That looks suspiciously like what I get told to wear when the wifes feeling amorous

 

Being logged out for some time,usually not on this page of forum just casually downloading some stuff as offline.As OP i am considering too for new monitors and i decided to have a look at unported/sealed cabinet speakers. 1. https://www.nhthifi.com/products/10658-nht-superone-2-1?category_id=1964848-center-speakers 2. http://quested.com/s6r/ 3. https://www.abacus-electronics.de/produkte/aktivlautsprecher/c-box.html For NHT SuperOne you will need amp,Quested S6R are highpriced.My final choice will be probably Abacus C-Box 3,also you can get test packet for 30 euros.Maybe OP finds some help in this reply.​

 

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I use Event Opal , they work perfectly for any genre, and you dont need to work at high levels to have a clear and objective sound:


8 inch woofer, passive cooler.
They have an EQ to adapt them to the room if needed.



http://www.eventelectronics.com/opal
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My next monitors,I love them!!!

 

Wow now that's a useless graph. With that 20dB scale... of course you'll not see 20dB dips unless the speakers are absolute crap.


You have a fairly broad +5dB bump at the 50-200 Hz area, but the graph looks fairly good. Wonder why they felt the need to hide the scale so much.

 

In the spec part of their website, there is another graph that may complement this one: Freq response vs 3rd harmonic distortion:

 

Did I mention they are bi amped?

And you can land them as the tweeter can be rotate:

 

I have my eye on those Focal Shape Twins, myself. Since you're eyeing 6.5bs, you should probably consider just getting those and a Focal subby for the bass -- I don't think you're going to find any monitors that is specifically geared towards one type of music. And moreover, that's the last thing you'd want, anyway; you want speakers that are as flat as possible. Like I said, for the genres you cited, you're probably best off with the Focals (low distortion mids, which will help you hear the distortion you do add in EDM better) and a decent sub. Or, if you want monitors that are guaranteed to work for anything, spend a few extra dimes and buy the passive ATCs/amp bundle. At $4,500, it's still the cheapest deal you'll ever get for those.

 

Neumann KH80 DSP

Details: https://en-de.neumann.com/kh-80-dsp-a-g#technical-data

 

I think ATC are the best of the best in the monitoring world...The ultimate dream for ever producer.But you need to make money first!..So much.

 

Thanks brother for your advice. Really I don't care the genres. I'm thinking to get a good monitors and I wanted to hear what you guys think about it or your experiences. Right now I have 7 years with Yamaha HS80M. I think that is time to buy new speakers. Thanks.

 

Thanks guys for all your comments

 

By the way, Oly, I wasn't demeaning Event Opals by recommending something else; I love those monitors, too! When you get into Event Opal/Genelec SAM territory, it's like trying to pick between a Ferrari and a Maserati.

 

Has anybody experienced Fluid Audio FX8? How about them?

 

I've been hearing a lot of great stuff lately about Kii Audio's speakers (except for the price tag, which is staggering).

 

Dont worry, I don't see this as a competition

These speakers were expensive and very difficult for me to get were I live. The local store had to import it directly from Australia. But it really worth the investment because it's the piece of gear that once you got it, there is no more doubt.
There are a lot of other speakers that can give the same service, but most of them are much more powerful so, to have them working at their best, you have to listen loud. That was one of the points that influenced my decision, these ones are 70 watts only so you can work at 40watt with a maximum definition. Other great speakers are 300 watts, that mean you would have to work at 150W to use them at their best... This is way too loud for me.

 

I remember Opals are amazing sound-wise, but there's been problem with build quality consistency, glad you have them flawlessly running Oly

I was actually thinking about buying them, but then I heard these 3-way active coaxial digitally calibrated beasts and I will just save money for them I guess:

 

you probably make a mistake,I am looking the Event Opal since some times,and I don't think they are only 70 watts...See the tech spec below from the Event's site:
http://www.eventelectronics.com/opal

They are rather >400W RMS,if I understand what is written.
But that doesn't mean that you must hear them so loud.It is important to have a big power headroom if you wish a clean sound.

 

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I haven't listened these monitors yet,but their too much specific (technical) design doesn't attract me.
Behind the front panel you have 2 oval woofers,and I don't like oval woofers.You find oval woofers in TV...

 

You realize that an Adam A7x pair is about one third of the price the Focal Twin 6 BE are ? There can be no straight up comparison because the two you mention belong to a different category really. The A7x belongs to the upper segment of the starter class monitors or the lower segment of the middle class if you like. With the middle class being the medium sized pro monitors. The Focal Twins belong to the upper segment of the middle class and some (including me) would even argue that maybe they belong to the lower segment of the high end class. The dual 6.5" woofers on the Twin give you the option to select one of the two woofers (depending on the placing) to practically act as a subwoofer (as much as this is possible concerning the small size), thus resulting in a 3 way monitor whereas the brand new Adam7x, although good enough, is a typical 2 way monitor with all the good and the bad that come with this.
Also the Focal Twins although denoted by Focal as nearfield monitors, they have enjoyed a midfield placement in many studios with great success and satisfied users, especially when paired with the Focal matched subwoofer to form a 2.1 system. At 2x400 Watts RMS for the pair, the Focals pack a serious punch against the Adam A7x's 2x150 watts RMS.
Even you meant the Adam A77x which has also twin woofers like the Focals, again the class is different and any of the Adams A series will likely lose the "battle". A better comparison would be made with the Adam S series which with their new models has stirred enough attention to grab a bunch of awards in a very short time. I 've had the priviledge to be demo'ed the S3H pair and i was fkn impressed. At about 4k euros a pair, they are more expensive than the Focal Twins @ 3.3k but they also include new design and serious "OMG" punch with clarity and detail.
Hope this helped a bit.
Cheers
PS: This price territory is typically only for those who are seriously making music. Or of course cash loaded enthusiasts. If you can afford them (and have the room for too) the Adam S3H blew me away and i own both the Focal Twins and the Focal sub. Although i prefer the Focal type of analytical detail, those Adams got me drooling the best way possible and i can only imagine what would happen if i paired them with a sub. Geez, gearlust never ends.

 

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