Bargain Center: discussion, gossip, etc.
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- KVRAF
- 2797 posts since 26 Jul, 2015 from Philadelphia
Yup, I faturated the hell out of that thing.Fleer wrote:You devil you.
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- KVRAF
- 1672 posts since 3 Aug, 2017 from San Diego, CA
In case anyone (in the U.S.) is looking to pick up a pair of Yamah HS series monitors, I posted some details about a sale + rebate stacking offer via Guitar Center in the Bargain No Chat thread.
Long story short: BOGO 1/2 off sale at Guitar Center, plus a mail-in rebate from Yamaha means you can grab a pair of HS8 monitors for $435 (minus sales tax). That's equivalent or better than what you'd pay for a used pair on Reverb or eBay.
I had been running the HS50m's for quite a while, and upgraded to the HS7's. Definitely enjoying the extra low frequency extension. According to the specs, they go about 12 hz lower than my previous little guys.
The tweeters on this newer version are just a little bit brighter, but definitely not harsh at all. The HS8's were too enormous for my small desk.
Long story short: BOGO 1/2 off sale at Guitar Center, plus a mail-in rebate from Yamaha means you can grab a pair of HS8 monitors for $435 (minus sales tax). That's equivalent or better than what you'd pay for a used pair on Reverb or eBay.
I had been running the HS50m's for quite a while, and upgraded to the HS7's. Definitely enjoying the extra low frequency extension. According to the specs, they go about 12 hz lower than my previous little guys.
The tweeters on this newer version are just a little bit brighter, but definitely not harsh at all. The HS8's were too enormous for my small desk.
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- KVRian
- 629 posts since 31 Oct, 2009
Congrats on the choice of the H7s. Much smarter and better sounding in the midrange than the 8s.
Too bad this is in store only or I'd be inclined to get another set of monitors.
Too bad this is in store only or I'd be inclined to get another set of monitors.
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- KVRian
- 1356 posts since 21 Sep, 2013 from California
Oh, too bad, I missed the KiloHarts deal. 
I really liked the idea of the Multipass with the effects, but they all just seemed to make a lot of noise. AKA distortion. Other than on a guitar? I just don't use distortion. It gives me a headache. And it will probably be in the store if I change my mind...
And now they have another distortion thing. Though the reverse is kind of cool...
As Rational says, I really need to start playing with what I have.
And keep an eye out for more pianos. And maybe a cowbell or two....
I really liked the idea of the Multipass with the effects, but they all just seemed to make a lot of noise. AKA distortion. Other than on a guitar? I just don't use distortion. It gives me a headache. And it will probably be in the store if I change my mind...
And now they have another distortion thing. Though the reverse is kind of cool...
As Rational says, I really need to start playing with what I have.
And keep an eye out for more pianos. And maybe a cowbell or two....
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- KVRian
- 1367 posts since 21 Dec, 2013 from USA
I have no idea what the heck I would use the new Audio Deals Kontakt library for but I do like Yeti's and loud noises...
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- KVRist
- 56 posts since 27 Jun, 2015 from UK
Had a reply from Output, to upgrade from the NI Bundle only, is $449.zadillo wrote:I think my big question is what the upgrade price would be after buying the Output bundle for $299 from NI. Basically, would upgrading from it to the complete bundle be less than $450? If so, it makes sense to buy the NI sale bundle first.
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- KVRian
- 1356 posts since 21 Sep, 2013 from California
It is only $199 if you are in the US. And don't want a hard drive.kwilson wrote:Albion Tundra at Spitfire Audio half price (£199) for one day.
https://www.spitfireaudio.com/apex/
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- KVRian
- 1356 posts since 21 Sep, 2013 from California
Part of me really wants to grab this. But I'm not sure I would ever use even half of it.kwilson wrote:Had a reply from Output, to upgrade from the NI Bundle only, is $449.zadillo wrote:I think my big question is what the upgrade price would be after buying the Output bundle for $299 from NI. Basically, would upgrading from it to the complete bundle be less than $450? If so, it makes sense to buy the NI sale bundle first.
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- KVRAF
- 2797 posts since 26 Jul, 2015 from Philadelphia
That is an outstanding value for an outstanding library. Too good to pass up.dzilizzi wrote:It is only $199 if you are in the US. And don't want a hard drive.kwilson wrote:Albion Tundra at Spitfire Audio half price (£199) for one day.
https://www.spitfireaudio.com/apex/
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- KVRian
- 1367 posts since 21 Dec, 2013 from USA
Except for that I just got my arse kicked by the Sonokinetic Bundle a couple weeks ago...I soooo want Tundra though!mgw38 wrote:That is an outstanding value for an outstanding library. Too good to pass up.dzilizzi wrote:It is only $199 if you are in the US. And don't want a hard drive.kwilson wrote:Albion Tundra at Spitfire Audio half price (£199) for one day.
https://www.spitfireaudio.com/apex/
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- KVRAF
- 5506 posts since 23 Aug, 2014 from Boston/Cambridge
Mighty sweet indeed: http://soundbytesmag.net/points-of-kont ... ound-yeti/dandezebra wrote:I have no idea what the heck I would use the new Audio Deals Kontakt library for but I do like Yeti's and loud noises...
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- KVRian
- 1356 posts since 21 Sep, 2013 from California
And maybe phased or distoted cowbells? With blackhole type reverb. And a slight hint of tambourine.Rational wrote:Yes. More cowbell plugins. There's a severe dearth of those still. More cowbell please.
