5's for about 218.00, this is with shipping and all. Can't wait to get started with the production...
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:42 am
by shig
N_Symon wrote:Well there's a happy end to this story-- I got a pair of KRK RP5's for about 218.00, this is with shipping and all. Can't wait to get started with the production...
where you get them from?
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:54 am
by deadly_habit
N_Symon wrote:Well there's a happy end to this story-- I got a pair of KRK RP5's for about 218.00, this is with shipping and all. Can't wait to get started with the production...
word my rp6's treat me well
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:36 pm
by planetmars
N_Symon wrote:Well there's a happy end to this story-- I got a pair of KRK RP5's for about 218.00, this is with shipping and all. Can't wait to get started with the production...
yea where did u get it??
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:00 pm
by resketch
Tapco S8's are worth a look mate. I got a pair of these last year and cant really fault them. Bass response is excellent.
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:15 pm
by planetmars
but those are much expensive
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:28 pm
by n_symon
I got them from Musician's Friend but they don't have the rp-5 g1's anymore, only the rp-6's and rp-8's for the first generation line. For new units I think they have some of the best prices I've seen yet...so you should definitely check them out.
I actually just saw a deal for a pair of open box rp-5 g2's for 234.00 from Unique Squared...which is actually a better deal than what I got, although they are 'open box', which probably doesn't mean too much...so whoever's looking better get on that before it's too late!
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:58 pm
by deadly_habit
N_Symon wrote:I got them from Musician's Friend but they don't have the rp-5 g1's anymore, only the rp-6's and rp-8's for the first generation line. For new units I think they have some of the best prices I've seen yet...so you should definitely check them out.
I actually just saw a deal for a pair of open box rp-5 g2's for 234.00 from Unique Squared...which is actually a better deal than what I got, although they are 'open box', which probably doesn't mean too much...so whoever's looking better get on that before it's too late!
how much did you pay cause i know they have the rp6 gen 1 spec edition yellow ones for 149 each atm
just got the catalog in the mail
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:39 pm
by n_symon
I personally paid 99.00 for the 1st generation Rp5's
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:47 pm
by caos
i just got a pair of mackie mr8's but if you're looking to spend under £400 id go with something else
they're bloody good tho! gota wear them in a bit