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I'm looking to get some monitors for home, and I really don't even know where to start. I did a search, and came up with next to nothing on the topic so I figured I'd start this one.

Please post what you currently own, what you paid, and a link to product information, etc.

Thanks

I own two Peavey PV115 unpowered monitors that are 15' with 400w continuous and 800w program. Paid 750 for the two speakers and an amp.

I love them. A little loud on the ears sometimes with the highs but a good medium-level setup without busting your wallet with Mackies or JBLs.

Two thumbs up!

My neighbors hate me.

Luckily I only play during the day when they're at work. :P

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Originally posted by Marcus007 My neighbors hate me. Luckily I only play during the day when they're at work. :P

they must be VERY loud if you play when your neighbours are out yet they STILL hate you!! Hahaha!

I own a pair of RP8s. I love them, such a detailed sound and more than loud enough, although I rarely crank them - that's not the point of a quality speaker. I also love the appearance of them, they're like solid smooth pieces of granite.

The beauty of a nearfield monitor is that it's designed to sound full and rich from a close range - and these certaily do that.

I highly recommend these. Expect to pay �350 for a pair in the UK with a bit of haggling.

Jarv

was posting in the other thread of the krk rp5's but that thread is pretty much dead now

i was recommended the krk v6's but are those even produced anymore? everywhere i looked online said not in stock anymore or only one left...

what kind of monitors would best suit someone that is just going to keep them in the bedroom (so no need for insane loudness as for a party or anything)?

This thread should be added to the tutorial/sticky thread

Will add it


I own the Event ALP5 and love them to death. For the price I don't know if I could have gotten any better. Paid like 440CDN inc tax and they are very nice. Overall the best feel out of the price range. Prefered them over the RP-5s. In hindsight I wish I went for the Event Tr-6, but they were too expensive for me.

Event rocks!

I feel comfortable producing on them and good sound for Djing as well

I have a pair KRK V6's.
I got a really good price at Guitar Center ($500) little less than a year ago. The sound is very detailed, and also loud enough. I've used them along with a sub for a few house parties and it worked out great.

I think they were discontinued.. not so sure tho..

I have these 2 pioneer monitors...love them to death. They were only like 45$ but then again i did buy the display models. I'll post pics later becasue i dont knwo what the serial number is

Behringers are good for DJing. They're big, loud, and have good bass.

When you buy high end monitors, you pay for the FLATNESS of the frequency response. FLATNESS does not mean they sound GOOD. Infact, if you're used to the normal scooped mids of clubs/hifi systems, flat monitors will sound BAD.

You need flat monitors for producing, not DJing. Don't be a retard. Don't waste your money on "finesse" you can't appreciate; you're just a DJ, not a mastering engineer. If your mids are scooped +/-3db, it will make bugger all difference for DJing. Do you think in a club you could actually hear the difference anyway? It's so loud you probably can't even hear your own inner monologue. High end monitors train you for an environment which doesn't exist.

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Originally posted by Jarvmeister they must be VERY loud if you play when your neighbours are out yet they STILL hate you!! Hahaha! I own a pair of RP8s. I love them, such a detailed sound and more than loud enough, although I rarely crank them - that's not the point of a quality speaker. I also love the appearance of them, they're like solid smooth pieces of granite. The beauty of a nearfield monitor is that it's designed to sound full and rich from a close range - and these certaily do that. I highly recommend these. Expect to pay �350 for a pair in the UK with a bit of haggling. Jarv

�350? wow thats good, i paid �229 for my RP5s and if i knew the 8's werent that much more i might have gone for them. Is there a huge difference in sound quality between the RP series? or is it mostly about volume and bass?

i agree on the looks, no visible seams and look and feel so solid, although ive found you need to set them up at the proper height and distances etc for them to sound their best

i use mine with an old REL sub to give the low end a bit more oomph and it seems to work great for me

i really love the way they still sound good at low volumes, but i suppose thats partially the point of monitors

I'm also in the process of buying speakers myself,
iv spent good time listening to different speakers at stores and I highly recommend the KRK RP8 speakers.

They sound very smooth and natural, I just love them.
I also listened to the Alesis M1s and just didn't think they had enough low end.
The Behrigners where pretty decent but I didn't like the way the high end sounded, too sharp for my liking.

The best thing you can do is get some tracks you know really well and take them into the store and have a listen to the speakers.

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Originally posted by echosystm High end monitors train you for an environment which doesn't exist.

Thank you..

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Originally posted by DJ Tee Thank you..

I use high end monitors for precision mixing - cos I have no intention of mixing anywhere other than my living room.

Does anyone here use the KRK rockits for normal PC use. I.e for watching movies and playing games? How do they rate against, let's say, logitech z55500's?

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Originally posted by Movendi Does anyone here use the KRK rockits for normal PC use. I.e for watching movies and playing games? How do they rate against, let's say, logitech z55500's?

The KRK's produce FLAT sound geared towards production. The logitechs would suite you much better for movies.

I own a pair of Event TR8s, and they're great. I bargained the down to 200 a piece(250 usually for one unit), so for the price, I can't complain.
Sound is rich and clear. For home mixing and listening, I'd say these are the best around.
They look good too....all black with a shiny wood finish.

I have a pair of Event TR8's that I use at home. They ran me $200 apiece because the owner of the local music shop likes me.

I also have a B-52 Matrix 1000 setup for house parties. It's powered, 700W, and comes with two 10" satellite speakers and a 15" sub. Travels well and thumps like hell. (Ha, I rhymed!) It ran me $850 on Guitar Center but people raved about it... so I bought it. Haven't regretted the purchase one bit.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pr...l_sku=103233151

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Originally posted by Movendi Does anyone here use the KRK rockits for normal PC use. I.e for watching movies and playing games? How do they rate against, let's say, logitech z55500's?

i use them as my standard pc speakers (pc -> djm500 -> krk's) for radio and watching tv eps on my pc and they seem fine

logitechs might be better for that sort of thing but if i had the choice it would be some krk's anyday, my RP5's are sweeeeeeeeeet

Currently using a pair of 700 watt 3 way Wharfedale's along with some sony v6's.

Hopefully I will get some rp8s before I ruin the foundations of my house with all the vibrations.

Thanks for all the responses

Correct me if i'm wrong.... I will not be able to connect self amped speakers to my DJM400 - they need a 1/4" connection, right?

The only 1/4" jacks on the DJM400 (judging from your picture) are for microphones.

You would have to use RCA (the red/white pairs) cables to connect to your speakers.

"Self amped" speakers just means the speaker has its own internal power supply/amplifier. These are also referred to as 'active' speakers.

Speakers without internal power supply/amplifier are called 'passive' speakers. These require an external amplifier in order for the speakers to work.

The type of connection a speaker uses (1/4", RCA, XLR, etc.) is usually independent of whether the speaker is active or passive. You would just need to have the right cable to connect to your speaker (active) or receiver/amplifier (passive).

Hopefully all of that made some semblance of sense.

To make it simple.
As long as the speakers or amp don't ask for balanced connections, you can just get a cable that is RCA at one end and 1/4" at the other.

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Originally posted by T-Soma To make it simple. As long as the speakers or amp don't ask for balanced connections, you can just get a cable that is RCA at one end and 1/4" at the other.

Sweet, thanks for that

Picked up a pair of KRK RP8's on the weekend.... loving them!

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Originally posted by Jeff Button Picked up a pair of KRK V8's on the weekend.... loving them!

So how is da house music on those KRK V8 and is the bass good enough that you don't need a subwoofer? I was thinking a pair of KRK RP6 or RP8 plus their RP10" sub. Did you get a chance to compare the lower-priced RP8 with the V8?

I need to get something better than my subless home stereo speakers for DJ practice and house parties. Looking for something that is good for messin around plus small parties, so the music has that "fun" sound without having to be really loud.

imo real PA speakers need to be run excessively loud (in a house or small club) to sound best so that's why I'm thinking monitors - quality sound at safer, comfy volumes.

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