All user reviews for the Prodipe Pro 8

I chose this pair of speakers for their affordable prices plutt even if one can always find cheaper. The power I felt good (they are my first monitors), the other generally positive view me comfort in this election, not counting the test (% https://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/tests/index 2Cidproduit% 2Cmao% 2C72545% 2Cprodipe_pro_8.html) Retailer of Resextensa enough ... The fact that these speakers are suited me also active m'vitant buying an amp. Finally, IPE is a registered Franaise, and change!

It's been years that I work with headphones, and a silent time for change. Especially as of late, my headphone caused me trouble. And everyone knows that the mix in the headphones, it's really not what is best, but then mix with headphones rotten ...
So I use these speakers for my mixes, which look like something finally. I use it also for listening to music.

I connect my speakers 6.35 Jack / XLR Card Presonus firebox, everything is more ordinary ...

SOUNDS

The most with this type of speaker is that you really hear your exact wishes the artist's or producer. The image is stro respects, as well as neutrality. The tweeter plays perfectly its rle leaving the treble with clarity and precision. The bass is both powerful and striking, which is apprciable for a bassist. They enclose the string so without flinching ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use these speakers for only a few days, but I would do without this choice hsiter. At the same time, it was my first monitor, so I do not really have the means to table a comparison with other models or other brands. I quite like the design plutt sober. I did not expect such dimensions no such weight, but it plutt reassuring, actually. I tried to listen DIFFERENT styles of music on it (mtal brutal, classic, electro, jazz, trad), I have not your exact t s. .
The only thing a little bit teacher, is the knobs on the rear face, but this default is compensated by the nice little blue LED that indicates power on (it does not take much ...)

I wanted another pair of speakers for a multimedia machine deuxime I possde small Altec Lansing does not practice and recording studio. And it is the hazard and the price made me look at these speakers. Reading the test Audiofanzine and think different, on the net, made me buy a pair of Prodipe 8 + box.

SOUNDS

Sound issue: the wheel "Russian" ... With my Premire pair (before changing it under warranty) the two speakers did not sound identical to fawn, but one that worked well, gave a sound "effective" and enjoyable, the entire spectrum with the momentum, the other silent duller and less extensive. Deuxime with my pair is equilibrated your exact but does not reach far from it, the quality obtained with the two speakers primitives.
To read some post, there is a time to break but I have no ide about the duration of this time of the procedures or conduct a running track our "optimum". I use my deuxime pair for several weeks now.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been 5 months I use Prodipe 8. Leave pay more, I do not think I would re-this choice because the quality control of the industrial production seems too loose or else under the same word, we call the products built with components prev ent, of the same name. It trs frquent computer, for the record in another area, a notch Samsung 226 uses 3 slabs Different. Ms. brands, internationally renowned, have this kind of practice. It's a shame because it is not tiresome, and not at all dsagrable allchant with a price.

I use a pair of pro pro 8 with a box 10 connected to the output of a yamaha n12 for the cost of lives taken, recorded on Cubase. Musical styles range from rock the world with as jazz and funk. The instrumentals: Mapex Orion, bass: Fender precision, guitars: Takamine in electro, Lag in electric, keyboard, Korg, three songs. The speakers are positioned 50 cm from the rear wall. I am not qualified to comment on the technical specifications, so I'll stick to sound and not give notes on this point.

SOUNDS

Prodipe pack is excellent, enjoyable trs, the highs are just Submitted without being aggressive, mdiums Defines properties and not at all rough. I cut the box rgl / 80Hz satellites which allows the subwoofer is well supported in all major infra. The image is quite large, stro overall sound is not surprising when one goes speakers to headphones (HD 25). I've used for a comparison of several overheads and their quality can be a fairly accurate ide Difference between the microphones. The power is ample. A BMOL why put tmoin Power rear facing?

OVERALL OPINION

The ratio quality price is excellent. I have a friend who has command of BN5A Dynaudio and we are eager to compare them. I do not understand the DLIR's around Prodipe and procs (of intent) that are made this constructor. I also bought their vocal mic "Ludovic Lanen" and I compared it with an SM 58 and Beta, Live: fminines two voices and one male way, it is largely the road rvle and a good compromise between the two stars singing. Returning to the speaker package I remake that choice without hsiter and can only recommend them to anyone who is the first CRITERIA cost and who do not care about petty politicking.

Then CHARACTERISTICS prcises are on site and on the form AF ...
I chose them because I had 400 in hand, I wanted a woofer 8 ", an event in front, not too large and a small qualo derrire.
Good level of congestion is a little rat, but it gets worse, the EQ is a bit tight, it's a rglage HPF-1dB-2dB 0dB +1 dB, but I think I will ample time 0dB, +1 dB may be but I am not sr.
I used to make rock music mix, and lots of other little thing, mixing images, expressing sound, sound of lounge, matting DVD etc ...
At the rear three connectors diffrent for those too lazy to buy XLR, good I have it. (Lazy), a level sufficient gnral Crant end of 6-30dB dB.Franchement they have so many before saturation level, I know if one day I will put 0dB, for now I am-6dB is a dj rev up high! As against this evil plutt having notches to be sr of being at the same level both speakers, but the notches are quite thin in order to make dtail at case you have no button in your studio control room.
Some complained of tmoin LED lighting on the back of the enclosure. I like because it has not n'bloui and then now I have two pieces of electric blue walls, it's too class .

I put 10 not because he could have done better at the EQ (see Genelec 1030 with paramtre in every sense, very practical, extremely well done)

SOUNDS

Attention surprises and habits.
During the break I compared the sound of my Pro8 MA-10 and I had the weird sensation that Pro8 trs had little acute mdium sounded softly, a little box.
L I make a face.
After the break-up which finished! In fact the highs are the same and they are trs prcis but they are really sweet trs trs. APRS long Costs It has no feelings of fatigue such hearing "acouphne-mal-de-CRNE-I-plus-Oreille" but you come out pluttlgrement muted which is much less evidence and dangerous, but you get used to. It was only for beginners I have the question of possible stay with the HPF 1 dB all the time and now put j'hsite much, lest it be too flattering and too bright.
Sr is, they have a color. Enough particulire same color. Trs sweet highs and a low enough Submitted (200 to 80Hz). The trs is deep and serious looks good. Throughout the mdium is nickel.
Stereo image is excellent, the spaces are taken into ORTF trs trs property returned.
The momentum is really good, the S / N is also trs trs good.
I deliver the album of references which I used to say all a. ..

-Blood Sugar Sex Magik (RHCP): a precision mix of breathtaking, incredible sound for any bridge, both prcis dry but warm. Impeccable.
-Beethoven Symphonies: Trs good return of the space, each section is a place for any prcise blur, the dynamics of these symphonies is around 40dB on a disc ... I took a walk crazy.
-Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky), symphonic version (Ravel): There are standards DIFFERENT instruments, a dynamic and a lot of crazy dtail fast as piano. Transcribed all t with good Fidler.
-The Wall (Pink Floyd): On anotherbrick in the wall from t I by the superb sci serious choirs of men and bass that rises in places. The voice is as finely toothed prcise trs. It would appear that his face almost every sentence. PartII on the sound of children's choir was a little surprised. We hear the walls of the studio, it locates rpart clear how they are and the area in which they are located. It's magical.
-Aphex Twin: On the electro is really sculpt each sound, the following I fully appreciated it prcis trs trs and each stamp is nuanced percussion is fine and each pr Cise in space. A rgal. Trs provided the same mix of Amon Tobin s'claircissent!

To conclude on the sound, you'll have to get used to because I made m'tais plutt sytmes like screaming (My Edirol but also high mdium genelec1030 trs, trs brilabnte), the opposite is clearly the sound is like sweet plutt / felt but remains nemoins prcis trs.
I think it will m'tre quite difficult to find a pair to compare because I was going to lose COMMlTTEE in the treble. The ear and the costs are relatively ...

Trs a good sound, once you get used to (but I think it was going to come quickly)

OVERALL OPINION

I have just chosen by elimination in this price range to suit my CRITERIA and I am satisfied for now compltement.
I would add a few words when I finished mixing the compltement abum of my group (rock chelou hardfunk)

I think I have not enough exprience with these speakers and concurrent to see if I would do the same choice. But it should not be diffrent trs.

Impeccable quality price ratio, I do not feel like flying t even on the contrary!
But it will take a lot into perspective my cost and get used to color.

[edit] I emmnag into a new apartment with enough acoustic properties of diffrent Previous and I chose to put them on speaker stands (30 Quiklok ). This was the day and night. Pice in my new standards had serious trs a big bump between 80 and 300 Hz, loudness effect hyper guaranteed. I've set up, and nothing at all. I really redcouvert the prodipe a serious powerful but far from being fMeasure and too forward, the most serious frquences (below 100Hz) are perfectly Dfine without drooling. The fever is now much more chiseled than before and much less parraissent back, one approaches a curve like Genelec. I said "kind", I mean just a sound color. I still have a little blur between 100 and 200Hz, but I think it's still my pice that playing tricks on me, for example the keyboard of "wandering stars" is just plain beautiful in the chambers, whereas headset is a fairly rough grain ... In short, I think the urge to put on the feet, because, poses on a table, even with acoustic foam, they devellopent a serious, albeit comfortable and silky, but tend to hide the rest of spectrum and be pretty accurate. [/ EDIT]
[edit 2] It's been a thing I do not know quite what, one of my speakers completely falters. It's been over a year that I use, one of the speakers' frieze / vibrate / rsons "on certain high-frquences mdium producing a" frrrr "quite aggressive and dplaisant, and color of the walls much change. I have a real disparity left / right, one feels cold and aggressive, the other is mdium is warm. In short, even a mono signal becomes a blur in space and as s'tale frquences ... Not tip top, jme tate SAVE a small package to take me another pair, or just another speaker to replace the dfecteuse. They cepandant VCU dmnagements 3 and are now in a relatively humid apartment, so I will not allow myself to question their reliability possibly their Longva. So I lower my score of 9 7 but not least because I still rev happy and I'm may be victim of an incident indpandant speakers. [/ EDIT]

A purchase, to mix (techno-electro) with enough low budget means, without amp (if possible)
My configuration: 2 x Pioneer CDJ 800, Allen & Health XOne 32, TraktorScratch (hardware and software), MacBook 13 "

SOUNDS

Speakers high in color, much warmer than other models

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 1 year, my brother, who mix with triangles (the more surgical = cold) appreciates this as much heat.
very good value for (8 / 10) / price (9 / 10): 315 euros
In this price range j'd try 4 or 5 speakers who often don t have enough low or lack of power ...
I do it again this choice without hesitate

Power through these monitors can be used on the premises whose surface varies from 10 to 30 m2. The connection is complete: TRS (stereo jack) balanced, XLR and RCA Unbalanced.
The vents are located on the front, thus placing them against a wall (very handy in a small room)
The HP 8 'can do without a subwoofer even difficult to use a curve below 45Hz.
A filter for high frequencies is also available to adapt the sound reproduction to the room.
I use to mix my components (pop, rock, funk) recorded via Cubase on PC. They are connected to a sound card M-Audio Audiophile 24/96.

SOUNDS

These speakers are quite neutral. A slight bump in the midrange, but there does not penalize the overall quality of listening. Similarly, sub-bass is not their field ...
The dynamics are good on the bass and percussion that's ok, not boiled, it responds well, it's just the right smack. I think these speakers are very reactive.
The stereo image depends more on the console or sound card that connected the speakers themselves.
The separation of channels on my Audiophile is good, so the result is excellent on the speakers. You can really capture the subtleties of a mix, the placement of instruments becomes clear, the depth given by a reverb is properly done.
If it complies with speaker placement (angle, height, type of surface on which they are willing), the rendering is very good. Without touching excellence, I have not been listening again to my surprise productions in other media such as stereo, car stereo, sound system etc ... that's the key.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 6 months.
I tested the Pro5 (much less powerful and lower non-existent), the M-Audio BX8a (quality and performance equivalent to Pro8), the Samson Resolv 65a (they are very soft, "type"). After, there is much better at Focal, Dynaudio, Genelec, FAR ... in the same category of speakers home studio, but its just 3 to 4 times more expensive and to justify the additional cost should begin to bring its local noise standards to avoid disappointment sacred.
The price / quality ratio is good on Pro8: I have obtained new for € 369. This is a good tool for the serious home-studio owners with knowledge of sound recording and mixing.
I would do this choice, or M-audioBx8, eyes closed. These speakers bring me satisfaction, out of snobbery and a sham (8020 Genelec the bottom of a dingy local) ...
As nothing is perfect I put September 1

That I just finished an album of blues-rock with these speakers, I return to my notes and my general assessment.
After nearly a year of use, summary of the situation ...

I bought these speakers because my amp and my two RA100 TANNOY Reavell had a bit of age and were not able to generate frequencies below 70 Hz significantly, and considering the price, risk-taking was minimal, scalded cat fears cold water, after some bad experiences ...
I bought the set for mixing and monitoring in the studio.
They are directly connected to the output of my console FW1884

SOUNDS

From there anything worse, I have these speakers for almost a year, and I just finished an album that will be on sale from December 2007 on a live country band.
To track record and prepare the mix, they fulfill their role. As for the correction, it can not be used as a reference, despite several attempts and a measure of curve in the studio (which also looks more like a cup of the Andes ...).
Short response curve is not at all satisfactory, but at this price level ...
The image is correct or good sterréo.
The sound is clear but completely inaccurate in terms of height frequency.
The momentum seems good but the bass are still predominant at low volume.
It should be noted that the setting is more back office gadget and are not effective.
The infrabass are cleared by the speakers that the coup will saturate and do not be alarmed at a frequency too low ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use these speakers for a year.
I like the undeniable value for money, I hate these speakers to perform work on the sound (EQ, analysis).
I tested other models, but all in amounts less than € 1000
The value for money and very correct (compared to competition)
With experience, I think I'll wait a bit to get some more tunes and I will purchase a pair of Genelec. For now, I use a pair of audax for analysis of home-made high quality!

In summary, these speakers can be connected to a small console to return to info or a keyboard to be heard but not in home studio to work even an amateur ....

Edit 14Septembre2009:
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Edit 31Janvier2009:
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I have all the bass I need, and double. Impossible to use them at full speed, it&#39;s going too hard. It&#39;s great stuff to equip the house, the settings are interesting, I find accurate but too low. It should be an equalizer input, it is true that it helps.
- What characteristics have motivated your choice?
I was looking for a sound "versatile" with vents at the front and a good sound output. Novice, I admit it was a bit of poker to choose these speakers, not to be disappointed so I selected the Pro8 I bought in Switzerland at a bargain concurence (about 350Euros pair in promo ). No regrets, that&#39;s exactly what I falait.

- For what purpose?
Replacing speakers in my micro hi-fi, plus sufficient progress in computer music leisure. I was looking for something to also ensure daily use, since I am a devourer of sounds. Reggae, Jungle, Hardcore, Electro, Breaks, a little metal, etc ...
We can summarize it for home use: listen to my CDs and the radio via my Micro, listen to Web radio stations from my PSP and my Chumby, and especially for better use of my equipment computer music (MicroKorg, Dell M90 Laptop, Card M-Audio Fasttrack Pro , master keyboard E-Mu).
I do not practice the computer music in the context of leisure, so it&#39;s good enough to take a lot of fun. My partner is actively involved in my experiments, making it a real pleasure.

qqs months after edit: I can confirm that they are very good speakers for multimedia use at home, no need to push too hard for the sound throughout the house (I have a pair in the living room, and it diffuses everywhere .. .)
However it is clear that this is not a near-field monitor or monitors for work.
I like to get out of a salon to the terrace, without fear of ruining a piece of technology "/> I find myself still going to use that I did. Semi-professional go your way.

- What amp / What configuration? ...
They are amplified, and rather monstrous for my stay of 25-30 square meters
I use the RCA output jacks via the 3.5 "of my devices (mp3, PSP, Micro, chumby, laptop, TV etc ...)
I do not understand the value of using the other inputs "balanced" as part of my type of use. If qqn will explain I&#39;d be very grateful "/>
They are back to the wall, 4 cm from the wall, on both sides of my TV. They are placed on a long chest and 65 cm above the ground. Perfect for attacking full of cum slumped on the sofa ... the right height ... serendipity!
Small foam pads ensure their role properly, but still it&#39;s mean for the price of the babies.

SOUNDS

Frankly those who complain must have bionic ears to find fault, otherwise they are mistaken in their choice of gear ... We agree it is a little trying to play great, but it&#39;s very honest.
After a day or two of adjustment in the placement of speakers, and using a vast filters available on the rear, it always manages to get by. For a stay of 15m2 are far too powerful, and in this case we can not step outside as an equalizer. In my 25-30m2 are pretty accurate.

Still can not classify these monitors in the category Top of the range. I do not sound very spatial, probably due to the low volume of my room. I&#39;ve heard more clear as well, but obviously the price was not the same, nor the power. Yet they are perfect for my type use "sound" at home. I was disappointed to have less bass, possibly a leveling of the entry would be interesting.

Apart from the fact that they offer no protection of the boom, they could even be used occasionally to host a cocktail mix at home or with a friend, even on the terrace although they bardent safe distance (4-5 meter ).

OVERALL OPINION

3 weeks of use

+ The beautiful chest very well finished
vents on the front
super low thanks to the large boomer
indexed knobs!

- No grid or protection of the woofer, it scares me to life
logos on the front that I am going to disappear soon
the skates are not provided serious given the weight and finish of enceitnes.
I also regret the power cords not bent, that prevent them closer to a wall really> should get its own cable bent ...

Good value for money but not surprising, in addition I received a nice promotion then fine for me.

I have long trailed with musicians of all kinds so I ententendu many configs, without being able to tell who was playing on what gear. Yeah I&#39;m still a novice ... I am not disappointed with my stuff as to what I saw in others.

Maybe not the same choice, I would have liked a guard, and are shallower. > The power cable "right" adds qqs inches in depth if placement against a wall.

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?

I chose these speakers for their power, and especially made for the proper low / high that is not aggressive at all for the ear. Like all, they are bi-amplified ...

- For what purpose?

I have installed in my home studio.

SOUNDS

- The curve frequency drives is it neutral enough?
- Stereo image is good?
- The sound is clear and prcis across the spectrum?
- The dynamic is it respect? ...

Trs trs trs good sound enjoyable to work with ... The image is stro trs trs possde good and good momentum.
The sound is prcis, especially in the high freq thanks to knob of acute situ on the rear panel.
I have compared yamaha, even when they are so good, but the price is two times less!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
- How do you report qualitprix?
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

They are simple in appearance but Aesthetics is everything I love the sobreit ...
I cost of other models in the store and note the yamaha 400e/pice means the price diffrence. Otherwise I compared in the same price range and that of Sansom infrieur for me. I also prodipe cost pro5 forcment but they lack serious, but the highs are better Defines.

Excellent quality price then.
I adopt the brand PRODIPE no problem.

Purchased in mag promo 300 euros a pair, instead of 399 euros

Good design, good build quality. I already have a PRO800 headphones is excellent.
Very good sound quality, at least enough to mix electro / techno.

SOUNDS

A clear, precise and well defined, there are a very small acute sometimes inaudible on normal speakers. They clap pretty low level, it suits me perfectly.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for a few days and I am very happy.
I really like the design and quality manufacturing Prodipe signed.
However, I find it more convenient to have the settings on the front, but it applies to almost any brand that makes the monitoring.
I would do without hesitation that choice, especially considering the price which I paid is really incomparable. I have one word: Thanks Prodipe!

What motivated my purchase is that I listened to a lot of monitoring speakers in this price range, nothing to say it stand out!
Good power, good stereo, good bass (8 inches) mids & treble precise, what a pleasure!

SOUNDS

I rediscovered the sounds I had never heard on albums that I knew very well yet!

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 2 years with an external sound card (PreSonus AudioBox USB) plugged into my PC, they use to play music with my PC, to connect my electric guitar through a Vox ToneLab, Cubase 5, with Reason, in short they are perfect for all uses!

great quality / price ratio and the choice I would do without any hesitation!

What characteristics have motivated your choice? The power, the price.

For what purpose? Only in home studio.

SOUNDS

The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral? Yes.

The dynamics are respected? Yes good dynamic

The sound is clear and precise across the spectrum? Yes the sound and clear & precise.

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it? I use it for 2 years in a home studio.

Did you try many other models before getting this one? Yes, prodipe pro 5, Mackie, M-Audio.

What is so special that you like best? The dynamics, bass, neutral sound.

The least: I already send the 2 speakers in for repair because the amp I was let go 2 times, it's a lot.

What is your opinion about the value for the price? Middle

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? Not only because of the sollidité.

* What characteristics have motivated your choice?
The price, power, the vent on the front speakers, opinions collected around ^ ^
* For what purpose?
Use sound engineer in training and listen to my music.

* What configuration?
Connected to my computer via an external audio interface.

So far everything works great. The value for money is excellent I think.

SOUNDS

* The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
* The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
* The stereo image is good?
* The sound is clear and accurate across the spectrum?
* The dynamic is respected?

Yes! As mentioned on other reviews is nothing to compare to the Focal Tanoï or another. These are the speakers "cheap" entry-level but excellent for the price really.



OVERALL OPINION

* For how long have you been using it?

For almost a year now

* Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

Not my ears have grown and now it'll be on top of the range that I focus on my next purchase I do not intend to let go and invest in comparative listening or just continue to listen to my music.

* What thing do you like most/least about it?

Most: its value for money, its design and vent on the front.

Fewest: That for that price I have not had high-end speakers? ^

use: home studio
amplified speakers, enough power for the home studio (100 watts)
Cheap

Pregnant effective, robust, and can do a good job as soon as we know them (but that's for all speakers.)
Better still, it's more expensive, and then high-end models are too flattering an enclosure studio does not embellish the sound.

SOUNDS

its relatively neutral, however many mediums (voice, guitars emerge stronger than chain or listening to radio)
good stereo image, provided you follow the rule of the equilateral triangle;
Good dynamic
Sound accuracy: there may be, I'd only plea. I spend more to refine the headphones (small cracks, cleaning of tracks)

OVERALL OPINION

it has been 2 years since I use them. Amateur home studio
Before I had behringer passive (very neutral, but some dynamics). I also tested the yamaha NS 5 (although also a bit too serious) That's all.
My opinion: not expensive for what it is.
With experience, I would say that the ideal is to have several different models to test the mixes with different renderings. But there is room and Sousous! Then, for amateur use, I say good buy.

Read the reviews on audio fanzine
Power 150W
The possibility of monitoring other than tinted. In fact I do not use in monitoring
The apparent quality of the finish, serious connections.
I use to mix my models and listening to my PC or MP3 CD

SOUNDS

This is my first studio monitors therefore difficult to compare.
I had the opportunity to studio sessions, I have not noticed a big difference.
As I use the speakers in parallel ifi very good and I can say that these are pleasantly low, and medium are dominant
the definition to use in my home studio I'm satisfied.
The registration details are perfectly audible.
Hold tight definition at high volume.

OVERALL OPINION

3 ½ years
I am satisfied with the value for money.
At the reading of some opinion I feel that the quality and robustness are more appointments. For my part, no technical problem.
For the price 400 Euros a pair, I have no complaint to make.