Ok, I need help from the knowledgeable TranceAddict forums again. My Pioneer receiver is not loud enough for my home DJ setup so I thought I would buy some powered speakers. I was thinking about buying powered monitor speakers, either M-Audio BX8's or Alesis M1MII’s. However, what I am unsure about is if I should just buy normal powered speakers? I know monitor speakers are designed to be accurate but is the music not going to sound good? Is it going to sound lifeless? What type of speakers should I go with (remember they have to be powered because my receiver is not powerful enough to handle it alone)? Again thanks to everyone who responds, I am grateful for your advice and wisdom.

Greg

When you are producing, you want a 'flat' responce speaker so it doesnt boost lows, mids or highs.

With monitors for DJing or just listening each has its own unique sound, but you wont have to worry about it sounding lifeless. that is why you have an EQ. adjust it till it makes your ears happy

would buying a monitor speaker be unnecessary then? should I go with something cheaper? suggestions anyone? thanks

it depends on how you like your sound. personally i like a flat response.

the only problem with cheap spakers is that they arent clear and maybe not acurate enough so like if a mix sounds good on cheap speakers, they may not sound as good on accurate speakers.

go listen to speakers. thats the only way to decide. everyone has different ears and different taste

Personnaly I think pro level monitors are over kill for DJing. Just go get some good speakers that don't really bloat a frequency range and you should be close enough for government work. Seriously, I would say it sort of depends what you will be using them for. When I bough my tables I also got some speakers that I use for both DJing and listening to my music. In my mind just get good speakers that you can justify as both a DJing and normal music expense. I don't know if I am making any sense. What I mean is, don't go out and spend a butt load more then you can afford just so you can have "reference monitors".

What I ended up getting was a $200 power amp (80W x 2) that sounds great, it is the AudioSource AmpOne. I also have a pair of BIC America bookshelf speakers (DV-62si or something) that sound good, cost about $150 for pair including crossover mod. Check out www.audioreview.com for other people's experiences.

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thanks everyone for your help. I just have one more question; flat response means accurate response, right?

Greg

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Originally posted by Localsky thanks everyone for your help. I just have one more question; flat response means accurate response, right? Greg

Yes

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why don't you just get an amp?

because amps are expensive. Then I will have to buy speakers and an amp. But that is probably what I am going to do.

Are you looking for particular suggestions? If so what price range and performance are you looking for?

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Originally posted by Localsky thanks everyone for your help. I just have one more question; flat response means accurate response, right? Greg

nope, not at all. a flat response means that the speak doesn't boost a certain frequency range and make it stand out (i.e. overly boomy bass or really loud highs). this happens on cheap speakers because not much work goes into designing them and tuning them. accuracy is the speakers ability to reproduce the original sound as precisely as possible allowing you to hear every nuance in the recording. cheers.

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