Alesis M1 MkII user reviews ( 7/10) - 40 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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• 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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• 06/12/11

  ma_ximo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Too flattering .."

  Characteristics

  The many positive reviews and the fact that they boasted this product as excellent in terms of quality / price ratio, it was also my first pair of monitoring.
  
  
  
  My current config:
  
  
  
  Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz
  
  4GB Ram
  
  1TB HDD
  
  Digidesing 001
  
  Alesis M1 Mk2 ....( I intend to change)

  Sounds

  So the big problem with these speakers is that they are far too flattering, especially at the low / sub ...
  
  
  
  The end result will be different, or anywhere you listen, even if these early problems were glaring differences, I got a bit blurred over time.
  
  
  
  Listen to his mix low volume does not do very well, it must be pushed a little, see a little too am suitable for this.
  
  
  
  Otherwise it gets worse, but hey, if you do not mind work frequencies, it is better to something more neutral ..

  Overall Opinion

  I have for some years, and I dream to make something better, pro .. I think dailleurs soon crack the Event Opal home for radical change and be quiet for long!
  
  
  
  For a first pair of monitoring, the Alesis, his would have been worse, and I have been having fun on it but I really feel the need to move on to evolve hoped ..
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• 06/12/10

  FAB_caluire's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  No, it was my first near-field monitor. I use them in a home studio.

  Sounds

  The curve is not neutral at all. The sound is seen largely devoid of all subtlety and widely distorted. It's a little deaf, unspecified in the medium, the treble without being aggressive are not present.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them much but for many years. I just bought the Adam A7, it is certainly more than double in price but still relatively cheap compared to high-end models.
  
  I can not see the interest to buy cheap monitors nearby. As well use his hi-fi! Really, I do not like, pianos are cool, digital, dark ... Is unspecified, and it is unclear that it is not flattering! It's cheap and uninteresting, in my opinion. Save as much.
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• 04/25/08

  marius10's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  
  
  The general caractéritiques (power, speaker size ...
  
  
  
  - For what purpose?
  
  
  
  Home studio to moderate budget.
  
  
  
  - What amp / What configuration? ...
  
  
  
  Integrated amp, the sound comes from the PC via a TC Konnect 24D.

  Sounds

  - The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
  
  Not really. What I like about these speakers is that they "meet" production.
  
  The grave is generous. Care must be taken at the time of the mix.
  
  
  
  - The stereo image is good?
  
  In my config, so good.
  
  
  
  - The sound is clear and precise on the spectrum?
  
  Not quite, I think that "lack" some information in the upper medium.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for 4 years. Over time, I know their weaknesses (this serious, high-medium a little behind). I learned to make do.
  
  I love their quality / price ratio, strength (to date, no fault) Now I think buying another pair of speakers, more analytical and precise. I still keep the ALESIS for a second listen I know well.

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• 10/11/07

  Pictocube's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What motivated my choice is mainly the price, then the size and the era that these speakers are not neutral, since they were first used as listening to music, movies and just do some work with Wavelab.
  
  In my setup silent era and a VAIO ESI Quatafire, no more, no less.
  
  
  
  Between a combo jack / XLR, a potentiomtre volume and on / off switch. In short, the minimum ...
  
  
  
  Winds faade is a good point when there is limited space, we can at least stick them against the wall. Too bad they are made with rolls of toilet paper (see below).

  Sounds

  Absolutely non-neutral curve (which is not problmatique when we know) with a big wave at low frequencies and a lightweight hollow in the bottom but less mdiums problmatique (more fr Quent in monitoring). The sound remains clear and prcis but it remains far from the dcoupe prcise that some models may have better range, absent here. Stereo image is what it has to be on such MODEL: enough. A dynamic low trs my taste, whatever the volume. For someone looking for real monitoring speakers, they are bad. Even when I put 5 / 10 because it gets worse. The big problem for these speakers, regardless of the use made of it, remains one of the winds. They are at least poorly sized and result in a vibrant breath of big bass, but the volume trs forcment push away. One hears nothing, everything is false.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for 3 years during which I worked on MODELS much more professional. Now what I love most about these speakers is ultimately they are small, it is convenient. The report price is good quality, however (this is just one example) are the Studiophile BX8 same price and better. They agreed I was perfect beginners but it is now forward I think the change. However they will not leave my HS so far as given that their sound remains INTERESTED, for example, the COST MP3. I exprience with the economy a little more to buy something more neutral. To advise the amateur who wants a good sound on their computer for MP3, games and movies, and who occasionally does some fruityloops ...

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