Originally Posted By: rharv
So, the suggestion was to improve the listening environment with money saved by getting the regular version. That was the point (I think) Mac and I were both making. Not whether he could end up with a good mix by trying it, listening on a few systems, adjusting, listening on a few systems, etc etc. But rather getting monitors that were easier to learn. After doing the above routine a few times with decent monitors it becomes easier and then intuitive.
Trying to do it when you can't hear a lot of the nuances and then testing repeatedly consumes time. You still need to do it, but many less times once you can learn your monitors. (and can then Trust Your Ears)
Monitors are a good investment. A couple hundred bucks might make a huge difference.

curious how you feel about mixing in headphones, perhaps with a device such as the VRM Box? I am finding that with good headphones I can learn them in much the same way you mentioned learning monitors. I am finding the more I mix the closer I am getting to what I want when I play my mix on other systems. and for me, sharing a house with others and not doing this professionally, headphones are likely to be my main option for the foreseeable future!

Last edited by JohnJohnJohn; 11/15/13 07:14 PM.