Jarick
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I've been wanting a pair of Genelec monitors for the last 5+ years and finally decided to pull the trigger.
Currently I've got two different sets of monitors...JBL 305's and iLoud Micros. The JBL's are way too big for my desk and are too hyped in the highs and lows. I have to use a lot of cuts in the cab block and even then there's a scooped midrange that doesn't work for guitar. On the other end, the iLouds sound kind of boxy and bland to me, not fun to play guitar through them at all. They use a ton of DSP to get the little speaker to sound decent and I think that may impact things. Also, the cable connections are kind of annoying and there's some intermittent noise issues.
When I tested monitors about five years ago, the Genelecs were my favorite with the clearest midrange and most impressive sound even though they were small. I'm thinking since these are only used on my desk and I only use them at fairly low volumes, the little 3" speakers should be just fine.
Currently I've got two different sets of monitors...JBL 305's and iLoud Micros. The JBL's are way too big for my desk and are too hyped in the highs and lows. I have to use a lot of cuts in the cab block and even then there's a scooped midrange that doesn't work for guitar. On the other end, the iLouds sound kind of boxy and bland to me, not fun to play guitar through them at all. They use a ton of DSP to get the little speaker to sound decent and I think that may impact things. Also, the cable connections are kind of annoying and there's some intermittent noise issues.
When I tested monitors about five years ago, the Genelecs were my favorite with the clearest midrange and most impressive sound even though they were small. I'm thinking since these are only used on my desk and I only use them at fairly low volumes, the little 3" speakers should be just fine.