New Monitors, YES! — The Watering Hole

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strategery #1 · Aug 28, 2008 23:44 UTC

Alright, took a trip to my local GC today and checked out many monitors they had hooked up to a mixer.

The verdict?

M-Audio, Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors.
Only $254 for the pair at GC! :)

Sure, the 8's had a lot more bass but for recording and size, these fit better and still rock like hell.

Any of you guys try these out yet?

No shit, these M-Audio's sounded better than Mackie or KRK...without a doubt.

Tomorrow, GC is starting their Labor Day sale.
I'll have to get a little rebate if there's a difference.

Randy

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Studiophile-BX5a-Deluxe-Active-Monitors?sku=600739

DreamTheaterRules #2 · Aug 29, 2008 04:31 UTC

Randy, I have the 8's and yes, they have bass! Put them close to the walls and it's almost TOO much bass. I have it turned down on the back to keep the as flat as possible. But yeah, I really like them. Wish I had a pair of the 5's $250 a pair... that's a deal!

CraigB #3 · Aug 29, 2008 08:39 UTC

Better than a pair of Behringers in mint condition, eh? :D

strategery #4 · Aug 29, 2008 13:10 UTC

Read the little manual on them last night.
The damn woofers are made of Kevlar...geez! :D

Very happy with these.
Howie, I wanted the 8's bad...but they were $200 more and I just couldn't swing it.
But don't get me wrong...these rock.

Glad to hear you've got a pair too.
I don't feel like the Lone Ranger and they're ALMOST as good as used Behringers. ;)

Randy

The_Assman #5 · Aug 29, 2008 13:19 UTC

i have a pair of event tr5's, love them, zero bass but great sound. if i ever start mixing rap albums ill just get a subwoofer :)

strategery #6 · Aug 29, 2008 13:32 UTC

Hey ASSMAN, my thinking exactly.
Most companies offer subs that you can hookup with these speakers.
M-Audio has a sub out just for that reason and they build a sub woofer to go with them.
Heck, put that sucker on the floor and out of the way. :D

Randy

strategery #7 · Aug 30, 2008 15:12 UTC

OK...update.

I got my new Musician's Friend in the mail yesterday.
They have the M-Audio 8's for $399.
They're $499 at the store.
Guess what?
I ordered them and got the ok by phone from GC to bring the 5's back next week for a full refund. ;D

Hell yeah!!

Randy

strategery #8 · Sep 10, 2008 12:10 UTC

Got the 8's in today.....WOW!

Man, these things sound great!
I'm glad I upgraded! :)

Randy