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DJ Monitor Speakers + Others
Shortlisted a few ...
KRK Rokit RP5/6 G2
Mackie MR5
Mackie HR624Mk2
Fostex PM0.4
Fostex PM0.5 + Sub
Not sure which to get, guess I'll have to audition all of them before finalizing my purchase.
The discounted Mackie HR624Mk2 would eat up my entire extended budget, which means I will be low on cash for the next few months. But I will be assured a pair of speakers that will definitely deliver some quality for a long period of time.
The Fostex PM0.5 and the Sub would also cost quite a bit, but not as much, but I've never really heard about them other than the SOS review about the slightly hard mids for the PM1, with the sub though, I will get pretty low bass extension, down to about 35Hz.
After doing some research, it seems like it would be better to get the MR8 than the MR5, but the discounted HR624Mk2 is just slightly above the MR8.
The KRK Rokit RP5 or 6 / Mackie MR 5 / Fostex PM0.4 or 0.5 without sub are budget options for me, but if I get any of these, I will probably upgrade into a bigger better set in the near future.
The Rokit is slightly bright, the Fostex is slightly hard at mids, and the Mackie MR is slightly boomy.
So considering my choices, is it wise to choose a budget set and upgrade later? Or just go with the more expensive set and suffer a little now for something that will last?
Yes I don't need dead drop clear monitors with superb high clarity for DJing, but I might dive into the world of production in the future.
P.S. : The Pitch Fader on most MIDI controllers are pretty gay (127 steps only, Numark Stealth Control). Beatmatching is a little frustrating for me at times when the resolution craps the shit on me and I have to auto mode (0.1% compared to the 0.05% and 0.02%, even on 6%). Should I spend some extra cash on a high-resolution fader (Reloop Digital Jockey 2), just put easymode auto, or save up then go hardware into CDJs?
i say go for what you can afford right now and stay in your budget. i personally liked the krk's for djing. for the most part any type of studio monitor will be more than enough to dj with.
if/when you dive into production, you'll just have to learn how your monitors reproduce the sound and adjust accordingly in your daw or whatever your using. it will all boil down to how well you know your monitors.
my 2 cents
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| if/when you dive into production, you'll just have to learn how your monitors reproduce the sound and adjust accordingly in your daw or whatever your using. it will all boil down to how well you know your monitors. my 2 cents |
Look at the Behringer B2031As. If there's one thing Behringer does well it's speakers. Best bang for the buck out there in the monitor world, and if you don't like them it won't set you back much anyway.
I own two, for the record.
QSC K8
Seriously QSC K8 are good for not only a party but also for production. That's how good they sound IMO.
Before you spend your money just give them a listen.
Why not just buy a big PA speaker. I use a Mackie Thump 15" for DJ purposes. It cost $280 shipped from amazon.com
It's perfect: gets loud as fuck if you want it to, but is also good at low volumes ( I live in an apt btw), has PLENTY of bass, is super sturdy with the floor stand and is easier to set at the proper height level. Also if you ever want to throw a small party you're good to go.
I used to use my studio monitors but then they're set at ear height on my desk and aren't centered around the mixer so it's damn near impossible to use them for djing while standing up.....
If you aren't producing then you don't need the clarity of studio monitors, and most of the ones out there for under $300 don't produce enough bass. The Behringers are awesome though, I can vouch for those. They get really loud and have good bass. The only thing I don't like about studio monitors for djing is putting them on those skinny stands 5 feet in the air, and I just don't think they're necessary.......
For what you'll spend on a pair of mid-range monitors, you can nab a pair of B2031As and a matching B2092A sub - the sub will round things out nicely for DJing, and if you want to get into production all you have to do is switch over to tops-only.
Right now I'm playing off of an abandoned harmon/kardon system, works fine for practice
if you want great home audio go for a hi-fi system.
it really doesn't seem like you need studio monitors - if you aren't producing right now, it's not really worth it to invest yet (remember, there is more to setting up a studio than just the speakers)
a better investment might be a small p.a., even something for a houseparty. those opportunities do arise!
Went to a shop and listened to some monitors and PA, finally decided on the showroom set Mackie Hr624Mk2 (about 40% off).
It'll be shipping tomorrow.
Guess I'll have to save up some cash for the next few months.
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