Need Advice On Speakers
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happyrat1
Destroyer of Eardrums!!!
I'd recommend getting a pair of KRK Rockit RP8's for your home studio.
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-Studio-Monitors-Mogami-Cables/dp/B00DV2BY6I
But if you want punchier bass add a decent subwoofer.
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-K10S-Powered-Subwoofer-Watts/dp/B001FRKK2U
Personally I use a pair of M-Audio BX5a Monitors and a Mackie MR10S subwoofer at home
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Active-Studio-Monitors-Pair/dp/B00PUJRRCK
http://www.amazon.com/Mackie-MR10Smk3-10-Inch-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B00EA25G12
But if I were doing it all over again I'd probably go for the KRK Rockits.
Either way more than enough power for a home studio or a small club venue.
Gary
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-Studio-Monitors-Mogami-Cables/dp/B00DV2BY6I
But if you want punchier bass add a decent subwoofer.
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-K10S-Powered-Subwoofer-Watts/dp/B001FRKK2U
Personally I use a pair of M-Audio BX5a Monitors and a Mackie MR10S subwoofer at home
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Active-Studio-Monitors-Pair/dp/B00PUJRRCK
http://www.amazon.com/Mackie-MR10Smk3-10-Inch-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B00EA25G12
But if I were doing it all over again I'd probably go for the KRK Rockits.
Either way more than enough power for a home studio or a small club venue.
Gary
Thanks!
Seeing as those are probably the best speakers, are the some slightly less expensive? I just bought the keyboard so I don't want to overspend too much all at once, but I'd be willing to go at least 300 for a set. I'd even be willing to get something used, so long as it's in good condition.
Seeing as those are probably the best speakers, are the some slightly less expensive? I just bought the keyboard so I don't want to overspend too much all at once, but I'd be willing to go at least 300 for a set. I'd even be willing to get something used, so long as it's in good condition.
happyrat1
Destroyer of Eardrums!!!
If you want to save money you could get a pair of KRK 6 inchers instead.
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-RP6G3-NA-Generation-Powered-Monitor/dp/B00FXAUWW8
If you shop around you can probably find a better price than Amazon.
However, downsizing the speakers means even less bass tone.
With the 6'ers a subwoofer would be an absolute must.
You can get by for the meantime with just a pair of 6'ers for home studio use, but eventually you would have to save up for a subwoofer like the Mackie or the KRK.
When I added the Mackie to my home setup the difference was like night and day.
Just make sure you get "active" studio monitors and not "passive" ones. You need the amps built into the speakers.
Also useful to have is a good quality mixer so you and your band can all plug in and jam on the same speakers or PA.
I use a Behringer Xenyx 1202 FX at home to connect up all my keyboards. Decent quality low priced mixer that meets my needs.
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-1202FX-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B000J5Y214
Gary
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-RP6G3-NA-Generation-Powered-Monitor/dp/B00FXAUWW8
If you shop around you can probably find a better price than Amazon.
However, downsizing the speakers means even less bass tone.
With the 6'ers a subwoofer would be an absolute must.
You can get by for the meantime with just a pair of 6'ers for home studio use, but eventually you would have to save up for a subwoofer like the Mackie or the KRK.
When I added the Mackie to my home setup the difference was like night and day.
Just make sure you get "active" studio monitors and not "passive" ones. You need the amps built into the speakers.
Also useful to have is a good quality mixer so you and your band can all plug in and jam on the same speakers or PA.
I use a Behringer Xenyx 1202 FX at home to connect up all my keyboards. Decent quality low priced mixer that meets my needs.
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-1202FX-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B000J5Y214
Gary
You sound like you play in a band and know a good bit.
My second question was if I bought the first set you suggested (the "8" inch KRKs), would I still need to get the sub-wolfer? Cause I wouldn't mind putting the money down if it meant I didn't have to buy another speaker altogether. If I bought the "6" inch ones, I'd still spend more on a sub-wolfer, so I was trying to make sure I knew what you meant. Thanks.
My second question was if I bought the first set you suggested (the "8" inch KRKs), would I still need to get the sub-wolfer? Cause I wouldn't mind putting the money down if it meant I didn't have to buy another speaker altogether. If I bought the "6" inch ones, I'd still spend more on a sub-wolfer, so I was trying to make sure I knew what you meant. Thanks.
happyrat1
Destroyer of Eardrums!!!
I don't play in any band. I'm strictly an amateur enthusiast but I know my electronics pretty well.
If you look around there are other brands of powered studio Nearfield monitors out there ranging anywhere from under $200 a pair to well over a thousand.
The M-Audios I used for years without a subwoofer and they were only 5" woofers.
The thing is, I really didn't realize what I was missing from the sound until one day I shelled out $400 for the Mackie Sub.
The difference I'm talking about here applies to any audiophile system these days. Sound is very subjective and depends on what sort of music you play and listen to.
If you're into prog rock and metal then you're going to want as much room shaking bass as you can get. If all you are looking for is to practice your keyboard skills without breaking the bank then a pair of 6" woofers is adequate for the job.
Then again there are some real cheapie solutions that will work just as well.
Since a keyboard's frequency range and dynamics are roughly 20Hz to 20KHz pretty much any decent set of computer gaming speakers or a good quality audiophile home stereo will do in a pinch.
To hook up to your stereo's aux input all you need is a proper cable like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-CPR203-Dual-Inch/dp/B000068O18
If you hook it up thru the tape loop with a small mixer you'd even be able to play music from other sources while playing along on your home stereo.
Or a decent set of computer speakers that would do the job are these Klipsch 2.1 gamer speakers simply using the right cables and adapters.
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO
The main point is that these options are all electrically and acoustically compatible with your keyboard.
These wouldn't be giggable options but hopefully the house would supply a built in PA system anyway and all you'd need is a good mixer and a few cables for a professional gig.
Gary
If you look around there are other brands of powered studio Nearfield monitors out there ranging anywhere from under $200 a pair to well over a thousand.
The M-Audios I used for years without a subwoofer and they were only 5" woofers.
The thing is, I really didn't realize what I was missing from the sound until one day I shelled out $400 for the Mackie Sub.
The difference I'm talking about here applies to any audiophile system these days. Sound is very subjective and depends on what sort of music you play and listen to.
If you're into prog rock and metal then you're going to want as much room shaking bass as you can get. If all you are looking for is to practice your keyboard skills without breaking the bank then a pair of 6" woofers is adequate for the job.
Then again there are some real cheapie solutions that will work just as well.
Since a keyboard's frequency range and dynamics are roughly 20Hz to 20KHz pretty much any decent set of computer gaming speakers or a good quality audiophile home stereo will do in a pinch.
To hook up to your stereo's aux input all you need is a proper cable like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-CPR203-Dual-Inch/dp/B000068O18
If you hook it up thru the tape loop with a small mixer you'd even be able to play music from other sources while playing along on your home stereo.
Or a decent set of computer speakers that would do the job are these Klipsch 2.1 gamer speakers simply using the right cables and adapters.
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO
The main point is that these options are all electrically and acoustically compatible with your keyboard.
These wouldn't be giggable options but hopefully the house would supply a built in PA system anyway and all you'd need is a good mixer and a few cables for a professional gig.
Gary