I have a set of low end monitors (m-audio BX5A'a), some decent headphones (ATH-M50's and a lower end sony MDR-XD200 pair), a set of pc speakers w/ a subwoofer and I work in an untreated room. I still have to take my mixes to the car or the stereo system to try and fight EQ issues. I definitely don't have an optimum mixing environment and my mixes turn out OK (not great, not bad, just OK).

I got my BX5A's for $149 and traded for my M50's.

Moral of the story: There is none (ha, ha). OK, maybe that you can get decent recording done with relatively cheap equipment. But I think if you want to generate pro end recording stuff you need better equipment, a good mixing environment, skill and talent.


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