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Is their anything decent within my budget? That figure includes Tax and S&H. Preferably something I can buy at amazon.com
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Don,
For your budget, do you actually mean "studio monitors", or are you talking about decent speakers?
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Seriously Don the Tannmoy Reveals are very budget and do a very good job, they are pro studio kind of gear and are VERY cheap you might even get a pair of passive ones on ebay for your price. Active motinors more cash.
I recommend them and have used them for years
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For your budget, do you actually mean "studio monitors", or are you talking about decent speakers?
Bob, I was trying to distinguish from cheap computer speakers to something more full-range. My computer has 7.1 Surround Sound and I'd a bit more bass without necessarily going to a sub-woofer. I don't think a booming bass would fly here, especially when I must crank it to hear these days. I was thinking along the lines of Radio Shack's Minimus 7s but they aren't as well-rated anymore.
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I have owned the MS16's for a few years and have been happy with them. I would place them above "Good Computer Speakers", but below studio monitors. They get pretty loud & stays reasonably flat. A friend has the MS40's and likes them, but says they are slightly bass heavy...and he is a bass player.
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Don, any "subwoofer" you get in that price range probably won't reproduce much below 100 Hz, so you don't have to worry about it carrying much. On the other hand, with a sub you would be giving up power on the main speakers, so maybe a straight 2.0 system would be best.
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Don't let the size nor low price fool you, Don. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10833911 Thirty bucks. Total FTC power: 7 watts RMS Subwoofer: 4 RMS (into 4 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD) Satellites: 1.5 RMS x 2 (into 4 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD) Total peak power: 14 watts Drivers: Satellites: 2-inch high-excursion metallic drivers Subwoofer : 4-inch Max-X™ high-excursion subwoofer Speaker dimensions (H x W x D): Satellites: 5.8” (14.6 cm) x 3.4” (8.5 cm) x 3.2” (8.2 cm) Subwoofer: 8.4” (19 cm) x 5.5” (14 cm) x 7” (17.8 cm) 7 - 14 Watts, distribute with separate amplifiers like that, well, its likely enough to break the lease where yer living. They do sound good, though. --Mac
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I am seriously considering the Barry MS16s. The MS40s are beyond my current budget, although I really like them. I like the Tascams too but no reviews posted. Perhaps by the time I actually pull out the plastic I'll be able to swing the MS40s. I been good!
I've just blown my reserve on a Brother Duplex Laser Printer yesterday so the monitor speakers must wait until next month. Thanks for all the great replies. See why I love this place?
Mac, I guess that we were typing at the same time in unison , congruently, together, collectively, simultaneously so I missed your reply. You know my reservations about Barry products but I'm being forced to abandon my brand loyalties in favor of your basic lack of Loonies. Don't tell Greg.
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Behringer has changed a lot, Don, from past misdeeds.
Today, they have one of the better servicecenter contracts going.
And the US market is now full of our own reps, QC managers, techreps, etc.
I've long ago exercised my Christian command to forgive 'em.
Now, that is not synonymous with "forget" either.
Trust but verify,
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I had a fantastic experience with Behringer not to long ago that was flat out unbelievable...it involved 2 countries, 5 people, and 2 music stores in 2 countries....
The only other company that I have seen that level of service is our very own PG Music.
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Friends, I've decided upon the Barry MS40s. At 40W, I should be able to peal paint off the walls. My room is only 16' X 16'. I will probably never max them anyway while I might have with the MS16s. I like a little headroom anyway. Thanks to all for the sage (or thyme) advice. You folks are top shelf. See why I love this place!?
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Friends, I've decided upon the Barry MS40s. At 40W, I should be able to peal paint off the walls. My room is...I will probably never max them anyway...
Then don't ever turn faders all the way up to troubleshoot, like you did the other day...
Especially important to protect those tweeters.
I've never understood why people do that, have asked many who approach the service desk with the blown whatever for repair if they also floor the accelerator of their car in order to troubleshoot a problem with the car, blank stares.
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Points well taken, O'Mac!
Looks like Amazon has only 1 pair left in stock. Since they tend to substitute "up" I'll take a chance. One of the competitors say "Discontinued". Watupwidat? Amazon calls it "Most Popular". Went to Barry's site but still haven't found the response curve. Says bottom end is 50Hz but I'd like to see the curve. I suppose, since they have an EQ, its superfluous (meaningless, trivial, unimportant, no biggie). At any rate, it will be far better than my Gateway computer speakers. lol
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Okay folks, my MS40s are on their way! Yippee! Free 2-day shipping will get them here on Tuesday the 15th. Color me elated but remember the rules. You may need a Elated Color Crayola.
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Good news Don, please let us know how ya like 'em!
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jcspro40, it would never have have happened without you. I owe you a great big Thank You! Yes, I will post my opinion after I've auditioned them next week. I presumed they are shipped because my card has been charged and they haven't said that they are out of stock.
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I was surprised to see Mac recommend the Logitech 3-piece system. I have several of this type and I love them. I have one on my TV, others on each PC. I uses them for gigs in the smaller rooms. They give the best reproduction of the stereo voices on my keyboards of any keyboard amp I have tried, hands down. I like what they do with vocals, a lot.
Most are Logitechs of various sizes, but I have one from Boston Acoustics which is very nice. Logitech's customer service is outstanding.
NOTICE the speaker cones in the picture that Mac gave the link to. They look like concave silver disks with nothing at the central axis. I dont know what you call cones of this type, but I like them. I have a couple of pocket size battery systems like this type that I got at a Target for $10. They are great for plugging into an ipod or laptop. The sound quality is really very good for one or two people listening close up.
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Yes I know that about you, Mac.
The reason I was surprised is that these speakers - and all the 3-piece satellite systems that I know of - include processors to make the output sound 'good.' This is not necessarily a bad thing. It is just that, by definition, a studio monitor's job is to add nothing and take away nothing. I find that using logitechs to monitor gives a result that reflects what I am going to get on a variety of playback systems: headphones, car stereo, home stereo, PA system, etc. Practically speaking, they get the job done.
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