KRK VXT6 Active Studio Monitor - 6 Inch, 90 Watts Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the VXT6 monitors to replace a set of M-audio Bx5a's. There is no comparison. The VXT6 is an incredible value for the price. I had the opportunity to audition them against several others speaker both in and above this price point and kept coming back to the KRK's. To my ear the detail and imaging were quite compelling even against the the lower end Genelec's and the higher end Dynaudio's. The detail of these speakers is what amazes me. I hear it in my mixes and I hear it in recorded music. There are nuances in material that I have listened to hundreds of times that I have never heard until now. Physically this is a hefty speaker. The structural plastic foam material that they build the enclosure from is not flimsy. I like the limiting circuit that is built in that keeps you from clipping the speaker which could cause damage. For me and for the space I work in these speakers are the optimal size and that is an individual thing. Little things to think about is that these are truly near field monitors. You need to be relatively close to hear all it has to offer. It also is finicky about placement. It is best right at ear level. All in all I can't recommend them enough.

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KRK VXT Series Monitors: Raising the BarKRK VXT Series monitors are the latest products from a company known for creating world class studio monitors for a variety of markets. The series was created using stringent design philosophies similar to KRK's flagship close-field monitor, the Exposé E8B. The VXT Series has been designed to reproduce the true nature of the audio material and raises the bar for recording monitors used by professional engineers, musicians and DJs worldwide. KRK VXT Series: New Woofers and TweetersThe VXT Series includes new proprietary woofers and tweeters, a newly designed curved face plate for excellent imaging, a new cabinet design that provides low resonance, improved structural integrity and extended low-end and slotted ports that greatly reduce port turbulence. KRK engineers started with the extremely functional cabinet design of the flagship monitor, the Exposé E8B to create a very high performance yet attractive line of monitors. The curved cabinet and faceplate provide excellent imaging characteristics and a wider sweet spot. (Many monitors have discontinuous elements which can increase diffraction.) The use of ABS structural foam as the cabinet material provides excellent damping characteristics and extended low end due to more internal volume. The ABS foam also absorbs shocks really well so the cabinet is extremely impact resistant. With the VXT Series, KRK engineers set out to improve transient response in the system. The tweeter's dome is comprised of true silk, as opposed to cloth, which translates to fast transient response, excellent imaging and extended frequency response. The new woofer inside the VXT Series has improved transient response by using a stiffer, lighter cone that provides very low distortion and extended low-end. With such attention to detail taken in the creation of VXT Series' key components, it should come as no surprise to learn that KRK has designed numerous extras. The VXT Series features tamper resistant switch covers to protect against others changing your personal settings, integrated Omni Mount support for easy wall or corner mounting, ground lift, defeatable limiter and auto mute controls, and high and low frequency adjust switches on the VXT6 and VXT8.
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Woofer: 6-inch Woven Kevlar
Tweeter: 1-inch Silk Dome Ferrite
Input
XLR-1/4" TRS Combo
10k Ohm Blanced
Pin 1 + Sleeve = Ground
Pin 2 + Tip = (+) High
Pin 3 + Ring = (-) Low
Amp & Fusing
HF: 30 Watts
LF: 60 Watts
3.15A 100VAC 50Hz
3.15A 110-120VAC 50/60Hz
1.6A 220-240VAC 50/60Hz
49Hz - 22kHz +/-1.5dB Frequency Response
Dimensions (H x W x D)
14-1/2 H x 10-1/3 W x 9-5/8 inches D (36.8 H x 26.3 W x 24.6 D)
Shipping Weight
27 lbs

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JBL LSR2328P Bi-Amplified Studio Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)If you hate the name JBL... then you need read no further... if on the other hand you are after a pair of studio monitors that are reasonably priced, consider these as an affordable solution.
I have used various brands of studio monitors over the past two decades in recording and small studio set-ups. That is not to say that I consider myself an expert, rather on the contrary, I offer this information as an evaluation from my experience.
First Impressions:
These JBL LSR 2328P monitors have a reasonable weight to them, generally indicates quality construction. Externally I could see that they are well made and very clean looking - utilitarian in fact. Perfect for studios. The controls are all located on the rear (as for most powered/active monitors) containing all the standard features you would expect, XLR, TRS, RCA connectors, LF/HF trim and power. If access to the rear is limited, this may be of concern if you have to make numerous set up changes, but it certainly is not a problem. The base has a dense foam/rubber material which absorbs some vibration when mounted on a console or desktop. Also present are M6 mounting points conforming to industry standard mounting brackets if you want to use speaker stands. Once plugged in, before set-up was conducted, I turned the monitors on and played various program material through them. Very smooth and natural sounding speakers with a generally acceptable sonic palette. After some measurements and some LF trim (my speakers are closer to the rear wall than I would normally like, thus setting the LF trim at -3db on the woofer tightened the bass response. Not as much wall reinforcement) I then began using them for their intended purpose for monitoring and mixing tracks, mainly rock and blues, with a little jazz fusion.
After nearly a month of use:
I have been pleasantly surprised by these speakers, the are very neutral and natural, and offer very little colouration to the source material. This can be harsh, as you realise that either your recording is off, or the mix is to bright/flat. A quick listen on the main monitors reveal that also to be the fact. Back to the console, tweak the sound, and presto... smooth... on the JBL LSR 2328P. Thus it was easy to make sure that your music would translate to other devices/equipment.
High frequencies were smooth, with mids very natural sounding. Easily able to locate instruments within the sound stage and location. One thing I did notice was that on vocals, it was difficult to eliminate the breath inhales, either they were a little exaggerated on these monitors or my mixing technique is off. But at least these JBL monitors resolved this and allowed me the opportunity to pick them up early in my mix.
The bass was tight and full, sometimes had a tendency to overhang on complex bass pieces and get a little bit "muddy", but not unacceptably so. Also the rear port does not have a bung to reduce unwanted rear wall reinforcement of bass signals (the port also serves as a cooling port for the electronics and woofer, so not recommended to bung it up).
As for the controls, they are a standard feature set, common on all brands. Nothing special here. I found that once I got used to the power switch location on the rear, I could easily find it, but still, the power button on these JBL's could have been better placed, like on the front panel, the Logo could serve a dual purpose! (take note JBL)
After A/B testing these speakers with other brands of monitors of similar specifications, not price, I can unequivocally state that they are just about the same as other brands that cost twice (or more) than the JBL's. (I have on purpose not mentioned the other brands as this review is on the JBL's) This is not to say that other monitors were poor/better, rather they had a slightly different set of strengths and weaknesses in comparison. Where say brand A had smoother top end clarity, they lacked bass definition and or punch of the JBL's. If the JBL's were smoother overall than brand B, the other brand may have exhibited better definition or "breath" in the music. Therefore, I would like to point out that at similar price points, all these speakers had similar attributes. If you like bass slam, the JBL's will give it to you. If you require sonic clarity in the upper register, the JBL's will give it to you. If you want clear neutral representation (within reason) from these monitors at this price point, these JBL's will give it to you.Closing Thoughts:
When I am not mixing or recording, (like now whilst I am writing this review) I generally have these monitors playing music at a low level, Wow... they sure put the feeling and weight into the music at low level. I find that I do not get fatigued from listening to these speakers for hours on end (also a function of volume). After all, I am more interested in listening to music, rather than the equipment, so comparisons between brands becomes mute points of intellectual musings.
From a price point of view, I think it is hard to beat these particular JBL's compared to speakers that may offer only about say less than 5% (subjectively) better performance overall. Thus if you are after that 5%, and that is paramount in your application, you will need to spend considerable more on studio monitors than these JBL's or other monitors at this price point.
Thoroughly recommend these JBL LSR 2328P's for anyone with a tight budget (or otherwise), or a need for monitors that you will have to save for months on end to acquire, before you get to listen/mix/enjoy...
Great Work JBL...

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KRK VXT4 Active Studio Monitor - 4 Inch, 45 Watts Review

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(More customer reviews)Firstly, I would like to enphasize I'm not a musician or record technician but just an audiophile enthusiastic.
Although I don't work with recordings, I've got quite good ears which have been improved over the years listening to high end equipment such as McIntosh, Krell, Monitor Audio, Accuphase and others. Taking my background into account, I would say my ears and impressions are quite reliable.
My opinion about Mackies, M-Audio, Yamaha and other studio monitors I've listened is they are on the bright side, sounding cold and lacking excitement and musicality in comparison to high end domestic audio equipment. Studio monitors are not projected to sound nice to our ears, but to monitor and control recordings. I mean, they are optimized to sound flat and transparent. KRK VXT4 is the only studio monitors I've heard manage to sound warm and musical like many audiophiles are after and at the same time acurate and detailed just like a studio monitor must be. Furthermore, their soundstage are huge and focused. Incredibly astonishing taking into account their compact size.
I'm sure these monitors will satisfy recording professionals and audiophiles.

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About the KRK VXT SeriesKRK VXT Series monitors are the latest products from a company known for creating world class studio monitors for a variety of markets. The series was created using stringent design philosophies similar to KRK's flagship close-field monitor, the Exposé E8B. The VXT Series has been designed to reproduce the true nature of the audio material and raises the bar for recording monitors used by professional engineers, musicians and DJs worldwide. The VXT Series includes new proprietary woofers and tweeters, a newly designed curved face plate for excellent imaging, a new cabinet design that provides low resonance, improved structural integrity and extended low-end and slotted ports that greatly reduce port turbulence. KRK engineers started with the extremely functional cabinet design of the flagship monitor, the Exposé E8B to create a very high performance yet attractive line of monitors. The curved cabinet and faceplate provide excellent imaging characteristics and a wider sweet spot. (Many monitors have discontinuous elements which can increase diffraction.) The use of ABS structural foam as the cabinet material provides excellent damping characteristics and extended low end due to more internal volume. The ABS foam also absorbs shocks really well so the cabinet is extremely impact resistant. With the VXT Series, KRK engineers set out to improve transient response in the system. The tweeter's dome is comprised of true silk, as opposed to cloth, which translates to fast transient response, excellent imaging and extended frequency response.The New KRK VXT Series Woofer The new woofer inside the VXT Series has improved transient response by using a stiffer, lighter cone that provides very low distortion and extended low-end. With such attention to detail taken in the creation of VXT Series' key components, it should come as no surprise to learn that KRK has designed numerous extras. The VXT Series features tamper resistant switch covers to protect against others changing your personal settings, integrated Omni Mount support for easy wall or corner mounting, ground lift, defeatable limiter and auto mute controls, and high and low frequency adjust switches on the VXT6 and VXT8.
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Woofer: 4-inch Woven Kevlar
Tweeter: 1-inch Silk Dome NEO
Input
XLR-1/4 inch TRS Combo
10k Ohm Blanced
Pin 1 + Sleeve = Ground
Pin 2 + Tip = (+) High
Pin 3 + Ring = (-) Low
Amp & Fusing
HF: 15 Watts
LF: 30 Watts
2.0A 100VAC 50Hz
2.0A 110-120VAC 50/60Hz
1.0A 220-240VAC 50/60Hz
Frequency Response
56Hz - 22kHz +/-2dB
Dimensions (H x W x D)
10 1/16 inches H x 7 1/3 inches W x 7 inches D (25.6cm H x 18.6cm W x 17.7cm)

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Mackie HR624mkii 6-inch2-Way Studio Monitor (Single Speaker) Review

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(More customer reviews)I should write something elaborate because I'm "first to review" on this product.. but I'm gonna keep it short. These speakers are the best studio monitors in their price range for sound quality, build, bass response, clarity, flatness and realistic / reliable / clean monitoring of pro music creation. Great options for crossover, options for room size, three types of inputs. They sound amazing. They sound very similar to the HR824s but have a bit less low end (and the 624s are better for smaller room.) The sound is close enough that I can monitor on both 624/824 and get reliable results. I've heard Genelec is comparable in quality (some of their products are much higher end though.) Mackie gives you similar results for a cheaper price. I don't know of better studio monitor setup than these Mackies.
One note - which you probably know if you are a producer / engineer. These are studio monitors with VERY flat and honest response - they will bring out mistakes as much as they bring out the nice parts. For listening to music for enjoyment I use a pair of Bose speakers or some Grado headphones. The Mackies are for work and critical listening.. not for casual listening and enjoyment as much as reference.

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Behringer B2030A Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor (Set of 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these with the assumption that I was not going to get the quality sound I wanted as opposed to KRK monitors (WAAAY overpriced) for my small studio. Boy was I wrong! The sound quality is better than expected to say the least. They're HEAVY, thus you won't be too worried about knocking them over (like the smaller KRK's or M-Audio Studiophiles I've seen). Took these over to a friends house for mixdown of video's he's been working on, and adjusted the settings for his video editing hardware and room dynamics. He then changed his mind after about some 5 hours of video editing. Not the best, but I'll be putting my money into what I can use rather than a name (KRK, JBL, Tannoy, Genlec are just TOO much. . .even for just one monitor). And it'se never about what you got, it's what you do with it.
There are going to be reviews bashing them, but when I have audio engineers telling me "good choice, cuz the KRK's are sometimes WAAY too bassy", I feel I've done my job and research into finding what I can afford.
Just a quick note. . .do give these "burn in" time. meaning give them some time to run before going all out on those mixes. Similar to tube preamps for guitar heads/cabs. . .burn em in slowly so you can get the full effect later. I haven't had these long enough, but I can say they are the best part of my studio.

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KRK K10S Powered Subwoofer - 10 Inch, 225 Watts Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this subwoofer as part of a 'system' (which includes 2 KRK RP8 speakers) for my Korg M3 Keyboard Workstation. I was using my old computer speakers until I got this setup. This subwoofer is impressive, however, I must say my days of having 'golden ears' is long gone. Too many years of exposure to loud sounds (concerts, guitars, motorcycles) and age (51) means I don't have the kind of ears that are particularly discriminating. However, the new keyboard needed a sound system that covered lots of frequencies, the bottom end in particular. I looked into a lot of 'studio monitor' systems, and decided that KRK offered the best options in terms of price/performance. I also must admit that I didn't audition any speakers by listening. It was purely a documentation type review. That said, I'm thrilled with what I've got. The subwoofer has a volume control (which needs to be barely cracked off zero to create a balanced sound with the RP8s), and a variable crossover frequency, to allow a good mix with the other monitors (again, this is something someone with good hearing could take advantage of, which I don't; I left the crossover at 130Hz, the top end). KRK offers a tool which is said to create optimized settings for any room, but I didn't see a need for that. You WILL need cables, though, 4 total, two from the mixer/keyboard, and two more from the subwoofer to the other monitors. The nice thing about KRK is that they provide a number of different options for those connections, at least the input to the subwoofer (only XLR or RCA on the output side of the subwoofer). The input to the subwoofer can be XLR, 1/4" (like a regular guitar/amp cord) or even standard RCA (stereo type) cables, those these latter are unbalanced (which essentially means that a long run may end up being noisy, since there is no shielding in this kind of cable). I used old guitar cables at first, while I waited for my the XLR cables which I ordered from Amazon to get here. I'd be lying if I told you that I could tell any difference between the types of cables, sonically. They are equally secure in terms of solidity of connection. Still, if you want the best possible performance, get XLRs.
I'm very happy with this unit. I've read that it puts out 150 watts, and other places say 225, and I'm too lazy to look up the details in the product documentation. Suffice to say, the power is ridiculous, and would, I believe, easily fill a small concert venue. In my office, a 10'x12' room with cathedral ceiling and hard floor, it's way overkill. In fact, with the 8" drivers of the main monitors (the RP8s), I may have been able to get away without the subwoofer. However, because of the synthesizer portion of the keyboard, I definitely wanted to take advantage of the low end it can produce. The K10S definitely fills that part of the sonic spectrum for me. KRK used to make a 12" subwoofer, with even more wattage, which is what I wanted originally, but the K10S is more than I need as it is,
You have the option to remove the grill, to expose the really cool yellow rimmed speaker cone, but probably not a good idea; the grill provides protection (but the RP8 monitors come without grills; they are an extra cost option). One other thing, if, like me, you like to keep things 'clean', the subwoofer doens not come with a cover. I had one made, to keep the dust off.
Overall, highly recommended.

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The KRK K10S powered subwoofer is designed to extend the low frequency portion so your mix can be properly engineered. The K10S cabinet has radically curved surfaces for a great look and amazing performance. The front-firing bass port and KRK's trademark yellow glass-aramid composite woofer ensure accurate and powerful low-end punch. A sturdy grill which is removable protects the woofer and adds to the sleek appearance of the unit. A high power amplifier and active crossovers provide smooth and accurate reproduction. To accommodate any studio environment, the K10s has RCA, 1/4 inch (balanced/unbalanced) or XLR inputs for all your input options.
KRK K10S Powered Subwoofer Features:
225 Watt (peak) powered subwoofer for studio use
SPL rating of 110db music and 113db peak
Frequency response of 34 Hz- 50Hz to 130Hz variable
10 inch high excursion glass aramid composite woofer
Variable and sweepable low pass filter
80Hz high pass filter
Radically curved front baffle design for amazing performance
Front firing port provides low frequency extension without boundary coupling
Bypass control using standard footswitch
A New Standard in Low Frequency Monitoring For years, KRK subwoofers have been the choice for accurate low frequency monitoring in studios large and small. Now, the K10s provides a new standard for even better performance and accuracy, raising the bar once again. Whether you are mixing in a 2.1 or 5.1 surround environment or just looking to upgrade the low-frequency extension of your existing monitors, the K10s will provide the low frequency detail and accuracy that will help you to create a better mix. Let's Be Up Front Take a look at competitive subwoofer monitors and you'll find ports on the back of the cabinet. These rear-firing ports tend to create bass coupling with walls and corners over-amplifying low frequency information which in turn colors your mix. The superior design of the KRK10s includes front-firing ports which are just the right shape to reduce port turbulence. You'll appreciate the clean and accurate bass performance this approach delivers, even at high SPLs. Feel the Bass You need to feel the bass and our proprietary signature yellow woofer delivers tight, clear low end response. Our engineers and listening panel took the K10s speaker voicing to even more accurate levels. Featuring a sweepable 50 Hz – 130 Hz low pass filter, your K10s provides flexible control for any monitoring system. What you hear is what you are intended to hear, coloration is not part of the spec. This performance is brought to you by drivers that are custom-designed by our world-class studio monitor engineering team, for a clear, low-distortion performance. Take Control Professional engineers like the ability to hear how the sub is affecting the mix. Your KRK subwoofer is equipped with a bypass feature which allows you to defeat the sub and provide full range audio to your recording monitors. To use the bypass function, you will need to use a standard latching 1/4 mono footswitch.

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JBL LSR2310SP Powered Studio Subwoofer Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing is CRAZY! It is the loudest speaker I have ever heard. Deepest bass I have ever felt. Have to keep it turned way down. Would be good for parties. For mixing I feel like I almost dont use it. Though it does give you great control of the super lows, but not all samples have super lows. I love it. Could ask for nothing more. But it is huge. Bigger in size than I imagined. But worth it,,,

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