Audioengine 5+ - Page 2

Benno1988 · 4th May 2012, 8:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Will S

whats a $100

not allowed to drink and dont smoke and sugar is bad for you blah blah

have to have something to waste my money on :-)

I think you're missing the original point though mate! You're not going to like speakers that are more and more like monitors. They won't satisfy your very dark/bass heavy preference in sound.

Saw a review for some Microlab speakers last night. They might have something for you, and are on the cheaper side.

Will S · 4th May 2012, 9:00 AM

I am not a heavy bass user, matter of fact I dislike heavy bass......BUT I prefer a nice soft bass if that makes sense....

as for treble ... well put it this way ... I hate Metallica

Benno1988 · 4th May 2012, 9:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Will S

I am not a heavy bass user, matter of fact I dislike heavy bass......BUT I prefer a nice soft bass if that makes sense....

as for treble ... well put it this way ... I hate Metallica

Well I suppose you could throw $500 at some nice speakers that have sparkly highs then just EQ the shit out of them. Maybe just grab some higher end Sennheiser headphones...

Or google speakers that have that HD600/HD650 sound haha.

KriiV · 4th May 2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Benno1988

Nice statement haha!

Many more expensive studio monitors are 'better' than the A5's

Haha yeah. The KRK's in particular (and I know from personal experience) are worth the extra cost. No doubt about it. If you can afford it, get them. Otherwise, A5's do the job nicely.

Benno1988 · 4th May 2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KriiV

Haha yeah. The KRK's in particular (and I know from personal experience) are worth the extra cost. No doubt about it. If you can afford it, get them. Otherwise, A5's do the job nicely.

I don't think anything good is going to suit him hey haha. Unless he turns the treble right down, but seems such a waste...

kxy · 4th May 2012, 3:28 PM

I think people are reading too much into the O.P.s statements of hating treble. He specifically said he hates that tinny sound.

I agree that through crappy speakers, tinny sounding treble does sound horrible. But through higher quality speakers, treble doesnt sound tinny. The OP may find a new love for the full audio spectrum when he is treated to great sound reproduction.

To the OP. I reccoment going into a music store (One that sells guitars and keyboards not a store like JB etc) and ask them to demo some decent Studio Monitors for you, with the music style you like. That will give you a sense of the style of audio reproduction you will get when you upgrade from the Z5500s

demon1300 · 4th May 2012, 3:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Benno1988

Or google speakers that have that HD600/HD650 sound haha.

I quite happen to like my HD650's sound!

Benno1988 · 4th May 2012, 3:37 PM

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Originally Posted by demon1300

I quite happen to like my HD650's sound!

I'm actually going to get a pair a go tomorrow. Might like them for when im in a laid back acoustic mood. SMooooooth.

Then again might hate them.

demon1300 · 4th May 2012, 3:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Benno1988

I'm actually going to get a pair a go tomorrow. Might like them for when im in a laid back acoustic mood. SMooooooth.

Then again might hate them.

I really like them. Adding the Matrix made a world of difference though with the dynamic range, so make sure you're using them on a decent amp. Adding the DAC was also just as noticeable!

Using the STX alone before all that was much different experience, so i think you will need the above stuff (amp + DAC) to really get the best out of them. And to think that they even get used for BF3

Benno1988 · 4th May 2012, 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by demon1300

I really like them. Adding the Matrix made a world of difference though with the dynamic range, so make sure you're using them on a decent amp. Adding the DAC was also just as noticeable!

Using the STX alone before all that was much different experience. And to think that they even get used for BF3

Well i'll only be using them on the D1 for now, so probably not enough to drive them properly. But I'm sure an amp isn't going to change their sound signature, so the D1 will be enough to decide if I like them enough or not.

Will S · 10th May 2012, 4:32 PM

just an update :

happy with the Audioengine 5+

Benno1988 · 10th May 2012, 4:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Will S

just an update :

happy with the Audioengine 5+

Not to trebly for you? haha

Will S · 10th May 2012, 5:26 PM

not tinny at all

AlieN101 · 11th May 2012, 8:02 AM

Treble settled down for me after burn-in.

Benno1988 · 11th May 2012, 9:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AlieN101

Treble settled down for me after burn-in.

Sure you just didn't get used to it and so it didn't seem as harsh

4th May 2012, 9:00 AM	#17
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10th May 2012, 5:26 PM	#28
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11th May 2012, 8:02 AM	#29
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4th May 2012, 3:28 PM	#21
kxy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 78	I think people are reading too much into the O.P.s statements of hating treble. He specifically said he hates that tinny sound. I agree that through crappy speakers, tinny sounding treble does sound horrible. But through higher quality speakers, treble doesnt sound tinny. The OP may find a new love for the full audio spectrum when he is treated to great sound reproduction. To the OP. I reccoment going into a music store (One that sells guitars and keyboards not a store like JB etc) and ask them to demo some decent Studio Monitors for you, with the music style you like. That will give you a sense of the style of audio reproduction you will get when you upgrade from the Z5500s