Hi,
I have been thinking about/researching/listening to find a solution for ages. I don't want to stir up controversy but the wealth of experience here could prove usefull.
I produce music a bit, DJ a lot, and listen to music a lot. I currently have a (reasonably basic) hi fi system (amp + speakers). I am in the market for upgrading my home system. I have been dabating either home hifi speakers / studio monitors / small pa speakers and everything in between..!
Basically the conclusion seems to be hi-fi equipment (audiophile type gear) is overpriced. Or rather you pay for looks and design etc. whereas in bang for buck terms pro audio gear wins (whether pa or studio).
There are only two thing holding me back from monitors:
1) Does a flat respone designed to highlight inadequate mixes make casual listening sound wearring/aggresive/clinical or unpleasant over time?
2) Monitors are 'near field'. Some home listening will be in the near field (when working at a computer or DJing) but sometimes you just wonder round the room or sit in a chair. Can near field monitors sound bad at a distance / have unbalanced frequency response as you move out of the sweet spot?
This thread seemed most informative:
http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/sho...light=monitors
I have flexible budget but up to around $1000. This obviously goes a lot further for studio monitors than home hifi stuff. Listen to mainly electronic music (psytrance specifically..!).
Id like to get your ideas. Nem0nic and LanceBlaise seemed to have some interesting opinions.
Thanks.
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