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Event Tuned Reference 8 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: TR8N

Active Bi-amped Nearfield Monitor with 8" Woofer and 1" Silk Dome Tweeter (ea)

Sorry, the Event Tuned Reference 8 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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Trust Your Mix!

Now there's nothing to stand between you and Event's famous "Mixes You Can Trust" monitoring. Introducing the Tuned Reference Biamplified Direct Field - professional studio loudspeakers that provide you with high-definition, non-fatiguing monitoring at an exceptionally affordable price. Drawing on multiple design elements from the critically acclaimed 20/20 and Project Studio monitors, the Tuned Reference Series sets new standards for accuracy and affordabilty in personal studio monitors.

So don't let your pocketbook compromise your mixes for one more minute. Grab a pair of Tuned Reference monitors, and hear why Event monitors are the first choice of audio professionals around the world.

The name tells the whole story: These monitors are precision tuned to provide flat frequency response and uncolored sound, giving you a true sonic reference for mixing. So when you mix on a Tuned Reference monitor, you know your mixes will translate accurately to other playback systems. (Which is, after all, the whole point.)


Features:
  • Low Frequency Driver: TR8: 8" Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Cone
  • High Frequency Driver: TR8: 1" Ferrofluid-Cooled Natural Silk Dome
  • SPL Output (Per Side): TR8: >108dB
  • Frequency Response: TR8: 35Hz - 20kHz, ±3dB
  • Balanced XLR and 1/4" Inputs
  • Unbalanced RCA Input
  • Magnetically Shielded
  • Full Protection Circuitry
  • Accurate "Mixes You Can Trust" Monitoring
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number TR8-N

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Reviews

killer!

by Sci-fi from
August 22, 2006
Music Background:
Great monitors sound is full and solid. I spend a lot of time mixing and with these i am on point. Translate well no listener fatigue what you hear is what you get. love em

a definite amazing buy!

by from Jacksonville, FL
August 10, 2006
Music Background: dance, industrial, ebm, electronoise
Love em, love em, love em!! mixes translate well, great bass response, and a HUGE delicate sound. Ive used a pair of mackies before and have to say that these are right there with them. a definite sec... read more [+]ret weapon! but, a MUST with these monitors is to add on the auralex isolation pads. you will not get 100% sound without isolating your monitors. the best 40 bucks you could ever spend! close [-]

Best Bang for the Buck by a Mile

by Paul Davis from Oakland, CA
June 30, 2007
Music Background: Musician, Producer, Recording Engineer, Project Studio Owner
You cannot beat the price-performance for these monitors. Great accurate full-range sound, easy to listen to, produce great mixes. Check all your existing mixes and CD's you own through these for a ... read more [+]musical treat! The next step up is Genelec in terms of sound quality, but for the money I'd take the Events. I actually prefer their sound to Genelec and other similar priced units. close [-]

I like my speakders

by redwood54 from Santa Cruz
December 7, 2007
Music Background: BM degree, unpaid performer, software programmer by trade
I bought a pair of these in 2003. I like the sound for monitoring. My only hesitation is that the clarity and power is, for me, overwhelming to use for daily listening. I'm actually not sure if thi... read more [+]s is a criticism or a compliment. close [-]

Not True to the Sound

by Mundo from Atlanta, GA
July 4, 2007
Music Background: Engineer / Producer
These monitors sound great and doesn't fatigue my ears; however, it's not as accurate as I thought. My mixes, when played on other systems, were boomy and slightly distorted. So I had to resort to mix... read more [+]ing on my powered computer speakers with sub (Logitech Z4) to get a more accurate mix. The hunt for the right powered monitors continue... close [-]
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