Author Topic: Is it time for new monitors? (Read 8325 times)

myda · « **on:** April 25, 2016, 09:05:57 pm »

Hey everyone! so i've had Tannoy reveal 501 monitors for about 1 1/2 years now. lately I've been noticing that the left speaker has been rattling when sub is played, and there seems to be distortion(?) with the high-ish mids. this has just recently started happening, so any idea what this could be? is it time for a replacement?

Marrow Machines · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2016, 10:03:59 pm »

might be cheaper to get them fixed.

I'd also figure out what the problem was and how it became a problem. (talk to the repair dudes)

Other wise, you can replace them if you want, but a more economical decision would be to repair what you have, unless you're looking for a change.

myda · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2016, 01:40:50 pm »

thanks marrow! I'll check around for repair shops, but I've kind of been wanting to upgrade, so maybe I'll take this as hint that I should haha.

Heatcliff · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2016, 02:02:16 pm »

Def replace them - i have a pair of 501a as alternative monitor that i switch too every know and then but they work fine for over 2 years know. And i crank them sometimes

myda · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2016, 02:20:47 pm »

what monitors would you recommend heatcliff? I was thinking of the tannoy reveal 802's since I have actually really liked my 501's. I'm thinking about maybe getting a sub too

Marrow Machines · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2016, 04:56:43 pm »

Quote from: myda on April 27, 2016, 02:20:47 pm

what monitors would you recommend heatcliff? I was thinking of the tannoy reveal 802's since I have actually really liked my 501's. I'm thinking about maybe getting a sub too

I'd look into getting 8 inch speakers.

Subs are kind of unruly, and you need a larger space to use them properly. Plus you won't make people angry.

Heatcliff · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2016, 01:57:42 pm »

Quote from: myda on April 27, 2016, 02:20:47 pm

what monitors would you recommend heatcliff? I was thinking of the tannoy reveal 802's since I have actually really liked my 501's. I'm thinking about maybe getting a sub too

Well recommending monitors is difficult cause it all comes down to personal preference and ultimately the price tag... For the 1000< per set I personally like the yamaha's (ns80 etc), around the 3-4k price range i really like the Event Opals, above that pricerange there is my Lipinski L-70's (Pro: the most detailed / revealing / amazing nearfields you probably will ever hear - cons: still "kinda" beta - Since they build every order from scratch), also Amphions or ATC's. You see it's all a very personal taste!

myda · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2016, 01:55:06 pm »

thanks for the recommendations guys!

Dot · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:05:41 pm »

myda, in the $1400 range are the APS Klasiks. You don't need a sub with them. Down to 35Hz.

http://aps-company.com/en/products/klasik

I reviewed them at...

http://www.prostudioreviews.com/APS-Klasik-Active-Monitors-Review.html

myda · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2016, 01:32:51 am »

yo thank you! those look dope! the audio interface you linked in the other thread looks super nice too

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