Speakers for a huge studio...
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OutlawSun
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That would be neat fits with the whole art studio aesthetic. Plus it would give some old beat up speakers new life.
biscuithead
Me likes the eargasm retroplasm...
"paint to taste." Excellent.
Not that it REALLY matters, but I was just informed that the studio has concrete floor and wood walls. I suggested some BOSE 901s and the Altec 19s.
After seeing a picture...
I think this is a good application for the typical commercial/industrial hanging speakers usually used in places like this, and designed for places like this.
I am not a Bose fan, but this is something that Bose does really well. I would look into a couple of Bose Freespace 3 ceiling speakers. It would be easy to match those industrial flood lights on stems, and hang them the same height as those. Depending on the acoustics, I might even set them up in Mono. I'm afraid that the space is going to be an echo/reflection factory, but you could fix that, depending on how important the sound is to you. You could also always augment the sound with some Hi-Fi home speakers that have already been suggested.
I can find pictures of the Bose Freespace if you're interested, and I have seen them from time2time on my Local CL for about $200 each... Anyhow, this is just a suggestion from someone who once did this sort of thing for a living.... Good luck!
There are speakers that are so good that you don't want to stop listening to them,
this is what you should be looking for.
I have a pair of VMPS RM-40s in gorgeous finish (upgraded cabinets) that I'd like
to sell and find a large home for them:
https://classicalcandor.blogspot.com/2009/10/vmps-rm-40-loudspeakers-loudspeaker.html
The finish looks like these, not my picture:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/be/db/99/bedb99cb73bdd360112039459ef7eefe.jpg
My cousin was the original owner, and he upgraded them, I'm half way through freshening
them up. They have the upgraded red caps, I think over $1000 option. They also have
the true ribbon tweeter.
this is what you should be looking for.
I have a pair of VMPS RM-40s in gorgeous finish (upgraded cabinets) that I'd like
to sell and find a large home for them:
https://classicalcandor.blogspot.com/2009/10/vmps-rm-40-loudspeakers-loudspeaker.html
The finish looks like these, not my picture:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/be/db/99/bedb99cb73bdd360112039459ef7eefe.jpg
My cousin was the original owner, and he upgraded them, I'm half way through freshening
them up. They have the upgraded red caps, I think over $1000 option. They also have
the true ribbon tweeter.
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
^^ Too bad you can't make offers to sell on the forums... 
It sounds to me like the studio owner is looking for something for background music and is not a big audiophile. I doubt an artist (usually starving) would spend 1000's on speakers.
It sounds to me like the studio owner is looking for something for background music and is not a big audiophile. I doubt an artist (usually starving) would spend 1000's on speakers.
saggy
These go to 11
^^ Too bad you can't make offers to sell on the forums...
It sounds to me like the studio owner is looking for something for background music and is not a big audiophile. I doubt an artist (usually starving) would spend 1000's on speakers.
I don't think he'd want to spring for uber-expensive speakers, as he's not an audiophile and would likely have his back turned to them quite often. Some of the recommendations on this thread are really great ideas. Even the ones that have no chance of happening (I'm looking at you, Altecs)!
If he wants really cheap, Infinity Primus 363's at the Black Friday price, get
them new - no need to restore them:
https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/605infinity/index.html
He should get a cool, artsy looking turntable just for the novelty.
them new - no need to restore them:
https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/605infinity/index.html
He should get a cool, artsy looking turntable just for the novelty.
gdmoore28
Super Member
Fun thread.
Having had lots of experience with the Bose 802 in spaces even larger (much larger) than yours, I'd again recommend you look into them. I'll bet you can pick up an 802 and its EQ in your area for a song. (There's a pair on the 'bay right now for $375. I've seen them sell even cheaper.) Wide dispersion, plenty loud when needed, yet very HIFI-ish at the low volumes you expect to see. Mount one (or two for stereo!) from the ceiling and your friend will think you are a wizard. Sorry to double post on this issue, but that space cries out for this type of gear.
GeeDeeEmm
Having had lots of experience with the Bose 802 in spaces even larger (much larger) than yours, I'd again recommend you look into them. I'll bet you can pick up an 802 and its EQ in your area for a song. (There's a pair on the 'bay right now for $375. I've seen them sell even cheaper.) Wide dispersion, plenty loud when needed, yet very HIFI-ish at the low volumes you expect to see. Mount one (or two for stereo!) from the ceiling and your friend will think you are a wizard. Sorry to double post on this issue, but that space cries out for this type of gear.
GeeDeeEmm
Most unfortunate set of dimensions in terms of achieving bass linearity. It's gonna have significant bass modes with those even multiples.
I'd recommend a dipolar to help manage the challenge.
ragtopolds6
Active Member
4 rogers ls5 studio version if you can find them..there the small ones ..about 500 pair pair of studio 5 on ebay ..there close to what I mean..
sqlsavior
Lunatic Member
This is certainly something to consider. New Magneplanar MMGi dipole planar speakers are $650, with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. BTW, I've always wondered what they would sound like suspended from the ceiling... Also, you need not have carpet over the whole floor, but throw rugs over the first reflection points would help. That room looks like an echo chamber alright. Anything to break up those parallel surfaces (diffusion), or absorb some reflections will help.
Otherwise, I like the suggestions by @gdmoore28
lightcapture
Super Member
Urei 809 speakers popular in recording studios offer quality room filling sound.
As a recovering artists, my suggestion would be a) something that can be rolled around easily on a cart or on casters as the needs of the studio change, or b) something mounted on the walls or from the ceiling to get them out of the way and reduce the risk of damage from flying paint and other artistic fits of rage and passion.
Contrary to some of what's been posted here, I don't think you need a ton of power, and I don't think you need huge speakers either. If anything, something medium to small would suffice for this music taste and potential listening arrangement.
Is he:
1) Interested in vintage look, modern/clean look, or does not care?
2) Interested in a tube performance, or does not care?
3) Interested in vinyl or streaming, or both?
Answers to these questions will determine where you want to go. In this situation, I would think some integrated solid state amp with about 50-75 watts, or a receiver, paired with a set of ADS, Yamaha, or JBL speakers would be a good match. OR, something like a PS Audio Sprout, which has an MM phono input, as well as digital and streaming capabilities built in, and a set of Sonabs or Bose 301s come to mind....
Contrary to some of what's been posted here, I don't think you need a ton of power, and I don't think you need huge speakers either. If anything, something medium to small would suffice for this music taste and potential listening arrangement.
Is he:
1) Interested in vintage look, modern/clean look, or does not care?
2) Interested in a tube performance, or does not care?
3) Interested in vinyl or streaming, or both?
Answers to these questions will determine where you want to go. In this situation, I would think some integrated solid state amp with about 50-75 watts, or a receiver, paired with a set of ADS, Yamaha, or JBL speakers would be a good match. OR, something like a PS Audio Sprout, which has an MM phono input, as well as digital and streaming capabilities built in, and a set of Sonabs or Bose 301s come to mind....
onepixel
.
I'm an artist and I appreciate good sound too. You don't need big speaker for what's intended. First the room needs acoustic treatment, otherwise you can have the big and the best speakers and the sound will be bouncing around and sound like crap. Area rugs! I paint and don't make a huge mess. Acoustic panels, drapes on the walls and or up on the ceiling.
For background music a decent satellite speaker system would work well in that space (2-3 pairs). And I'm not talking surround sound. Also an old amp or receiver with 2 or 3 sets speaker connections will work, great. If there are exposed ceiling beams, I'd mount them up there.
Good luck!
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