Monitors - what to replace the VXT4s

[stevemac]

Hi there,

I've not had a good time with my monitors and getting an accurate idea of my bass. Seen as I make music that's extremely bass heavy, my KRK VXT4's aren't helping.

Whilst they are good monitors, they are small and I've not managed to get bass 'right' using them. Therefore I want to sell and get a pair that cost the same (circa £400-450) but are bigger.

Whilst I know this means the overall quality may be less, having a good bass response is more important.

Any recommendations!?

[Scotty Danger]

Have you considered the KRK subwoofer? That will help you get a better handle on your bass than new nearfields would.

[Sage]

Have you considered the KRK subwoofer? That will help you get a better handle on your bass than new nearfields would.

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Buying bigger speakers at a bit less than a pair of VXT4s won't give you a better idea of what is going on in the low end.

[stevemac]

OK cool, although I've always been put off by sub woofers as I (perhaps wrongly) thought it would add too much and colour it too much.

I don't have any experience of sub woofers though and much if this is just assumptions I've made. Always dangerous. Any tips on sub woofer use?

Also, the KRK 10s is £320. If I sold the VXT's for £400, wouldn't a pair of £700 monitors be better?

[Sage]

OK cool, although I've always been put off by sub woofers as I (perhaps wrongly) thought it would add too much and colour it too much.

I don't have any experience of sub woofers though and much if this is just assumptions I've made. Always dangerous. Any tips on sub woofer use?

Also, the KRK 10s is £320. If I sold the VXT's for £400, wouldn't a pair of £700 monitors be better?

If you like the midrange from the VXTs and it is just the lows that are a problem for you, then a sub might be more beneficial.

The VXT manual has a diagram for the setup of a subwoofer with monitors. I think the problems come with using them in small rooms and possibly too close to walls. Any ported speaker, including the VXT4 will be colouring the low end.

[102455]

stevemac, where are you? There may be someone nearby who could let you try their KRK sub with your setup...

I use a 10s with Rokit 5s and the bass extension is very good IMO.

It makes a difference with my 5s, so it would certainly improve the lows of your VXT4s (which have less bass than my RP5s).

Adding a sub will effectively turn your two way system into a three way, which is better (IMO) than just getting bigger two way cabs.