DJing Discussion

Forum
 DJing Discussion
best studio monitors for under or around $800
This area is for discussion about DJing in general. Please remember the community rules when posting and try to be polite and inclusive.

best studio monitors for under or around $800

Orbitalone 9:24 AM - 2 March, 2007
I am in the process of looking for my first set of monitors. My budget is around $800...I am going to be using them in a medium sized basement, no soundproofing etc...my main use is going to be for dj practice and also to record my live mixes/mixtapes. I spin mainly house, hip hop, and trance. I want quality speakers that produce the best sound for the buck, but I am still willing to shell out some dough. I have read the other posts but they mainly compared only a few specific models and told people to go demo them. It seems that every brand claims that they are the best and each has their own set of die hard followers. PLEASE HELP
Rane, Support
Shaun W 4:59 PM - 2 March, 2007
*moved to general*
MSF 1:35 AM - 3 March, 2007
I use these :

Brand: 'Event'
Model: PS 8
price: 250$ each
Description: 8" Project Studio monitors // bi-amped // self powered // balanced 1/4" and XLR inputs.

To me, they sound good and accurate. Good frequency response. good price.

I think the PS8's are discontinued... they have some called TR8's now that are really similiar. My buddy has the TR8's and I think they sound pretty good also.
AMF 1:23 PM - 8 March, 2007
I use Alesis ProLinear 820DSP. I love the way they sound. They have 8 different settings to make the speakers sound different. These are extremely clear.

Now the Mackie 828s are probably the most popular monitors for home use. Personally, I think they sound ok, but I like my Alesis monitors better.

These both run around $500 each. And self powered.
DJ Nevoc 1:52 PM - 8 March, 2007
KRK ROKIT 8" Call Pssl @ 800-268-5520 Ext 8125 Ask Melinda about getting these for $249 Ea They list for $499!!! Tell her Alex From Enterprise, AL refered you. And if you need bass which I dont think you'll need it, but they also have a 10" sub available.

FYI ask Melinda for a price break it you buy a pair, she is great about getting you the lowest price!

I use these in the club every weekend and the ROCK!!!
yuri 2:30 PM - 8 March, 2007
Well If it was me I wouldnt spend $800.. Id either spend less and get a lower end model or id just spend the $200 more and get the mackie 824s (which is what I did). Ive used the events, pro linears and the rockits.. the only ones worth considering from that list are the events IMO.
SpinThis! 6:50 PM - 8 March, 2007
yeh you can get the 824s for around $500/piece if you look around...
SpinThis! 6:51 PM - 8 March, 2007
that said, the 624s aren't bad either....
yuri 6:56 PM - 8 March, 2007
624s dont get good reviews at all
funkymonks444 6:19 AM - 9 March, 2007
I just purchased a pair of KRK ROKIT 8"s today actually. There pretty damn sweet. Good price, they sound great.