kerochan Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 As a portable system I have just bought a Universal Apollo Twin x Quad, I have a Macbook Pro 2015 and Logic /Pro Tools. I have a pair of Sennehieser HD650s for mixing and Hd25s for tracking. I would like a pair of small monitors for playback too, any pointers? in my home studio I have Genelec 8040s, should I stick with Genelec as I am used to them, say 8020s? or is there a better choice of small speaker? or is best to to get something cheap like Hs5 just for reference, then rely on the Hd650s? Thank you for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherking Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 i have a pair of eve-audio sc203s to run around with (with a sub, when at home). they're really nice, and have a usb(!) audio input, so i have it connected directly to usb. and they're a master & slave, so only one needs power and usb or audio in... ik multimedias small monitors are nice, and the small neumanns are good (i heard them at a friend's a few years ago). you can check sweetwater music online, too, for small monitors... small monitors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Here is a recent discussion on the topic of small monitor recommendations: If you're considering Genelec 8020s I would recommend you try the Focal Shape 40 instead. I personally feel like they are more balanced and allow your mixes to better translate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherking Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 the focal monitors! so good. def imho better than the genelecs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olavsu1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I can suggest only JBL. https://www.thomann.de/intl/jbl_lsr_305p_mkii.htm I don't use them, but they are loudly praised by local producers. //i are using Pioneer S-DJ60X. I guess they are not small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerochan Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 hours ago, olavsu1 said: I can suggest only JBL. https://www.thomann.de/intl/jbl_lsr_305p_mkii.htm I don't use them, but they are loudly praised by local producers. //i are using Pioneer S-DJ60X. I guess they are not small. Cheers, these are too bug and heavy really, I have finally opted for the Genelec 8010s, as I am really used to working on Genelec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olavsu1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) I have come across people who think that the right guy's monitor speaker is like this, fed through a tube amplifier. And what do they actually have at home.....Radiotehnika S90. Some have tried do to DIY version from those big JBLs Edited November 30, 2022 by olavsu1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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