Studio Monitors (audio)?

[Walter Biscardi]

KRK Rokit 5

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
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[Aaron Neitz]

ALP’s are fairly decent budget monitors. The point of a reference monitor is not to color the sound, but let you hear a precise recreation of the mix.

Like a TV in the store – cranked to ridiculous contrast and color to make it seem zippy and wow inspiring – a properly calibrated picture can seem dull at first glance, but you soon appreciate how much better it looks. Same with audio.

The KRK’s Walter mentions are also good. a little more bass lively, but not mind blowing

[Adam Taylor]

PMC DB1SA
(https://www.pmc-speakers.com/)

the truest sounding small monitor i have ever heard. They have built-in “Flying Mole” digital amps (which i have been told are as close to Bryston amps as you can get).

I use them both in FCP and Protools, and do all my final mixes with them.

In UK costs around £1000 for a pair, but are worth every penny.

adam

Editor/Mixer
Character Options Ltd
Oldham, UK

[Adam Taylor]

PMC DB1SA
(https://www.pmc-speakers.com/)

the truest sounding small monitor i have ever heard. They have built-in “Flying Mole” digital amps (which i have been told are as close to Bryston amps as you can get).

I use them both in FCP and Protools, and do all my final mixes with them.

In UK costs around £1000 for a pair, but are worth every penny.

adam

Editor/Mixer
Character Options Ltd
Oldham, UK

[Stuart Allman]

I’m using the JBL 6328’s, which I don’t think are made anymore. JBL now has new digital input, network-able versions. These are pretty much true reference speakers with no coloration. I can clearly hear the difference between a good and bad mix on them.

I wasn’t too enthused about the KRKs when I A-B’d them with the JBLs. …sorry Walter, just an opinion. I’m an audio guy who is just getting into video rather than the other way around.

Stuart

[Kent Beeson]

Thanks for all the feedback – very helpful as usual…so wanting to keep my ALP5’s and understanding that monitors aren’t meant to “color” the sound – still, how can I liven up the overall sound on these ALP’s re: bass and treble – I know it’s a bit dodgy adding to the mix of these speakers, but, man, they’re really dull – all mid-range almost exclusively…what can I do – add a subwoofer and tweeter?

K

[Adam Taylor]

if you have just bought them – send them back and exchange for speakers that actually meet your needs.

And never, ever buy loudspeakers without listening to them first!!

adam

Editor/Mixer
Character Options Ltd
Oldham, UK

[Kent Beeson]

Good advice…

K