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Event OpalItem ID: Opal2-way Active Monitor with 7.1" Woofer and Rotatable Tweeter (ea) 
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From Our Research Team:A Gem of a MonitorOpal represents the culmination of numerous patented technologies Event has been developing for years that they've now brought to fruition. To start, the Opal's 2-way driver design is nothing but world-class. Its EX8 driver boasts an impressive 30Hz-10kHz response with a high-power neodymium motor. Opal's ULD tweeter with rotatable wave guide is also worth note, as it blends beryllium with the extremely powerful neodymium motor for incredibly high SPL capabilities without the problem of distortion. Take your monitoring to the next level with Opal!Event Opal at a Glance:
Design Event paid close attention to the Opal's cabinet and bass port design to deliver top quality. The Opal wears aluminum for reduced resonance and features a complex curved body to minimize the diffraction issues that arise from flat or cornered sections. It sports front-mounted variable impedance bass reflex ports that neither rely on room acoustics like rear ports do, nor suffer from air distortion artifacts like you find in conventional front-ported systems. The result is extremely fast, deep, and accurate bass. Opal can be used in a vertical or horizontal position (the tweeter and logos are rotatable) to accommodate a variety of setup situations. All controls are concealed on the front behind a flip-open panel, and the amp is mounted on the back and designed to be low profile for better mounting flexibility. Front porting allows for more positioning flexibility - in soffits and more! The high-fidelity analog circuitry ensures the purest sound and a microphone is included for room analysis and optimum system configuration. Power Offering 270 watts of LF power and 50-watt HF power, stunning transient response, and general no-compromise engineering, you can expect an extended midrange, a surprisingly powerful low end, and an exceptionally precise and articulate sound with these amazing new reference monitors. Drivers The Opal is loaded with an EX8 driver that boasts a 30Hz to 10kHz raw response and a high-strength polyamide cone for big sound - all powered by a 63mm neodymium motor. The ULD tweeter sports a powerful neodymium motor that drives an edge wound aluminum coil on an aluminum/magnesium dome. The tweeter can be rotated, allowing for either vertical or horizontal positioning of the monitor speaker. A second dedicated voice coil - named XCoil - is equipped for linearized impedance and reduced inductance and exhibits dramatically lowered distortion characteristics and increased speed and control of cone assembly. The end result? Amazing sound quality. Event Opal Features:
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Reviewsbased on 6 reviewsThe Most Accurate Monitors I Have Ever Heard
by Keron "Scratch Master" Hector from Barbados
I have owned the Event Studio Precision 8 before getting the opals. At first i was concerned about the price tag, but I was happy with the Studio Precision when i first got it , so i decided to take a... read more [+] chance with the opals.February 5, 2012 Music Background: dj, sound engineer , When i first powered these up and listened to them, i was totally blown away . Event has out done themselves with this monitor. Its a million times better than the Studio Precision 8. Stereo imaging is spectacular. Low end presence is accurate and it translates songs as they are . When i listened back to different songs , I got a much better feel as to where the instruments sat in the mix. When i mixed on them , my mixes translated more accurate when i referenced on other systems . BOTTOM LINE ... GET THEM .. YOU WONT REGRET IT !!!! close [-] Incredible speakers changed my life.
by Andrew Burnett from Los Angeles
Seriously amazed by these beauties. I spent a year, 1 month, and 2 weeks waiting for the opals because of tsunamis interruption and then the 20/20bas take over the production line. I was disconcerted ... read more [+]and considering getting some pmc's. I e-mailed event and before I knew it there was a shipping confirmation in my inbox. I finally put them in to replace some genelec 1029a's and 8050b and was blown away by the full range goodness of these "speaks". The midrange is full and glorious, the highs are defined and perfectly balanced, and the lows on these are something that Michael Clarke Duncan would be intimidated by. Needless to say I am more than satisfied and elated to say that these speakers are everything and more than I hoped they would be. They are the perfect price and easily outmatch sets ominously more expensive. Make these your your mains and I guarantee satisfaction. close [-]
January 25, 2012 Music Background: Recording Engineer/Electronic Music Producer Easily the best monitor in this price range.
by Chip burke from Columbus, OH
I took a very long time to choose monitors and was indeed skeptical of the claims made by Event. Peter Friedman is a very convincing salesman after all. Not to mention, there are a few other slightly ... read more [+]higher priced monitors in a three way configuration that are getting great press everywhere. I must say though, the Opals are excellent.May 12, 2010 Music Background: Produce, record, mix, play... you name it. My initial impression was that the Opals had a subdued mid-range compared to others. After a few days of listening I realized it wasn't that the mid range was subdued, but rather just that clean. Others are either honky (in varying degrees of course) giving the impression of good mids or scooped in a "smiley face" fashion. The mixes I made on the Opals simply translated consistently. I am lucky enough to have access to a very nice mastering suite in the local area and mixes on the Opals sounded the same over there as they did in my mixing room. The fact that the lows and low mids are so very well defined made it a breeze to get the entire spectrum sitting well. No wrestling with mud in the low mids or guessing at kicks versus bass guitar levels. EQ adjustments were obvious and ultimately able to be precise. The rest is obvious from the ad copy. The bass is indeed enormous. You would think you are using a sub with these. Power is of absolutely no concern. I haven't even pushed them full tilt. They went ridiculously loud while not even really trying... I saw no reason to bother pushing any further as I would never run them as loud as they can go. The cabinets are indeed build like a bank safe. One caveat I did find... while the sweet spot is very big, you do have to be careful in the speaker height a bit. I found I initially had them too high. Lowering them 2" made a huge difference. close [-] the best speakers i've ever heard
by Eddy Vilar from Merrillville, IN USA
These speakers have blown me away for sure!!! I was a genelec believer until these speakers converted me over. I haven't had the chance to purchase these yet but once the money is in, these are bein... read more [+]g ordered asap. Besides the clarity of these speakers from lows to hi's, the listening sweet spot is very very wide. Where you pan stuff in the mix is exactly where it is heard in these speakers. It's simply unbelievable. It's hard to explain. You have to just try it out for yourself!!! close [-]
August 11, 2009 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Engineer, and pro drummer Excellent Frequency Response IMO
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I compared these side-by side with the Genelec 8050s and overall I'm happy with my purchase. The only thing that might bother some people is that there is a very slight hiss/humm that's inherently pre... read more [+]sent without any input. Overall the bass is held tight but doesn't seem over compensated. The mids sound great compared to the genelecs. Stereo imaging is pretty solid. I made a few friends jealous of these bad boys, but I imagine they weren't jealous of the price. My mixes translate well to other speakers but I often use Yamaha NS10s as reference monitors to make sure. close [-]
May 15, 2010 Music Background: Pro Musician Also popular
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