Stunningly accurate for totally reliable monitoring.

The Alesis Monitor 1 MKII Passive Monitors (Pair) gived you great accuracy and flat response at an unbeatable price. The 6.5" polypropylene low-frequency driver has a mineral-filled cone and damped linear rubber surround for tighter, more accurate bass response. Features a redesigned pure silk-dome, high-frequency transducer for smooth, accurate high-end detail and response, and a broad sound stage. Magnetically shielded to allow close proximity to video and computer monitors. The cabinet has also been redesigned with SuperPort venting technology to prevent choking and provide low-frequency response well below comparable near-field monitors. The cabinets have a more attractive finish and they're now mirrored for symmetrical speaker placement.

Alesis Monitor 1 MKII Passive Monitors (Pair) Features:

• New 6.5" polypropylene low-frequency driver for unsurpassed low-end
• Redesigned pure silk dome for more accurate high-end
• Magnetically shielded for close proximity to video monitors
• Redesigned cabinet with SuperPort venting technology

You need to hear what you've actually got on disk, not just what your monitor can handle. Order these phenomenal monitors today and hear it all!

Alesis Monitor 1 MKII Passive Monitors (Pair) Specifications:

• Drivers: Magnetically shielded, 6.5" low frequency drivers with a mineral filled polypropylene cone and a damped linear rubber surround; magnetically shielded, 1" silk-dome tweeter
  
  Crossover: 2 kHz, 2nd-order fillers, (12dB per octave)
  
  Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3dB
  
  Power Handling: 120 watts program, 200 watts peak (using EI4-426A method)
  
  Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms
  
  Sensitivity: 88 dB SPL @ 1 watt and 1 meter on axis
  
  Construction: Front baffle: powder coating on 1" MDF.
• Cabinet: Vinyl laminate on 5/8" MDF
  
  Connectors: 5-way binding posts on 0.75" centers - can accept heavy-gauge speaker wire, banana plugs, spade plugs
  
  Dimensions: 8.5"W x15"H x10"D
  
  Weight: 15 lbs each.

Alesis Monitor 1 MKII Passive Monitors (Pair)

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Good Monitors

Posted by Big Lew from Texas on Jan 9, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: smooth jazz, blues

I've only had these for a short while, but I think they are just great. This is my first pair of studio monitors, but I have owned a lot of mid high audio speakers, so I do know good sound when I hear it. This speakers sound fantastic. Everything is nice and tight with a nice sparkling high that isn't shrill. The bass isn't very pronounced, but it's my understanding that it is good for this type of speaker. The low end is nice and tight and does not distort. I might add a subwoofer at some point. These sound very accurate, very close to the way I hear the music through good studio headphones. I'm very happy with this purchase.

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Great sound at a great price

Posted by Skilleto from D.C. on Aug 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B and country

I've been working with these for almost a year now. Before this I was working with M-Audio BX5A monitors. I found that these are a lot more accurate, and they don't cause the ear fatigue I was getting when I was working with the M-Audio speakers.

These are not monitors I would use to mix super bass intensive music, but there aren't many near field monitors I can think of that can do a really good job of getting that sound without a sub-woofer.

I can pull all the detail out of my mixes, and I've listened to a lot of stuff to compare my mixes to on them, and they show stuff that most speakers just can communicate.

Sure there are better monitors out there, but I haven't seen any for close to this price.

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2 years strong

Posted by Jules Kilpatrick from Atlanta on Jun 18, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer, Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rap

I've been using & abusing these for over 2 years. My mixes still come out incredible. Be sure to couple with a subwoofer to avoid exaggerated bass. Best value speakers I've ever bought.

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Good Response (But NOT for thumping)

Posted by dcashbeatem from Jacksonville, FL on Jun 21, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Production / Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip Hop / Urban

These monitors are real good near-field monitors and they pick up everything that's on disk. Best bet that if it sounds good through these monitors, it sounds good anywhere you play it. Just note that even though people say what good bass response these monitors have---They do NOT thump bass like I was expecting. I have been producing hip hop / rnb / anything urban music for 7 years now when I decided to get these, thinking they alone would replace my previous speakers and 12 inch subwoofer. I got to say I was dissapointed when I heard the 'bass response' everyone was hyping over. Still I can't let that take away from the real quality of these monitors. I suppose for anybody who does acoustic type music would love the bass response these give out but if you do any urban type music or even electronic where heavy bass needs to be monitored, add a sub to the setup and you'll be set.

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Sound Portrait Clarity

Posted by Hugo Allen from Sacramento, CA on Mar 29, 2008

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician and Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Electronic (Ambient, House, Trance, Downtempo

I may have one deaf ear, though I'm still able to distinguish what is good and what is not in terms of the overall sound (subjectively commenting). These monitors were the best purchases I have ever committed to, in my humble opinion. They are very flat and dry, which is quite ideal for mixing, but 'audio murder' when watching movies with 'em. Please note that you will need a separate power amplifier to power these up, since they are not active monitors. At first, second, third and fourth listens, I hear a lot more detail in most recordings with these than previous systems I tested out. By far, for the price, these have beaten out M-Audio monitors, which competes with their exaggerated mid-ranges and 'pathetic' low-ended frequencies, and Yamaha (flat, but exaggerates a bit on the mid-range and higher ended frequencies) as well as some KRK models. I had a sound engineer examine them as well and was quickly impressed with these monitors. After painstakingly tuning my room, I examined old recordings I have done and can hear what is lacking (frequency-wise). These are definitely worth the investment. Please note, I have had a previous encounter with Alesis products breaking down, so make a weary investment in insuring these - talk to your sales agent about extended warranty coverage because they are not that expensive, but will help protect your investment. What's more, my comments are subjective rather than being objective. Reference monitors anyone would choose might be ideal for his or her preference, but I wanted my monitors to sound flat and dry. These are quite flat and dry, and is most needed for the kind of musical work that I do. These get my top ratings. Good job, Alesis!

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