exit wrote on Fri, 23 April 2004 16:05 |
We're looking at the typical Augspurger setup 2 15"s and horn on each side, or maybe a Quested system, or possibly the Westlake BBSM-15's.
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My first concern is that you haven't provided any details of the room the speakers are going into (or, perhaps more importantly) the clientele you're looking to please.
For starters, how large is the room?
Are you doing pure music? Are video clients a consideration? What about surround?
My second concern is that the speakers you mention are kinda "Mix Magazine class of '94" choices.
How are the speakers going to be mounted? What construction has been performed? The soffit issue is as big a consideration as the monitor at this point. How much room do you have?
You're spending enough money here that you need to work a relationship so you can try some things out. This can either be through an acoustician/contractor or a high-end retailer if you insist on going the DIY route.
The larger ADAM speakers (S5/S6) are certainly worth a consideration.
ATC is also a brand worth mentioning. I say this not because I like them (I hate them, actually) but because some people have a passion for them, and they'll be paying your bills, not me.
They're really f-ing bright but perhaps that's what you need to please people who've spent 15+ years mixing way too loud on mains.
My advice: make sure you've got the room designed properly to accomodate mid-fields as well and look into the smaller ADAMs. A well-integrated pair of mid-fields will earn you a lot of forgiveness (and a lot of clients) while you sort out the big boys.
--Erik