Alesis M1 MkII user reviews ( 5/10) - 45 user reviews

• 08/02/11

  yoTrakkz's review "Use these for your mix!"

  Characteristics

  The Alesis Monitor 1 MKII Passive Monitors give a great accuracy and flat response at an unbelievable price. They are Magnetically shielded to allow close proximity to video and computer monitors which is great for my setup because my monitors are right beside my computer monitor. I was skeptical about these monitors at first but decided to give them a try. They have great hi,mid, and low range and give you an accurate sound during your mix. Other monitors are too heavy on the low in and makes your mix way to muddy. These have a crystal clear sound that any engineer can appreciate.

  Sounds

  The sound is crystal clear and you cant beat it for 300 dollars. All of the dynamics of these monitors are great, and you would be surprised what they can do. I have been using them for about 3 years now and recently made them my #1 monitors over the KRK. These speakers have a nice sleek black design that can fit into any studio theme/color system. I was also impressed with the bass response from the 6.5 inch woofers, however it does not drown out the mid-range, which is very important in your mix.

  Overall Opinion

  I tried the krk's, and they thump like no other. But when putting it in a different system the mix had way too much bass and low ended. So I went with the MKII's and haven't had a second thought yet. I compare these to the big studio monitors that you pay top dollar for. These monitors will give you the mix you need in any genre of music. The best part about these monitors is you can turn them up and crank them with a problem, the sound will still be crystal clear. The price tag was 300 dollars when I purchased these, and after listening to them for 3 years. I would of paid 800 for them if I had too. Alesis put out a great product with these MKII's.
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• 07/30/11

  yoTrakkz's review "A low price for a great mix!"

  Characteristics

  The frequency range of these monitors is why I purchased them. They have very good hi/mid and low frequency. This monitors produced a crystal clear sound, and for the price you just cant beat it.

  Sounds

  Sounds Are Very clear, monitors are built tough and built to last. I have used mine for over 2 years now and haven't had a single problem!

  Overall Opinion

  The best thing I like about these monitors is that for the price of 300 dollars when I purchased them, they have gave me no problems and crystal clear mixing. Usually you have to pay about 1k For a sound like this! Great job Alexis!
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• 12/05/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by Clusterz/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  No frequency controls, big and rugged cabinet. No useless functions only the essentially necessary is provided. Result: very good sound at a very low price. I like this philosophy: the purpose of monitors is not to impress friends or to look nice but to help you produce music.

  Sounds

  These monitors are a must-have if you want a "smooth" sound at a small price. Many people prefer an "in your face" sound (like the one of my Yamaha monitors) but I wanted monitors with a smoother response to be able to work for hours without getting tired. I also wanted enough low-end to properly mix the bass and the kick. I would have chosen Mackie if I'd had more money. I like the sound of these speakers, which many people don't because of its smooth and unaggressive mids and highs. I work much better with these monitors.

  Overall Opinion

  These inexpensive monitors allow me to produce high-quality mixes.
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  No features. Only the connections XLR and the volume knob in the rear. The future 620 will be included some EQ features, a lot of neccesary in this model because of the low frecuencies as I said before.
  
  
  
  Price paid: 333 euros

  Sounds

  The sound quality is good, although it has a lot of bass, which fuck up the final mixer. I don't recommend these monitors because of this.

  Overall Opinion

  They seem be builded good.
  
  
  
  I returned them back for some KRK monitors. So I not love them.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: AVL_DIGITAL ( 1-, 2006)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  Standard features for studio speakers. Each speaker is independently powered and has a volume control.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  $300

  Sounds

  This being my first set of monitors, I can easily say it's the best I've ever heard. It uncanny how at just about any volume level, the sounds are well balanced. In the past I would mixdown, take to the car and listen for deficiencies in the mix, fix and repeat. I find I do that much less these days. I have even found that occasionally my mixes sound BETTER in the car on a stock system than through these monitors.

  Overall Opinion

  Plug and play. I did need to purchase a Y cable to send my computer output directly to the speakers.
  
  
  
  Solid as a rock. I have blasted music through these things (intentionally and unintentionally and they continue to perform and sound great.
  
  
  
  How can I not love my first set of monitors? I feel they have helped my mixes tremendously.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: NFX ( 8-, 2005)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  Having them individually powered is great. Nothing missing.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  $350

  Sounds

  I haven't noticed anything bad about them yet. I've heard better monitors, but i think its tough to beat their sound quality for the price.

  Overall Opinion

  For a short time one of the monitors was making crackling noises. However, that has ceased. They work perfectly now. Neither I or Alesis was able to figure out what the problem was, but unless it starts up again it doesn't really matter.
  
  
  
  Invaluable to my production and mixing.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: AfterDark ( 7-, 2005)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  I like the blue LED power on indicators, hehe.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  300 pair

  Sounds

  I needed some new monitors and did't have the bucks for what I really wanted so I got these. Great sound for the money!

  Overall Opinion

  They seem to be built well and heavy enough.
  
  
  
  I love them a lot considering what I paid for them.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: pcbiz ( 8-, 2005)
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• 09/13/12

  amandine.hurier's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " my choice"

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  
  
  rendering general (bass present, the midrange and treble clear felted)
  
  
  
  For what purpose?
  
  
  
  studio

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
  
  
  
  it is not at all ... and that is that I love her! it is flattering in low ... and contemporary music with its good ...
  
  
  
  The dynamics are respected?
  
  
  
  no particular problem. that it is a small flute at the bottom or a big booming bass, it is easy to put ...
  
  
  
  The stereo image is good?
  
  
  
  this is their biggest default. malgrer my dual screen sometimes leaves the stereo desired.
  
  
  
  The sound is clear and precise across the spectrum?
  
  yes no problem ... there are even able to mix without sub in electro ...

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you been using?
  
  1year
  
  
  
  Did you try many other models before buying it?
  
  
  
  genelec, fostex, adam, yamaha, behringer, M audio ...
  
  and apart from Adam and alesis, nothing makes me desires .... I'm a girl hard! I love the color: D
  
  
  
  How do you rate the quality / price?
  
  bah was 350 euro is hard to beat!
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice?
  
  yes ... and even if I put in a 8000 euro, even when I would resume ...
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• 06/08/12

  atroce_29's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " not bad"

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  Overall Opinion

  good little speaker home studio is not the top level quailité greatly but enough for someone who begins
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• 02/25/12

  earz's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " FOR ME: VERY BAD BUT USEFUL ..."

  Characteristics

  can imported characteristics, only listens account ...

  Sounds

  not everything is bad ....

  Overall Opinion

  Attention *** This review does that has my tastes and my ears, it does not exist for each ideal speaker must find his feet shoe ***
  
  
  
  They lent me these speakers that I use for several months.
  
  it sounds bad ... among others:
  
  - No phase coherence between the speaker therefore totally spatialization draft
  
  - Low and excessive drooling which masks the whole spectrum.
  
  - The coup medium lacking
  
  
  
  The only reason that I keep is that just the sound of these boxes is horrible and if I happen to do almost sounded something in there that tells me that my mix will hold the road anywhere. Especially for the low end (treble are non-existent anyway ...)
  
  ringing because this stuff is the high-flying, unlike good monitor speakers that they are the failure to accept everything without much flinching.
  
  
  
  j finally adds that to do this we need another pair of monitors worthy of the name (in my case Focal Solo6)
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