Re: powered near-field monitors?

["edward ." <datecrepe@gmail.com>]

I'm happy with the 1029A's.
I got mine used for like $850.

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On 8/23/05, Wavecomputer360 <wavecomputer360@gmx.de> wrote:
> Hi Tom,
> 
> my recommendation would be smaller Klein + Hummel (www.klein-hummel.de)
> speakers like the O98. They usually sell for around 750 Euros/pair on 
>eBay,
> and I find them absolutely fantastic. These speakers were design to
> broadcast specs (and are commonly used for monitoring classical music) 
>and
> if I had the money, IŽd get me a pair of these (much better value than
> Genelec 1029a if you ask me but your mileage may vary). If money is no
> issue, IŽd go for one of the big K+H cabinets, or for a Meyer Sound HD-1.
> Gorgeous!
> 
> Stephen
> 
> 
> "IŽm striving for the mysterious. The obvious doesnŽt interest me." (Jon
> Hassell)
> 
> Visit the official [Žramp] website at www.doombient.com
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Ritchford <tom.ritchford@gmail.com>
> To: <loopers-delight@loopers-delight.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:43 PM
> Subject: OT: powered near-field monitors?
> 
> 
> I'm looking for a set of powered near-field monitors to replace my old
> Alesis Monitor Ones (I have an old Crown amp but I'd like to get rid
> of that, too).
> 
> Concerns:
> -- reasonable sound
> -- price
> -- size.
> 
> Since my studio is neither sound-proof nor acoustically particularly
> fine, I'd be willing to compromise somewhat on perfect sound for
> either price or size.  But I can certainly spend several hundred
> dollars on a pair.
> 
> Ideas?
> 
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