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Thread starter boltrecords
Start date Mar 16, 2022

boltrecords

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Joined Apr 8, 2010 Messages 301 Reaction score 25 ive narrowed it down to these two. I can get a used set of adam a7x for $990 after tax or a brand new set of Neumann kh120 for $1180. Ive listened to the Adams before but not the Neumanns. Which do I choose? Im not getting a sub. I mix and record everything from rock to EDM music. Adams are definitely a little large for my desk and I mix fairly close to the speakers. Neumanns are smaller but I'm concerned about the 5.25" woofer on the neumanns being a little small and that ill regret not having a sub or going with the adams 7" woofer. Any thoughts or opinions on which to choose? Thanks I

InGodWeTrust

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Joined Jan 3, 2005 Messages 215 Reaction score 132 FOCAL...Go with Focal instead. You won't be sorry.https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Alpha65Evo--focal-alpha-65-evo-6.5-inch-powered-studio-monitor

boltrecords

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Joined Apr 8, 2010 Messages 301 Reaction score 25

InGodWeTrust said: FOCAL...Go with Focal instead. You won't be sorry.https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Alpha65Evo--focal-alpha-65-evo-6.5-inch-powered-studio-monitor Click to expand...

You’d recommend these focal over the ones I mentioned? These are significantly less expensive. Must be a reason.

MagicNelson

Silver Supporting Member Joined Nov 23, 2006 Messages 1,491 Reaction score 866 Location New Jersey I went through this exact same dilemma recently…I don’t think you can go wrong with either but I ended up with the A7Xs because I found a great deal on them. They sound really great. F

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Joined May 4, 2021 Messages 411 Reaction score 2,178 I like my A7x monitors. Mixes seem to translate well to other systems. Some people report ear fatigue (probably due to the ribbon tweeter) with these and I do get a bit of that during longer sessions. This seems to vary greatly between individuals. If your room isn’t treated it might be worth looking at cheaper monitors (like the Focals mentions in this thread) and investing in some bass traps and treating first reflection points. M

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I listened to some different models a few years back in a nice audio store’s test room. Tried the Adams, Focals and Neumanns, left with the Neumann KH120s. Love them! If they ever go down for some reason I’d go out and buy the same again. I don’t feel a lack of bass or any need for adding a sub. The smaller KH80s felt a little weak in the bass, but the 120s are fantastic.

boltrecords

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Joined Apr 8, 2010 Messages 301 Reaction score 25

FearTheDeer said: I like my A7x monitors. Mixes seem to translate well to other systems. Some people report ear fatigue (probably due to the ribbon tweeter) with these and I do get a bit of that during longer sessions. This seems to vary greatly between individuals. If your room isn’t treated it might be worth looking at cheaper monitors (like the Focals mentions in this thread) and investing in some bass traps and treating first reflection points. Click to expand...

Weird because I hear a lot of people say the opposite in that there is very little ear fatigue due to the ribbon tweeter. What’s the reason for cheaper monitors? Is that just to put part of the budget towards the bass traps and room treatment?

ratedepth

Silver Supporting Member Joined Jan 26, 2017 Messages 1,972 Reaction score 3,743 Location Los Angeles, CA Personally, I’d go Neumann. But honestly you won’t be going wrong with either. Just pick a pair and learn the hell out of them

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Joined Nov 21, 2008 Messages 4,125 Reaction score 3,820 Location Melbourne, Australia

boltrecords said: Weird because I hear a lot of people say the opposite in that there is very little ear fatigue due to the ribbon tweeter. What’s the reason for cheaper monitors? Is that just to put part of the budget towards the bass traps and room treatment? Click to expand...

Yep Ax7s’ cause less fatigue.

MagusFaerox

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Joined Jan 7, 2021 Messages 1,936 Reaction score 2,378 I prefer Neumann.

boltrecords said: What’s the reason for cheaper monitors? Is that just to put part of the budget towards the bass traps and room treatment? Click to expand...

Basically, yes. The room matters more than the speakers, and most domestic rooms don't actually sound all that accurate/good until you put a good bit of work into them. I

InGodWeTrust

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Joined Jan 3, 2005 Messages 215 Reaction score 132

boltrecords said: You’d recommend these focal over the ones I mentioned? These are significantly less expensive. Must be a reason. Click to expand...

I have listened to all 3 both in a good studio setting and a home setting. I have found that Focals break in quicker and have (to my ear) better imaging. I have listened to them at all different volume levels and found Focals to be more consistant at all levels. I would agree wholeheartedly that room treatment is extremely important and anyone would benefit greatly by a little less monitor budget and better room treatment...that being said if your budget allows for more ,go with more in the Focals and room treatment. S

Stephen Davis

Silver Supporting Member Joined Dec 18, 2003 Messages 730 Reaction score 313 Location Nashville, TN I had the same debate and went with the Neumann KH 120's. I love them. I would not buy any A7X's right now considering that Adam is about to announce their new A series.

ratedepth

Silver Supporting Member Joined Jan 26, 2017 Messages 1,972 Reaction score 3,743 Location Los Angeles, CA Personally, have to disagree with the Focal recommendations. To my ears, they were the dullest/least detailed of these 3 options.

drfrankencopter

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Joined Feb 17, 2006 Messages 5,543 Reaction score 6,303 I’ve got KH120s in my studio…I recommend them. No bass issues, though I’m not doing EDM. Only notable item with the 120s is that the port will occasionally “chuff” on bass transients at higher volumes. All that said, taste in monitors is a personal preference sort of thing

chunky48

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Joined Oct 6, 2018 Messages 1,384 Reaction score 4,851 Location Dunwich, UK Happy with at least 5 years use of KH120s. Blix

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Joined Mar 11, 2010 Messages 33,459 Reaction score 65,287 Location Stabekk, Norway I listened to Adams, Focals and Neumann when I was monitor shopping. Left with Neumann KH120’s, love them! :aok

eigentone

Gold Supporting Member Joined Jun 26, 2015 Messages 10,605 Reaction score 16,964 Location USA I won't remark on the comparison but I too am a satisfied KH120 owner. ibenhad

ibenhad

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Joined Apr 8, 2008 Messages 48 Reaction score 41 Location On an Island in NC Sold my Adam A5X's and went with the KH120's a am very happy. Picked up a set of Yamaha HS8's as a second set for EDM stuff but the Neumann's handle it no problem. D

dmbandtimmy

Silver Supporting Member Joined Jun 15, 2005 Messages 1,837 Reaction score 615 Good thread. I was going to go with the barefoot footprint 01s, but the price is too good on the Nuemann’s at $640 a speaker. I’m just a hobbyist, so I think they’ll work perfect for my needs. You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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