Good Day,
I've done some researching and often that research brings me here to discussions that, I'll be honest, I don't understand a whole lot of.
That being said, it does seem objective for the most part, and I'm hoping someone can shed some insight and give me some honest feedback.
I play guitar and drums. In this new world of lockdowns and pandemic (lets not discuss this), I find myself practicing and playing in front of a computer. I have a HK tube amp and Cabinet that are sitting unused for the time being, and I use a Focusrite 4i4 and the guitar rig program for amp/cab sim & effects.
To the point. I need speakers (preferably active, else I need amp suggestions) that are general purpose, but when I get the itch to rip on the guitar/drums, I can turn up and abuse for a couple of hours. I probably need a sub to really beat on the kick, but barring that an 8" probably punches well enough without overwhelming the basic treatment in my 12'x12'x16'(high high ceiling) room. These speakers need to sound good when just playing music or watching a show as well optimally.
I'm in Canada, so I've been able to use Long & McQuades "anything is for rent" policy and I have now demoed the following with the noted results:
Yorkville YSP8's (too large at the time, I've added stands since, so they'd fit beside my desk now)
Focal Alpha 50's (no bottom end)
Focal Shape 65's (bottom is better than the 50's, but they're quite expensive for what I'm doing, and for that much $$$ I'd prefer more bottom for both drums and general listening)
Maybe something doesn't exist that hits the boxes. but I'm open to suggestions. I've started looking at the Kali IN-8's. The speakers are angled, but against a wall.
TLDR; Need speakers for general music & enjoyment, that can double as a guitar cab.
Thanks in advance.
I've done some researching and often that research brings me here to discussions that, I'll be honest, I don't understand a whole lot of.
That being said, it does seem objective for the most part, and I'm hoping someone can shed some insight and give me some honest feedback.
I play guitar and drums. In this new world of lockdowns and pandemic (lets not discuss this), I find myself practicing and playing in front of a computer. I have a HK tube amp and Cabinet that are sitting unused for the time being, and I use a Focusrite 4i4 and the guitar rig program for amp/cab sim & effects.
To the point. I need speakers (preferably active, else I need amp suggestions) that are general purpose, but when I get the itch to rip on the guitar/drums, I can turn up and abuse for a couple of hours. I probably need a sub to really beat on the kick, but barring that an 8" probably punches well enough without overwhelming the basic treatment in my 12'x12'x16'(high high ceiling) room. These speakers need to sound good when just playing music or watching a show as well optimally.
I'm in Canada, so I've been able to use Long & McQuades "anything is for rent" policy and I have now demoed the following with the noted results:
Yorkville YSP8's (too large at the time, I've added stands since, so they'd fit beside my desk now)
Focal Alpha 50's (no bottom end)
Focal Shape 65's (bottom is better than the 50's, but they're quite expensive for what I'm doing, and for that much $$$ I'd prefer more bottom for both drums and general listening)
Maybe something doesn't exist that hits the boxes. but I'm open to suggestions. I've started looking at the Kali IN-8's. The speakers are angled, but against a wall.
TLDR; Need speakers for general music & enjoyment, that can double as a guitar cab.
Thanks in advance.