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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 21, 2020 6:12:23 GMT
I would like to use studio monitors at home. How to connect to active studio monitors CD, FM radio tuner, satellite tuner, turntable and computer? Preamplifiers are too expensive now.
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Post by Hexspa on Apr 21, 2020 8:03:02 GMT
Just a regular receiver. I have a Denon.
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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 21, 2020 8:10:32 GMT
Wow! It's that simple. In that case what to connect with what and what cable? I think receiver and monitors.
PS. Now I see. Pre out. My old receiver doesn't have this output.
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Post by rock on Apr 21, 2020 15:10:04 GMT
When you say "Studio Monitors" I'm guessing you mean "Powered Studio Monitors" that have their own power amps built right inside of them, right? If so, a tape record out can work too. If you only have the power amp output that usually goes to a speaker, you can use an "L" attenuator. This will match the signal level and impedance to the line level input of the powered speaker. I found this site: www.epanorama.net/circuits/speaker_to_line.htmlPowered speakers are of course very popular but you can still buy Passive Studio Monitors if you would prefer an easier hook-up.
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Post by rock on Apr 21, 2020 15:12:43 GMT
Sorry, I see you did mention "Active studio Monitors" same as powered...my bad. But if you didn't buy them yet, you may still consider passive.
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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 21, 2020 17:10:46 GMT
I haven't bought yet. Active. But passive monitors would be a simpler option. The problem is that it's hard to get them. I wanted to buy KRK Rokit R6-G3 but they are not available.
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Post by Hexspa on Apr 22, 2020 9:12:08 GMT
The Avantone speakers are available in passive models including the Mixcube and the CLA-10. The mixcube is only reliable from 90-10kHz in my room but the transient response is much better than that of my Yamaha HS50. Never used the CLA-10 nor its forebear.
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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 22, 2020 11:21:46 GMT
Cube - they look terrible. CLA-10 they look good. The appearance of the equipment matters, unfortunately. I understand that the Avantone CLA-10 can be arranged vertically?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2020 18:45:31 GMT
I found avantone mixcubes to be quite cute, ah if you could get them in white color..(not that creme one)
Anyways they're actually pretty good speakers, I only have one for mono, but still. People refer them as horror tones or shit sounding ones, but imo that's not the case.
Those CLA-10's are probably fine(no experience), but they're definitely overpriced. Just as ns-10's are today. That's why I won't probably buy them, pricing.
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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 23, 2020 16:56:28 GMT
Ok. One last question. Maybe there are some ordinary - regular - monitors? Good, linear and affordable? Thanks for the answers.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 13:32:15 GMT
Ok. One last question. Maybe there are some ordinary - regular - monitors? Good, linear and affordable? Thanks for the answers. Neumann KH120A's are great, the physical size is not huge, but bass extension is quite good. They are truly flat speakers, check specs from Neumann site. I have these in my living room(White ones, of course ). Price is at least here in Europe little over 1k per pair. From what I've heard and read, nothing really compares them at that price point. And from my own experience, I have to agree.
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Post by Hexspa on Apr 24, 2020 16:05:18 GMT
Ya, I'd argue that the Mixcube is better-looking than my HS50s. Gloss finish with shiny beauty ring, crimson heat fins and a nice foam pad on the bottom. Aesthetics are highly personal, of course.
Which speaker do you consider beautiful?
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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 25, 2020 13:02:57 GMT
Which speaker do you consider beautiful? Speakers are not a subject of love or worship for me. If they don't stand above their surroundings, then it's better. They are nice, for example: Linn Tukan, Phonar Veritas M4 Next. With new ones Yamaha monitors look cool. E.g HS Series, black.
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Post by rock on Apr 25, 2020 15:29:53 GMT
I remember Ethan mentioned his choice was Mackie 8" monitors so I wanted to enter them into this discussion even though I don't own these (I have MR5's ... it's a space issue, $$ too (sigh)). Here's a thread I found. Here you'll find, Hexspa explains some details of things to consider. the-audio-expert.freeforums.net/thread/573/6-8-monitor.
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Post by kr1s1 on Apr 25, 2020 17:26:54 GMT
What does it have to do with it? Speakers with flat frequency characteristics - this is the topic of the thread. Normal (regular) speakers do not have a flat frequency response. Flat enough.
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