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Re: Are new pro speakers suitable for home audio?

Posted by Haldor (A) on March 19, 2002 at 18:36:53

In Reply to: Are new pro speakers suitable for home audio? posted by edta on March 17, 2002 at 19:39:37:

Hi edta,

Most SR (sound reinforcement) speakers (ignoring Bose) use highly directional speakers to minimize early reflections and increase the depth of coverage (so the sound doesn't get as muddy from all the reflections and so the people in the back can hear too). These characteristics don't seem appropriate for most home listening environments, unless your listening room used to be a 2 lane bowling alley in the past (long and skinny). While SR speakers can have a smooth frequency response (helps prevent feedback) the response curve is usually not all that flat.

If you are interested in PRO audio gear with home stereo possibilities, a better choice might be to look at some of the near field studio monitors. The Mackie SR824 for example. is a very credible set of self powered speakers (biamped with active crossovers) that I think would make the beginnings of a very nice home theater system. A pair of these goes for around $1200.

Phil

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