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No Hype Some engineers (NS-10M fans come to mind) like their monitors to have hyped high mids so they can hear everything very clearly and won’t be inclined to crank those frequencies to achieve clarity. It’s a valid strategy meant to steer them toward a warmer mix. (For the record, I occasionally refer to my pair of NS-10Ms, but only for a few minutes at a time, as I find them quite fatiguing. In fact, I’m considering replacing them with the M5s.) For those folks, the M5s may not be the small monitor of choice. However, if you’re looking for revealing close-field monitors that owe their detail to superior execution of acoustical-design principles rather than hyped mids, look no further. The Hafler M5s’ small size makes them a great choice for cramped control rooms and itinerant engineers. But size benefits aside, the M5s’ rock-solid imaging, top-notch depth, and smooth spectral balance add up to a terrific value. I highly recommend that you check them out. Michael Cooper owns Michael Cooper Recording, located outside the resort town of Sisters, Oregon, at the base of the Oregon Cascades. |
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