Fostex or KRK monitors

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Fostex or KRK monitors

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Ello,
Im bout to get my first set of monitors- Im on abit of a budget ~$400
So I've narrowed down to these two
FOSTEX PM0.4 ACTIVE NEARFIELD MONITORS https://www.storedj.com.au/products/FOS-PM0.4 $300 on ebay
or
KRK RP5G2 5" MONITORS https://www.storedj.com.au/products/KRK-RP5G2 $409 at storedj

Anyone have any advice or other suggestions? What are the Behringer Truth like?
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Re: Fostex or KRK monitors

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there used to be a monitor thread knocking about.

AC23 uses Truth I think.

Best advice is to listen mate. When I was buying my monitors, it was KRKs on paper for sure - reviews, popularity, forums. Choice seemed pretty easy. When I finally went in to listen to them, I did not like the sound of them at all.
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Re: Fostex or KRK monitors

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True- good point man.
Was goin to order some posted (live in the bush)- but will have a sample listen wen next in the city.
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Re: Fostex or KRK monitors

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I've used both KRK and Truth at home (both in a studio capacity and a general listening capacity)... I far prefer the Truth speakers.

KRKs have heaps of volume, heaps of weight to the sound... but imo they are too bassy, and potentially muddy. Now, I love bass as much at the next person on here, but these things are so bassy that in order to get a clear sound you have to reduce the bass when you are mixing-down etc. Therefore your tunes actually sound less bassy when you put them on a decent sized system. Mind you, the KRKs I was using were also WAY too over powered and large for the room I have. I guess some smaller ones might be OK?? dunno.

Truth are simple, clear, and cheap. I'm not generally a fan of Behringer gear in general, but I'm super happy with these.. so much so that I bought a second pair for the lounge room.
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KRK are the best speaker you will get in that price range IMO.
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I use Truths at home, although its mainly a DJ mixing set-up, I've always found em to be rad.
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I'm selling my KRK VXT4's for $500 if you're interested? Still boxed, in perfect condition.

https://www.storedj.com.au/products/KRK-VXT4
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