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Event TR8 Tuned Reference Biamplifier Studio Monitors
Magnetically shielded. Balanced XLR and 1/4 in.; unbalanced RCA inputs.
Event TR8 Studio Monitors Customer Review
Feature:
TUNED REFERENCE: No switches to tweak for acoustics. I set these up in my home studio and they sounded as good as they did at the store.
Quality:
Quality at an excellent price. I had an Event Tria system before these, I never had to replace a driver, don't expect I'll need to with these.
Value:
Go listen to them.
Desirability:
Not as "cool" or "techno" looking as some other near-field monitors out there, but damn if they don't sound incredible, especialy for the price. Maybe they should get a 10 for the fact that they aren't distractingly attractive next to my computer screen.
Sound:
I A/B'ed the Event TR8's and M-Audio BX8's with an LTJ Bukem Drum and Bass CD, and a 60's Love Jam CD. I had a fresh pair of Sony 7506 headphones to use as my control group since I'm very familiar with them. I switched back and forth quite a bit, listening to the music in the headphones, then on one pair of monitors, then I did the same thing with the other pair. I then switched between the monitors themselves. The TR8's came etremely close to the 7506's - even in a room with no sound dampening, I still heard and felt the same thing the headphones were telling me when I listened to the Event's. The BX8's however seemed to have poor stereo imaging, and a few problems across many of the frequency ranges - I even played with the spatial switches they feature on the back - no dice. The BX8's might be more like the Yamaha NS10's in that they will produce a disco smile in your mixes because you'll sweeten up the EQ'ing in your mixes to hear the detail you want... I would rather take a transparent monitor and let my ear discern this, as I plan to mix many styles and moods of music.
Support:
Owning an affordable, high quality product that I've never had problems with or needed support for is enough support for me.
Overall:
For the price and the quality of their function, I don't see another candidate that can beat these monitors. I might add a subwoofer.
TUNED REFERENCE: No switches to tweak for acoustics. I set these up in my home studio and they sounded as good as they did at the store.
Quality:
Quality at an excellent price. I had an Event Tria system before these, I never had to replace a driver, don't expect I'll need to with these.
Value:
Go listen to them.
Desirability:
Not as "cool" or "techno" looking as some other near-field monitors out there, but damn if they don't sound incredible, especialy for the price. Maybe they should get a 10 for the fact that they aren't distractingly attractive next to my computer screen.
Sound:
I A/B'ed the Event TR8's and M-Audio BX8's with an LTJ Bukem Drum and Bass CD, and a 60's Love Jam CD. I had a fresh pair of Sony 7506 headphones to use as my control group since I'm very familiar with them. I switched back and forth quite a bit, listening to the music in the headphones, then on one pair of monitors, then I did the same thing with the other pair. I then switched between the monitors themselves. The TR8's came etremely close to the 7506's - even in a room with no sound dampening, I still heard and felt the same thing the headphones were telling me when I listened to the Event's. The BX8's however seemed to have poor stereo imaging, and a few problems across many of the frequency ranges - I even played with the spatial switches they feature on the back - no dice. The BX8's might be more like the Yamaha NS10's in that they will produce a disco smile in your mixes because you'll sweeten up the EQ'ing in your mixes to hear the detail you want... I would rather take a transparent monitor and let my ear discern this, as I plan to mix many styles and moods of music.
Support:
Owning an affordable, high quality product that I've never had problems with or needed support for is enough support for me.
Overall:
For the price and the quality of their function, I don't see another candidate that can beat these monitors. I might add a subwoofer.
"A good buy & mixes translate better than something that will cost you twice the price!"
Feature:
no external eqs or other junk to deal with (other than gain) which I keep at 0 as they are coming streight from a m-audio delta1010 interface. what you hear is what you get.
Quality:
the independantly tuned tweater/sub amping makes for a flat response. It isn't widly known, but I contacted event electronics to find out what exactly the differance is between the newer tr-8's and the more expensive ps-8. turns out that the drivers are Identical and that cheaper cabinet construction and manufacturing location allow them to sell for considerably less. the only aural differance is about 3db less overhead than the ps8. However, the "newness" factor of the tr8 sometimes makes them even more expensive then the ps8 i'm told, so shop around and we'll have to wait for that to wear off to find its true value.
Value:
definatly shop around. online tends to be cheaper than guitar cener for instance. Unless you get pleasure from peeling the wrapper off a brand new pair to get that factory-fresh smell, getting you're hands on a good used/ slightly used pair will save you tons. (its not like they're gonna deterierate too much from normal use.)
Desirability:
sleak black on black cabinetry looks very professional.
Sound:
I got some used and have done lots of experamenting with mixes of differant styles and moods. excelent flat response. Highs are crystal clear and the bass isn't overwhelming at all. the biamped system stereo imaging is perfectly flawless and symetrical.
Support:
haven't needed any yet
Overall:
Don't plan on replacing these anytime soon. they are all around great all-purpose nearfield monitors.
no external eqs or other junk to deal with (other than gain) which I keep at 0 as they are coming streight from a m-audio delta1010 interface. what you hear is what you get.
Quality:
the independantly tuned tweater/sub amping makes for a flat response. It isn't widly known, but I contacted event electronics to find out what exactly the differance is between the newer tr-8's and the more expensive ps-8. turns out that the drivers are Identical and that cheaper cabinet construction and manufacturing location allow them to sell for considerably less. the only aural differance is about 3db less overhead than the ps8. However, the "newness" factor of the tr8 sometimes makes them even more expensive then the ps8 i'm told, so shop around and we'll have to wait for that to wear off to find its true value.
Value:
definatly shop around. online tends to be cheaper than guitar cener for instance. Unless you get pleasure from peeling the wrapper off a brand new pair to get that factory-fresh smell, getting you're hands on a good used/ slightly used pair will save you tons. (its not like they're gonna deterierate too much from normal use.)
Desirability:
sleak black on black cabinetry looks very professional.
Sound:
I got some used and have done lots of experamenting with mixes of differant styles and moods. excelent flat response. Highs are crystal clear and the bass isn't overwhelming at all. the biamped system stereo imaging is perfectly flawless and symetrical.
Support:
haven't needed any yet
Overall:
Don't plan on replacing these anytime soon. they are all around great all-purpose nearfield monitors.
"Solid Sound, great stereo imaging, I'm inpressed."
Feature:
I love the simplicity. When you have great sound you don't need to tweak.
Quality:
The quality is in the amps and speakers...thats what really counts. The paint is a little thin but I don't look at the speakers when I'm mixing, I just gotta hear the sound.
Value:
Best value for my money.
Desirability:
I needed good speakers to mix with. Even Sony pro headphones give me at lot more ear fatigue than these.
Sound:
Clear, open sound. Tried a few others side by side. Only a set of Mackies more than twice the price had better sound because the bass was cleaner. Man, when I stuck my head between these babies it sounded like the singer was right straight in front of me. When the backup vocals came in they were like surrounding the vocalist...what excellent stereo imaging.
Support:
Don't know. Hope I never need to.
Overall:
I think I will use these guys for a long time and be real happy with the ol' workhorses.
I love the simplicity. When you have great sound you don't need to tweak.
Quality:
The quality is in the amps and speakers...thats what really counts. The paint is a little thin but I don't look at the speakers when I'm mixing, I just gotta hear the sound.
Value:
Best value for my money.
Desirability:
I needed good speakers to mix with. Even Sony pro headphones give me at lot more ear fatigue than these.
Sound:
Clear, open sound. Tried a few others side by side. Only a set of Mackies more than twice the price had better sound because the bass was cleaner. Man, when I stuck my head between these babies it sounded like the singer was right straight in front of me. When the backup vocals came in they were like surrounding the vocalist...what excellent stereo imaging.
Support:
Don't know. Hope I never need to.
Overall:
I think I will use these guys for a long time and be real happy with the ol' workhorses.
""Tuned Reference hits the target""
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Feature:When they called them "Tuned Reference" monitors, they hit the target. No need for all the tweaking adjustments. Very simple to hook up. RCA, 1/4 inch or XLR inputs can accommodate most any application. Me likes.
Quality:
Heavy and sturdy. They look a bit plain but couldn't tell it in the mix. Neat, clean and black monitors fit with most any environment.
Value:
For the money I'm impressed and very pleased.
Desirability:
The look and performance of these monitors makes them desirable. Neat, clean, attractive. I think they "look good" sitting in my studio. I intend to keep them for a long time, in fact, I may just hang on to these.
Sound:
These speakers deliver a smooth and honest reference for my mixes. I was impressed by the non-fatiguing flow of sound. Good EQ reference throughout. Low end surprisingly accurate for this size speaker. I'm very impressed by these monitors. If just plain true is what you like, these speakers will deliver.
Ease of Use:
Nuttn' to it...Just plug em in, turn em on and take off. They work really well. Very simple to use.
Support:
Have not needed any repairs.
Overall:
I don't expect to need any different monitors unless I do a complete studio upgrade, in which case I might add some other bigger monitors while still using these for my nearfields.
"Monitors should show your warts..."
Feature:
The XLRs and lack of settings on the back is actually useful. You get a clear unbiased reflection of what you are doing right and wrong.
Quality:
Heavy, biamplified and should last a long time. Two friends both released have sworn by them for years.
Value:
At $500 a pair how can you go wrong. 100 Watts per cabinet is enough punch for most home studios. Plenty of range for electronic music
Desirability:
Black on black, fits any studio setup.
Sound:
Agter 12 months of my mixes translated horribly across systems I went montiro shopping. After spending an hour listening to M-audio BX8s and Yamaha HS80M I went with the Events. Look a reference monitor should be flat. The M-Audios had too much low end color and the Yamahas while sounding amazing, put a 'shine' on all mixes, even ones I knew were bad from cross referncing on Rokit8s, Event TR8s and a pair of Makie824s. All of the warts and mistakes were clear as day on the EventTR8s. Plenty of low end and a very flat response. Unforgiving, yes but it will make your mixes better. Excellent honest response for monitors in this price range.
Ease of Use:
Plugged em in to the XLR out on the Makie board and was ready to roll.
Support:
Dont know yet
Overall:
I would maybe save up for Makie 824s next time but this has already helped me in my mixes and has folks coming over for cross referencing.
The XLRs and lack of settings on the back is actually useful. You get a clear unbiased reflection of what you are doing right and wrong.
Quality:
Heavy, biamplified and should last a long time. Two friends both released have sworn by them for years.
Value:
At $500 a pair how can you go wrong. 100 Watts per cabinet is enough punch for most home studios. Plenty of range for electronic music
Desirability:
Black on black, fits any studio setup.
Sound:
Agter 12 months of my mixes translated horribly across systems I went montiro shopping. After spending an hour listening to M-audio BX8s and Yamaha HS80M I went with the Events. Look a reference monitor should be flat. The M-Audios had too much low end color and the Yamahas while sounding amazing, put a 'shine' on all mixes, even ones I knew were bad from cross referncing on Rokit8s, Event TR8s and a pair of Makie824s. All of the warts and mistakes were clear as day on the EventTR8s. Plenty of low end and a very flat response. Unforgiving, yes but it will make your mixes better. Excellent honest response for monitors in this price range.
Ease of Use:
Plugged em in to the XLR out on the Makie board and was ready to roll.
Support:
Dont know yet
Overall:
I would maybe save up for Makie 824s next time but this has already helped me in my mixes and has folks coming over for cross referencing.
Event TR8 Studio Monitors Customer Review
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Sound:Nice flat even sound. Mixed one project on these straight out of the box, and got great results. Once I figured out how to translate the bass response(which can be heavy if you are not careful) my mixes started coming out the way I wanted, and were pretty consistant. The mix that I did also translated on a surround sound system, car stereo with the Monsoon 10 speaker system, a sony walk man, and a audiovox boombox, and I got the same sound and mix. I love these speakers and I'm currently working on another project and will be mixing in about another month. I've had these monitors for about a year now, and I still love them. Don't sell these babies short by a long shot, They are worth the money!!! I'm also thinking about getting the TR5s to go along with them.
"If you want the best monitor speakers for the money buy them!!!"
Desirability:
If I lost them, I'd buy them again..
Sound:
The Sound of these speakers is AMAZING!!! I bought them after considerable research comparing them with everything out there (expensive and not). Initially I was going to buy more expensive ones but I cancelled and the order and bought these...
If I lost them, I'd buy them again..
Sound:
The Sound of these speakers is AMAZING!!! I bought them after considerable research comparing them with everything out there (expensive and not). Initially I was going to buy more expensive ones but I cancelled and the order and bought these...
"Amazing sound"
Quality:
Superb sound
Value:
I tested out others from Alesis and Roland but I went with the events. The sound is amazing
Sound:
Very good. You here what goes into it so no surprises when you stick a cd in your car sterio.
Superb sound
Value:
I tested out others from Alesis and Roland but I went with the events. The sound is amazing
Sound:
Very good. You here what goes into it so no surprises when you stick a cd in your car sterio.
"BUYER BEWARE!!"
Feature:
Ok features, I guess, but the variable adjustable trim was a stupid idea. For proper stereo imaging you need to have exact output on both sides. The trims and their positions on these things make that near impossible.
Quality:
Over rated, over priced, under supported. The sound is really only ok, but they wear out WAY too fast for the money involved, and as a side note, after owning a pair for a week, the stickers (ALL of them) began to peel off on their own. CHEAP. Think twice before kissing your $500 goodbye. There are way better companies out there. Don't settle for cheap toys like this. If you care about your music, shop around.
Value:
If value means 'cheaper than the other guy', as Event no doubt considers it, then yes, they are a 'great value'. But if you calculate value on a price to performance ratio like it should be, well, then you really can do better than this company. PLEASE don't be an idiot and waste your money on this crap like I did. Buy another name, because you may be the next sucker on their list.
Desirability:
I had a pair, and I threw them away. I wouldn't take them back if they gave 'em to me.
Sound:
I run a mid level professional studio in Missouri, and also own a pair of these monitors, so I guess I have a right to speak my mind about these toys. The sound quality is OK. Better than a Wal Mart home stereo, for example. Hard to find the sweet spot, low end is weak and not very tight (I haven't tried the XLs, but I suspect this is why they came out with them not long after these originals). The high end is ok, if not a bit strident at times. Mixes on these monitors never really translated well to other systems. It isn't my room, (my mackies are way better and prove that). Ear fatigue has always been a problem with me on these monitors. They are only really decent at low volumes, but if you want an honest pair of all around mixing monitors, don't waste your money on these toys that are obviously geared toward amateurs. They are really only good for A/Bing.
Support:
After four emails to tech support after one of my TR8s went kaput and started playing distorted and quiet output at odd irregular times after only a year of moderate use, I gave up on them and threw these P.O.S.s away. Yeah, that's right. I threw them away. I couldn't get someone to even give me so much as a confirmation email. They never answered their phones when I called either! Can you believe that!?!You live and you learn. I was a sucker and I was had. They make a lot of money on people like me, and can't even invest just a little of that money into even a decent mockery of tech support. I don't think they even have that. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!
Overall:
Believe it or not, I have had worse products from other companies, but they ususally came from China.
Ok features, I guess, but the variable adjustable trim was a stupid idea. For proper stereo imaging you need to have exact output on both sides. The trims and their positions on these things make that near impossible.
Quality:
Over rated, over priced, under supported. The sound is really only ok, but they wear out WAY too fast for the money involved, and as a side note, after owning a pair for a week, the stickers (ALL of them) began to peel off on their own. CHEAP. Think twice before kissing your $500 goodbye. There are way better companies out there. Don't settle for cheap toys like this. If you care about your music, shop around.
Value:
If value means 'cheaper than the other guy', as Event no doubt considers it, then yes, they are a 'great value'. But if you calculate value on a price to performance ratio like it should be, well, then you really can do better than this company. PLEASE don't be an idiot and waste your money on this crap like I did. Buy another name, because you may be the next sucker on their list.
Desirability:
I had a pair, and I threw them away. I wouldn't take them back if they gave 'em to me.
Sound:
I run a mid level professional studio in Missouri, and also own a pair of these monitors, so I guess I have a right to speak my mind about these toys. The sound quality is OK. Better than a Wal Mart home stereo, for example. Hard to find the sweet spot, low end is weak and not very tight (I haven't tried the XLs, but I suspect this is why they came out with them not long after these originals). The high end is ok, if not a bit strident at times. Mixes on these monitors never really translated well to other systems. It isn't my room, (my mackies are way better and prove that). Ear fatigue has always been a problem with me on these monitors. They are only really decent at low volumes, but if you want an honest pair of all around mixing monitors, don't waste your money on these toys that are obviously geared toward amateurs. They are really only good for A/Bing.
Support:
After four emails to tech support after one of my TR8s went kaput and started playing distorted and quiet output at odd irregular times after only a year of moderate use, I gave up on them and threw these P.O.S.s away. Yeah, that's right. I threw them away. I couldn't get someone to even give me so much as a confirmation email. They never answered their phones when I called either! Can you believe that!?!You live and you learn. I was a sucker and I was had. They make a lot of money on people like me, and can't even invest just a little of that money into even a decent mockery of tech support. I don't think they even have that. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!
Overall:
Believe it or not, I have had worse products from other companies, but they ususally came from China.
"TR8 is a great sounding speaker. Everyone is intitled to his/her opinon. Go to the store and listen to TR8 speaker. That is my o"
Feature:
XLR, TRS-1/4", RCA (banana plug) are the ins you have to deal with. It is professional enought even for a real professional. Green led in front to let you know the power is on.
Quality:
Really comfortable and warm coloration and material is used on the cabinet. Even though it is not a real wood cabinet, but it really serves the justice for the price range. Front of the speaker is really good looking. Woofer and tweeter are a million bucks!
Value:
If I could say 11 or more I would. This is the best price/product combination you are going to find on the market today. Believe me i looked. Don't listen to other people's opinions. You are your own opinion. Go to the store, bring your mix that you have made on PC speakers or best home stereo system and try to listen on TR8. If you know your sound and your music you will apreciate this product.
Desirability:
I am about old school. Woofer tweeter right in your face. No futuristic stuff, no unnessessary options or features, no complex designs or weird/unusual looking speakers. PLAIN design.
Sound:
I am not a professional, but not an amature when it comes to producing a great sound. This product is a definite buy for a buck. It outperforms all of the products in that price range with unbeatable 35hz responce. That is all I have to say. I heard ASP8 in the store. Didn't have enough money to buy them, so I got TR8. TR8 is the closest thing to ASP8. ASP8 go for $1300, and they pop out a clean 280 watts of pure undistorted sound, mean while TR8 only can handle 100 watts. NO DISTORTON. Great product.
Support:
Never had to contact them.
Overall:
TR8 are great for its price. Eventually I will buy ASP8 or later models. Great company in my opinion. Keep rocking!
XLR, TRS-1/4", RCA (banana plug) are the ins you have to deal with. It is professional enought even for a real professional. Green led in front to let you know the power is on.
Quality:
Really comfortable and warm coloration and material is used on the cabinet. Even though it is not a real wood cabinet, but it really serves the justice for the price range. Front of the speaker is really good looking. Woofer and tweeter are a million bucks!
Value:
If I could say 11 or more I would. This is the best price/product combination you are going to find on the market today. Believe me i looked. Don't listen to other people's opinions. You are your own opinion. Go to the store, bring your mix that you have made on PC speakers or best home stereo system and try to listen on TR8. If you know your sound and your music you will apreciate this product.
Desirability:
I am about old school. Woofer tweeter right in your face. No futuristic stuff, no unnessessary options or features, no complex designs or weird/unusual looking speakers. PLAIN design.
Sound:
I am not a professional, but not an amature when it comes to producing a great sound. This product is a definite buy for a buck. It outperforms all of the products in that price range with unbeatable 35hz responce. That is all I have to say. I heard ASP8 in the store. Didn't have enough money to buy them, so I got TR8. TR8 is the closest thing to ASP8. ASP8 go for $1300, and they pop out a clean 280 watts of pure undistorted sound, mean while TR8 only can handle 100 watts. NO DISTORTON. Great product.
Support:
Never had to contact them.
Overall:
TR8 are great for its price. Eventually I will buy ASP8 or later models. Great company in my opinion. Keep rocking!
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