Choosing near-field monitors for a home studio you probably will ask yourself a question, whether you can use multimedia speakers for such purposes. In this review, we will compare two-way speaker systems of the same price range: Microlab Solo 11 and Alesis Elevate 5 MKII. The output power of Alesis is 2 x 40 W, frequency range from 56 to 20,000 hertz. Microlab Solo 11 - 2 x 50 W, and from 20 to 20,000 hertz, respectively. At the same time, the second ones have low and high frequency control, the ability of connection via digital inputs (optical and coaxial), as well as Bluetooth. Meanwhile, Alesis has a choice between RCA and TRS, bass reflexes are located in front, and a headphone output. Can a multimedia speaker be used as a universal home speaker, and is another speaker better due to the fact that it’s called studio monitor in a manual? Watch on our channel a video Microlab Solo 11 bookshelf speaker systems vs Alesis Elevate 5 MKII desktop studio speakers!
0:00 What are home speakers
1:06 Price
1:32 Power and frequencies, inputs / outputs, cables included, location of phase inverters
3:37 Is there a difference in the sound of Microlab depending on the connection (line / Bluetooth)
4:45 EQ
5:28 Alesis test (bass boost off / on)
6:15 Comparative test Microlab vs. Alesis
1 июл 2024
