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Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

[Scott Dorsey]

wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

What's his budget?

NHT M-00 is not "really good" but they are acceptable for video applications
if you can live with the restricted bass.

Tannoy Reveals are worth trying too but may need a bit more gain..
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[Danny T]

On Jan 21, 2:28*pm, " wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

I know what my ears like and I actually prefer the little m-audio
speakers. They are cheap and sound pretty good but field work usually
does better with headphones. I'd suggest he gets a pair of sony mdr
7506. They have the 1/8 inch plug inside the 1/4 and you can always
get an RCA adaptor if you need it.

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On Jan 21, 3:28*pm, " wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

Just to clarify: It's speakers he needs, in an edit suite in a small
room.

[William Sommerwerck]

Audio Engine

[PStamler]

Budget is critical. If he can afford them, I'd say Adams.

Peace,
Paul

[Scott Dorsey]

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wrote:
On Jan 21, 3:28=A0pm, " wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

Just to clarify: It's speakers he needs, in an edit suite in a small
room.

This is a video editing suite or a real audio editing suite?
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[Peter Larsen[_3_]]

wrote:

Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

Na, not an expert, follows up anyway.

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

Tannoy. If he is a gifted shopper there may be some chinesoids around that
are worth getting.

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

On a budget a dual 60 watts amp and a pair of KEF Coax goes a long way,
Q15's or Q15.2's for instance. They also have/had a pro version, KEF's
website knows what's currrent on the menu and has a good archive section. If
he is on a tight budget then he should find some family that sells the
teenage girls Q15's because they "don't sound right" ... got mine via
minimum bid on an auction as the only bidder.

No matter what, he needs to plan for getting a or a pair of subs so that he
can hear low range sonic oddities.

Kind regards

Peter Larsen

[Peter Larsen[_3_]]

Scott Dorsey wrote:

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD

This is a video editing suite or a real audio editing suite?

Final Cut is a mac based video application.

--scott

Kind regards

Peter Larsen

[Arny Krueger]

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Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

IME the Behringer B3021A monitors can stand comparison with similar devices
from Mackie and Genelec.

The suggestion that he also obtain industry standard headphones such as the
Sony 7506 or Sennheiser HD 280 is very good. Headphones may provide a
spatial image that takes a lot of translating to work in real life, but they
are great for picking out details.

[bob[_5_]]

On Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:28:56 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

compared a bunch a few weeks back and was really impressed by a pair
of used dynaudios (bm15as). they were lined up with a few of each of
those brands, m-audios, tannoys and quite a few krks as well and they
were very very nice. everyone in the room agreed they were quite a bit
more balanced and clearer (or whatever lingo i should be using...)
than the rest. when A/Bed with the pair of mackies (HR824s) everyone
actually laughed... they are a bit pricey though...

[cedricl[_2_]]

On Jan 22, 3:16*pm, bob wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:28:56 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

compared a bunch a few weeks back and was really impressed by a pair
of used dynaudios (bm15as). they were lined up with a few of each of
those brands, m-audios, tannoys and quite a few krks as well and they
were very very nice. everyone in the room agreed they were quite a bit
more balanced and clearer (or whatever lingo i should be using...)
than the rest. when A/Bed with the pair of mackies (HR824s) everyone
actually laughed... they are a bit pricey though...

I was going to recommend the Dynaudios when this thread started but
was afraid of getting flamed. A lot of people here are so sure that
what they own is the best that they'll call you an idiot for picking
something else. I don't own the Dynaudios, but, if I could afford
them, I would. A friend has some and I also heard them lined up
against the competition at an audio store.

[Scott Dorsey]

cedricl wrote:
On Jan 22, 3:16=A0pm, bob wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:28:56 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

compared a bunch a few weeks back and was really impressed by a pair
of used dynaudios (bm15as). they were lined up with a few of each of
those brands, m-audios, tannoys and quite a few krks as well and they
were very very nice. everyone in the room agreed they were quite a bit
more balanced and clearer (or whatever lingo i should be using...)
than the rest. when A/Bed with the pair of mackies (HR824s) everyone
actually laughed... they are a bit pricey though...

I was going to recommend the Dynaudios when this thread started but
was afraid of getting flamed. A lot of people here are so sure that
what they own is the best that they'll call you an idiot for picking
something else. I don't own the Dynaudios, but, if I could afford
them, I would. A friend has some and I also heard them lined up
against the competition at an audio store.

The Dynaudios are excellent but almost certainly beyond the budget of video
editing guys. And, more importantly, they will turn up every little problem
with the audio tracks, which invariably are awful to begin with....
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[Richard Kuschel]

On Jan 22, 4:16*pm, bob wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:28:56 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:
Need speaker advice from audio experts here!

My friend is an event-video guy who wants to buy amplified speakers
for his nonlinear editor (Final Cut Pro). I think he wants GOOD
speakers, accurate as possible, not deficient in the lows or highs,
amplified, easy control surface, probably -10 stereo in (RCA? 1/8"?).

He's looking at a small Behringer set from B&H. Any really good ones I
could recommend to him? Fostex? Alesis? Mackie?

compared a bunch a few weeks back and was really impressed by a pair
of used dynaudios (bm15as). they were lined up with a few of each of
those brands, m-audios, tannoys and quite a few krks as well and they
were very very nice. everyone in the room agreed they were quite a bit
more balanced and clearer (or whatever lingo i should be using...)
than the rest. when A/Bed with the pair of mackies (HR824s) everyone
actually laughed... they are a bit pricey though...

I spent about two hours in a shop that had several good monitor setups
on display including the Dynaudio BM15's and the Mackies. Also, Fostex
and Alesis.

I found the Dynaudios to be the ones that I could listen to the
longest and I felt that they were quite accurate. I also felt that
they had the widest sweet spot of the monitors that were shown. The
only reason that I didn't buy them was because they were consignments
and I wold have no return privilege if I didn't care for them in my
own studio in another state.

Buying monitors isn't something that can be done on a snap decision.
Over the years, I have owned several sets of JBL, Klipsch, Fostex plus
others

My current monitors include Fostex Sp7's , Peavey AMR 308's and a
pair of JBL 4430's. i can tell where the low frequencies exist on the
Peaveys, I get the vocal placement on the JBL's and the SP7's are for
the cheapo radio mix reference.