I've researched the posts and websites aplenty and most of the monitor
opinions are several years old now. I'd love to hear what people think of
the near field monitors they have been using and comparing in this price
range. Is it worth spending this amount or can I get similar results with
something like the Mackie HR824 or others in the $800-900 range. If I don't
have to spend full budget I won't.

Opinions, subjectivity, favorite lists and hidden gems all welcome.

I record and mix a wide variety of styles from pop, classical guitar, rock
and roll, children's choirs and voice work.

Thanks.
BB

In article tJMTa.133014$ye4.94209@sccrnsc01,
"Bill Briare" wrote:

I've researched the posts and websites aplenty and most of the monitor
opinions are several years old now. I'd love to hear what people think of
the near field monitors they have been using and comparing in this price
range. Is it worth spending this amount or can I get similar results with
something like the Mackie HR824 or others in the $800-900 range. If I don't
have to spend full budget I won't.

Opinions, subjectivity, favorite lists and hidden gems all welcome.

I record and mix a wide variety of styles from pop, classical guitar, rock
and roll, children's choirs and voice work.

Thanks.
BB



I really like Dynaudio BM6a. I think they are $1500 or so.....

Spend a bit more and get Dynaudio monitors, well worth the extra $450 over
the Mackies.

"Bill Briare" wrote in message
news:tJMTa.133014$ye4.94209@sccrnsc01...
I've researched the posts and websites aplenty and most of the monitor
opinions are several years old now. I'd love to hear what people think of
the near field monitors they have been using and comparing in this price
range. Is it worth spending this amount or can I get similar results with
something like the Mackie HR824 or others in the $800-900 range. If I
don't
have to spend full budget I won't.

Opinions, subjectivity, favorite lists and hidden gems all welcome.

I record and mix a wide variety of styles from pop, classical guitar, rock
and roll, children's choirs and voice work.

Thanks.
BB

"Ron Charles" wrote in message ...
Spend a bit more and get Dynaudio monitors, well worth the extra $450 over
the Mackies.

"Bill Briare" wrote in message
news:tJMTa.133014$ye4.94209@sccrnsc01...
I've researched the posts and websites aplenty and most of the monitor
opinions are several years old now. I'd love to hear what people think of
the near field monitors they have been using and comparing in this price
range. Is it worth spending this amount or can I get similar results with
something like the Mackie HR824 or others in the $800-900 range. If I
don't
have to spend full budget I won't.

Opinions, subjectivity, favorite lists and hidden gems all welcome.

I record and mix a wide variety of styles from pop, classical guitar, rock
and roll, children's choirs and voice work.

Thanks.
BB

I have spent the last 2-3 months investigating trying out different monitors in your price range.I first thought to buy the mackie HR824 and thought they sounded great for the money .....but if you spend a little more you can get some really great monitors.
The Dynaudio BM6A sound awesome ,the high end is so crisp and
clear
,almost a little spitting in the highs...the low end seemed fairly
good for a speaker that small ,but not quite enough to put a smile on
my clients face on playback.My concern for the BM6A is the it is so
crisp in the hi end that you mixes could transfer on the dull end.I am
sure people learn to mix on those speakers and come out with some
great sounding mixes.But I felt there wasnt enough full body of sound
that my clients would get really excited about there mixes in the
studio.There are great monitors and you definitaly should give them a
listen.
the next contender (which I have in front of me right now) is the
ADAM P11a. This monitor has a 7.25" woofer and a folded ribbon type
tweeter.The hi-end detail above 2K is stunning.the low end seems a
little loose not well defined.I have done 2 mixes on them so far and i
am having a hard time with all the hi-end detail and lack of
tightness on the bottom.My 2 mixes came out sounding OK but slightly a
little enemic.I still am not used to these speakers yet.
That last pair(which I have in front of me) are the Truth Ta-1A
monitors(not Behringer).Oh my god ,these speakers rock.they are not
very bright speakers but they have a very accurate top end with
lower- mid detail I have not heard on any other speakers.,and the
bottom end is tight and well defined.The front and back and side to
side imaging is amazing!!!I have done two mixes on the Truths and
noticed it was not easy to make my mixes sound good I had to really
work to make it happened.But once I got it dialed in ,it translated
better than any other monitor I have ever mixed on.The mixes sounded
outstandng in all enviroments,home stereo,car.boombox.ect.check them
out truthaudio.com They are offering a 30 day money back
guarantee right now and they are right in your price range.I still
have 2 more weeks to make my final descision but so far everything is
pointing to the Truth's.
Sorry for such a long message but I just went through this whole
process for about 3 months and had a very hard time getting info on
any of these 3 monitors.If I can save you a touch of time so be it.All
3 of these monitors are pretty much in your price range and given a
chance you should always listen before you buy.Good luck with your
search.

Ron Florentine
Soundswest Studio

I'll take a look at the Truth and see if I can find a place to listen to
them. I was not aware. Too bad Behringer named theirs Truth too. What type
of mixes are you doing predominantly? You say your mixes were harder to get
with the Truths? Why is that?
Bill


"Ron Florentine" wrote in message
om...
"Ron Charles" wrote in message
...
Spend a bit more and get Dynaudio monitors, well worth the extra $450
over
the Mackies.

"Bill Briare" wrote in message
news:tJMTa.133014$ye4.94209@sccrnsc01...
I've researched the posts and websites aplenty and most of the monitor
opinions are several years old now. I'd love to hear what people think
of
the near field monitors they have been using and comparing in this
price
range. Is it worth spending this amount or can I get similar results
with
something like the Mackie HR824 or others in the $800-900 range. If I
don't
have to spend full budget I won't.

Opinions, subjectivity, favorite lists and hidden gems all welcome.

I record and mix a wide variety of styles from pop, classical guitar,
rock
and roll, children's choirs and voice work.

Thanks.
BB

I have spent the last 2-3 months investigating trying out different
monitors in your price range.I first thought to buy the mackie HR824 and
thought they sounded great for the money .....but if you spend a little more
you can get some really great monitors.
The Dynaudio BM6A sound awesome ,the high end is so crisp and
clear
,almost a little spitting in the highs...the low end seemed fairly
good for a speaker that small ,but not quite enough to put a smile on
my clients face on playback.My concern for the BM6A is the it is so
crisp in the hi end that you mixes could transfer on the dull end.I am
sure people learn to mix on those speakers and come out with some
great sounding mixes.But I felt there wasnt enough full body of sound
that my clients would get really excited about there mixes in the
studio.There are great monitors and you definitaly should give them a
listen.
the next contender (which I have in front of me right now) is the
ADAM P11a. This monitor has a 7.25" woofer and a folded ribbon type
tweeter.The hi-end detail above 2K is stunning.the low end seems a
little loose not well defined.I have done 2 mixes on them so far and i
am having a hard time with all the hi-end detail and lack of
tightness on the bottom.My 2 mixes came out sounding OK but slightly a
little enemic.I still am not used to these speakers yet.
That last pair(which I have in front of me) are the Truth Ta-1A
monitors(not Behringer).Oh my god ,these speakers rock.they are not
very bright speakers but they have a very accurate top end with
lower- mid detail I have not heard on any other speakers.,and the
bottom end is tight and well defined.The front and back and side to
side imaging is amazing!!!I have done two mixes on the Truths and
noticed it was not easy to make my mixes sound good I had to really
work to make it happened.But once I got it dialed in ,it translated
better than any other monitor I have ever mixed on.The mixes sounded
outstandng in all enviroments,home stereo,car.boombox.ect.check them
out truthaudio.com They are offering a 30 day money back
guarantee right now and they are right in your price range.I still
have 2 more weeks to make my final descision but so far everything is
pointing to the Truth's.
Sorry for such a long message but I just went through this whole
process for about 3 months and had a very hard time getting info on
any of these 3 monitors.If I can save you a touch of time so be it.All
3 of these monitors are pretty much in your price range and given a
chance you should always listen before you buy.Good luck with your
search.

Ron Florentine
Soundswest Studio

You say your mixes were harder to get
with the Truths? Why is that?

I find the same thing with my Dynaudio BM15as. They don't sound nearly as
"good" as my Tannoy 12DMTs, and I have to fight to get everything to sit well
in the mix, but when I do get it right, mixes translate better than any speaker
I've mixed on. Good, accurate speakers are difficult to mix on because they
don't do the "soft focus" smudge that lets blemishes blend into the rest of the
track. Lots of detail means lots of stuff to fit into the mix.


Joe Egan
EMP
Colchester, VT
www.eganmedia.com

"Bill Briare" wrote in message news:wfcUa.143078$N7.20378@sccrnsc03...
I'll take a look at the Truth and see if I can find a place to listen to
them. I was not aware. Too bad Behringer named theirs Truth too. What type
of mixes are you doing predominantly? You say your mixes were harder to get
with the Truths? Why is that?
Bill


"Ron Florentine" wrote in message
om...
"Ron Charles" wrote in message
...
Spend a bit more and get Dynaudio monitors, well worth the extra $450
over
the Mackies.

"Bill Briare" wrote in message
news:tJMTa.133014$ye4.94209@sccrnsc01...
I've researched the posts and websites aplenty and most of the monitor
opinions are several years old now. I'd love to hear what people think
of
the near field monitors they have been using and comparing in this
price
range. Is it worth spending this amount or can I get similar results
with
something like the Mackie HR824 or others in the $800-900 range. If I
don't
have to spend full budget I won't.

Opinions, subjectivity, favorite lists and hidden gems all welcome.

I record and mix a wide variety of styles from pop, classical guitar,
rock
and roll, children's choirs and voice work.

Thanks.
BB

I have spent the last 2-3 months investigating trying out different
monitors in your price range.I first thought to buy the mackie HR824 and
thought they sounded great for the money .....but if you spend a little more
you can get some really great monitors.
The Dynaudio BM6A sound awesome ,the high end is so crisp and
clear
,almost a little spitting in the highs...the low end seemed fairly
good for a speaker that small ,but not quite enough to put a smile on
my clients face on playback.My concern for the BM6A is the it is so
crisp in the hi end that you mixes could transfer on the dull end.I am
sure people learn to mix on those speakers and come out with some
great sounding mixes.But I felt there wasnt enough full body of sound
that my clients would get really excited about there mixes in the
studio.There are great monitors and you definitaly should give them a
listen.
the next contender (which I have in front of me right now) is the
ADAM P11a. This monitor has a 7.25" woofer and a folded ribbon type
tweeter.The hi-end detail above 2K is stunning.the low end seems a
little loose not well defined.I have done 2 mixes on them so far and i
am having a hard time with all the hi-end detail and lack of
tightness on the bottom.My 2 mixes came out sounding OK but slightly a
little enemic.I still am not used to these speakers yet.
That last pair(which I have in front of me) are the Truth Ta-1A
monitors(not Behringer).Oh my god ,these speakers rock.they are not
very bright speakers but they have a very accurate top end with
lower- mid detail I have not heard on any other speakers.,and the
bottom end is tight and well defined.The front and back and side to
side imaging is amazing!!!I have done two mixes on the Truths and
noticed it was not easy to make my mixes sound good I had to really
work to make it happened.But once I got it dialed in ,it translated
better than any other monitor I have ever mixed on.The mixes sounded
outstandng in all enviroments,home stereo,car.boombox.ect.check them
out truthaudio.com They are offering a 30 day money back
guarantee right now and they are right in your price range.I still
have 2 more weeks to make my final descision but so far everything is
pointing to the Truth's.
Sorry for such a long message but I just went through this whole
process for about 3 months and had a very hard time getting info on
any of these 3 monitors.If I can save you a touch of time so be it.All
3 of these monitors are pretty much in your price range and given a
chance you should always listen before you buy.Good luck with your
search.

Ron Florentine
Soundswest Studio
Hi Bill.

what I meant about my mixes a little harder to make sound good
was.........Most of the average monitors now a days almost have a hi
fi element to them,which is not a good thing.It is way to easy to get
your mixes sounding really good and sometimes great, very easily on
the actual monitors that your mixing on but the translation to other
systems does not sound anything like it did in the studio.Clients
leave happy go home and take a listen and are less than thrilled.
With the truthes ,they do not have that hi-fi hype to them,they are
extremely accurate.When I started my mixes on the Truths i noticed it
was a little harder just to make things sound good. which meant I did
not quit to earl y on my mixes. Very tiny tweeks make a much bigger
change than I was normally used to.When I had it really dialed in i
knew it,it had depth & dimension with a very tight low end and a
crisp clear hi end.Those mixes translated better than any mixes I have
done before now and that is the most important point of great
monitors!Once your mix is really dialed in you can crank these
monitors and they sound awesome and put a smile on your clients face.I
put some less than perfect mixes up on the truths and they sounded god
aweful.I would much rather have a monitor tell me what is really
happening than luring me into a false sense of security.
Put a search out on RAP for truth audio, there is some info with
also 3-4 magazine reviews.See if you can get some other opinions.You
will not find these laying around any stores I am aware of.Try them
for 30 days if you dont like them there is a no obligation return
policy,you cant beat that.Keep in touch let me know what you decide.

Ron Florentine
Soundswest Studio