So, I'm planning out a whole new studio space. Primarily I will be mastering in it. I'm factoring in, at a later date, new speakers (my KH310s will be more than fine to start with). I'd be listening between 1.5-2 meters away. I'll be using a Lynx Aurora (n) 8, to which Lynx is adding speaker calibration and bass management to supposedly in July. I currently have one Rythmik F12, and will add another.
So, I'm looking at speakers around 10-15,000 US per pair.
First on my list is the D&D 8C. The directionality down to ~100hz is appealing, and it should make SBIR less of an issue. However, they don't go particularly loud as a result of the cardioid loading. Obviously, they measure beautifully and also have very high ratings from subjectivists, so they clearly are doing something right.
However, I am also considering Neumann KH420s. These are cheaper, go substantially louder sans distortion, and seemingly have a slightly broader vertical sweet spot... but they lack the cardioid loading. However, I have heard complaints that the ports are a bit over-tuned and ring a bit more than strictly necessary.
Third, Genelec 1237s. Biggest, loudest, and have GLM baked in. Middle of the pack pricewise, but a very good rep...
Anything else I'm missing that is worth looking at?
So, I'm looking at speakers around 10-15,000 US per pair.
First on my list is the D&D 8C. The directionality down to ~100hz is appealing, and it should make SBIR less of an issue. However, they don't go particularly loud as a result of the cardioid loading. Obviously, they measure beautifully and also have very high ratings from subjectivists, so they clearly are doing something right.
However, I am also considering Neumann KH420s. These are cheaper, go substantially louder sans distortion, and seemingly have a slightly broader vertical sweet spot... but they lack the cardioid loading. However, I have heard complaints that the ports are a bit over-tuned and ring a bit more than strictly necessary.
Third, Genelec 1237s. Biggest, loudest, and have GLM baked in. Middle of the pack pricewise, but a very good rep...
Anything else I'm missing that is worth looking at?
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