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Well respected studio monitors that been popular for at least 10 years. These are ideal for music production, as they have balanced inputs. I have heard they are a bit bass heavy and muddy compared to other monitors.

Currently tossing up getting these, JBL LSR305 MKII https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390722482841

or Edifier 2000MKIII https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224600257813

or Edifier M4

https://www.amazon.com.au/Edifier-Powered-Monitor-Speakers-N…

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  • Fergy1987 on 23/04/2023 - 11:06

    My biggest issue with the krk is having to run 2 power cables. Pain in the ass for a left right setup

    • bboarder on 23/04/2023 - 11:11
      +7

      It's good if one of the speakers blows and you can replace it with a single.

      • AssociatedBewareOfThe Dog @ Harvey Norman on 23/04/2023 - 20:36

        As long as it's still available. I still have a Yamaha single powered speaker from 30+ years ago.

    • Aidan0098 on 23/04/2023 - 13:03

      How do you set these up? My sister bought these a few months ago for her PC and they are sitting there unused on her desk because she doesn't know what cables to buy. It just makes a distorted sound when plugged into the PC using some cables we tried.

      • rockinrors on 23/04/2023 - 13:16

        Do you have an interface?

        • Aidan0098 on 23/04/2023 - 14:33

          No interface.

      • basketballfreak6 on 23/04/2023 - 13:19

        You need to see what sort of connections are coming out of her PC/soundcard, the distorted sound could be ground noise or interference etc. I had to buy a ground loop exterminator box when I used to connect my studio monitors to my internal soundcard.

      • teereb on 23/04/2023 - 13:19

        After each speaker is plugged into the wall this should be all she needs, I believe:

        https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/belkin-essential-stereo-r…

        A 3.5mm to the computer, and each other Eve to the speakers, white left, red right, into the rca unbalanced port.

        Is that what you've tried?

        • Aidan0098 on 23/04/2023 - 14:32

          I am pretty sure we tried this exact cord.

          • teereb on 23/04/2023 - 17:23

            @Aidan0098: Yeah right! Tried it on other sources, IE from your phone or TV or other laptop / computer?

            Never used krk personally sorry.

            Just read another commentator saying bedding a separate interface between source and computer.

      • minatosensei on 23/04/2023 - 14:48

        You need to buy an audio interface.
        It the midway connection from ur pc to ur speakers.
        After installing it, the audio interface becomes your soundcard and controls the pc sound.

        • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2023 - 20:36

          No, you absolutely do not. The RCA unbalanced input can be used with a headphone jack adapter.

          But things will sound much better with one.

          If you get a 3.5mm > XLR adapter, yeah, it won't work well. If you get headphone > 2x RCA it'll be fine.

          • AssociatedBewareOfThe Dog @ Harvey Norman on 23/04/2023 - 20:39

            @[Deactivated]: Could be a dodgy cable or audio interface. The volume out from the computers volume control may also be to high.

      • Dmore on 24/04/2023 - 07:00
        +1

        Hey Mate,
        So I had a similar problem.
        I identified that when my GPU was under load, the buzzing got even louder.
        May not be the exact case as yours but the IFI IDEFENDER+ USB GROUND ISOLATOR might still do the job for you.

        I figured I had a ground loop problem as my PC, Left and Right speakers all needed their own power cord.
        I tried seperate wall plugs and boards with minimal difference.

        This device removes the power from the USB audio to my audio interface. And injects its own “Clean” power from its side USB C input.

        Works a charm! It’s an expensive little USB, I picked it up for $104 from ‘Addicted to Audio’ as anywhere else was coming from the US. Hope this helps!

        • idonotknowwhy on 24/04/2023 - 08:02
          +1

          I have the same issue if I plug an amp into my PC. Even moving the mouse around triggers it.

          Problem with the device you linked is that it only works with a USB DAC, but not if they just wanted to plug the speakers in to line-out.

      • McMuffin on 24/04/2023 - 19:54

        I've got 2x KRK 6s which have the same inputs.
        The easiest way is to plug a 3.5mm to RCA Cable into the headphone out port of the PC, then into the RCA port labeled "RCA Unbalanced" on each speaker. This is an "Unbalanced" connection, distortion will occur, though not generally noticeable when playing music.
        FYI: Red labeled connector is right speaker, White is left speaker. Remember the saying "Red is Right".

        An audio interface will provide better sound quality and little distortion as its a "Balanced" connection.
        An interface like this one, which has two Main outs on the back "2/R" & "1/L" will require two 6.35mm TRS Cables to be plugged into the back of the speakers input labeled "TRS Balanced". Lastly plug the audio interface into your PC with the included USB cable.

        Also make sure all the nobs on the rear of each speaker are set to the middle/base value (+0).

        More info here

    • basketballfreak6 on 23/04/2023 - 13:17
      +1

      Aren't all studio monitors setup like that though? Powered individually.

      • Fergy1987 on 23/04/2023 - 13:24

        Yeah mostly. Some arent. Edifier mr4 arent, presonus 4.5 arent. Basically the smaller sizes

  • get-innocuous on 23/04/2023 - 11:11

    Aside from the simplicity of powered speakers I am not sure why these are so popular - you're right they do sound overly bassy and muddy.

    • bargainshooter on 23/04/2023 - 11:17
      +1

      Easy to adjust with an eq, which I believe is standard when monitoring. Not sure about the muddy.

    • chrism238 on 23/04/2023 - 12:16
      +6

      Similarly, very unsure why Edifier is so popular, other than their price.

      • Budju on 23/04/2023 - 12:55

        yeah edifier cheap components, a mate's pair of power edifiers blew after 12-18 months. It was a $150 model or so

      • Drpepper666 on 23/04/2023 - 16:05
        +2

        Edifier suck

      • MasterScythe on 23/04/2023 - 19:08

        Riding on their former glory.

        My edifiers from 2002 were amazing.

      • mickeyjuiceman on 23/04/2023 - 19:10

        Wow, someone's forgotten where they're posting…

    • MasterScythe on 23/04/2023 - 19:11
      +3

      Its because almost ALL stock audio systems nowadays are.

      "Beats" are the most popular headphones.

      Cars audio systems are just overloaded with low mids.

      2.1 Soundbars pass as high as 120hz to the subwoofer.

      If you run a studio, and you're not exclusively producing for audiophiles, you need to match the trends.

      Its why "rock and roll" sounds SOOOOO harsh on modern 'accurate' setups, loose and easy to drive paper cones were the norm back in the 60s-70s, and even into the 80's.

      Its why the term/eq "scoop the mids" became so popular.

    • caiphus on 23/04/2023 - 19:51

      A lot of studio monitors can sound that way without room treatment and correction.

  • easternculture on 23/04/2023 - 11:32

    These are great speakers

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2023 - 12:29

    What do people recommend, if not these?

    I probably check marketplace for brands like this aswell, a lot of people setup studios and then don't use the equipment and sell it cheap.

    • Troys R Us on 23/04/2023 - 12:39

      I have had these Behringers (the 8 inch versions B2031A) for about 12 years and they have been a brilliant speaker - https://djcity.com.au/product/behringer-b2030a-studio-monito…

    • Plimsol on 23/04/2023 - 12:53
      +1

      If you’re looking for not-too-expensive studio monitors, it’s the upgraded version of these (Rokit) or the JBL (linked above), in my opinion. The Edifiers linked by OP are either bookshelf speakers or not the same standard.
      Bear in mind, you can get an arguably better sound from HiFi speakers if you’re just listening to music, rather than listening for flaws in production.

      • basketballfreak6 on 23/04/2023 - 13:12

        Hey mate in your opinion how does the Edifiers (eg S2000MKIII or S3000Pro) fare against the JBL 305II + LSR310S setup for purely music listening? Had the setup for a few years now and having a bit of itch to try something different. Desktop use so hoping to stay with active speakers. Currently running out of a SMSL M200 DAC.

      • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2023 - 13:30

        I own Dynaudio bm5as, I bought them from America over a decade ago but it's frustrating because both individual speakers require Transformer.

        Transformers back then was super expensive because I bought one for like $70 from Dick Smith's for an external hard drive I bought from America and didn't realise it required one at the time.

        It seems like Transformers are relatively cheap these days, I might be better off just buying a transformer which can do 2 or have to run two separate Transformers because these studio monitors are worth over 1000 bucks.

        They're basically unused tho.

        I can still use them, but thought maybe a pair of 8" would be helpful too.

        I use to mainly produce house, techno etc

    • bargainshooter on 23/04/2023 - 13:03
      +1

      Mackie, m-audio, infinity, yamaha

    • Drpepper666 on 23/04/2023 - 16:04
      +1

      Check out kali speakers

      • Abraxsas on 23/04/2023 - 18:37

        Yes i have Kali In5 great studio speakers for my set up.

  • YZYgold on 23/04/2023 - 12:33

    great for the price

  • ygtro on 23/04/2023 - 12:55

    Would recommend the PreSonus Eris range.
    https://www.mannys.com.au/presonus-eris-e5-xt-5-active-studi…
    I have used these for around 3 years. They sound very clear and are powerful!

  • Plimsol on 23/04/2023 - 12:56
    +9

    Just in case anyone missed it, these are the Classic, not the Rokit speakers.

  • frkino on 23/04/2023 - 12:59

    Thank you OP!

    I was tossing between the KRK and Yamaha HS series, wanted to get the bigger size and settle for a long time
    Finally settled on a pair of Yamaha HS8,
    I would have gone with the KRK 8 inch if there was a sale for the price savings

    • easternculture on 23/04/2023 - 13:15
      +1

      Yamaha make good speakers and amps
      Running a yamaha amp from 2011 (has a bi-amp functionality) with 5 speakers ranging from 2010 to 2016.
      Total max output: tower speakers 150 watt each, front speakers 100 watt each and centre speaker 160watt.
      2 x SW030 subs at max 70 watt each.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2023 - 20:37

      The yam's are superior, sleep easy.

  • basketballfreak6 on 23/04/2023 - 13:05

    I remember when I first heard the KRK Rokits a long time ago they were definitely muddy and I was not impressed. Not sure how these Classics fare though.

    I am currently using a pair of JBL LSR305 MKII (should preface by saying for music listening only, not mixing) with the LSR310S sub and while I think it sounds very good I feel the volume needs to be turned up for them to really shine, they sound a bit closed in IMHO at lower volume listening.

  • Tuttorix on 23/04/2023 - 13:23
    +3

    Dislike KRK heaps. Prefer JBL LSR305s.

    • Drpepper666 on 23/04/2023 - 16:07
      +2

      This and if you want to spend more I reccomend Kali, made by the engineers who left JBL when they were bought out by Samsung

  • DeToxin on 23/04/2023 - 13:29
    +2

    Well respected studio monitors

    I have heard they are a bit bass heavy and muddy

    🤔

  • odd1out on 23/04/2023 - 14:02

    These are a little noisy, and by noisy I mean they dont filter out dirty electricity mains well. Ive had these in the past and they buzz/humm when connected directly to an electrical outlet. Placing a filter in between the mains and speaker helped a little but the noise went away when connected to a 240v battery powered device (in my case it was a bluetti eb70). Just a heads up. Other studio monitors ive had connected directly to the GPO don't have this noise.

  • OzBerghainer on 23/04/2023 - 14:10

    They are definitely punchier and more bass heavy than the higher end studio monitors out there like the Yamaha HS8's (that are a lot flatter suitable for production) - but I love that about them as I don't produce, only use them while bedroom DJ'ing.

  • mickeyjuiceman on 23/04/2023 - 15:12

    KRK make some decent studio monitors, but these aren't them.

  • siwi666 on 23/04/2023 - 15:57

    The KRKs are not great. Get Audioengine

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Audioengine-A1-Wireless-Speaker-Sy…

  • tightm8 on 23/04/2023 - 16:08

    I have the Edifier MK3 connected to my pc via optical cable, they sound friggin amazing

    • G Wok on 24/04/2023 - 09:51

      Yeah I think Edifier S3000's I've got are quite good in the mids to highs too. Slightly muddy bass but good for their price

  • reevo36 on 23/04/2023 - 17:47

    I bought the M4s recently. Very average but do the job for mixing

  • Baazi on 23/04/2023 - 20:29

    On a side topic can anyone suggest decent atmos speakers I can use with my 7.2 AVR? TIA

  • AssociatedBewareOfThe Dog @ Harvey Norman on 23/04/2023 - 20:35

    Get the Samsung ones, I mean JBL.

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