All user reviews for the Alesis M1Active MKII

The tests DIFFERENT read press amricaine (amricains site), the fact that the product has t read Product of the Year for "La Boite Noire" in 2002, the brand that is a so-called guarantee of quality ...
Purchased to replace my Alesis RA100 amp and my Tannoy Reavell.
The whole is a CONTRL Ultracurve Behringer.

In fact, the opinion and not substantiated donns are a bunch of BTIS, they are raliss by employees of the brand in a bogus pseudo rajoutent points for their hardware to sell it, ask them to justify a mail ... just to see!

SOUNDS

In fact the APRS branches have I found a fairly dull, so I CONTRL rponse the curve a volume frequency drives "normal" work of mixing, rsultat it's m. .. e! Two pots of yogurt with a PSU That's it has the Alesis M1 Active MK2. Their curve frequency drives posters in the doc is compltement erroneous when working a correct level, whether to send each 100 db in the ears for a correct curve, the c 'is a little pushed. It's true these speakers do not color and for good reason, APRS extent, frquence measuring range from 1000 to 1600 k and bottom of the hole with a point ngatif frquence of 1.25 for the k-11db frquences of neighbors, it's not a hole, it's a chasm. Given the importance of this range is found frequency drives o 60% of a piece of music (guitars, vocals, layers ...) one may wonder how a mix couraging as deaf!
The image strreo resste t he ... that our love is going to ... yes.
The prcis clear, if lacking in bass voices are missing stability
Number of 24/09/2005: Measurements of the curve in the studio never couraging t duly by the brand Alesis (TRANSFR email, then contact the National REPRESENTATIVES ) This is a marketing choice, these speakers were born in the full electro, it does have to be able couraging Designed and "flat" this type of music .. For the rest it is better to spend his way ...

OVERALL OPINION

One week was enough for me to test back at Danone
No particular feature is not linares the strength of these speakers they are even plutt exotic.
7 MODELS essays and I trusted the press ..... wrong!
Quality price ratio .... no there are no quality in these two amplified yoghurt
With expriece j'espre 4500 to SAVE balls one who reads these lines!

I purchased these speakers about 3 years ago. I beginners in the sound.
I've taken especially for the price and the amp Intgr. the era in this price range there was virtually the Alesis and Behringer.
These are large speakers 8kg/pices. There is a rear switch on / off and gain niveua. The entrance is either jack or XLR 6.35 to a power combined!
They are bass reflex with two event

SOUNDS

If we talk about monitoring, it is better to take something else. To mix these monitors do not suit me as a good mix of pieces of rotten MKII sound on any other System. on the other hand to compose or prparer lives of electro I think it is perfect.
Its main default is the bump in the bass gnreuse mdium. Problem is to limit it can block the vents. thus it pert bottom but mid gaining precision. But hey it's not a toutjours for neutrality.
Otherwise these are speakers that have a good dynamic and powerful sound well!

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 3 years now I will go something else (HS50M) but I do not know if I'll sell them. Maybe I will keep them in second Listen to compare.
To date in this price range I think you can beat the monitoring speakers.
I t trs happy to have them because before I "mixquot, with speakers pc c'tait so much better. Now that I work in the sound mix and I on Systmes large these monitors do not suit me more.

I did not choose, but tested for long sessions of comparison ...

SOUNDS

The frequency curve, talking about:
These low, but what blur (not really artistic). When I hear that the advantage of its speakers to the concurrency is that it does not require a subwoofer, a subwoofer is not necessarily done for the low (the majority of speakers in this range Price out at frequencies of lower and lower) but to have accuracy.
The medium?? Who talked about media ........ I would say that the good is a point common to many speakers 'modern'.

OVERALL OPINION

What I like least, it is the frequency response. And yes, I have compared to many other speakers in the same price range.
Not to be selected for monitoring. Strictly speaking for a simple stereo listening, but for that there's more in the same price range.
Perhaps an attractive value for money at the time, but now there's more for the same price.
Let no one say that we should not be a damn good musician to be allowed to slip these speakers!
When I hear that some have chosen for their flattering side I'm sick: it was believed they did not understand much about the principle of monitoring ...
Especially do not take it wrong, 2 years ago when I started monitoring the m'interresser, I did not detect these cappable deffauts who now seem to me ... HUGE (too much for the monitoring).

What a pity kriskano has not changed his opinion after he made following a discussion on the forum ... ULTRACURVE it was her that caused the problems!

Alesis M1 Active mk2's are far from being excellent monitor speakers ...
However, for the price they were fine, pleasant and slightly better than others on the market.

Since then, times have changed and there are better on the market, at a rate equivalent to that they had at the time (as a result, the Alesis prices fell).

SOUNDS

Ok, used ... (Lack of a better and provided the know) but just listen to "loudness" ...
to know ...
look down at the bottom ... but there are especially large soft bumps to attract attention!
medium in the background.

they can be useful to imagine how this comes out on a chain carrouf or a television.

and I know the albums that were mixed on that, then masters elsewhere.
is audible.

OVERALL OPINION

I was ok at the time I posted my first opinion on them ... but now there are other alternatives to consider in the market.
That said, we do not hear a lot about reliability issues concerning them and they are aesthetically correct to look at and not expensive.

Selection criteria: The bi-amp!
Use: Studio (Production house, electro and jumpstyle)
Config: The M1 MkII are out of my M-Audio sound card!

SOUNDS

SON: NOTHING TO SAY QUESTION sound!!
THIS SOUND IS DONE FOR ME !!!!!!!!

OVERALL OPINION

For more than six months they are located in my studio!
The + / -: The big sound they produce, their strength and design!!
Further tests: I try roland, yamaha .... etc but very promptly alesis Strongly believes!
Qualitée great value price, I advice people with a home studio!!
I will resume without hesitation !!!!!!!

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 ...

- 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.

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 ..

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.

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.

(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.