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Posted by greg7 (A) on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

I just read a very convincing article on TNT Audio promoting active speakers. I guess it's worth pursuing further if/when I upgrade. Certainly Naim and Linn promote active, and AVI has gone completely active in their speaker line.

Question: aside from Quad and Wharfdale, what other active studio monitors should I consider? A quick Google search turned up Zzounds, which also sells Behringer, M-Audio, Yamaha, KRK, ec.

Key criteria here: they be relatively inexpensive and not ruthless (since most pro monitors are ruthless)

Edits: 06/30/09

• ATC id a well-respected active line. :-)) nt - andyr 15:58:24 07/01/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Active studio monitors ? posted by greg7 on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

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• RE: Active studio monitors ? - George S. Roland 12:29:30 07/01/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Active studio monitors ? posted by greg7 on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

  I have heard some of Tannoy's studio monitors, some of which are active. Very fine sound indeed.
  George Roland
  

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• RE: Active studio monitors ? - jdwaudio 09:08:02 07/01/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Active studio monitors ? posted by greg7 on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

  You should give ATC's a listen. They might not suit your tastes, as they are above all neutral. Listen to the newer SCM 11's or 19's.
  
  Jim

  • http://www.atc.gb.net/   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Do you listen in a "studio"? - Abel McCain 02:32:35 07/01/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Active studio monitors ? posted by greg7 on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

  If not, a studio monitor may not work for you. If you listen in a domestic environment and you do buy studio monitors, go with a pair designed for "midfield" listening. Midfield monitors are'nt always cheap. However, the Quad 12L can be sometimes be found new for less than the $1500 retail price if you look around - sometimes as low as $1000.
  

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• RE: Active studio monitors ? - chocolate_lover9999@yahoo.com 22:19:24 06/30/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Active studio monitors ? posted by greg7 on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

  They are not cheap but definitely worth the price - not ruthlessly revealing either.

  • Adam P22A   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Mackie 824s and JBL are pretty nice but...... - doodlebug 15:06:27 06/30/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Active studio monitors ? posted by greg7 on June 30, 2009 at 11:30:42

  many self-powered monitors are primarily designed for near field use.
  
  Depends on what you want to do with them, then.
  
  Cheers,
  
  David
  

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