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IMO I think you should save up a bit more and invest into a true set of high end monitors. If you can stretch that budget higher with more savings, you’ll have a set of monitors you won’t have to replace for many years to come. If you stick with the $2000-$3000 budget, I have had great experiences w
...Ash_42 in r/mixingmastering
May 1, 2026 at 12:23 PM
3
Yeah, the same happened when I hooked up 8330A and 7350A and ran the calibration and room correction. I was nothing short of astonished, I recall thinking that it's like I'm actually hearing my favorite recordings the first time. Songs I thought I knew well had sounds and effects in them that I'd ne
...audioen in r/audiophile
September 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
7
My Genelec are the 8330A with the optional GLM calibration/room correctoon. I mostly use the Max with Bluetooth unless I’m recording or the project I’m working on is struggling at the 512 buffer size that bt let you work on. I’ve used them with my Monotor with the audio cable, but it’s not worth the
...alyxonfire in r/audioengineering
May 20, 2026 at 11:15 PM
2
Thats interesting, why did you got so much treatment if youre still mixing on headphones? Mainly for recording, but also for checking mixes and for when I work with clients in person And are there specific things you would still mix on monitors? Not really, mainly just use them as a reference someti
...alyxonfire in r/audioengineering
October 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
2
Mid level is like <3000 €/$ for a stereo pair in my view. My basic recommendation would be a Genelec 8330A pair and 7350A + the GLM kit for room correction. This is going to cost in that ballpark and it is about as precise as you'd ever need, though SPL limit may require upgrading the monitors and s
...audioen in r/audiophile
October 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
2
Just set this up: Wiim ultra > USB output> usb a to b cable> Aliexpress USB to AES adapter (32/24 bit version for £22) > 2m AES female to male Xlr cable (£10 - Aliexpress) > digital input on right Genelec 8330a> digital output (another of the same AES cable; female to male xlr) to digital input of l
...nomzis in r/genelec
December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
2
I by no means have full experience on this sort of thing. I used passive setup with basic class AB amplifier from Yamaha for like 20 years, paired to various Amphion Xenon 2 speakers, something near their top model from 2000s, until one day I decided to throw it all out and start from scratch. I bou
...audioen in r/audiophile
January 30, 2026 at 4:12 AM
2
These Genelecs are the 8330a. Great speakers, but I can't really play them loud as I live in an apartment, and I don't have a sub. But they sound really good, though! The HE1000SE I can crank up the volume, and I like to listen loud :) So I mostly prefer headphones and these are soo good with some E
...Inevitable-Jello-90 in r/audiophile
January 31, 2026 at 9:43 AM
2
I guess just out of principle I wanted the best possible audio. I come from somewhat musical family, so it's always been fairly big part of my life, and I've always been like that. For me, the real process took three distinct phases. As a teenager, I had no money, so I tried to DIY it out of crappy
...audioen in r/audiophile
April 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
2
Also look into IK media monitors as they sound incredibly good I do have Bleu sky with sub And on my regular day time desk during work not music mixing I have Genelec Actually they are build for Post production in the first place So maybe Hedd or Other monitors for music mixing that have nice low en
...Unique-Bodybuilder91 in r/mixingmastering
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
2

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