All user reviews for the Fostex PM0.5 mkII

- What technical specifications have motivated your choice?

The brand, price vents in facade, the possibility of buying the sub later.

- For what purpose?

Home Studio

- What amp / What configuration ...?

Pice 10-15m, Presonus Firepod, PC.

SONORITS

The sound seems really me.
I compar quickly with Prodipe and Krk which were nearly the same low price.
I immediately found that Fostex had a much better definition and greater clarity in the high midrange / treble. I had my M-Audio BX5A c'tait much less and I even compar l o I work with PM1 mkII (size above) and I found the most rough PM1 .dropoff window on the other hand is on is more bass.
I have purchased yesterday so I have no recoil but for now it is impeccable.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I had M Audio BX5a before and they made me.
I'm a drummer and what kind of speaker suffers when mixing intensively bass and bass drums.
All these little speakers are not really made for a.
The intressantes or 0.5 are is that you can add the 10 "subwoofer and sub filter allows low frequencies dlguer satellites, so you can mix what is wants as long as you want without the risk of damaging the woofers.
If the subwoofer is managed to the pair of speakers, all must be really not bad.
I will put my day notice if I take my sub.

256 on www.audiosolutions.fr
It's really worth.

I was looking for small Nearfield active that I can take a chance on site.
Listening to recordings and / or direct monitoring (connected to Yamaha AW 1600 for rent recording). In parallle with Sony MDR. Deuxime studio costs. These monitors are built to trssrieusement exudes solidity. Branding: APRS costs in a radio studio in Belgium and also in the reputable Fostex Contents of speakers. Power 35 w 35 w severe acute.

SOUNDS

These monitors are prcis amazement to their size and price. A mons a sense of the strengths is the quality of acute soft and fine time. The mdium is warm without being
behind. The serious, compared to 0.5 pm MODEL former, the bass is much better CONTRL ct rough and disappeared. Trs good job for HP by 13 cm. Be careful as always to the investment and management of low otherwise it ensures the cata ... Also has to be careful in terms of cost. With careful placement of the sound image is the best I've heard in this range of hardware. The depth of the image is raliste the cost of a trio of Arab Turkish music as well as a set of acoustic jazz. For large formations trs good with sound Decca Tree. For clarity's all there and the powerful is more than sufficient. I mix about 70 dB, so no need to over 35 watts to 35 PM. Dynamics goes well, but do not forget the size of Systm and avoid to ask the dynamics of monsters like ATC or Genelec very big ... However for a style Bass Heavy, the PM sub is not a luxury. Last points, no breath sounds or lighting.

OVERALL OPINION

I possde these speakers for a month with a week's break-in pink noise. As is their quality of costs, they are soft and prcises, this award is really thundering. Least, the speakers unprotected membrane ... Before buying the hardware and j'coute also and especially the view of collgues. My choice was made APRS costs in a Belgian radio station which broadcast a recording of my organ. I find this a mild neutral the opposite of "tchac-boom" often li no small cost Chres. For the price quality ratio is OK. I would do this choice for this type of speaker, but the main monitor, I go to JBL.

Having my house, only way to broadcast sound, my PC, I wanted to buy a pair of powered speakers, since I already had a sound card of a certain quality (ESI Quatafire 610). I add that my use is however not oriented monitoring, or else in a very succinct. These speakers are multi-functional for me, both for listening to music, as to amplify a midi keyboard from time to time, and work on sound, once in a while too. I am not a professional sound. However, as professor of music, music is my field of work. These speakers are installed on my desk, "to tear" and not in an area suitable. The features that have motivated my choice are mainly the size (5 inches), the events at the front and the price.

SOUNDS

The sound reproduction, I am quite satisfied. Especially when you just a little rotten multimedia speakers. We are rediscovering their CD while enjoying the work of technicians and sound engineers who have achieved. In terms of accuracy, the stereo and dynamics, it is perfect for me, given my requirements for an amateur. Anyway, in this price range, it is useless to hope to find the pearl. I just have problems with resonances of their bad positioning and the room not suitable, but I accommodates. The speakers are not to blame. Since I have, I took great pleasure in listening to music of all styles. Everything is set, clear, never aggressive (in any case never listen very hard ...).

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for two months now. No worries to report. Before acquiring them, I first listen to other models in the same range, including Yamaha HS50 (good but not enough bass) and Prodipe Pro5 (its too "card" for my taste). The Fostex seemed so achieve the best balance for my needs. I do not know what would think "someone who knows", but I would do this election if necessary.

First, I want to say that I think is very modest: I am not an expert speaker or technology in general (far from it!).

I bought these speakers to mix my compositions. This is my first pregnant monithoring. This changes the pc speakers! I also listen to some music but it's not my primary use. I had a budget of 300 euros for the pair.

SOUNDS

For neutrality, the result is really satisfying. Rendering the bass and midrange sounds very good. Maybe the highs are slightly less accurate ... But it's really light. It is time that the ears become accustomed.

But really mean all the details and sound events. For small speakers, it seems very good.

OVERALL OPINION

I work with for one week every day. I have several pieces and mix the result is very compelling.
I tried a few other models before buying, but at the price / quality ratio, they seem unbeatable. For my use, I have no complaints.
The best: the sound, the strength of manufacturing.
The least: the lack of protection of the membranes actually (I watch my cats, night and day).
I would do that choice again!

I was looking for smaller monitors (after moving to a small apartment) to work on my small office without me smashing the ears.

I produce electronica, many taken concrete sounds, electro remix of the glitch.

I am a manic sound accurate.

after several listenings compared, those they were exactly what I was looking for: size, power, precision sound and exhaust on the front (very important because I did not back possible). compared with Yamaha, which sounded very good (but rear exhaust) but were a bit aggressive ... Some like to me, I preferred the Fostex.

and more fostex are beautiful.

SOUNDS

- Neutrality seems to me very respectable. the highs are a little muffled, but it has the advantage of not too tired ears.

- Stereo: perfect

the sound is very precise (but mild), including the bass, which is surprising for speakers of this size!

on acoustic recordings, the dynamic is nickel.

OVERALL OPINION

Here it's 3 days I guzzler tapping two hours a day. pure pleasure!

I rediscover pieces is any, it is fun even when you do not bump a mix.

I tried the Tannoy Reveal passive, on which I work at the studio where I work, I had behringer I will not talk about here, nothing to see.

I tested krk, the yamaha m-audio, and frankly they were undoubtedly the best.

the price / quality ratio is excellent.

with experience, and with a bigger apartment, I would probably model above. but now I have to say I'm a fan of fostex!

I put 9 because there are always better ... but I did not find in this price range.

Speakers classic dome tweeter and 13cm woofer textile.
35 Watt Amp inland.
A combo input XLR / jack and a knob for volume

No adjustment possible for the level of serious and acute.

I added a Behringer miniFBQ to 49 euros which I use to control volume and EQ, which works very well.

SOUNDS

Some time ago a friend and sound engineer, myself, have organized a weekend listening.
KRK V4, Fostex pm0.4, pm0.5, and Dynaudio BM5A air6.
In the view of all ten persons present, the 0.5 has the house down ...

Nobody has really lingered on V4, it sounds really small, narrow, blah ...

The 0.4 is really nice with some respet stamps, a good analysis of the details and, most importantly, they are still listenable after 6 AIR eg. It is imperative to put on the table to take advantage of ground effect as they are designed like that, next to the screen of the computer for editing sound / video is the ideal ...

The 0.5 has the same qualities but with more power, (much) more serious and obviously more important.
What is remarkable is that the 0.4 and 0.5 have the same signature sound, which is rare.
(The AIR 6 or AIR 15 and the FAR AV6 and AV20 really have nothing to do and that's a shame for air and AV20 ... 15)
Compared with the Dynaudio BM5A, nine out of ten preferred the 0.5 and it's really a surprise.
The auditors criticized BM5A Treble too emphasized, remains a serious lack of (rather vague attacks on bass drum for example)..

The BM5A on the classic are better here because they do not have the "box" of 0.5, but are not as good on vocals and other instrumentals such as guitars, piano (jazz genre, speak ...) compared to 0.5 after the tastes and colors ...

Dynaudio Air 6's are really above the fray. They did not have concurrent and served mainly to listen witness.
I did not think that with the same speakers (but not the same electronic) between air and BM5A 6 that the difference would be as impressive.
I have since added the sub to go with the 0.5 and 0.5 if you do not have a neighbor you really not do without.
Even build quality, it can correct the main defect of this kind of small plays: the lack of power.
With only one sub and two 0.5, already have a set of high quality that can truly claim to mix seriously.
Bass is clean, dry and comfortable it was a power for any type of music mix.
It is gaining momentum.

OVERALL OPINION

At 285 Euros a pair, the 0.5 boxing in the same category as BM5A as much to say right now, they are without any direct competition.
Better yet, adding the sub 0.5, was really a set of quality, consistent process without considering the complex mix and all for less than 600 Euros

I am guitarist and I wanted to give me a pair of speakers to practice my instrument and do some components / model home.

I have a config trs classic guitar / bass -> (effects) -> (pramp lamps) -> soundcard -> (squenceur) -> encentes.

My choice was motivated by t The definition of sound, but also by Reduces congestion and affordability of this pair.

SOUNDS

I'm not ing sound and I do not mix with these speakers, for consquent the neutrality of the curve n'tait not CRITERIA.

on the other hand I was looking for a good coverage of the spectrum and sound, balanced prcis to practice my instruments and components to match.

At this level I am satisfied with TRS: The minutes of scratch (using a small pramp) or bass directly into the sound card are frankly convincing trs! The dynamics of the instruments is transcribed Fidler (pramp and good quality sound card help). The image STREO parrait trs me good.

OVERALL OPINION

Fostex are small in my office for two months. I had time to find the right placement (very important) and I am fully satisfied with the sound.

I start to use it even uses "multimedia" (listening to music, watching movies ...) and I find that rendering is correct for the speakers trs "monitoring". ...

Acqurir before I took the time to listen all that was similar (5 ") in this price range (<300E pair): M-Audio BX5a, Prodipe Pro 5 , and KRK RP5 Alesis M1 (a bit more Chres). Unfortunately I was not able to compare with the Samson Resolv A6.

KRK put hand there was no comparison in terms of overall balance and rendering. I hsit with KRK, but they remained a bit more Chres and I liked the least (more "modern / compress?).

Finally, small Fostex suit me perfectly. I could hardly cite default as part of my daily use: can be that the placement normment plays on the sound, but I think this is the case for all speakers such ....

I find that the ratio Q / P is made honnte!

I chose these monitors because their vent is placed in front. We can put them near the wall. I use Konnekt 24D with a call for house music, trip-hop, lounge and listen to my favorite cd's (in very eclectic styles)

SOUNDS

I could not analyze the neutrality of a frequency curve. I note however that there is no low or very marked peak, which should be a good sign!
I intend to complete my outfit for the sub to work more finely Fostex bass.
The stereo is very good. I think it is still necessary to have dedicated stands up to head on the desk, these plays are not all they are capable (in my opinion)
Dynamics is the strong point for me. When I listen to songs "Appliances" good fashion, I realize how the sound is compressed, limited to the name of the "loudness war".
Yet these plays are very effective in today's music: Put the album "Boulevard de Saint-Germain, for example (ok, this house in 15 years ...)
Anyway, it always takes a hell of a slap!

OVERALL OPINION

I use for almost two years. Originally, I wanted to buy Genelec 8030 because I had one of my mastering in a studio equipped with Genelec Pro. Your wallet does not follow at the time (today either) I pulled over Fostex after reading a lot of positive opinions.
For the average home studio (which was not much space in addition to having perhaps the neighbors) I find them as powerful as discrete: they face, the sound is clear and powerful. But in the next room is quite reasonable (inaudible even one floor below)
Paid 258 euros a pair, I do not regret that choice. I always dream of Genelec offer me but I know already that I will keep my second pair of Fostex listening.

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
reputation
For what purpose?
home studio, DJ training
What amp / What configuration? ...
link to a map Presonus AudioBox usb, itself connected to an iMac 3.06Ghz 8GB Ram

SOUNDS

The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
I think so
The stereo image is good?
if we start a good speaker distance (2-3m) and that puts a good writer, ca say the boom height of the ear, we really feel that the sound comes from the middle c 's top ^ ^
The sound is clear and precise across the spectrum?
to the sound of techno, disco, latin, so it's really good
The dynamics are respected?
Obviously, it's good stuff

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
since 2weeks, 2 / 3 h per day
What thing do you like most/least about it?
Nice, small, clear voice very fair and very beautiful example of the queen with the impression that he was singing live ...

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Yamaha small size but I can not remember their name, the Fostex had more pronounced bass and stereo sound more impressive.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
when did want some good stuff .. must fork out; as dab, good value for sure.
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
I used the last 2 weeks but I will still say yes?. Its beautiful