Quality floor monitor

KingRazor · #1 09-24-2010, 02:58 PM

I'm looking for a nice floor monitor. It doesn't need to go lower than 100/125Hz, but it should sound nice and clear.

Any good brands to look for?

Vinny D · #2 09-24-2010, 03:14 PM

Price range??

Powered or passive??

For a passive monitor the Yamaha Club series do a decent job for the money.
Either the CM12V or CM15V will do fine. ( I have been using the CM15V for about 4-years now with no issues at all).

For powered there is plenty to choose from, for something decent and won't kill your savings account take a look at the EV SXa250 or the JBL PRX512.

KingRazor · #3 09-24-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny D

Price range??

Powered or passive??

For a passive monitor the Yamaha Club series do a decent job for the money.
Either the CM12V or CM15V will do fine. ( I have been using the CM15V for about 4-years now with no issues at all).

For powered there is plenty to choose from, for something decent and won't kill your savings account take a look at the EV SXa250 or the JBL PRX512.

Yikes, the JBL is over $600. I didn't realize how much it would be. That's why I didn't specify a budget, since I had no idea what the average price of these things was. Guess I have some saving to do.

Blasto · #4 09-24-2010, 03:45 PM

Carvin

KingRazor · #5 09-24-2010, 03:58 PM

Question - if I run the monitor off of the power amp in my rack would I be able to use a passive one?

Blasto · #6 09-24-2010, 05:52 PM

Passive simply means that the speaker does not power itself. Speakers with an integrated power amp is said to be active.

KingRazor · #7 09-25-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Blasto

Carvin

Just checked them out. I like what they have to offer.

TimmyP · #8 09-25-2010, 07:16 PM

Carvin: Hit or miss quality, no resale value.

Yamaha: Decent quality and value. Especially the old SM15IV, which you can get for $200. The current ones sound even better, and the 12 is good too.

The JBL MRX512 is good. Avoid the JRX.

The Yorkville E12 is good (if you put a bag of fiberfill in it to cut the nasty resonance).

KingRazor · #9 09-25-2010, 11:41 PM

Looks like it's going to be around $350 for a decent passive monitor regardless of brand. Although the Carvin 12 inch is only $250. On the one hand, this makes me a bit suspect about its quality. On the other hand, it really makes me consider trying one and seeing if it's adequate for my purposes.