cheef's set-up

**cheef** · 12-22-2013, 04:36 AM

Thanks for watching

**afxz** · 12-22-2013, 03:29 PM

Great set-up - however it's crazy that you have CDJ2k Nexuses, a DB4, and such other great gear, but you're still using entry-level monitors! The KRK RP8's add way too much heft in the low-end, in my opinion, and that range are only really good for beginner producers.

With the amount of investment you are making on your set-up, I would heartily recommend some Adam A7X or Yahama HS-series. Maybe even some Genelucs. It's the last thing on your perfect set-up list! Trust me, if you are playing vinyl or high-quality digital files especially, you WILL hear the difference. I feel like KRK's are way over-represented thesedays.

**cheef** · 12-22-2013, 03:36 PM

I'm happy with the KRK's and have had them for a couple of years. To be honest, the wall backs onto a neighbours property so I can't pump too heavy or I'll start upsetting people - I mainly mix in headphones full-on so they're probably more than I actually need anyway.

I'm thinking of moving my set-up around - it's currently in a corner of my living room - and making a proper studio in one of the spare rooms. If I do that, then I may look at other monitors but it's not priority for now.

A few people have said about the KRK's not being the best, understood. For what I use them for, though, they're fine for me.

**afxz** · 12-22-2013, 07:31 PM

You're right, they are perfectly adequate

And their bass signature/muddiness isn't really so much of a problem just for playback or mixing. An incredible set-up, nonetheless! I'm very envious. Hopefully going to get a 92 and the aforementioned Adam speakers this month, focusing on keeping an analogue signal-chain.

Will check your Youtube channel!

**HigherFi** · 12-23-2013, 02:11 PM

I've found KRK 8's can be tamed quite nicely with a few minor mods and a dash of parametric EQ. The internal batting gets settled in the bottom corner during shipping [guessing] and, the slot port tuning can be improved upon. It's geared for max bass, but it will deliver far better if you just tend to it, a bit. Pull them apart, spread out that fill and make sure it's not blocking the port. I'll have to find the pix, but, I think about 3 pencils/dowells in the port improved the midrange tuning handsomely. Just tape them together and slide them in to one side. They're not Dynaudio, or anything, but you can have them shooting way above their station in short order.

**cheef** · 12-23-2013, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by HigherFi

I've found KRK 8's can be tamed quite nicely with a few minor mods and a dash of parametric EQ. The internal batting gets settled in the bottom corner during shipping [guessing] and, the slot port tuning can be improved upon. It's geared for max bass, but it will deliver far better if you just tend to it, a bit. Pull them apart, spread out that fill and make sure it's not blocking the port. I'll have to find the pix, but, I think about 3 pencils/dowells in the port improved the midrange tuning handsomely. Just tape them together and slide them in to one side. They're not Dynaudio, or anything, but you can have them shooting way above their station in short order.

Interesting - that quote probably deserves its own thread.