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• Thread starter Thread starter pearljam50000
• Start date Start date Dec 14, 2014
• Tags Tags genelec neumann-kh-120-active-analog-studio-monitor-with-5-25-woofer-1-tweeter-single

pearljam50000

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Joined Apr 7, 2013 Posts 1,095 Likes 89 Has anyone had a chance to compare?

PleasantSounds

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Joined Jul 26, 2012 Posts 1,964 Likes 271 Location Airstrip One I'm sure you'll find a lot of good info at gearslutz.com - these monitors come up in discussions quite frequently.

pearljam50000

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Joined Apr 7, 2013 Posts 1,095 Likes 89 Hi, thanks , yes. Problem is they talk about mixing mostly, and not listening to music (;

fishyee

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Joined Sep 20, 2010 Posts 328 Likes 29 Greetings PJ,   I had the pleasure of listening to the KH120 and the 8040, as well as a few others in their price range.  I believe you will find good info from Gearsluts as mentioned by the gentleman above.  Please also check out Sound on Sound.   Picking monitors is a tricky task.  You will need to share a few things with us before anyone can give you adequate advice.    1.  What type of music do you listen to?  2.  Will they be set up nearfield or midfield? 3.  What sound signature do you like?  Senn HD800 or Audeze LCD2 as a contrasting example?   My personal taste in sound (detailed, punchy, natural) favored the KH120.  The 8040 are harsh to me in the upper frequencies.  I can elaborate more once you have answered the questions above.   For transparency, I own the LCD2, Sony 7520, Focal CMS40, Focal Twin6, and KH120. Audeze LCD-2, Senn Momentum 2.0, Audiofly AF140 - Cavalli Liquid Carbon, Stoner EGD, Centrance Dacport HD - Hedd Type 20, Focal CMS40 You must log in or register to reply here.

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