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Priidik

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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #30 on: February 06, 2015, 03:36:13 PM »

Genelec say so. They say that the entire range has the same sound signature, making it possible, for instance, to replace one of a pair, and still have a matched pair. The difference between models is in how low they go and how loud they go.

I can second that. I heard their smaller and largest in egg-shaped versions in a shop. Tonally really similar.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2015, 04:49:49 PM »

Also, of course, add extra channels with matched sound signatures.

I forgot that bit, probably because I only ever think in stereo  :)p17
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #32 on: February 08, 2015, 11:36:59 AM »

An  observation: high-end subwoofer(i heard a 10'' Genelec sub) do add to the lower end, somewhat. Even 6.5'' driver can have Proper amount of bass in the lower range when you have thick walls around it, but believable slam and grunt is an other thing.

On the technical side of monitors. Genelec 8050A seems to use STK442-130 integrated amp. I have heard that it is important to optimize these to the speaker system. So they can sound good. I wonder what Neumann KH uses. I have heard that they have 'special' midrange, some prefer them to other monitors, they are great with vocals etc.

Genelec PCB looks like this:


 
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #33 on: February 08, 2015, 12:03:37 PM »

Oh BTW, JBL LSR308 is amaze-balls. Destroys any equivalently priced monitor from Yamaha, KRK and the likes. I wouldn't be surprised if it took down some opposition in the 4 figures either.

Definitely not a "mini" monitor though

These look interesting. JBL also has somekind of high end model in the making, and the LSR308 are inspired by it. What models did you compare them to?
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #34 on: April 13, 2015, 07:41:58 PM »

Does anyone have an opinion on the Focal Solo/Twin 6? 

I'm looking to get a nice pair of studio monitors with the intent of using them to improve (or flat out fix) the EQ on my needledrops of old/poorly mastered latin recordings.

My room is pretty small; the speakers will be up against a wall with the opposite wall about 9 ft away and my seating distance will be about 4ft from the speakers.  I live in a condo so performance/resolution at moderate volume is important to me.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #35 on: April 13, 2015, 09:24:32 PM »

Does anyone have an opinion on the Focal Solo/Twin 6? 

I'm looking to get a nice pair of studio monitors with the intent of using them to improve (or flat out fix) the EQ on my needledrops of old/poorly mastered latin recordings.

My room is pretty small; the speakers will be up against a wall with the opposite wall about 9 ft away and my seating distance will be about 4ft from the speakers.  I live in a condo so performance/resolution at moderate volume is important to me.

Not a fan. I've always found Focals of all stripes to be vastly overpriced and generally unpleasant to listen to for any length of time. The Event Opal on the other hand is a VERY nice pro monitor. Above that, I'd be looking at PMC, ATC, or some of the more esoteric stuff that you have to get from specialized dealers. I'm far from an expert on those, but there are plenty of folks on boards like gearslutz that can steer you in the right direction.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #36 on: April 14, 2015, 05:06:24 PM »

Thanks for the lead. :)

I started my research last night; looks like the Focals are a "mid forward"/slightly bright speaker which is absolutely not what I want.  My reading impressions are that the Opals are more laid back up top but still very resolving. 

As time goes on and I learn more I think that I am discovering that my preferences lean towards a more "laid back" signature most of the time because I find that I am more sensitive then more to abnormalities in the mid/treble region and there is simply soooo much good but poorly mastered/recorded music out there.  My hearing is still good to 17KHz, 18KHz at very loud volume...

BH Photo has a sweet deal on a pair of opals that includes an isolation platform, 1/4" to xlr cables (mogami 2534/neutrik) and free shipping to Canada for $3K USD. So tempting.... might bite.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #37 on: April 20, 2015, 03:20:28 PM »

Ordered a pair of Opals + stands from a Canadian distributor.  My room is completely untreated (and small :/) so I guess step one is to figure out how bad it is and then order up appropriate acoustic treatments.  Looking forward to it!  I've been using some Boston Acoustics computer monitors from circa 2003 as my speaker setup in this room so this will be just a weeeeeeee step up :)p13
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #38 on: April 20, 2015, 11:41:41 PM »

Ordered a pair of Opals + stands from a Canadian distributor.  My room is completely untreated (and small :/) so I guess step one is to figure out how bad it is and then order up appropriate acoustic treatments.  Looking forward to it!  I've been using some Boston Acoustics computer monitors from circa 2003 as my speaker setup in this room so this will be just a weeeeeeee step up :)p13

Yeah this should be a bit of an improvement. While you wait, get in touch with GIK Acoustics and let them know your room setup and what you want to do. They don't charge for consultations like some other companies, and they'll help you plan on where you want to go first with treatments.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #39 on: April 21, 2015, 02:01:26 AM »

That sounds like a very good idea.

My computer/music room sits in the middle of my condo and is about 8'x13' which is really small. Even worse I will almost certainly have to put the speakers on the long wall because the short side has a window on one end and door on the other.   The only good news is that the floor is carpeted and the walls are drywall which is not a hard surface.

I've never used any room EQ software like REW or studio EQ so I have much much reading and learning to do.  Probably will spend some time getting comfortable with taking measurements and learn enough to make semi-intelligent conversation on the topic.

Absolute worst case I stick them in my living room :)
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