Monitors: Adam A7X vs. KRK VXT8 vs.....

[bhrama]

Opinions on these two brands? I've recently moved from a studio/warehouse setting to a bedroom in my house. Maybe don't need this much firepower? Perhaps the Rocket series will work just fine (add a subwoofer?), I'm not sure. I'd would like to start addressing the sonic aspects of recording. I want to have active, nearfield monitors as well.

These monitors will be used for multiple purposes, i.e. playing, recording, mixing & engineering. My bedroom-studio is rather small, but the acoustics are good. I'm trying to keep my expenses between $1000-1200 USD, below would be better.

[tomorrowstops]

Hey bhrama, I've got some experience with the A7X's in a studio control room environment.

I find them to be well balanced (honest), but still pleasant to listen to music casually on. I definitely find myself hearing things on albums I haven't heard before! I haven't spent long hours on them as of yet, but my friend who owns and works with them 12-14 hours a day, claims little to no fatigue. The control room they're in is definitely bigger than a bedroom, but I they are my first (and really only) choice that I want to replace the Behringers I have at home in my 10x15 music room. The matching sub is nice too, if you need/want that extra low end reference. I typically leave it off when I'm just listening to albums...

I don't have any experience with the KRK stuff...

[tomorrowstops]

I should probably add - I've been working on Behringer Truth B2030A's for a few years now here at home. I do everything with them, just like yourself. I haven't brought anything else into this room for comparison, but honestly these speakers are really decent. They're clear and can handle anything I throw at them. Now, I'm sure they're hyped in certain frequency ranges compared to the Adam's, but if you want to ease yourself into a monitoring situation for cheap, I'd highly recommend them. I just referenced a mix I made on them on the aforementioned A7X's, and it was in the ballpark. I know for a fact though, that most of my problems reside in the treatment of my room at home.

[bhrama]

Thanks for the response, I'll look into the Behringers. Sounds right up my alley, do you have a sub to match? I'm not a bass maniac but I'd hat to lose anything or max out my monitors due to the lack of a nice sub. That being said I do enjoy my bass sections... and overdriven stuff.

[tomorrowstops]

i don't have a sub for mine, and I haven't really messed around with sub-bass program material. Sounds like a sub might be good for you, though!

[bhrama]

Actually found an open box Adam A7 for 900 shipped from Novamusik! I'll see if the punch is strong enough, and save for a sub if needed later.

[pflosi]

I use Adam A7 in my studio and KRK Rokit5 in my living room just for listening. I like the KRK for listening, but I wouldn't use them in the studio - too much bass for my taste. The Adams are awesome, can only recommend them. Apart from that, I also really enjoy the Yamaha HS (50 / 80), they are also cheaper than the Adam. Maybe not as crystall-clear in the highs as the Adam, but still great monitors. I'd personally stay away from B€hringer in general... The only thing I have from them is two patchbays and even those are now starting to do things I don't like...

[cgren72]

I'd personally stay away from Behringer in general... The only thing I have from them is two patchbays and even those are now starting to do things I don't like...

Well, patchbays are pretty complex pieces of equipment.


Thats bad that behringer can't even handle patchbays