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WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Wed May 06, 2015 9:53 pm
by Text_Edifice
Hi guys,
I am chasing 6 x reasonably high output monitors for an installation thingo next month.
I had wanted event 2030's or Tannoy 802's but both are out of stock in Australia and I need them this month.
I can get pa boxes, but would prefer not to go down this route as playback fidelity is a concern.
The Event's and Tannoy's both went loud-ish (rated at 114dB peak SPL) and need something similar. Not astronomically loud but they need a bit of oomph.
Can anyone help?
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 12:09 am
by ftdrummer
Have a look at JBL control 25 and 28 boxes. They aren't monitors, but they do sound quite hifi, are robust and loud.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 1:10 am
by Starxi
The Mackies can take a bit of punishment.. Hr824
Otherwise in that price range you could get some a7x or even Genelecs, never any problem with stock levels on them.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 8:32 am
by Text_Edifice
Will take a look at the JBL's - they're not powered are they?
Genelecs and Adams are over-budget (and overkill) for this project.
Both the 2030's and 802's were reasonably loud, hi-fi-y and powered for <$1200 a pair, so looking for something similar.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 8:53 am
by gigpiglet
i have the JBL control system in my office
its mainly used for background music (distributed through the place)
but i reference mixes on it (to be out of the studio)
and its taken a few good poundings at parties with DJs etc
so def worth a look
they have good mounting options too, for an install that might alone be worth the price of admission
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 8:56 am
by Text_Edifice
Mounting is apparently 'not going to be a problem' as the walls will be covered with 'stuff' that we can put the speakers on...
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 9:16 am
by Drumstruck
Hey Dave, are you after 6 identical spkrs? No subs? I have a pair of KRK 10-3s and a pair of KRK12subs if you're interested....... Perhaps add 4 smaller KRKs to make up the 6 (8 that is with subs.....
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Thu May 07, 2015 9:39 am
by Text_Edifice
Really need 6 identical speakers, thanks anyway.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Fri May 08, 2015 11:05 am
by gigpiglet
actually the KRK isnt a bad suggestion
they are cheap for what they are
and available in a number of different colours that might suit your installation?
i have white rockit 5s (in my modern white on white apartment) as a reference speaker at home/ stereo listening.
they sound great for what they are and ive never had any issues
if you went bigger like the 8s - i imagine you would get enough go out of them.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Wed May 13, 2015 1:34 pm
by Text_Edifice
would you believe rokits are out of stock as well...
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Wed May 13, 2015 2:26 pm
by Gian
Focal
CMS 65
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Wed May 13, 2015 3:19 pm
by gigpiglet
rockits out of stock!!!
i know the importer pretty well
want me to see if i can get any inside knowledge?
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Wed May 13, 2015 4:47 pm
by Text_Edifice
Apparently coming back in, will know more next week.
Looks like jbl lsr's are the best option.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Fri May 15, 2015 10:49 pm
by rizza_81
I work for the Australian distributor for KRK. Rockit 5's are definitely in stock (as long as you need less than 400 units)

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Whoever told you they were out of stock is telling you porkies.
Let me know if that's the way you want to go and I can hook you up.
Cheers
Ryan
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Sat May 16, 2015 8:36 am
by Text_Edifice
Rokit 8s is what we were looking at.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Sun May 17, 2015 6:52 pm
by rizza_81
Ok. Got 76 available.
Re: WTB 6 matched monitors or similar

Posted:
Sun May 17, 2015 6:54 pm
by Text_Edifice
That's interesting.
Might have a chat to the retailer next week.