Near-Field studio monitors

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 4 Jan 2007 1:24 pm

Somebody recommend a pair of near-field studio monitors that wont bankrupt me. I don't need powered as i have a power amp. Thanx in Advance.....

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 4 Jan 2007 2:07 pm

What's your price range? I might have a suggestion.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 5 Jan 2007 11:09 am

Hi, Ron, there are a lot to choose from and a lot of variables. I have a pair of Alesis Monitor Ones I could sell, sent you an email.

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 5 Jan 2007 4:22 pm

KRK has some budget models. I got a pair of K-RoKs that I use at home for $200 used. They don't make that model anymore, but I'm sure you could find something used.

Jerry Gleason · Post by **Jerry Gleason** » 5 Jan 2007 11:08 pm

There are quite a few good choices, depending on your personal preferences, but I'd suggest giving the Tannoy Reveal passives a listen. The 6" models are modestly priced. Do a google search for reviews.

Randy Cordle · Post by **Randy Cordle** » 6 Jan 2007 5:42 am

I love my Event 20/20s...around 300 for a pair.

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 7 Jan 2007 11:00 am

EVENT has several sizes and types.
The 6" monitors have been serving me well.

Used as near field and studio monitors

Wayne Drummond · Post by **Wayne Drummond** » 10 Jan 2007 7:47 pm

We have been using Spirit Absolute Zero Monitors for about six years. They have met our needs reasonably well, been operated at reasonably high levels over time and are still percolating along.

Michael Winslow · Post by **Michael Winslow** » 12 Jan 2007 8:25 pm

These are 5" monitors. From what I've read, they have reasonably good ratings. I bought a pair myself. Haven't heard them, but at this price point and very little space I'm going for 'em. The price @ $99.00 is "each." So the pair will only cost....well, you do the math

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=600460

Michael Winslow · Post by **Michael Winslow** » 12 Jan 2007 8:29 pm

Michael Winslow wrote:These are 5" monitors. From what I've read, they have reasonably good ratings. I bought a pair myself. Haven't heard them, but at this price point and very little space I'm going for 'em. The price @ $99.00 is "each." So the pair will only cost....well, you do the math

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=600460

http://emusician.com/speakers/emusic_em ... n_monitor/

http://www.cakewalknet.com/index.php?op ... 3&Itemid=2

And yes, these are Powered speakers...although I believe these are basically Studio Monitors. May I ask...what does the "near field" mean?

And now I know what happens when you hit the "quote" button instead of the "edit" button.....

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 14 Jan 2007 3:29 pm

I like my Event TR8XL monitors. They're powered but I think Event makes a passive set too. You could probably find a used pair on eBay pretty cheap.

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 14 Jan 2007 3:32 pm

This looks like a pretty good deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/EVENT-PS6-BIAMPLIFI ... dZViewItem

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 17 Jan 2007 2:05 pm

May I ask...what does the "near field" mean?

Near-Field Speaker: a compact studio monitor designed for listening at close distances, typically between three and five feet. When sitting at this near-field distance, the listener hears a greater proportion of direct sound from the monitors (compared to the reflected sound bouncing around the room) so, in theory, the effects of poor room acoustics are greatly reduced.

Michael Winslow · Post by **Michael Winslow** » 17 Jan 2007 6:15 pm

Thanks Chris.