Speaker Recommendations for SV-1 at Home?

KiwiPete · Post by **KiwiPete** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:35 am

I know this is pretty subjective, but just wondering what speakers people are happy using with their SV-1 in a home situation.

Would neutral powered monitors intended for studio mixing be ok (like Genelec or KRK Rokit etc) or would something warmer or maybe brighter be a better match for the SV-1 sound?

I don't want to spend thousands but I also don't want to undermine the sound of the keyboard either.

Thoughts?

Cheers,
Pete.

oy5t3h · Post by **oy5t3h** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:01 am

I have a set of relatively cheap Logitech 2+1 speakers that are marketed as "Computer Speakers". Great bang for the buck (about 40 UK pounds) - because the market for computer speakers is much bigger than for studio gear, the kit is made on a much bigger scale, and hence is cheaper.

A decent pair of studio monitors would be a step up in quality, but you'd have to spend 10x the cash for a relatively small increase in sound quality.

Normally, I play through a pair of Yamaha DXR10's, which sound great, but are really way too powerful for using at home.

alexbbrown · Post by **alexbbrown** » Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:55 am

I'm *very* happy with my Roland KC110, would buy it again in a shot.

It's a little smaller than a file crate, it lasts 12 hours and counting on batteries (great for parties) and sounds awesome on piano or attached to an mp3 player etc.

Mojo Bone · Post by **Mojo Bone** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:35 am

MotionSound Pro3T is probably the allaround most badass keys amp available for stage use, but I don't know if you can get one in NZ, and it's rather spendy, before import duties. It has a real spinning horn and a simulated low rotor, but it's also ideal for straight acoustic piano sounds and drum samples. Add a Korg CX3 to your SV-1 and you'd have possibly the ultimate classic rock stage rig.

The SV-1 sounds bitchin' over my studio monitors, which are Mackie MR8mkIIs. The Mackie sound could be thought of as a poor man's Genelec, so I suppose those or the K-Roks should work as well or better; for best results, I'd suggest getting 8 inch woofers, unless you're in a very small space. Equator is making some great and very affordable powered studio monitors as well.