Alesis Monitor One MK2 Studio Monitors

6.5 in. low frequency drivers. 1 in. silk-dome tweeter. Handles 120 watts program, 200 watts peak. Magnetically shielded.

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"Get reliable mixing results - go for Alesis!"

Feature:
It doesn't have any special features - a simple pair of speakers capable of producing very good results.

Quality:
They are very strongly and precisely built. The downside of their massive construction comes out when you have to carry them yourself - I thought I would never get home... :-)

Value:
They not only worth the money but also contradicts the generally accepted viewpoint that concerning monitors you get what you pay for. Compared to some E-MU or Dynaudio speakers they perform surprisingly well; I must say even better.

Desirability:
It was mainly an addition to my existing studio setup. Of course I wanted them, though.

Sound:
They have very detailed sound, you can really "listen into" mixes and find out most problems. The stereo imaging of these speakers is awesome; you can easily find the place of each and every instrument within a track with a huge sense of space. Frequency response is also fine - flat and reliable with a resonable low end, detailed mids, and a soft, authentic high end.

Ease of Use:
They come with a printed manual which explains how to position and install the speakers. Quite straightforward, so if you're new to sound engineering it will give you a good starting point. For professionals it may also give some specific tips about using this particular set of speakers.

Support:
I asked for some detailed information about the product before I bought it and Alesis answered within 24 hours. They seem to have a quite nice customer support.

Overall:
I think I couldn't have chosen a better pair of monitors not only for this amount but in the same technical category. If you want a highly reliable studio monitor for your project studio or a "B setup" for your existing control room I truly recommend you to go for these.

Submitted: 10/16/2007


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"You looking for inexpensive and good?"

Feature:
Solid, basic. Wish the things had grills, but that's just a vestigial need left over from days when I still lived in the swamp. I'll live without grills....

Quality:
Product is very well made. Snobs tend to rate these lower end Alesis (and Alesis in general) low. Oh well, you got a lotta bucks? Then what are you looking here for?

Value:
Very good value.

Desirability:
Sure I want 'em. I bought 'em, didn't I?

Sound:
Admittedly my first experience with near fields and I know there are more expensive kinds, but for my home studio, which is small they work very well. I've mixed two cds worth of original tunes on them now and translation factor (how the final product sounds on other players, home stereo units, boomboxes, etc..) is very good. I mix down on these, I'm reasonably assured the mix will travel.

Support:
This rating is what I hope if I ever need service. Been using these for about eight months now. No problems. Knock on wood.

Overall:
I like these because they're a) inexpensive b) good. You looking for inexpensive and good? Buy these.

Submitted: 10/2/2004

Style of Music: Folk, Rock, Hip Hop, Whatever Moves Me


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About This Product!
Description
Alesis' Award-Winning Monitor One - Greater Accuracy than Ever Before
Monitor One became an instant favorite among professional engineers and studio owners, as well as earning it a place in countless home studios.

Obviously, there was only one thing left to do. Make it even better.

Better Design, for Improved Performance
With such a successful platform to build on, Alesis' engineers wisely settled for incremental improvements designed to coax even better performance from our monitors.

They started with a new 6.5" polypropylene low-frequency driver for tighter, more accurate bass response. Then matched it with a newly redesigned, 1" pure silk-dome, high-frequency transducer for even smoother, more accurate detail and response, and a broader sound stage.

They improved the overall frequency response (changing from 45 Hz - 18 kHz, to 45 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3 dB) and coupled it with more efficient power handling. They also provided magnetic shielding to allow use in close proximity to video and computer monitors.

Surface Improvements that Go More than Skin Deep
Perfectionists that they are, however, our engineers didn't just settle for tinkering under the hood. The cabinet was redesigned for a new and more attractive professional finish, and are now mirror image; left/right pair for symmetrical speaker placement.

But more than just cosmetic improvements, the new Monitor One also features radiused edges for reduced edge diffraction, along with improved porting - thanks to the next generation of our exclusive SuperPort venting technology - to eliminate the "choking" effect of smaller, shorter ports. The result is a low-frequency response which extends well below comparable near field monitors.

It all adds up to a spectacular next-generation of a popular standard - the new state-of-the-art in affordable, high-quality studio monitors.

Features:
Critical reference monitoring for recording and mixing

Excellent bass transient response

Flat frequency response for accurate mixes that translate to other playback systems

High power handling, high output

Technical Info

Drivers: Magnetically shielded, 6.5" low frequency drivers with a mineral filled polypropylene cone and a damped linear rubber surround; magnetically shielded, 1" silk-dome tweeter

Crossover: 2 kHz, 2nd-order fillers, (12dB per octave)

Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3dB

Power Handling: 120 watts program, 200 watts peak (using EI4-426A method)

Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms

Sensitivity: 88 dB SPL @ 1 watt and 1 meter on axis

Construction: Front baffle: powder coating on 1" MDF

Cabinet: Vinyl laminate on 5/8" MDF

Connectors: 5-way binding posts on 0.75" centers - can accept heavy-gauge speaker wire, banana plugs, spade plugs

Dimensions (H x W x D): 15 x 8.5 x 10 in.

Weight: (1) 15 lbs.
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