Solid and Consistent 
by Christopher Paglia from Byfield, MA, October 2008
Music Background:  Musician, Live and Recorded Sound

These have been my main monitors for almost five years. Therefore, I have grown accustomed to mixing on them. The DO need a break in period and even after that some people still find them too bass-y. Being a bass player that is probably why I felt comfortable with them. In the end, my opinion is always that you should work with the same speakers for a while so you always have a consistent reference point. That said, these do have there limitations. I have recently augmented my set up with a pair of Avantones. They help to highlight areas you may be missing because of the Alesis' bottom end.

  Great sound value!!! 
by Jordan from Texas, October 2008
Music Background:  Composer

These monitors are fabulous. I have had these for over a year know and all I have to say is that I am very pleased. Especially for the price, these monitors do the job that ones that are double to quadruple the price do. The bass response is fantastic and I ma very pleased how my mixes have come out such far with them. Alesis has always put out a great product, these are no different. I highly recommend these to anyone.

  Pro quality for less money! 
by Bradley White from Gilbert, AZ, September 2008
Music Background:  Pro Musician, Recording Engineer

These monitors sound phenomenal both in presence and clarity. They have power to be cranked up but don't lose their quality during monitor dimming. Also, mixes transfer great to other systems. A lot of people have complained about a muddy low end but I have had know problem with my setup.

  Long Lasting Great Sounding for the money!! 
by Tim Lee from Peoria, IL, September 2007
Music Background:  Recording, Mixing, Musician

I've had the first version of these since 1999 and they have been exactly what I expected. They are not the most expensive so don't expect the quality of much higher priced models, but they have worked flawless for many years. The mixes translate well to other systems, and no physical or audible problems ever.

  Decent but not great 
by Russ D from Oakland, September 2007
Music Background:  Live and studio engineer

I have had these pretty much since they first came out. They sound a lot bigger than you would think for their size. The dual ports help a lot. i think they are pretty well suited for hip hop and R&B. They dont get earthshaking bass, but they do get bass. On guitar oriented stuff I find them a bit lacking in the midrange detail. Not sure if its the crossover or what. But I just cant hear into these things as well as I'd like. I still use them daily but am anticipating switching to JBL LSR's, Genelecs, or Adams.

  Top Quality for the Bottom Dollar 
by Godamus Rhyme (www.rhymewerks.com) from Orlando, FL, July 2007
Music Background:  Engineer, Producer, Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter...

I've been using these monitors for 2-3 years now. I used to sell audio equipment so I've had the opportunity to try quite a few different monitors. There is absolutely no other monitor that I would reccomend for this price range. They are the best you can find at this price. They improved my mixes 100 percent and translate really well to other systems. I've mixed 3 or 4 albums on these along with many one shot projects and always get compliments on my mixes.

  Excellent Value 
by Dave Townsend from Everett, WA USA, April 2007
Music Background:  Musician for 40+ years, avid recording hobbyist

These were my first real studio monitors. I chose them simply because they cost exactly how much money I had to spend. My assumption was that later I'd be able to afford to upgrade to something better.

Many months have passed since then, during which time I have been actively researching my next set of monitors. After extensive reading and listening, the surprising conclusion from that research: these Alesis monitors are actually pretty darn good.

I figure I'm going to end up spending between $1700 to $2500 to get significantly better monitors than these.

So quite by accident, these Alesis boxes turned out to be a great purchase, and though I'm still looking (and saving up) for something better, I'm in no hurry. These "entry level" monitors are doing a fine job.

  Nice 
by David Chamberlayne from McComb, MS USA, February 2007
Music Background:  Church Musician, Producer, Composer, Vocalist, Song Writer,

I really enjoy these monitors. I recieved them last week. I asked Micheal Eads at Sweetwater about these and he said they sound great and would be great even for my small studio space. Well, he wasn't lying at all. I was using some small Roland ma-8 monitors before and there is no comparison. I would highly recommend these monitors. Do shop around and compare but don't be afraid to ask the pro's for their advice. I believe these are worth the price but I did get mine for free since I bought an Alesis Fusion 8HD so it was really worth it to me. I only wish that I had something to compare it to other than my Yamaha Headphones(rh-50m). But since these are my first real monitors I am truly blown away.

  Excellent Monitors 
by Eric from Hazleton, PA, July 2006
Music Background:  Hobbyist, Student

After some research on monitors in this price range, I found the M1 Active MkIIs to have the best construction quality and features for the price, as well as many positive reviews on their sound quality. I now have been using these monitors for several months, and I am proud to offer a highly positive review myself. I was immediately impressed with the construction quality and features right out of the box, and the operation manual is simply superb. By following the guidelines stated in the manual, the initial setup was a breeze and I was confident I would hear accurate sound the first time without any adjustments. The frequency response is impressive, with nothing exaggerated or lacking. I was also quite impressed with the bass response from the 6.5 inch woofers, however it doesn’t drown out the mid-range. Overall, these monitors are excellent for the price, and I would recommend them to anyone. As long as you follow the guidelines stated in the manual for placement and port tuning, I am confident these are the most accurate monitors for the price.

A great monitor for the price 
by Chris from Jacksonville, April 2005

I have owned these for a few years. They were really one of the few options available for under $500 at the time I bought them. I have grown familiar with the pair as they have served me well. I have never had a problem with them, matter of fact I would recommend them to anyone looking for a decent size/price monitor that gives a full frequency response.

Good For The Money 
by Ken Muse from Atlanta, GA, January 2005

I happened to find a great deal on this and figured it was worth a try. Impressive speakers, really solid responses. The sound is really well defined, especially through the lows and highs. The lows aren't as boomy as the 824s, nor are the highs as separated. After a few months of use, an annoying crackle appeared. Alesis took both back and 3 weeks later I had them back in pristine condition. They've been fine ever since (about 1.5 years). Only issue I've noticed is that they really need to be spaced at least 6" from a CRT monitor ... the shielding isn't as good as they claim. Of course, they should always be at least a foot away for sound repro! The M1's also lack the frequency controls found in higher end monitors; this tends to push the end-user to fix the problem and not cover it up with EQ. Given the "budget" market these appeal to, that may not always be an option. Overall, a great value.

Pros: Flat response. Good price. Customer service (normally an Alesis weak point) was outstanding for resolving an issue. Internal amp is very clean.
Cons: Needed early warranty work. No frequency controls. Some mid-range cloudiness, but nothing severe.
Recommended For: Home studios, projects, large room monitoring, B-monitors in larger studios.

AlesisMk2,, bump for the buck 
by www.DJDERANGED.com from Fort Lauderdale, FL USA, November 2004

After working with the Alesis Mk2 monitors for over a month now, I have conviction in my voice when I say that these are good monitors for the money. Although they lack some of the adjustable features of top end units, they definetly produce great sound. I would recommend using this set in a "normal" or full room application. Despite their size, these monitors provide good sound for even larger mixing rooms. For the price offerred, I give two thumbs up!

AlesisMk2,, bump for the buck 
by DJDERANGED from Fort Lauderdale, FL USA, November 2004

After working with the Alesis Mk2 monitors for over a month now, I have conviction in my voice when I say that these are good monitors for the money. Although they lack some of the adjustable features of top end units, they definetly produce great sound. I would recommend using this set in a "normal" or full room application. Despite their size, these monitors provide good sound for even larger mixing rooms. For the price offerred, I give two thumbs up!

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