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a balance between comfort of listening and personal preference really. I think good stereo imaging is key, along with accurate bass management. I'm a bit confused because you can find these qualities in cheaper monitors and stereo speakers. So is it really just accuracy that's comfortable to listen...

Joel and others, thanks for some very good opinions/info.! OK, so what is it that I should listen/look for to make a good decision on monitors for my self?

I origionally wondered why not use a set of stereo speakers because that's what you end up listening to the music on. But then I learned a bit about recording and read that studio monitoes are "accurate" so it let's you track/mix better. Hmmm... So is there much of a difference in a good stereo vs. ...

Do you really need to spend big $$$$ to get decent/good monitors? I'm trying to find out what I need to know to make a good but smart purchase. Guitar center only has so many to listen through... and they want you to buy the expensive ones. Opinions??

Good advice, thanks! Anyone know what I should expect to pay for either the JBL or Genelecs?

Wow. I'm new with monitors so I'd like to check them out and some Genelec 1031s cause people say alot of great stuff about them. Thanks, anybody else?

I need to get a pair of monitors. What would be a great speaker for a great price (best bang for the buck)?
Thanks guys!

It's not a noise issue, it's a capacitance issue. The argument is that coiling the cables creates capacitance and this effects things. Does ir? Well I couldn't tell ya.

I suppose that if you want to do it the Brian Wilson way, you'll need to experiment with lot's of psychodelic drugs.

Where can I see this footage?

jc wrote:you can clip away at the grill and take off the plastic HF extender and make it pretty useable.

What's the deal with that plastic thing? It's for high end? Won't removing it get rid of high end? Wouldn't that be degrading the mic?

It can't be said enough... YOU NEED TO TRY SEVERAL TO WEED OUT THE BAD ONES! I tried 6 out at once and found one reall bad dud, and one fair one... the rest sounded great. They do seem to sound great on vocals, but I havn't tried acoustic guitars, percussions, etc. yet.

Don't do this near a TV screen/computer monitor or you can screw them up badly!

copper should be sleeve.
red and green are tip and ring. try them one way and just reverse if it's wrong and you hear right chanel in left side of headphones.