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I own a pair of JBL Control 25 Passive monitors.


I run them through a Cambridge Audio 350A Amplifier.

I use M-Audio BX5a monitors and I was very surprised by the quality! The bass is full and the overall sound is perfect. Very compact as well.

Bought a Mackie SRM150 so I'll be able to tell you if they are ok as personal PA monitor

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Verdict

Returned it. Nice idea. Sound doesn't kick enough. Or sound great at all.

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Originally posted by Stilez Excellent for both mixing and production.

In the market for a set of monitors with a budget of around �250.

These m-audio's seem to come recommended, can anyone suggest anything else for that sort of price which are as good

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Originally posted by chesco In the market for a set of monitors with a budget of around �250. These m-audio's seem to come recommended, can anyone suggest anything else for that sort of price which are as good

The Behringer Truths B2031As, in my experience, have better sound than the BX8as after comparing both in Guitar Center. The BX8as were overly bassy and not as clear to my ear.

Sample them yourself if you can.

Which ones sound better?

B2030A

or

B2031A

I'm not sure how you'd compare two different sized monitors from the same manufacturer to determine which sounds "better" - really depends on what your needs are, non? The b2030a is smaller version of the b2031a - check the specs sheet, which covers both models, on the Behringer site.

For the price, the 2031A's are great. As mentioned earlier, though.. don't plan on mixing for a party or something where you need a lot of power to overcome other noise. They're perfect for studio use, though. Plenty of power- great sound.

how about logitech z2300...just for studio monitoring?

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Originally posted by lasciv how about logitech z2300...just for studio monitoring?

I started off mixing on these because I was already using them for listening. They are not nearly as clear and flat as a proper studio monitor like the ones discussed above, but they are a good place holder until you want to bite the bullet down the road for some real monitors. They are also suitable for a smallish party.

But again, they're not studio monitors. Huge difference.

What heavy duty powered speaker monitor could I get in the $500.00 range...? Thanks alot!

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Originally posted by snatonsb What heavy duty powered speaker monitor could I get in the $500.00 range...? Thanks alot!

Check this entire thread, but I'd again recommend some Behringer Truth B2031A speakers. You can get a pair for under 400 shipped. Best bang or the buck out there, monitor-wise.

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Originally posted by miamitranceman Check this entire thread, but I'd again recommend some Behringer Truth B2031A speakers. You can get a pair for under 400 shipped. Best bang or the buck out there, monitor-wise.

Ok I looked them up and they look pretty good to me. If I have a JBL EON speaker and another Mackie powered speaker plus a little sub for my djing could I still add these....?

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Originally posted by snatonsb Ok I looked them up and they look pretty good to me. If I have a JBL EON speaker and another Mackie powered speaker plus a little sub for my djing could I still add these....?

You could add them as personal monitors but they'd be way overpowered by the bigger PA speakers.

QSC K8 speakers

I just picked these up because of a recommendation from my friend who is in a band.

When I heard them at guitar center I was floored. 1000W powered $650 each. Bass like you will not believe. Accurate as a studio monitor but loud enough to play any house party or lounge. No hiss either for such a huge amp. Weigh 25 lbs. each.

Take a listen when you go to guitar center. Bring your iPod and a mini to RCA adapter since these bad boys have RCA ins.

You will have to hear it to believe it.

Re: QSC K8 speakers

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Originally posted by tamtui I just picked these up because of a recommendation from my friend who is in a band. When I heard them at guitar center I was floored. 1000W powered $650 each. Bass like you will not believe. Accurate as a studio monitor but loud enough to play any house party or lounge. No hiss either for such a huge amp. Weigh 25 lbs. each. Take a listen when you go to guitar center. Bring your iPod and a mini to RCA adapter since these bad boys have RCA ins. You will have to hear it to believe it.

You serious...? So these speakers are really good....?

QSC k8

Oh yeah. In 15 years of djing I haven't heard any speakers like these. When you hear them... You will get that club sound you are looking for. No BS just read the reviews.

Everyone here should at a min take a listen.

There are alot of decent speakers out now. These have the sound that we have been searching for since the beginning.

Re: QSC k8

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Originally posted by tamtui Oh yeah. In 15 years of djing I haven't heard any speakers like these. When you hear them... You will get that club sound you are looking for. No BS just read the reviews. Everyone here should at a min take a listen. There are alot of decent speakers out now. These have the sound that we have been searching for since the beginning.

Damn so these would go perfect with my Mackie and JBL PA speakers yeah? Thanks for the heads up man!

Qsc k8 field report

Last night's house. Party was only getting started when I showed up with the K8 speakers.

Assoon as hooked them up people almost imediately started getting up to dance. For some reason the sound coming from these presses some button with people and magically they begin to move.

Even not so danceable songs had a beefy sound.

Crazy can't say enough about them.

Behringer products are cheap mass produced trash, for $400 you can get such better monitors. Mackies, JBLs, and KRK are all much better choices. Check out this super cheap pair of Mackies I'm selling on eBay, they've got less than 5 hours of use on them, original boxes + warranty too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...=STRK:MESELX:IT

I've been using RP5s for production and for general listening for a few years now. They are more of a glorified hi-fi speaker and hopefully the Mackie HR824s they're being replaced with will actually let me do some solid mixing. Fuck KRKs low end.

Ok, so by reading the entire topic, I only saw 2 suggestions for passive monitors: JBL Control 25 & KRK ST-8'.

I need to run the speakers through my home theater amplifier, because I only have a DJM-300, which don't have XLR connectors. Any other suggestions for passive speakers ? Or which one of the 2 would you recommend the most for DJing purposes ?

B2031P?

... thank you

Re: QSC k8

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Originally posted by tamtui Oh yeah. In 15 years of djing I haven't heard any speakers like these. When you hear them... You will get that club sound you are looking for. No BS just read the reviews. Everyone here should at a min take a listen. There are alot of decent speakers out now. These have the sound that we have been searching for since the beginning.

I hope your not pulling my leg here cause I am really thinking of getting this speaker now instead of the new HDTV I wanted lol.

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