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Hi guys,

I'm quite undecided as to which pair of active monitors to upgrade to... both being cheaper monitors, but I can get a pair of MSP5A's for $800 Australian, or a pair of Tannoy Reveal Actives for $900... as for the sound, its quite close competition between them- although the Tannoys are a steal considering their retail price down in Australia.

Which would you choose, on personal preference? My brain tells me the Tannoys, but my ears aren't biased either way, surprisingly..

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ghellquist Tue, 06/21/2005 - 06:36

I took the MSP5-s a few years ago. Without the a, the difference is that my pair does not have a mounting hole at the bottom. I have been very happy with them.

To me the factors were:
-- sounds bad with bad mixes (the whole idea if you ask me, a bad mix should sound like what it is).
-- rugged construction with protection in front of elements

Gunnar

TeddyG Tue, 06/21/2005 - 10:29

I have a studio owning friend who LOVES her Tannoys! I certainly can't argue with her - she actually makes MONEY doing this crap!

Me? I will likely go with the Yamaha's in question. I have Yamahas now - The very cheapest of a few years ago, but just superb - unbelieveable really for the price and I'm going "up" with Yamaha, just for that reason. Of course many(Most?) of the "real" studios I go to still have the Yamaha SP10's(?), the white cones(?) and I "translate" to those well(Or at least I'm used to hearing me on those?) and hope the new versions will be "similar"(At least the good parts of "similar".).

TG

anonymous Wed, 06/22/2005 - 05:54

Norville wrote:

Axel, we are as sharp as ever over there in Bratislava. Hopefully more so than the average aussie Cool. Game on, i suspect. I will report back when i make a 'decision'.

easy tiger, i was referring to the price you listed there, 1450 dollar (aussie) is a bit steep for a pair of reveals, even actives, thou!!!

don't really want to argue, was just wondering, that's all, before it gets personal again :D

anonymous Wed, 06/22/2005 - 21:13

Axel, sorry, my comment was a bit cryptic. Definitely not arguing or trying to be personal. :)
Yes, i agree aud$1450 is a lot for the Tannoys, although most suppliers are quoting the full retail of ~aud$2200!
I was watching a pair on eBay this morning, but the price got out of hand, so i think i'll go with the Yamahas.

anonymous Thu, 06/23/2005 - 04:03

Peace, yeah i just thought that the price is a bit heavy. reveals are dead cheap in the UK, so i thought it can't be that much more in australia... the actives go at digital village (very good supplier!) for just under 300quid a pair!! brand new! (but i think it's an offer too, 'cause the new D series reveals comming out around now!)

:D A