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humm i might finally break down and buy some monitors

I will no longer have an excuse for crap mixes (the geetar playings a whole other issue) and i just might be able to save my hearing now :cry: :P Now.... which ones???? Do i need powered speakers? I have a fender passport PD 150, could i / should i power them with this.... it has RCA out, XLR blah, blah blah. Guitar3456 says get ones with 8\" drivers. I also told wifey that i could probably get some for $150. The Truth's are tops in the low cost realm but still too much for me (what $350?) Also am i paying the extra bucks because they are powered and if i power them through my PD will the Alesis sound just as good? I have don't know what else is out there in my range of any quality so i'm just mentioning the ones i read about here. If anyone knows of a better deal please share.
thanks for any help on this
Don

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  • I am in the same boat as you DFG. I hope to be able to blame my previous krappy mixes on my lack of proper monitors :oops: . Let us know what you get and how you likem. I really like the truths . my friend gregory Pecker has a pair. try to gettem cheap on ebay if you can I saw some on sale @ GC for 199.00 it was a big sale but they have those every couple of months. :wink:








    price: US $279.00 on ebay
  • the behringer B2031P are passive, so I think you could power them with your amp. List price on behringer.com: 199.99 USD* (price per pair)
  • My b2031a's are really good. My ear is getting better thanks to Bernie.
  • I have seen some 2031a's brand new ones on Ebay for $225. I'd rather go down to GC and take em home now but if i can get em cheap enough i'm not opposed to the Ebay / online thing.
    ODanny.... Really you don't have monitors? Your mixes sound extreeemly pro to me. I don't know if you have ever wonderd how they sound on other speakers or not? I have only listened to your stuff on headphones so i don't know if that plays a part in it or not? I do know that when i hear a lot of my mixes on speakers vs. headphones i usually end up thinking... Dang, I just love how that sounds so incredibly crap. I'm so freaking glad i spent hours trying make that sound like that!
    :cry:
  • My b2031a's are really good. My ear is getting better thanks to Bernie.

    Now WHAT on earth did Bernie do to your ears??? If he made yours better, then I want Bernie to fix mine as well - LOL :lol: Some kinda virtual surgery sounds like fun :D LOL


    The Truths come in passive as well as powered (same deal with Alesis). Alesis are pretty good as well. I use the B2031 and have no complaints - so far so good :)
    Peace,

    Thomas
  • I bought a pair of KRK Rokit 5's of EBAY for 300. They are very nice monitors. 75W each. Nice lows, mid and highs. If someone stole them I would buy another pair.
  • [ THOSE LOOK PRETTY COOL 8)

    KRK
    RP8 Rokit Powered 8 Pair
    ProductCode: 22724
    RP-8 Rokit Powered 8 Powered Reference Studio Monitor Pair

    Discount Price -
    $499.00

    they look pretty cool 8) these are the 8 inch the powered model they have woven glass aramid composite woofers :shock: but they are a bit pricey for my budget. :cry: sounds like you got a good deal on ebay J Playa :wink:
  • If you can afford the RP-8 then buy'em. My RP-5's are worth every cent I paid for them.
  • I use Event 20/20's, have had them for almost 10 years now, couldn't be happier!
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