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joeq
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While I certainly think checking your mix in many different places is a useful strategy, it is not a substitute for treatment. It's not about having a "commercial studio" with clients and it's not only about "bass". As just one example: first reflection points - you are hearing the sound from the speakers and also hearing it bouncing off the walls a little bit later. You are getting a double-image of the sound.
In the old days, if you had a double image on your broadcast TV set, you would fiddle with the antenna until you got rid of it. You wouldn't tolerate a visual double-image.
Do any parts of your songs involve recording instruments with microphones? Room acoustics matters there, too. We all know speakers are sexy and room treatment is not sexy, but still the amount of money people are willing to throw at speakers and the utter refusal to put in any treatments never fails to amaze me.
(sigh) I can't believe it's 2024 and I am writing a post arguing for the value of acoustical treatment. Oh that's right, it's April 1st, 2024.
No worries. You make really good sense and valid points. I will certainly look into it. I think based on my research as well as my own personal situation -- it's a toss between going all headphones and soundid reference or going with something smaller that is better quality -- like mtm iloud 5's or genelencs. no room for big speakers and subs in my studio.