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[Stripey]

Hi, I'm fairly new to the city, can anyone tell me if there are some local music shops which sell studio monitors - I don't really want to buy without having the chance to hear them first. I'm looking specifically for somewhere that sells KRK or Tapco stuff and will let me hear them in-store.

[spellchecker]

not sure where in aberdeen you'd get, but i'd be interested to find out if you find a shop that sells.

Sound Control in Dundee may be your closest bet. Though from a quick look at their site, I don't think they have any by the brands you are looking for.

http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk

[iain44s]

i dont know of anywhere in aberdeen that lets you try them out...

Academy of Sound in glasgow are pretty good at letting you test stuff. when i bought my monitors i spent a couple of hours listening to cds on various different models in there. I eventually went for the Tapco S5s and they are awesome for the money.

[Stripey]

Originally Posted by iain44s

i dont know of anywhere in aberdeen that lets you try them out...

Academy of Sound in glasgow are pretty good at letting you test stuff. when i bought my monitors i spent a couple of hours listening to cds on various different models in there. I eventually went for the Tapco S5s and they are awesome for the money.

Ahh nice one, I am undecided between Tapco S5's or the KRK RP-5's, they are pretty much the same price and spec. Might have to take a trip down to glasgow I guess.

[iain44s]

well ive done a fair few mixes on the s5s now and so far they all transport really well to other systems. my only criticism is they are a little light on the bottom end side of things. however for 250quid you really cant complain.
the alesis M1actives are also worth a look in this price range

[imprinted]

I've been reading very good things about the KRK RP-5's...

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