All user reviews for the Fostex PM-1

I was looking for the most pregnant ralistes possible (well, you know it's a fantasy, but when even) prcises to have a sound radically diffrent my other Systm is, it all makes Hi-Fi (a pair of Castle and a low caison Infinity) trs that sounds good but a bit EXAGRES mediums. So I headed towards Dynaudio BM5A satisfied me that any fact, when chance was wearing my ears to the Fostex. I t trs tonn to see that for 500 euros less than it did with the Dynaudio Thurs gal (as far as I can judge, because test conditions in the shops of Pigalle are pleased t difficult). So I give it a go and I do not regret it ...
FYI, I connected the output of a Motu 828mk2 and I make music sound somewhere between jazz and chamber music ...

SOUNDS

Yes, everything is very well, with a small bump in the trs mdiums high, but overall well equilibrated prcis, pchu, stro beautiful image, really not much repprocher.

OVERALL OPINION

I have over 6 months, and I mix my last album on it! I'm going vrifier my work on the big B & W, on Westlake and I found that Fostex did not make me make mistakes mix. At most, the COST on systems allow high-end of discovering tiny dtails screed but which I had no bad surprises. It's really remarkable for a system that for this price!

BMOL one, I have trouble with one of which must be chang tweteers no luck, it happened to me, these things happen. But I think it should not dtail dcourager of acqureurs = increasing, as it was the product of a remarkable report qualitprix, I recommend it hsiter.

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?
Just moved from a system of hi-fi speakers pc or something serious.
- For what purpose?
The composition and also listen to all day.
- What configuration?
Emu 0404 card

SOUNDS

- The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
Yes
- The stereo image is good?
No complaints
- The sound is clear and precise on the spectrum?
Yes
- The dynamics are respected? ...
Yes

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
4 months
- What is so special that you like most and least?
The sound neutral, accurate and flat but with a lot of fishing.
- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Alesis MK2 Monitor, Yamaha ...
- How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent
- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, without hesitation.

Features:

Doc and see what has been said previously.
After listening to different models in this price range is the overall balance that struck me most in relation to other speakers.

Listening conditions being what they are actually in the shops of Paris is my home I could really judge their abilities. No disappointment!

Usage:

Mixing model of my group.

Config:

PC with P4 3GHz, 1GB Corsair PC 4300, 160GB SATA HDD, EMU-1820 sound card.

SOUNDS

The low end is present without exaggeration. To work well, I think it is useful to get some volume.

Midrange and treble do not seem disproportionate.

Excellent stereo imaging in my opinion, dynamic quite loyal.

OVERALL OPINION

8 months of use.

Shame about the ridiculous volume knob on the back. In the long run, it's a bit annoying.

After listening to the Alesis Monitor One MKII (with the not so distant after all it than PM1), the MSP-5 (it's hollow!), The BM6A (too expensive for me but very good material) , KRK Rokit8 (good but a little expensive for me), TAPCO S8 (it's a real subwoofer that stuff, on paper, it's the ones I wanted. To the ear, with no comparison to PM1 are actually better).

With the same budget, I do it again without hesitation that choice

I bought these monitors in a given mix album in my group
So I linked the pm1 directly on the audio interface via my pc
For CHARACTERISTICS: a little less for the little volume knob

SOUNDS

Curve rponse: Good finally see my little story below
Stereo Image: prsice enough, but I do prfre was with my AKG K240 headphones
The sound is trs good, pm1 pchent well! good dynamic with an average volume

OVERALL OPINION

First I made a quick first mix album in my group (like, acoustic pop with a jazzy feel) my ds rception pm1 (bought in Germany). Checker then mix in other stuff ... well, dception! lack of low levels mdium and a little rough. So, I ask myself the question about the neutrality CPO1? I shall decide to soundproof the pice o I mix and mix again. I verifies again on other stuff and nickel! was happening everywhere, the sound is close to commercial albums trs
Now it sr is not gnlec and do not intend to do when even with mastering! but for the price, there's no better (I had a long test mag before you buy!)

Cara: See Site
I only use to mix!

SOUNDS

Any major inconsistency in my mixes, after some time running and a little practice it can mix with very well.
This is my first pair of monitoring but for a little walk around my mixes I would advise no problem.
Good dynamics, good transition, its clear and precise stereo imaging excelente (excellent treble)

(Beware of low frequency in the mix but after having made the mistake once it no longer does)

OVERALL OPINION

Buy a year ago it was the best value for me!

I will develop from now and wonder if with the new pregnant "autocalibration" it would not be better, at least for home studio use
Let us not forget that a speaker does not sound as a function of his room!

ps: in any case, coupled with the small chamber of type 5.1 pc
(C my case with the Z5500 logitech kit!)
This allows for two types of forum to compare (as in the pros) and c tres bien!

No technical specifications is really noticeable, but it lacks nothing in particular ... could be in the power supply switches to faade but the same thing for many speakers.

SOUNDS

The level I am happy trs, she had a good potato (good transient) and I think they are neutral in terms of rponse in frequencies. Stereo image is good and trs trs sensible. Also they are not tired when we work many hours in a row.
Good for mixes because it does not lie.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought a pair 450E 3 months ago and I am happy with my choice. I compared them with a pair of Tapco Yamaha and in the same purchase price range and it is they who had the most "solid" and most pchu. The ratio quality price is excellent I think. What is nice is that they are enjoyable to listen to Zique and effective work.

Hello,
Technical characteristics are described in the product AF.
Very simple, back side: a combo jack / XLR, a gain setting and a interuptor on / off.
Front: a small green LED indicating power on.
Note: NOT small red LED indicating the limitation and not limiting. No high-pass filter.
Power: more than enough (for me), see too powerful for a small piece.

SOUNDS

The frequency curve looks rather neutral. I test my mixes on different systems: stereo, headphones, speaker of listening boost, Beringher truth ... No problem.
THE LOW LOW and SUB: we hear them superbly, see too much for some (and I make Hardtek for me is great).
The meduims and treble are clear and not gentle on the ears.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been 3 months and I'm really happy.
I hesitated long between KRK Rockit and the tannoy in the same range (some views on Beringher, but I quickly abondonne). And none reflected both lower than the PM-1.

I think it is useless to have better quality speakers in a place not intended to be a studio (the room, the garage, the closet ...).
If you had reselect, I would resume the PM-1.

Need costing proximity pro or semi pro
Leisure and hack

SOUNDS

The curve is not book! one is available on the website builder but l. .. one is a little bit because the alluvial not flat at all .. It's not my kind of buying without seeing the curve but good.
Stereo Image convincing I thought was a little hard of hearing on the right but with the PM1 is better. Good image stro
The Frquences below 60 hertz are Obviously a little distant or absent, we need a sub ... for me in this case with a 31TE
The dynamic is relativment trs Fidler. Good performance ..

OVERALL OPINION

From 3 days
I do not like too much breeze, but his breath too qd dj we are in saturation! Be careful they do not have a limiter (or inconvnient advantage?)
I tried bcp MODELS trsdcevant expensive and trs.
Report excellent especially the pair 458euros book.
Yes

notice dated 01/05/2004. Updated at the end.

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?
Listening

- For what purpose?
Professional monitoring

- What amp / What configuration? ...
Behind an RME Multiface.

SOUNDS

Ben here.
I listened to a number of speakers (along with other ears, competent members of AF).
Including:
- MS-10 Yamaha Studio (very classy)
- Mackie Tapco S5 (stew)
- M Audio Studiophile BX8 (ho hum)
- Behringer Truth (great speakers for the price, but certainly not for the monitor: too flateuses bass and lower midrange focus. To see for the sound to repeat)
- Genelec 1029 (what is this mush? Oh, it's fashion ... well ...)
- Yamaha MSP5 (its too hard and not powerful. A good choice as a second listening that would not have a gift, but not as main listening)
- Alesis Monitor One MK II (yuck! Same as for Genelec: boiled inside)
- Event Electronic TR-6 (or 8?): A second view as serious listening: the reverb and the stereo out so unbelievable! But not quite right main listening: a kind of hollow in the upper midrange or treble)
- Samson Resolv 65A (awful awful awful awful)
- Dynaudio Acoustics Air15 (expensive, but I've still heard)
- Krk V4 (perhaps with a subwoofer? Really? Y 'no? So be it. Too bad because it's good, if not)
- New sky blues. To be continued. Really really classes, but with a little blur in low, like a rotating harmonic. It Fmarine reported to me. I had not caught myself. Related to listening conditions (SIEL)? A 1200 euro system 2.1, it can be a good choice. Will release a slightly less powerful a little cheaper.

+ A few others that do not come back to me in memory.

Note that these opinions were also very little about those who AFiens were kind enough to accompany me to help me in my choice.

All these speakers have been heard within a few days, most listening compared to the same place.

What was heard was a CD that I made with extracts of 30 s songs I knew well in many different styles: classical, jazz (the duo piano / bass with big band) song, rock, Latin , techno. Plus a few complete songs, plus two pieces of mine: the least bad in his

I recommend this solution to purchase your speakers.

I removed those that were too expensive (eg Yamaha MS-10 Studio, a wonder: my choice if I had the budget)

I took those that seemed the best in this price range: the Fostex PM1!

OVERALL OPINION

Less than 1000 euros a pair (550 when I bought them), they are simply the best I have ever listen.

I now have a few weeks working on it and I confirm that I have previously written. It's excellent. It remains to be confirmed at the end of mixing, when you listen to (and will listen) the result on other media and other ear

[Edit: update with me dated 01/05/2004]
The PM1 did their office. I made my first album that received good feedback techniques (see 3 songs on the album "the Tőkés Kara (artists connected) My Profile (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/compos/titres/ index%% 2Cidmembre 2C16980.html)). Note that the demo Sorb and song "Reaktor 5" has also been made on these forums.
The balance sheet these speakers prove an excellent price / quality ratio. Even if now we can legitimately hesitate between them and the Yamaha HS80M (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/index 2Cidproduit% 2C75776%%% 2Cmao 2Cyamaha_hs80m.html) out since. A listen. For me, it stands with a slight improvement for Yamha that are slightly more expensive too. But in less punchy bass.
I have not had the opportunity to listen to the latest PM1 mk2.

Note though that while it's still a little short for professional use. When I worked with these speakers, I often had to alter my mix after listening to other systems.
I switched from another system much, much more expensive that allows me not to have to correct mix.
However, I kept the PM1 which I use now back in the studio for rehearsals and listening side.
In short, a good investment.

The report qualitprix was first motivated my choice of powered speakers at this price do the jostling was the era (3 years ago)

I use them primarily for mixing

configuration: macbookpro, sound card konnect24d TC

SOUNDS

The curve is fairly neutral, a lightweight hollow beginners top mdium I do not dplait

Stereo image correct

the sound is cohrent across the spectrum, lack of the lower mdium DEFINITIONS

Without proper dynamic

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for over 3 years

its only proper for the price, fairly cheap finish

A cot and Mackie and others in the same range Beringher, there's no picture of the Fostex PM1 are really best, I tried also BM6A Dynaudio and Focal Solo6, the good is clearly the fostex do not compare but it is two times cheaper.

The report price is really good quality

Today, I headed to the Dynaudio or Focal, but the era for my budget c'tait IDAL for a I do not regret my purchase.

Review written on 05/01/2004 by Will Zeagal on Audiofanzine FR. Update at the end of the review.

- Which technical specifications motivated your choice?
The sound

- What do you use it for?
Professional monitoring


SOUNDS

- Which amp do you use / in what configuration?...
Connected to an RME Multiface.

I tried out many monitor speakers together with other AF members.
For example:
- Yamaha MS-10 Studio (very good)
- Mackie Tapco S5 (very bad)
- M Audio Studiophile BX8 (not convincing)
- Behringer Truth (great speakers for the price but not for monitoring applications: too many lows and imprecise low mids... perhaps for rehearsals).
- Genelec 1029 (WTF? Ah, it's a trendy brand... well...)
- Yamaha MSP5 (they sound too hard and are not powerful enough. It's a good choice as a second monitoring system, but not as main monitors).
- Alesis Monitor One MK II (abort! Same as for Genelec: what a mush of sound!)
- Event Electronic TR-6 (or 8?): good choice as a second monitoring system: reverb effects and stereo imaging sound amazing! But not linear enough as main monitor: there is some sort of notch in the high mids).
- Samson Resolv 65A (awful, awful, awful)
- Dynaudio acoustic Air15 (very expensive)
- Krk V4 (perhaps with a subwoofer? But there is no subwoofer. It's a pity because they sound good).
- The new Blues Sky model. Interesting. Really good but the lows are a bit muddy due to a strange resonance). Considering the price of this 2.1 system, it can be a good choice. They will bring out a less powerful and less expensive system.

And some other products I can't remember right now.

All the other AF members who tried out these products with me and helped me to choose had the same opinion.

We listened to all these speakers along several days. We had the opportunity to compare most of them in the same acoustic environment.

We tried them out with a sample CD with different songs I know very well, including diverse music styles: classical, jazz, chanson, rock, latin, techno. Plus some of my own songs.

I excluded too expensive products, for example the Yamaha MS-10 Studio, which are amazing: I would buy them if I had the money.

I chose the best model I can afford: the Fostex PM1!
In this price range, It's the best product I've ever listened to.

Now that I've worked a couple of weeks with them, I can only confirm what I wrote. Excellent. To be attested at the end of the mix when I can listen to the end result on other systems.


OVERALL OPINION

[edit : update of my review from 05/01/2004]
The MP1 do a good job. I used them for my first LP, which received good technical comments (see my profile).
Finally, this monitor offers an excellent value for money. Although, you could know hesitate with the newly launched Yamaha HS80M. I find both products are very similar: the Yamaha are a bit better, but also a bit more expensive. But their lows are not as powerful.
I haven't had the opportunity to test the new generation called PM1 mk2.

Do note that they fall a bit short for professional use. When I worked with these speakers, I often had to enhance my mixes a bit after having listened to them with other speakers.
I now use a much more expensive product and I don't need to enhance my mixes afterwards.
However, I kept my MP1, which I still use as an additional monitoring system and for rehearsals.
A good investment!