speakers
would a pair of KRK Rokit 8" be good enough or would i need the sub to go with it ?..dont these have subs built inside of them already?
anyone?
Assuming you’re using them for studio monitoring (their intended purpose), you should be fine without the sub. Some producers like to switch on the sub to make sure their final mix is working the way they want.
To sub or not to sub, is a very personal thing…
If you’re using these monitors for DJing in your home studio, then by all means get the sub… it won’t sound worse with it 
I have a pair of these for the past 8 months and I am very impressed with the overall sound. The highs are crisp the mids are true and the bass far exceeded my expectations. I thought originally about purchasing the sub to go along with these but changed my mind five minutes after unpacking. I find for DJ’ing the sound is perfect. I dont really get into studio work that much but I have read other reviews where users have said they needed to turn the bass down a bit. I would suggest buying a decent pair of XLR cables to run these. There is a huge difference in sound quality over the standard RCA.
For the price you wont find a better powered monitor and besides they look so damn awesome.
cool sounds like you really enjoy them to practicing mixing with @ home. now i didnt really understand the difference between the RCA cables -VS- XLR cables. what is this “huge difference in sound quality”?
i second this. ive heard a lot but im still confused about them && i never see anyone use them @ gigs so im a little skeptical
I don’t know those particular monitors but generally monitors don’t need subs.
And monitors don’t have subwoofers already in them; monitors have “tweeters” and “woofers”…not related to twitter or dogs…tweeters produce the high frequencies and woofers produce the low frequencies. Subwoofers are external equipment meant just for the bass. You find them in home entertainment systems, at clubs, in cars, etc.
just checked these out..not trying to get OT here..
but is the volume knob seriously on the back!?
idk but i dont think that would be a problem anyways
XLR vs RCA = balanced vs unbalanced
if you’ve got a long cable run to somewhere, you can pick up interference and induction effects. To get better sound on a long cable use a balanced connector/cable.
There was an article on the front page recently on this …
Yup it’s on the back … damn fine speakers btw, I’ve borrowed a mates when I’ve set up rigs in country houses etc to use as monitors.
The volume knob is on the back of the unit but you have to remember the input monitor volume is more of a gain control so its not meant to be increased and decreased all the time, you do that through your mixer or whatever else you are using to send your sound with. I dont usually put my neck out there and recommend products but I searched a long time for powered monitors in this price range and nothing else comes close. My only tweak with these things is the power button. Its positioned between the XLR input and power input so it can be awkward finding it especially the speaker on my right side.
Guys these arent meant to be used at gigs they are Studio Monitors not a PA system. If your looking for just really big sound then buy really big speakers with a really big amp. These are Powered Reference Monitors meant to be played at a decent volume and not to shatter windows. It really comes down to how you intend to use them. Are you going to take what you use to play at home on the road for small local gigs? Then dont buy them but if you do what I do and practice a few hours a week and dabble in production here and there than by all means grab them.
btw Dj Solus I didnt mean to put your post up in the spotlight I just wanted people to understand the difference.
cheers!
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oh yeah i already know that, i forgot to mention in first post that i wanted these in my room as monitors, not for gigs. for gigs i prefer spinning @ a club that already has all the equipment so i just bring my cds. my equipment will stay home. =] so these are just for my room and not to abuse in volume now since i’m well aware that you get the perfect sound when the volume is not blasted, i won’t be blasting it considering that in this town where high volume music isnt allowed, i will keep them low so i will get the benefit of hearing nothing but clear crisp music so the best part about it is that i’ll never blast them. (i live in apt building)