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Sure, they're not proper bass traps, but I definitely have a much clearer audio image now than I did before.
Studio monitors do not sound objectively 'good' as they're designed to be revealing. This is why the KRK Rokits get a hard time; because they have a bit of a smiley face curve and sound like a great hifi rather than a critical listening speaker.
As others have said, if you're in a sub-par room buying studio monitors might be a waste of money, not to mention disappointing.
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Audio on computer --> DAC --> Speakers/monitors --> Room --> Ears
What audio interface are you using?
I'd echo most of what colourofsounds said. £600 on monitors in a less than optimal room is really not worth it. A decent amp and passive monitors might well be the way forward.
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Just thought I would throw a different option into the mix.
£450 is a good price, they were £800+ when new.
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I use these for nearfield and move to passive B&W's / QUAD to check translation. Then it's car stereo / kitchen radio etc...
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But for pure enjoyment a decent 6” set of monitors is a good shout for most home rooms, and not too physically huge (8”s are big!).
Brands/models do have their own identity but unless you have very strong feelings about certain things then it’s probably not worth getting too bogged down in the specifics to start off with. Up to you of course.
I’ve got a mix of commercial and home made trapping in my room and it makes a gigantic difference. It’s literally the difference between not hearing, and hearing certain frequencies in the low end anyway.
Having had a look at my guitar wall, maybe I could use some on stands close to the wall ?
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They will affect mids and highs, but low end requires thicker treatment. I don’t have any acoustic panels thinner than 4” in my room, most are 6”, and I have thicker in corners. Even then I still have bass issues.
Most home rooms, especially brick built rooms, are going to have bass issues. But some DIY bass trapping will help if you have space for it. Or if you have the money, talk to GIK.