Alesis Monitor1 MkII Reviews

3.6/5.0 based on 8 customer reviews

Customer Reviews

Michael Sole
from United States
January 6, 2012 Music Background:
Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Pro Musician

Excellent Reference Speakers

I found these to be very acurate reference monitors. For those that do not know, you wouldn't want these on your home studio due to their flat response. However, mixes that I made on these speakers have translated very well to a variety of other sources.

Chris
from Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
July 24, 2007 Music Background:
Recording Engineer

Great Detail

I would definately recommend these monitors if you have a great amp or are planning to get one. The only thing you should know is that you will need a subwoofer, unless you're not mixing any bass or kick drum material.

Larry Lewis
from Ashland, Oregon
September 26, 2010 Music Background:
professional jazz musician, composer, videographer

Very good well made monitor

I bought a pair of Alesis Monitor1 MK2 years & years ago. They were sweet & clean out of the box, and remain sweet & clean.

I am using them as nearfield reference monitors for composing film soundtracks & jazz compositions.

Kip
from New City, NY
July 29, 2009 Music Background:
Songwriter/Engineer

These monitors are a steal. Love them.

I've toyed around with "upgrading" my monitors so many times I can't count. Each time I just realize that I'm not going to get a better sound unless I plan on dropping over a grand. These Alesis monitors really are wonderful. I use them with an Alesis RA150, and before that an RA100. Accurate, good. And the price is right. Unless you're gonna go into the upper upper tier of monitors, give these Alesis a good look, you may find yourself a keeper.

Jon-Michael
from NY
May 3, 2008 Music Background:
Drummer, Composer, Recording Artist

Translates well.

I use a Halfler TransNova amplifier to power these. They are insanely loud and have very clear upper-mids to treble range (so I have the treble rolled off slightly). They are ported so they lack dynamic range and punch in the lows, but on a positive note, the ports rarely add too much resonance when placed correctly in my listening environment, which is, of course, my home studio! They sound similar to an '80s Hi-Fi stereo. Cool Speakers.

Jon
from
August 7, 2009 Music Background:
15 years experience home recording, visiting studios, and helping bands get their sound!

Bookshelf speakers...

These are bookshelf speakers, and they make a great reference as such, in the tradition of the NS-10m. I would not dare use these as my mains. Just the "B" in the "A/B". That said, they are relatively easy to power, and are built really well. The vinyl skin on them is a great touch and truly adds durability. These are good to use as you save up for some more accurate MAIN monitors.

Danny Mccuiston
from New Concord,ky42076
February 19, 2009 Music Background:
40 years recording

Good Monitors

I had a couple these in my big studio and they are good for the money. Don't try to drive these too hard they wont take it,They have a little too much bass response they kick *** but they will lie so EQ high if you want the recording to sound good on say a car stereo or home unit or the bass will be too boomy and the recording will very brown and not crisp in the places where it is supposed to.

Two hours of driving!
from canada
February 2, 2009 Music Background:
hobbyist

These are 4-ohm monitors

Just a short note: these are 4-ohm monitors. Don't forget to check for compatibility with your amp (many amps require 8-ohm monitors). The Ohm rating is written in the tiniest print imaginable on the back of these monitors. Double check before you drive two hours 'round trip to pick up a pair of these! Ouch!