
JBL
$199.00

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Hey, I can totally relate. I use Neumanns myself (KH120 II), but it actually makes sense – most listeners out there will hear the music on setups that are closer to HS8s than to high-end monitors. I wouldn’t be surprised if the HS8s simply force you to make decisions that translate better because th
...Darioblock in r/audioengineering
June 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
60
Minidsp Flex driving two Neumann KH-120 II's and a pair of OG SVS SB-1000 subs in fullrange stereo mode. Heavily treated small room, focused on tight balanced decay across frequency range for analytical nearfield use. Target curve 6dB bass boost from flat. The subs have evil THD below 35Hz so I drop
...dub_mmcmxcix in r/audiophile
December 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
5
A comparable choice would be the Neumann KH 120 II. This model is front-ported and therefore can be placed right against a wall. Other than that they are very similar to the 8330 in performance and build quality.
blutfink in r/genelec
February 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
5
Monitoring is EVERYTHING when trying to get a pro sound. The first time I sat in front of my Neumann KH 120 II, moving from Yamaha HS5, I was blown away by how easy it was to find what I was looking for in my mixes. If you can’t get a polished sound, it’s usually because of masking. If you can’t fin
...dhillshafer in r/homestudios
May 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
3
Neumann KH 120 II, aligned with MA 1, are hard to beat at that price point.
ContentOffer9275 in r/studiomonitors
April 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
3
Neumann KH310 or KH120 II if you want integrated DSP on the condition that you buy or borrow an MA1 measurement mic. Flat as a pancake in the right space.
mordonjetcalfe in r/mixingmastering
May 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
2
I'm happy with the Neumann KH 120 II monitors, along with their finicky but helpful MA-1 alignment/calibration mic and software. https://www.neumann.com/en-us/products/monitors/kh-120-ii?variant=509122 But as others here say, see if you can hear a few leading models. Bring in the material (or type o
...Jim_Feeley in r/AudioPost
April 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
3
If you want to listen to music with pinpoint accuracy, and you are a rational person, you would indeed build the equivalent of a recording studio control room, or a mastering engineer room. But without the mixing desk, effects racks, etc What does that look like? 1. the room has acoustic treatment f
...Synthetic-Meat-2000 in r/audio
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
3
If you're okay with the looks, then the Genelec 8040s are really solid. Depending on where you are, you can sometimes find the KEF LS60s for close to that price used. If you are interested in other studio monitor options aside from Genelec, then maybe consider the Kali SM-5 or Neumann KH 120 II.
sk9592 in r/StereoAdvice
March 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
2
Skip the Kalis, get Neumann KH-120 II's, and don't look back.
Coinsworthy in r/studiomonitors
March 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
2

JBL
$199.00

Kali
$499.00

Yamaha
$398.99