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Posted by Oldman1313 on Jul-26-2009 19:26:

Opinions Please!!

Looking for opinions on speakers for learning/bedroom setup. Here are my three options:

KRK rocket 5's (pair) with cables and stands: $300
Pair of Behringer B212A powered speakers with cables and stands: $570
One Mackie SRM450: $560
Any other recommendations...

I have two cdj800, korg zero 4 mixer, traktor pro

thanks for any help!
if any other threads may help, please post!

Posted by Jarvmeister on Jul-26-2009 20:01:

I love my KRK RP8s, thats all I can say.

Posted by coroknight on Jul-26-2009 21:31:

I love my KRK Rokit 5 Gen 2's. I'd also recommend getting the 10s subwoofer.

Posted by Oldman1313 on Jul-26-2009 22:49:

also now looking at the Harbinger APS15 Powered PA Speaker

Posted by Ygrene on Jul-26-2009 23:25:

I used to monitor with a pair of Rokits at home and they were wonderful but they aren't something I would consider playing out with though. So if you are considering playing out at least the Behringers or the Mackie would allow you to do both.

Posted by orTof�nChiLd on Jul-26-2009 23:26:

Get a mackie

Posted by ReDzY on Jul-27-2009 18:34:

For home the KRKs are more hen enough to wake the neighbors! Those things pack a serious punch for their size.

Posted by Stu Cox on Jul-27-2009 21:51:

Might want to consider a pair of M-Audio Studiophile BX8s as well in there.

Posted by musicaddict on Jul-29-2009 03:13:

For bedroom/home use with your setup, the KRK should be good enough. I owned a pair of those and I liked them a lot. You definately don't want to use the KRK or gigs though because those are studio monitors. For gigs and stuff, you'll be better off getting JBL, Mackie, B-52, etc. Hope that helps.

Posted by moodywang on Jul-31-2009 05:02:

your gona want to play out at some point so id get pa's for sure. out of the two id get the Behringer B212A's simply because they come with stands, cables, everything you need to play your own gig. the mackie is super nice but its less practical for playing out because there's only one, and it doesn't come with a stand which is kind of important. Those behringers are going to be plenty loud for anything you will do, and you'll have a much fuller sound with a speaker on each side of you while practicing instead of just one. the choice is yours bra. just follow your heart.

Posted by Oldman1313 on Jul-31-2009 23:42:

2 Gemini GX-1001

or

2 Behringer B212

Posted by Zak McKracken on Aug-01-2009 12:10:

yamahas

Posted by Ygrene on Aug-01-2009 15:34:

quote:
Originally posted by Oldman1313
2 Gemini GX-1001

or

2 Behringer B212

Between those two, the Behringers.

Posted by miamitranceman on Aug-01-2009 16:51:

You have to decide if you want PA speakers like the 212's or studio monitors like the KRKs etc.

For bedrooms and small parties, I'd recommend the Behringer Truth B2031a active monitors. I own 2. They're more than loud enough for bedroom sessions and a small party. They're inexpensive, durable, and basically the best bang for the buck out there. Speakers are one of the few things Behringer is known to do right, so don't be turned off by the branding.

My 0.02

Posted by Oldman1313 on Aug-01-2009 17:28:

Ill go with the PA and prob settle on the 212s for now, unless anyone has opinions on the Harbinger APS15 (trying to stay on a budget for now).

Posted by musicaddict on Aug-02-2009 10:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Oldman1313
Ill go with the PA and prob settle on the 212s for now, unless anyone has opinions on the Harbinger APS15 (trying to stay on a budget for now).

what's your budget?

Posted by Oldman1313 on Aug-02-2009 17:54:

quote:
Originally posted by musicaddict
what's your budget?

Id like to stay around $500-600. Would it be recommenced to just get one PA now of better quality until I get enough to buy second, or just start off with two.

Posted by musicaddict on Aug-03-2009 11:11:

quote:
Originally posted by Oldman1313
Id like to stay around $500-600. Would it be recommenced to just get one PA now of better quality until I get enough to buy second, or just start off with two.

Eventually you'll want to have gigs and spin out right? If so, you might as well get 2 speakers. If I were you, I'd save a few more hundred and get this http://www.guitarcenter.com/B-52-MA...151-i1153270.gc

go to your local guitar center and bargain them down and maybe they'll even do it for $750 (give or take) out the door. good luck.