Single Yamaha HS8/HS7 vs Pair of Cheaper Studio Monitors

[mahhest]

Wouldn't really say this is "getting started" but couldn't find where this would fit best.

I've had M-Audio AV40 monitors for years, but the more I use monitor headphones and IEMs, I really can't rely on these M-Audios anymore. Looking at the Yamaha HS series and surprised to not see a larger discussion on single vs pair of HS8s or HS7s.

Cost is obviously a factor here, but can anyone speak to the benefits of having two HS8s or HS7s vs a single? And how that Single would stack up to a pair in a similar price range as the HS Singles?

I make hip-hop music in a 500 sq ft apartment with minimal acoustic treatment. Not sure how much a second HS monitor would help in this environment but also having a hard time telling myself it's ok to use one monitor...

[christian f.]

Pretty much all music is in stereo, which would be impossible to mix with one single monitor.
I'd say buy a used pair of krk rockit 6 for the price of a single new HS.

[mahhest]

Pretty much all music is in stereo, which would be impossible to mix with one single monitor.
I'd say buy a used pair of krk rockit 6 for the price of a single new HS.

I've seen a lot of talk about the benefits of mixing in mono. I've never tried it, but this would force me to, and I'd still have my ATH M50Xs and Simgot EM2s. The Rokit's are an option but man I'm trynna avoid that yellow.

Say I'm sitting on an offer where someone's willing to part with their pair of HS7s for $375, you'd take
that over a single HS8?

[roman.i]

I've seen a lot of talk about the benefits of mixing in mono. I've never tried it, but this would force me to, and I'd still have my ATH M50Xs and Simgot EM2s. The Rokit's are an option but man I'm trynna avoid that yellow.

Say I'm sitting on an offer where someone's willing to part with their pair of HS7s for $375, you'd take
that over a single HS8?

I think you misunderstood the idea of mixing in mono.
Mixing in mono is not the same as mixing with one speaker.
No one in the entire world mixing with one speaker.

[imrae]

I don't think it's unheard of to check against a single speaker, especially a mixcube. But generally that would be a small "grot box", not your biggest and best monitor.

[Passing Bye]

Pair of cheaper studio monitors for sure, so if budget is around 300 bucks, check out Fluid Audio FX50, Mackie MR524 or IK iLoud Micro's, can't go wrong with any of those.

[lilith93]

I can also recommend the PRESONUS ERIS 5

[mahhest]

Much appreciated for the advice. I decided to pick up this pair of HS7s for 350...hopefully they work

[Paulmapp8306]

Room size is the important thing.

8" speakers are not better than 7" or even 5" if the room is too small for them.

[echosystm]

The purpose of listening to your mix in mono is to ensure it will sound OK being played back in mono, such as in a lot of club sound systems. No one would ever suggest you mix in mono.

HS7/8 is likely too big for your purposes though. If you still have time to change your mind, you should buy some 5" speakers. This should be considered the gold standard for home studios, but people just can't help thinking more is better.

[SparkySpark]

The purpose of listening to your mix in mono is to ensure it will sound OK being played back in mono, such as in a lot of club sound systems. No one would ever suggest you mix in mono.

Must say it's a refreshing idea though.

I would go with the iLouds, as suggested above.

[chk071]

Good call to go for a pair of speakers. One speaker would have been a very bad idea.