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Studio monitors for a different purpose

OK, so this thread should probably be put in the DJ forum, but I wanted to ask advice from people that I know and trust.

After many years of spinning vinyl, I just picked up a pair of CDJ-1000 MK3's. Right now I'm running my mixer out into a little Aiwa bookshelf stereo system, but I was thinking about picking up some monitors for use in the studio DJ booth.

I really don't want to spend much more than $300-400, and since studio reference quality is not necessarily a concern for DJ booth monitors, I was looking for some advice from the others on the board who DJ as to which monitors to pick up. Keep in mind that these are only going to be for use in the DJ booth in the studio, so I really don't need proper PA speakers or anything.

Suggestions?

8" Behringer Truths. They're excellent value, loud, have good bass and are cheap enough that you won't cry if you blow them up.

You might be able to find a decent pair of HR 824's (Mk I not II) for that amount, used.

Alesis and M-Audio are your best bet, new - with a grain of salt. I'm sure someone can recommend better. I'd go and shop around Sweetwater's website, too.

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Originally posted by echosystm 8" Behringer Truths. They're excellent value, loud, have good bass and are cheap enough that you won't cry if you blow them up.

Funny you mentioned that, because those were exactly the ones I was thinking about. However, not being entirely certain, I thought I'd ask.

Try the KRK Rockit series for that, I know a lot of people just using them for DJ'ing, and there quite cheap and have a good sound. I use them in the studio.

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Originally posted by Theran Try the KRK Rockit series for that, I know a lot of people just using them for DJ'ing, and there quite cheap and have a good sound. I use them in the studio.

I had not considered those, thanks.

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Originally posted by Theran Try the KRK Rockit series for that, I know a lot of people just using them for DJ'ing, and there quite cheap and have a good sound. I use them in the studio.

what's better studio wise do you reckon? (to get side-tracked )
the KRKs, or truths?

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Originally posted by EgosXII what's better studio wise do you reckon? (to get side-tracked ) the KRKs, or truths?

Well, that's a hard question to answer. It's all about personal preference. I heard the Truth's once or twice, but I wasn't really impressed. The Rockit's however, are big bang for the buck. Really clear sound. Don't get the RP5's, cause they suck! I've got the RP6 and they keep me rocking in my studio.

I see you're from the Netherlands, you are welcome to come and listen to them ..

I'd buy a pair of JBL active speakers, not eons, the other ones

Truths are popular though...

ive also got krk rockit rp6 g2's for studio monitoring, and i really can't fault them. especially for the price. i think they would be great for dj monitoring too. are there any shops near you that you can try them out in? because i tried quite a few makes and models before settling with the krk's.

I wouldn't use monitors. You get more bang for your buck with PA or hi-fi speakers.

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Originally posted by motionblur ive also got krk rockit rp6 g2's for studio monitoring, and i really can't fault them. especially for the price. i think they would be great for dj monitoring too. are there any shops near you that you can try them out in? because i tried quite a few makes and models before settling with the krk's.

Yeah, I can go to my loca GC and try a few out. I know a few of the guys working on Pro Audio up there, so it shouldn't be a problem.

So far, based on the suggestions on this thread, i have it narrowed down to three options:

• Behringer Truth 2031A
  
• KRK Rokit RP6 G2
  
• JBL LSR2325
  

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Originally posted by Zild I wouldn't use monitors. You get more bang for your buck with PA or hi-fi speakers.

Can you elaborate on that? I wondering why I would need PA speakers for a DJ booth in a 11(W) x 13(D) x 12(H) room?

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Originally posted by Eric J Can you elaborate on that? I wondering why I would need PA speakers for a DJ booth in a 11(W) x 13(D) x 12(H) room?

Yes. You aren't going to get giant PA speakers for the price you are looking at, so something small will do. I think the money is wasted on monitors.

I used to run two full range 12" cabs in a room about that size before my amp started acting up. (need to have it repaired)

I got the cabs for free and the amp for about $150 used.

KRK Rokit RP6 G2
Pros: Highly rated by owners, front bass port.
Cons: Smaller woofer than Truths, yellow cone (not really a con, its just dont like yellow).
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I would actually try to obtain the first series of the Rockit, reviews point out that they sound better than the second series.

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Originally posted by Theran I would actually try to obtain the first series of the Rockit, reviews point out that they sound better than the second series.

Yeah, i just fear buying things used. However, i will take a look on eBay.

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Originally posted by Zild Yes. You aren't going to get giant PA speakers for the price you are looking at, so something small will do. I think the money is wasted on monitors. I used to run two full range 12" cabs in a room about that size before my amp started acting up. (need to have it repaired) I got the cabs for free and the amp for about $150 used.

OK, so any particular brands you would recommend?

hmm not really I got lucky picking up some nice Sansui 12" hi-fis and a Carver amp on the cheap. I suggest looking around and researching what you find on the web. Or you could go with the RP6s they're loud enough for sure and sound great, but I just think it is a waste of money to use monitors for general listening. Then again entry level monitors are closer to a nice hi-fi than they are to real monitors, so that might be the easiest way, but I like searching for deals and researching gear so I fall into the other camp. Either way just an idea to consider.

KRK Rockits are fantastic. I'd strongly recommend those

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Originally posted by Theran Well, that's a hard question to answer. It's all about personal preference. I heard the Truth's once or twice, but I wasn't really impressed. The Rockit's however, are big bang for the buck. Really clear sound.

Interesting. I felt like the Truths and KRK's sounded very similar when I was checking them out in the music shop.

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Originally posted by Eric J Behringer Truth 2031A Pros: Good price, 8" woofer, bass ports in the front. Cons: Never had any luck with Behringer. Concerned about the quality of the speakers.

I've had these for over 5 years and never had a problem. And I litterally tortured them by running it onto the limiter quite a lot .

I sold them a about a year ago and the new owner is still very happy about them. Problems is these where the old version of the B2031. Those aren't available in the shops anymore for a couple of years now. At least not here. The old versions have a basic dark grey front plate. The newer ones are have a shiny grey front plate. The newer ones aren't much good in my opinion, at least not compared to the first batch of Behringers.

Zild's recommendations are good too. Hifi stereo speakers provide a more pleasant sound than monitors would, which could just make it more fun for some. However monitors make it easier to do some spot on mixing.

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Originally posted by Theran I see you're from the Netherlands, you are welcome to come and listen to them ..

i live in Melbourne, Australia though

thanks for the offer tho bud, very kind

Go for Truths Eric - they actually sound very good for the money, go loud without distorting when needed, take a beating and unlike nearly all other behringer gear are actually a very good piece of kit. They got these right.

Storyteller, I've been asking about your point on other threads but didn't get answer....maybe you can help. Why do you feel the later editions sound worse or the earlier models are better?

The newer models are easily recognisable. I worked with the old ones myself for about 5yrs. A fellow-producer friend has the newer models with the different front-plate - and I suspect a different inside as well .

From a producers point of view the first models are quite fresh; fairly good bass response and mids, a bit loud on the highs and a bit harsh on the extreme high end. I felt like I could judge a mix fairly well on those speakers.

The newer versions sound entirely different for me. Like another world. While the highs remain quite fresh the bass end feels very exaggerated, not tight at all. It seems like bass has been amplified and muffled up up to the lower mids which just isn't right. However, the friend I was referring to in the first paragraph is still very happy having them. In the end it's your own call as everybody has a unique set of ears .

But as the set of speakers you are looking for are not being used in a production environment I would say go Behringer (no matter which model). Huge bang for the buck, built in limiter so little chance of blowing them up. They go quite loud and they should be more than sufficient sound-wise (details etc) and volume-wise for dj-ing.

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Originally posted by Storyteller Interesting. I felt like the Truths and KRK's sounded very similar when I was checking them out in the music shop.

I can't really remember how the sound anymore, but I heard them and I choose the KRK over the Truths, but then again, I think it still comes down to personal preference.

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Originally posted by EgosXII i live in Melbourne, Australia though thanks for the offer tho bud, very kind

Than why do you have a Dutch flag with your posts ..
Can still come by though

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Originally posted by Theran I can't really remember how the sound anymore, but I heard them and I choose the KRK over the Truths, but then again, I think it still comes down to personal preference. Than why do you have a Dutch flag with your posts .. Can still come by though

ethnically dutch, but in aus

might take you up on your offer SOMEDAY

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