Studio monitors.... The ones I used to listen to in my recording days were the ones like Dynaudio's, old B&W 801's and some active stuff like ATC's and Genelec. They had in common that they sounded very analytical, a bit harsh, could go incredebly loud and didn't do much imaging, although I have to be honest: placing wasn't always optimal. So one day I decided to buy a couple of Yamaha NS10's from the studio (small two way monitor) and use it at home. It was dreadfull!! I traded them for some small Mission's, which were less 'hifi' but more 'fun'...... So, in my experience, real studio monitors are not necessarily good in home situations. But it does make, as said before, a nice marketing statement.
old JBL studio monitors
(old) JBL Studio monitors seem like an interesting deal on ebay (or here on agon).
But what makes a "studio monitor " a "studio monitor " ?
How well have 15 (20?) year old JBLs aged? I do know about failing foam woofer surrounds. I would imagine the caps in the crossovers are getting unhappy too, maybe.
Any thoughts?
But what makes a "studio monitor " a "studio monitor " ?
How well have 15 (20?) year old JBLs aged? I do know about failing foam woofer surrounds. I would imagine the caps in the crossovers are getting unhappy too, maybe.
Any thoughts?