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Professional Monitors

I have been exploring the idea of getting new speakers. I will use them in a multichannel application, but my primary concern is two channel playback. Surfing around the other day I found the Focal/JM Lab Solo6 monitors. I love their Electra BE line, but they are to pricey for my budget.

My main question is do any of you have experience with these specific speakers? What are the positives vs. the negatives?

I know that they are nearfield monitors. I have never listened to a nearfield speaker. My seating currently is about 10 feet from my speakers. I can afford to go closer if need be. The 1007be run 4k a pair with no amplification, where these are 2k a pair with built in amps and identical drivers??

Thanks for any input in advance!
gb_ksu
niki_69
19 posts
 
Gb ksu,go to gearslutz.com and search for Solo6 or Twin6.The site is a forum for many recording and mastering studio engeneers.Many positive impressions on these monitors.Im trying to build 2ch. system around my Arcam C-30 preamp,which has balanced outputs.I have checked Event monitors ASP8 which are more of a midfield monitors, but the Solo6 have picked my interest.Good luck.
niki_69
19 posts
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/ Many positive impressions on Solo6 and Twin6 studio monitors.
syswei
14 posts
 
I'm toying with the idea of using pro active monitors for a 7.1 HT. Have been surfing and in addition to the Solo6, the JBL LSR4326P has piqued my interest. Take a look at their site: http://www.jblpro.com/products/recording&broadcast/LSR4300/index.html

If you click through to the "spec sheet" for the lsr4326 you'll see that they provide alot more detail and measurements than does Focal. Among the comments on the site, "The exact geometry of the waveguide,
the interaction of the woofer and tweeter,
and the network are designed to provide an accurate
listening window of ± 30 degree horizontal,
± 15 degree vertical", and one of the lines on the FR graph is of the average across the listening window.

The reviews seem good. But there is less commentary on the LSR on gearslutz.com, and no direct A/B comparisons that I've seen.

I am months away from trying to audition anything (the room isn't even designed, much less built). I'll be interested to hear what you and others here have to say after hearing the Solo6 and the LSR. I understand that some pro dealers allow returns of equipment after a home trial. (For instance, mercenary.com for Focal pro.)
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