Buying Studio Monitors

[Barry Dorman]

I wanted to get some opinions on what to buy (or not to buy) as far as studio monitors go. I want a decent pair that are fairly small. I will just be using them for getting a good mix, I'm not going to be mastering on them (hopefully). They will be going in a 25x25 foot room. There are alot of choices on the market for $200 - $300, I really don't want to go over $300. Thanks ahead of time!

Barry

[albee1952]

You won't get much for $300 and you certainly will not fill the room with sound though it should be okay for you at your mix position. Monitors are a critical piece in your recording chain, but assuming you can't afford better, Tapco S-5, KRK Rokit 5 and Behringer B2030A are the best for the money. I own the KRK's, but the others seem about equal.

[scottedog]

M-Audio BX5 are a pretty good low end near-field as well, add a sub later if you want. Good luck.

[nightshadecrisis]

i know you dont want to go over 300, but the Alesis M1MkII's are a great buy and many would agree to save up for another little while. Monitors are definitely a very important part of the chain.
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[strizzack]

Tannoy Reveal Studio Monitors - just over $300 and a steal for the price.

[TULL]

I agree on this I use the M1MKII in my project Studio, and you can't beat them I got my pair for 367.00 at Guitar center.

[pk_hat]

Alesis M1mk2 here as well. Excellent monitors even at twice the price.

[Captain_Pants]

Same as above, all is well thus far.

[doylemusic]

PK recommended these to me and I have been very happy with them! Great value for the money and they are easy to learn.

[graveleye]

Same as above, all is well thus far.

whew... I was hoping you would like those. I love my M1MK2s. Save the extra $50/$100 and buy them - its worth the extra money.