Happy Easter to everybody!
I'm looking for a pair of small pair of monitor speakers, I know this kind of question comes up quite often, but here I am
First thing first: I will be using them primarly for mixing purposes for my own music productions (pop punk tunes and light rock, but also I like to produce EDM, I use synth plugins), so I'm not looking for flattering speakers. Until now, I used headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M50x) but I found myself bouncing back and forth from my desk to my car to have a balanced mix.
Other constraints:
- my "studio" is in my untreated bedroom (11'x13')
- small desk and limited space (speaker enclosure width can be maximum 150-160mm or around 6", not more)
- desk is near wall, so front bass reflex port is preferable (right?)
Given this requirements, I found this suitable options:
I know that with whatever I'll go I won't be able to do a professional mix & master since this would be my main monitoring system (and not a reference), also given how limited I am I must accept compromises of some sort, but I want something that is more than adequate and accurate for an amateur home studio, something that gives me less problems, or at least the less noticeable ones I can live with
Waiting for your inputs and suggestions!
I'm looking for a pair of small pair of monitor speakers, I know this kind of question comes up quite often, but here I am
First thing first: I will be using them primarly for mixing purposes for my own music productions (pop punk tunes and light rock, but also I like to produce EDM, I use synth plugins), so I'm not looking for flattering speakers. Until now, I used headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M50x) but I found myself bouncing back and forth from my desk to my car to have a balanced mix.
Other constraints:
- my "studio" is in my untreated bedroom (11'x13')
- small desk and limited space (speaker enclosure width can be maximum 150-160mm or around 6", not more)
- desk is near wall, so front bass reflex port is preferable (right?)
Given this requirements, I found this suitable options:
- IK iLoud Micro Monitor (250€ for a new pair): I've read excelent reviews about theese and listened to a lot of comparatives (I know, I know..) but I'm also worried about port chuffing at lowest frequencies, bass is a little overwhelming compared to mid and high frequencies, and also audio compression/distortion (especially bass) when increasing the volume.
- Eve Audio SC-203 (I found a pair used for 350€, or B-Stock from an online shop for 420€ 3yrs warranty): found very very little about theese, but what I could find was all positive. They don't go low as the iLouds, but port chuffing is eliminated since they don't have a bass reflex port, also have a sub out (in case in future I would want to add one, maybe I won't, but who knows..). Should be a little more detailed compared to iLoud MM.
- Eve Audio SC-204: maybe also theese will fit, but I've not searched for price nor audio quality yet.
I know that with whatever I'll go I won't be able to do a professional mix & master since this would be my main monitoring system (and not a reference), also given how limited I am I must accept compromises of some sort, but I want something that is more than adequate and accurate for an amateur home studio, something that gives me less problems, or at least the less noticeable ones I can live with
Waiting for your inputs and suggestions!
