Buying new monitors

[ATS]

I have a budget of up to 2K for a new 2.1 set up for mixing.

So far I found this which looks pretty good. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -subwoofer

But any other suggestions or warnings against going with this?

[FranklyFlawless]

I have a budget of up to 2K for a new 2.1 set up for mixing.

So far I found this which looks pretty good. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -subwoofer

But any other suggestions or warnings against going with this?

It is a good choice, but I have an alternative suggestion to save money. I do not think you need an introduction to this one.

Yamaha HS8 8 inch Monitor Pair with HS8S Subwoofer - Black

[ATS]

Thank you. Have looked at those too. The only problem is the speakers are pretty darn big for my desk. Maybe can make it work.

[FranklyFlawless]

Thank you. Have looked at those too. The only problem is the speakers are pretty darn big for my desk. Maybe can make it work.

That is why you get monitor stands as well, something like the Ultimate Support MS-90/36B.

[lokio]

Never heard those ADAM's, barely know the Yamaha's, but I can say the JBL 3 series punches well above it's weight. They are worth consideration.

[Gavincoolguy]

Love my JBLs regret not getting the sub at the time as its been twice the price since and I've missed any sales if there were any. Not sure where they stand against other monitors they are the only ones I've ever had but now price checking they are half the price of comparable sets so there's probably something I don't understand.

[ATS]

Thank you. Have looked at those too. The only problem is the speakers are pretty darn big for my desk. Maybe can make it work.

That is why you get monitor stands as well, something like the Ultimate Support MS-90/36B.

yeah I wish that was possible for me. My desk is right up against the wall and nowhere else I can put it.

[ideny]

I have the Adam 7tv and the 10ts since a year. Best sound I ever had.For a Desktop system the 5tv are sprobably enough.

[ramseysounds]

Try Kalis

[Spin Boyz]

I have the Kali Audio IN-8 V2s. I had them on my desk and wasn't feeling them. So, I put them on stands filled with sand and it was a game changer.

[Uncle E]

I have a budget of up to 2K for a new 2.1 set up for mixing.

So far I found this which looks pretty good. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -subwoofer

But any other suggestions or warnings against going with this?

4" drivers are rough, even when adding a sub. If you can fit the 5" (which is tiny) on your desk, it'll probably be a nicer crossover to the sub.

I was really blown away by the Reproducer Audio Labs monitors. The Epic 5's are tiny and sound huge. Probably the nicest micro speakers I've heard. The 4's were also good but not as impressive and the size difference wasn't meaningful:

https://www.reproduceraudiolabs.com/products.html

[ATS]

Thanks you all! Will look into your recommendation Uncle E. Appreciate the advice about 4" drivers as well.

[BONES]

4" drivers are rough, even when adding a sub.

I dunno, I prefer the sound of the Eris 3.5 over the Eris 5, which aren't very strong in the mid range, and my 3" Genelecs sound way better than both. I wouldn't dismiss smaller drivers out of hand.

[ATS]

4" drivers are rough, even when adding a sub.

I dunno, I prefer the sound of the Eris 3.5 over the Eris 5, which aren't very strong in the mid range, and my 3" Genelecs sound way better than both. I wouldn't dismiss smaller drivers out of hand.

appreciate the info Bones

[thecontrolcentre]

Check out the Genelec 8030C & 7040A sub
https://www.genelec.com/active-2-way-studio-monitors

I've had a Genelec 2-1 system for more than 25 years. They seem to be bulletproof.