From ken@kenhall.ca Mon Aug 24 07:25:00 2015
Subject:Re: amplification

As usual, I agree completely with Bruce on this one.

Cheers, Ken

>
> That's why I suggested powered studio monitors. The tend to have
> decent fidelity, especially at close distance, and they can take more
> abuse than typical home stereo speakers. Their biggest drawbacks are
> a) don't always sound good from a distance; and b) usually made of MDF
> or some similar material, which won't take road abuse (and is heavy).
> But for practice room use, I find them excellent, and generally a lot
> cheaper than powered stage speakers. I have a terrific stage
> amplification rig, but it's overkill in many studios and practice spaces.
>
> Regards,
>
> -BW
>
> Bruce Wahler
> Ashby Solutions.com™
> bw@ashbysolutions.com
> http://music.ashbysolutions.com
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>
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