ravedavehotmail.com Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 I'm getting a computer so that I can start making my own tracks, using Sound Forge, Fruity Loops, Cooledit, Acid Pro, etc. What I'm wondering is whether or not I should buy computer speakers as well, or if I should by home stereo speakers instead. I like the idea of satellites, but I don't want to spend more money for inferior sound. Also, there are so many different types out there I don't really know what is good. Recommendations? Thanks. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Get a set of powered monitors, like those from Event, Mackie, etc. Most "computer speakers" do not really give an accurate representation of the sound. Even home stereo speakers are not exactly reference monitors. I've mastered CDs on the Events, but they're just one company of many that makes powered monitors. You may need to find models that are magnetically-shielded if you plan to place them close to your monitor. Or if you have lots of $$, use those flat-panel LCDs, they're not susceptible to magnetic fields. If this answer is not sufficiently in-depth, please post again and we'll drill down deeper. Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravedavehotmail.com Posted December 5, 2000 Author Share Posted December 5, 2000 I've been checking out reviews on speakers, and I haven't come across any reviews on Event or Mackie speakers. Maybe its because I'm looking at more mainstream computers that are relatively cheap. I don't have that much to spend, under $200, and I want to know what's best for what I can afford. I have a sound card platinum 5.1 sound card, and I'd like to get a 4 or 5 speaker system. I was considering the Cambridge Soundworks FPS 2000 set. Any recommendations for my price range? I want to make sure that I can clearly hear the lows, mids and highs, with clean sounding bass. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted December 5, 2000 Share Posted December 5, 2000 >>I don't have that much to spend, under $200, and I want to know what's best for what I can afford...I was considering the Cambridge Soundworks FPS 2000 set...I want to make sure that I can clearly hear the lows, mids and highs, with clean sounding bass. << Okay, that's a different set of parameters. Good near-field monitors will set you back at least several hundred dollars for just one speaker. So, given your budget, Cambridge speakers are a good way to go. I reviewed one of their early 3-way systems, and was pretty impressed with the kind of sound they could get out of very small speakers. However, I certainly wouldn't master a CD on them...it's too hard to pin down a truly accurate bass when you're using a budget subwoofer-based system. There's some real effort involved in pro studios for balancing the low end so you get a true perspective. But if all you want is a good low end so you can hear rumbles from exploding aliens and a good kick pattern in a piece of music, you should be fine. But my experience with this type of system is limited, I hope others can weigh in with more comprehensive opinions. Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earfatigue Posted December 6, 2000 Share Posted December 6, 2000 i think the best option here is to wait it out or use your $200 as a down payment for a decent pair. the lower range of events (ps5 and ps6) are relatively light on the pocketbook and deliver very impressive results all things considered. and yes, are shielded for use near crt monitors. $200 doesn't get you much even in the home speaker dept. as for the 5 - 6 speaker set up you asked about, are you intent on doing 5.1 mixes? might want to put that off for a bit. not saying you can't or shouldn't do it, but you're going to need a bit more of an investment to make that fly and have any sort of translatable result. keep in mind that the majority of professional studios still aren't going with multichannel monitoring yet. best of luck judson snell slang music group oh- check www.event1.com for more info on their monitors. judson snell slang music group chicago, il Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted December 6, 2000 Share Posted December 6, 2000 Hey, Roland makes some computer speakers which are geared more towards computer music production. It is the model MA-8. They're two way also, not the typical one way "full range" speaker. I think they are in your price range. Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstroope Posted December 6, 2000 Share Posted December 6, 2000 I have a pair of Tannoy 6.5 nearfields that I paid about 165.00 for at Mars music. These are discontiued now but Tannoy just came out with a pair for about 200.00. You need to subscribe to some of the music catalogs like the Guitar Center, Musicians Friend, and others to get mail order prices. I live near a retired studio musician who has played on every major artist album at some point. Mama's and the Papas, Glen Campbell, Beach Boys..on and on...In is studio he uses a set of Yamaha bookshelf speakers because he wants his music to sound like they sound. Remember he has 40 years of recording and knows what he wants and how to get it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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