Studio Monitors: Mackie MR5 vs. KRK RP5 G2

[MiL0]

Could you elaborate on that? Might be my lacking understanding of acoustics, but why should the space needed for the "basssound to form properly" be dependent on the woofer size? The wavelength should only be dependent on the frequency of the sound produced, right?

Btw, I don't doubt that the MR5s are great speakers, and I know that woofer size certainly is not the only thing figuring into the bass produced by a speaker (for example, the HR624 with their 6,7" woofers have a good bit more - and nicer - bass than my HS80M, while the rest of the sound seems quite similar to me). I just don't particularly like extreme generalized statements, especially if I don't understand them

The HR624's, which I have, are only able to accurately reproduce frequencies down to around 52Hz. I often wish I'd saved up the HR824's - especially as I produce drum'n'bass. If you want decent sub, and you have a big room, then I would personally go for some monitors with 8" transducers. Or get a matching subwoofer.

[Nicky H]

I have MR8's and love them - not as bassy as KRK but I think they sound clearer - imo.

[DJZILCH]

what about the yamaha HS50m's? have you tried those?

[tekki]

I found these a bit boxy.

Also, the minimal project we threw at them wasn't reproduced properly. (Bass sound was not accurate and became messy/somewhat distorted)

[elliot1106]

It might be worth considering buying a single monitor of a higher quality with your money... for some reason it might be a totally stupid idea, but it works well for me

[Johnv]

It might be worth considering buying a single monitor of a higher quality with your money... for some reason it might be a totally stupid idea, but it works well for me

I haven't read the whole thread, but this is a horrid idea because the OP won't get a full stereo image.

[elliot1106]

I haven't read the whole thread, but this is a horrid idea because the OP won't get a full stereo image.

Okay... One single better monitor would give you benefits greater than a stereo image and it gives you the option to add an extra at a later date, ala stereo. A lot of club systems are in mono anyway, and obviously mono is the devils work isn't it?

[Johnv]

I currently have the hs50's and they are Meh for the most part. Good on highs and ok on mids, but there is a huge lack of bass. You'd need a sub with them to make them worth while.

I'm about to try out the Equator D5's. I'm reading great things about them and for 300$ for a set its hard to go wrong. Also Equator has a 60 day money back guarantee on them.

Edit: the Hs50's also give me some quick ear fatigue.