All user reviews for the Prodipe Pro 8

Purchased for monitoring in my home studio.
I chose the Prodipe Pro 8:
- First of all for the very positive reviews on the internet so Audio fanzine.
- After advice for fellow musicians. I listen and compared to other monitors in the same price range.
- For its attractive price for the pair.

SOUNDS

I think the sound is precise, very neutral, dynamic, without being aggressive, and all the details are well rendered.
The stereo image is rendered without any parasitic resonance at any frequency.
Same for the bass that are very well made. On this point, they are far ahead of all competitors in the same price range.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 4 years.
As I have already indicated, I compared it with some other models, which convinced me even more to make up my mind for Prodipe Pro 8 I found that it is day and night, for the prodipe, with a return of his much more neutral, more accurate and more dynamic, all that has been expected of monitoring for mixing home studio!
The Good:
- Its neutral, accurate and dynamic
- Good bass
- Reasonable price
The bad: it's four years since I use them and I do not find any.
Excellent price / quality ratio, perfect for my home studio use. I do it again this choice without hesitation.

Value / very good price, recommended by a friend in the art, used for Home Studio with sub bass.
I am very satisfied for 5 years that I use.
Before I had the PMC is great, but you always find the right amp and it's too expensive for my budget.
With 8 Pro I work every day with, flawless.
Very happy

SOUNDS

Asked on Ultimate Support Pro for orientation listener and a ceiling-mounted 30mm wooden tray.
The curve is good although I have not measured in the low there is the support sub.
Maybe a little fuzzy in the mid-acute, but for the price it does.
The dynamics are top ... tell me the neighbors

OVERALL OPINION

slightly more than 5 years
What I like most is that it melts forget .. the sound is there, that's all.
I tried some kind model KRK, M-Audio, PMC, Dynaudio, but Prodipe was my preference.
Yes I would do this choice although Dynaudio attract me.

I can not draw attention to these speakers and their qualities as well as the three voices of the brand model, often neglected, unappreciated or discouraged by people with a strong a priori ...
Yet I put months (no time try many speakers in the best possible conditions (early morning at retailers with different compounds that I knew by heart audio level in different stores to try almost all models )
once selected the best, I went back to listen to all the same morning, and the finding was simple for the price and this quality: prodipe pro 8

SOUNDS

for me everything is very good to see great subject (once again) the good situation of pregnant ... all good EXCEPT FOR THE TECHNO

OVERALL OPINION

3 years, no regrets and so pleased that I took the 3W ...

READ THE TEST Audiofanzine

They are primarily active speakers, which do not require amplification and can work with any analog source.
My main use is a nearfield in a room of 8m2.

SOUNDS

The manufacturer displays 45Hz to 22khz which further confirms the role of monitors for a home studio Hi-fi listening.
dynamics is not bad with a stereo average.

OVERALL OPINION

2 years.
No, not in this range.
A significant margin of power, and power to change monitors 2.1 system with a subwoofer.

The ergonomic, no protection for HP.

The value remains the strong point in this range of monitors.

Yes, no problem!

- Model already used by my buddy

- Home studio

- Ultra Motu MkIII

SOUNDS

- I think (answer to all these questions)

OVERALL OPINION

- More than two years

- Not

- At least more specific enough for me, I was recently at a friend who has a couple apollo + other speaker (adam I think) it was much better and longer heard the phase problem and all other default mix

- There is a price equivalent to the most interesting speaker

- The prodipe have aged badly, or at least I think competition is therefore not best now I will not make this choice the

DJ set at home

SOUNDS

For me it goes!

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 2 years for the DJ set at home.

I was looking for something easy to set up and having made a correct sound for a reasonable price.

After listening to several models of the same class level price, I stopped on prodipe 8, because for me they correspond more to what I expect from these speakers.

Its a pretty clear with low well reproduced, may be paying attention to some acute screaming at high volume.

Preparations for my evening workouts and mix at home they are correct and I am satisfied with the record, I mean if my mixes are not calibrated and allows me to quickly corrected all his.

For the price I would do so this choice, for now I plan to add the box that goes with it .... may soon be! wait and see

I was looking for models of active monitors and listening daily, with a small budget. The Pro8 seduced me by their power (140W), the price of course but also the size of the woofer (8 inches) I wanted for the bass. The vent in the front I was also attracted.
I use them every day, in nearfield.

SOUNDS

Neutrality of the frequency curve: without that there is too much of these frequencies, the curve is not entirely neutral. The PRO8 are not very generous in the treble. That said, no distortion of the spectrum is obvious (well, ears) and is quite loyal. The 8 inch woofer in bass is generous, the use of a subwoofer is not required.
Dynamic: Totally respected. The PRO8 have headroom remarkable, no problem about that.
Stereo: It corresponds more to the speaker position and their individual characteristics ... But in my config ', ras, the stereo image is perfect there.
Sound: There is more than adequate in terms of precision. For the price, I'm amazed.

OVERALL OPINION

Use for 7 months, without them I may be missing once.
It's quality, nothing to say about it. The refinement are top.
The value for money is simply amazing.
What I like least? Especially knobs and LED on the rear and inaccessible.
With the same budget, I make that choice without a shadow of a doubt!

Monitoring use, mix songs, connected with XLR on my table Mackie Onyx 1620 FireWire.

SOUNDS

not so neutral that ca .. but in fact may do the trick for a tight budget I think.
strength has to listen, so we can find that it is not so precise than that, but it's the same everywhere .. there are always better all the time

Me they helped me for almost 4 years, they hold up, except now when AC gets too low, ca spit a little, and it's pretty bad ..
Played a kick too hard can also be "cracked" the enclosure .. but it goes squarely for the near field monitor!

OVERALL OPINION

Used since 4 years, I think it's a very good value for money!
Speakers ok for a budget a little tighter.

on the other hand does not age very well .. spits a bit if volume too high, too long .. they tire quickly (after 4 years of intensive use careful!)

if I do it again this choice? bah speakers in this price correct for y'en not masses .. So yes I do it again!
But now it's time to move to higher lvl I think .. Adam A7X can be?

Monitoring studio, just to see if the mix goes everywhere.
No use to mix serious.

SOUNDS

Well below the acute lack of precision, but if you want to have fun to work a little loud (mode composition), they are very well work. As for placing instruments in the mix, it is better to work on something else.

HI FI for use, I would say that it can make a nice base for a good home theater. The bass response is quite good, but lacking precision, but hey at this price, do not ask either, will instead see the side of Genelec / Focal.

OVERALL OPINION

Two years I think. Product rather tough, not down at the moment and they look good 6-7 hours a day.

nothing to add to previous opinions, v / as global opinion.

SOUNDS

it's fun, it's not so bad cash, but as a reference to the mix, I'm not.
It's still not very neutral and dynamic, if somewhat flattering, known irregularities according spectrum bands. But okay, though.

OVERALL OPINION

there, on the other hand, I have one, mind.

the first time, a loose amps. No change config or excessive volume, or anything unusual. He drops altogether.
2 ½ months to review the column ... and it is not the same. 2 ½ months for an exchange, so ...
suddenly, they are no longer unpaired (if they ever were), but not even the same series. (You can tell, the connectors are not in the same place ...)
and there, 2 nd round! I can more ... (And tell me that I came across a wrong number, it is precisely the new ...)
and must see the context. turned off, disconnected, moved (inside the room, ho, 2m. to break everything, and no change in temperature ...) back in, reconnected, on and .... Zoooooooonnnnnnnn .... !
Finally, it sounds pretty good prices, it's pretty, but I would prefer a little more expensive and RELIABLE. B. ... L!!
In short: Prodipe, it's cheap, and quite, the cheap!
Mr. Prodipe Oh, if you type in the category "not pro" then it should give pleasure, no worries ...

Dj quip in Prodipe Pro5, I added on another synth Pro8

SOUNDS

Trs good sound without saturation and a large EHJV these Pro8, bass enhanced compared to Pro5, Stereo clear sound and excellent prcis, no saturation by pushing a little volume

OVERALL OPINION

Trs satisfied with the Pro 5 that I use for 6 years I have not hsit acqurir this pair of Pro8 opportunities than I use for 6 months (like new) for a price r s found raisonable.Pas points ngatifs

I have chosen to amplify my digital piano (GEM Promega 3) rather than a keyboard amp and I'm very happy. I wanted to have enough 8-inch bass, an event at the front and it will do. I also connected via a computer over the piano and I'm used to stereo. Surely there are better on the market, but probably not at the same price.

SOUNDS

I am not at all a specialist but it suits me perfectly. I have several musician friends amateur or pro and had no negative feedback.

OVERALL OPINION

I have 3 years and does not change. I have not compared to other models and I made my choice at that time based on the opinions of users (and price!) For my usage they are perfect. Surely there are better
Only negative, as for many powered speaker, the buttons on the back, but apart from the on / off button, I do not touch the settings.
Very good price / quality ratio, I do not regret my choice.

I have read hundreds of comments on the Prodipe Pro 8 speakers and they live up to their reputation. I have been in studios with Mackies, Yamaha's and a ton of other monitors which are the best, but for the money, I would not hesitate to use these. Unless you are writing music that has a lot of high's, you will want to go with a sub to supplement the lows. It has ok lows, but if you want a tad more bottom or booming bass, get a sub to go with them. They have tremendous volume for their size, and can handle just about anything you want to throw at them.

SOUNDS

If you seek the exact frequency that you have recorded; then this is the monitor you will desire. I have been using recording software and have always relied on high end headphones for mixing. Very good sound, very stylish design.

OVERALL OPINION

I love these monitors - that's the most I can say. I got mine from a different source, but they are worth every dollar. Great highs, great mids, and punchy lows. These are loud too! Even though they are rated kind of low as far as power, they can fill a 15x15 room so easily. There is also little to no distortion at the highest volumes. I use these from creating music in FL Studio and even just listening to music on my computer and I couldn't be happier. I would prefer the RP8s, but for this price these are awesome. You will love them and for what you will pay you cant complain. Investing in a subwoofer wont hurt but these monitors for the most part hold there own with out a doubt. Get these if you can afford to get the really expensive monitors that are on today’s market. These will make you just as happy.

I used Yamaha HS50M. Wanting to move to the speaker 8 "and a limited budget, I turn to prodipe.
I use them only in home studio, connected to my Yamaha 01X via a Presonus HP4.

SOUNDS

I will answer simply questions:
- Frequency response neutral? yeah ... suitable. I still made a small correction to équalo with a slight boost in the bass to 55Hz to because it lacked roundness.

- The dynamic? Good provided you do not have too much fear on the volume. Reactivity is generally appreciated.

- The stereo image? No problem. a good investment, the stereo is very good.

Its all-clear? Not really the treble level. I think the mix of cymbals or hi-hat type stuff is pretty déilcat. medium and low spin very easily. But when we know and that we are used, more specific concerns.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long? 2 years. No problems with since, though I do use more intense. it made me look very reliable and well finished.

- Other models? Yes. I tried and worked with Yamaha HS50 and HS80, the Alesis M1 MK2 and KRK VXT 6.

- What I like most, least? I like their look, their power greatly appreciated, Price, rendering very correct and workable. By I blame them against the lack of roundness, a sub would probably be welcome.

- If I would do this choice? If I had the same budget at the time, yes, no problem. Today, I am thinking of changing them seriously because I need more "efficient" accurate.
Quality / price ratio that I find unbeatable limit !!!!!

===== What characteristics have motivated your choice?
Although this low without the need for caissons. The acute, powerful too but not at all scratchy.

===== For what purpose?
Primarily monitoring in home studio and sometimes as a mini PA system but they do not like and are not made for that ...

===== What amp / what configuration? ...
* 140 Watts
* 3 types of connections (XLR or TRS 6.35''for the balanced connection, and C for connection-inch asymmetric)
* Gain entry on a scale of -30 to +6 dB,
* Power control treble with a 4-position potentiometer (-2 dB, -1 dB, 0 dB and 1 dB)
* As switching power supply 220 to 110 for the United States

SOUNDS

===== The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
45 Hz to 30 kHz (I do not see too much interest to go that far, but hey ...)
Yes it is neutral and filters (High) are adjustable on the rear

===== The dynamics are respected?
Yes, incredibly. It's powerful, dynamic and it seems that every big shot Cais, the HP will dissociate, no risk for it: the membrane is Kevlar ...

===== The stereo image is good?
Yes, why would not she? Yet he must have the correct position ...

===== The sound is clear and precise on the spectrum?
Listening clear, precise, with excellent frequency balance, bass without sounding fuzzy creatures, and treble transparent and not too aggressive

They are not tiring. The balance of frequencies allows precise listening, which can remain even at average volume ...

OVERALL OPINION

===== How long have you use it?
It's been over 5 years now: 6 days 7, ~ = ~ 6 hours a day and still no technical problems ...

===== Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not a lot of local monitoring system (say, had no time for further listening) has been part of Genelec 1032APM but € 1500 piece, it's more the same range of price / quality ...

===== What is so special that you love the most, least?
+ Excellent price / quality ratio!
+ Construction seriously.
+ Power
+ Good overall balance and good stereo image next to the price
- Obviously this is not for the sound system. One day I had a P ***** student who set up the sound for the sound: it is a slight hiss and treble are less accurate now. Grrr!

===== How do you price / quality ratio?
Very good! to € 300 a pair, considering the quality is stunning ...

===== With experience, you do again this choice?
If I had to buy speakers in this price range, yes, without hesitation. But now, I would like to invest in better (there are always better ...)

Motivated by the low purchase price and the good reviews on AF.
Event TR6 before I had to let go of me, I knew the sound would be worse.

SOUNDS

The stereo image seems correct. The momentum is there, a lot of reserve.
Impossible to say that the frequency curve is neutral. But when playing in a room rotten untreated useless to € 4000 in bowls.
No infra bass and hi-hats are a bit soft.

OVERALL OPINION

used for 3 years.
I did not try to acquire other products, as well as knowing how he would deal first with my play (see excellent tutorial by MJ on this), I can not do anything because I am for rent. So let's say I decided not to mix well with me. I had the opportunity to try Mackie and Genelec home. Of course I heard the difference, but my mix was not better. Because my room is rotten and my ears too. I highly recommend the "little musicians" like me to avoid snapping the dosh in high-end cookware. Keep more money to complete your mix and mastering studio.
I have already used such concert in bars, they have a good potato.
I would do this choice because I believe it is difficult to find cheaper and it's really a good compromise unless you're hip-hop (add the subwoofer).
Another thing, they seem really strong (I can not say for autand Event!).

For some time I thought my little complter installation SPECIFICATIONS computer music by costs for home studio in proportion to the volume of my music-pice. Given the small budget I have, I finally opt for pregnant Prodipe PRO8 increased by the Pro10 Subwoofer enclosure of the same manufacturer. My expendeurs, synth and piano numrique have found some young and I take more from the musical quality of my hardware.

A precision on technical specifications:
Power HF / LF: 20 watts / 70 watts per speaker or 2x90 watt (180w)

SOUNDS

On all these points, I find that the sound image of my MIDI instruments and my work is well respected, given that the place is not the most acoustically favorable (no cellar amnagements individuals).

OVERALL OPINION

1 month of use, perfect as part of my project.
Excellent qualitprix

Alorj'ai buy prodipe 8 share in their rponse frquence 45Hz-20 kHz and power 2x90w ... I needed a little pregnant so low qd same ....
again I had the opportunity to listen to pro 5 with a pro caisoon 10s and rendering for the price ..... spcatculaire

I use music for Fast Fashion electro / tekno / dub ainsu as to cost my cd and movies

SOUNDS

The curve seems to rev my frequency drives good, it's on that without the subwoofer is does not fall below 45 Hz but it is honorable and worth trs of krk (indeed they are factories in the same factory)

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 1 month and nothing was wrong
the report is qualitprix stupfiant, I strongly recommend ...
I am not paid by my choice ....

I wanted the monitor speakers at an acceptable price. My choice was motivated by the frequency response: 45Hz to 20kHz.

Use: recreational components.

Config: M_audio audiophile sound card, Portable P4 1GB Ram.

SOUNDS

For making a conparatif between the "Roland", the "Yamaha", Hifi speaker (Cabasse), I find neutral across the spectrum. (Note these are still not "Dynaudio")
The stereo image is good.
The sound is crystalline.
Very good dynamic range (compared to "Samson", but this is only my opinion)

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for two months.
The verdict is still very partial to autand more than you do not like being disappointed with his purchase.
I continue by saying that 400 euros, they are very good monitor speakers that allow you to mix their compositions with a neutral rendering of the ensemeble spectre.Objectif reached.
Good quality / price ratio.
(9 / 10 for my subjectivity)

Usage>> composition synthesis / sampling, not really mix, just models

I needed something with a good supply without shattering eardrums in a small room (15 m²) and I kind of infrastruc I like, it's just for the composition

Verdict: Oh yes, the carpet off me: love:

EDIT 23 May 06 for jean phi haum wondering if you can connect a TS jack in the balanced input ->> yes, my house is connected like this (avé jacks good, Heiniger) and n 'There is nothing wrong, no breath. Jacks is 3 meters, beyond I think it will switch to symmetrical

SOUNDS

Neutrality>> frankly not evil just colored mediums, only a tad
Stereo>> I know, am not sound engineer
Clarity>> breezy (tested on such mixes loaded Amon Tobin, and the adaptation of Handel's Sarabande for basses, the thing that does not forgive: blink
Dynamic>> oh yes

The rating reflects the price. For example, I heard bcp studio Genelec 1032's, well, frankly, these are prodipe the comparison easy. For analysis and held against high power, compared to Westlake we feel we are more on the same ground, but hey it's not Abbey Road home, Heiniger

OVERALL OPINION

Ah yes, I'm glad I can finally tease until the cutoff of 40 Hz and repeated without point me in the head of my fart with his cronies set incorrectly>> sound is no surprise on other systems

The only thing that m'intressai is the cost. This m'intresse do not.

SOUNDS

I do not personally possde these speakers, but I could do testing costs in the home studio of a friend. I prcise, his studio has a good sound trs

I used to test several extracts from matrial sound: a recording of a public concert of jazz, symphonic music, the solo piano, voice recordings historic 2nd World War, techno, song single (classical), the marimba, a sound recording with some crude microphones rotten improvise during a performance (acoustic, electronic). good, a bit of variation on too ... I forget.

I was in the same room a pair of Mackie HR624 with which I could make comparisons.

on singing, I did not first cost, there was like a veil, a mask in front of the track, c'tait dull. my time. the problem is that the veil, APRS, I heard all the other musical excerpts. feedback, work on the difficult Trimbs trs. So the prsence takes a beating. More flagrand the Chopin nocturne, o silent sound concentrated in the center of the cost you, rather Drang, while on HR624, although I thought they were average dj, sound parraissait come from many places, with a much greater prsence (c'tait ing the goal of his recorded the pianist: give a broad and deep from a single pair of speakers ).

the jazz concert as the blues (he too, like the improvised performance, recorded with microphones rotten atmosphere beer / cigar down), like, lack of prsence, of intligibilit lack of dtails, always with the veil. Well, it's not have more catastrophic, it is sufficient for the cost "fun", but my taste is not enough for the work of the stamp. So with these speakers, work on the stamp, you forget, or at least we Espree ...

go techno and other music amplifies (techno, Satriani, among others). bin then the slap! Bass tightly closed does not bleed, c dynamic saturation satriani guitars are amplified by the saturation of the speakers, or you do not feel aperoit ... Russia a mix - as long as permitted by the acoustics - c easy. Can be easier than the Mackie, thanks to greater tension in the lower prodipe offered from other forums other brand that the price will not have 8 inches. ..

OVERALL OPINION

Conclusion must be nuanced, this price, do not ask for the moon. qualitprix watching the report, your exact Surprisingly, even poustouflant! This is not a Mackie (HR824 plutt the 624), the adamson, or other Genelec is the prodipe. Quality speakers to the report poustouflant prices, but with whom one quickly reaches the limits in some domain (or mastering CONTRL timbre, for example). Furthermore I read the opinion, and believe their costs, I feel that there are a Difference SERIES another speaker. There'll have nothing impossible, the specifications of the manufacturer is certainly not as pushed as a Genelec, Mackie, adam, ect ...
short, overall, it's okay. But without a level immediately suprieur will cost at least twice ... I think for example HR824, where we go from 400 in 1000 the pair!

The only advantage I find with the arrival on the market for this type of stuff is that the higher-end stuff becomes more accessible ... o Note "/> there that look at how much cost a pair of HR824 and how much it cost now, a pair of Genelec 1031 before and now cool" />

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