Studio Monitors
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Studio Monitors
So I have a friend looking for studio monitors for home use. Budget is around $600. What would you guys recommend?
Amps:
Mesa Mark V
JVM 210H
Blackstar HT-100
Blackstar Ht-5
Peavey Ultra 60
Cabs:
JCM 900 1960a
Marshall Mode 4 280
Mesa Widebody 1x12
Guitars:
2011 Les Paul Traditional Plus
2005 Les Paul Studio
2004 Ibanez RG470 MIJ
Mesa Mark V
JVM 210H
Blackstar HT-100
Blackstar Ht-5
Peavey Ultra 60
Cabs:
JCM 900 1960a
Marshall Mode 4 280
Mesa Widebody 1x12
Guitars:
2011 Les Paul Traditional Plus
2005 Les Paul Studio
2004 Ibanez RG470 MIJ
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Re: Studio Monitors
I've been trying to save for Yamaha HS8's but, I keep blowing my money on pedals.
They have a 38Hz - 30kHz frequency response... can't beat that with many 8" monitors.
If you want active monitors, I'd recommend saving up another $150 for them.


They have a 38Hz - 30kHz frequency response... can't beat that with many 8" monitors.
If you want active monitors, I'd recommend saving up another $150 for them.

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Re: Studio Monitors
I'll second the Yamaha HS8s. I landed on them after testing some different models out.
If you get them from rmcaudiodirect.com you can save some cash...they go for $300/each, free shipping, no tax.
Not sure if it shows if you're not a members...but here's the link. http://www.rmcaudiodirect.com/yamaha-hs ... o-monitor/
If you get them from rmcaudiodirect.com you can save some cash...they go for $300/each, free shipping, no tax.
Not sure if it shows if you're not a members...but here's the link. http://www.rmcaudiodirect.com/yamaha-hs ... o-monitor/
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Re: Studio Monitors
If you don't mind used, you can find some Mackie HR824's in that price range.
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Re: Studio Monitors
Thanks guys. The Yamahas were ordered!
Amps:
Mesa Mark V
JVM 210H
Blackstar HT-100
Blackstar Ht-5
Peavey Ultra 60
Cabs:
JCM 900 1960a
Marshall Mode 4 280
Mesa Widebody 1x12
Guitars:
2011 Les Paul Traditional Plus
2005 Les Paul Studio
2004 Ibanez RG470 MIJ
Mesa Mark V
JVM 210H
Blackstar HT-100
Blackstar Ht-5
Peavey Ultra 60
Cabs:
JCM 900 1960a
Marshall Mode 4 280
Mesa Widebody 1x12
Guitars:
2011 Les Paul Traditional Plus
2005 Les Paul Studio
2004 Ibanez RG470 MIJ