I occasionally could use some monitors with my Tyros 2. I will not even consider the one Yamaha made, as I don't want to carry a sub just to be able to use the satellites.

I have heard that the MS16 and MA8 are actually the same thing, just the brand name change. Any word on that?

Also wondering about the MA12.

I realize the Roland's are out of production, but I'm interested if anyone has compared them, how they sounded, if they would be adequate for monitors, and if I should get the Tyros 2 satellite mounts, are they light enough to work in that situation?

I occasionally consider the 3000 or the S900, but the sound is going up while I sit and I'm not sure I would really benefit from that. Also, I'd loose my 3-layered voices etc, which make quite a difference with the stuff I like to play.

On the other hand, maybe just facing the speakers backwards towards the wall would take care of it. I tried that once, but, since I was in front of open windows, you know the rest of the story.

Thanx in advance.

Scott


[This message has been edited by Scott Langholff (edited 12-27-2007).]

I own a pair of MA-8's. They were always a great-sounding set of speakers until I loaned them out. Now only the power channel works. I don't clearly remember the MA-12's, so I won't comment, but the 8's were good for a small room and in-your-face listening. I would say the 8's are far less powerful than a CM-30, but here we go again. Try the 8's if you can, maybe they will do the job for you.

From what I can find, the MA-12 was a single unit, the MA-8 was a pair with one as a satellite. The Behringer MS-16 seems to be a clone of the 8. Both Rolands came in white or black. There is a pair of MA-12 on ebay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/R oland-MA-12-Micro...1QQcmdZViewItem


[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 12-28-2007).]

CM30's....

Behringer's marketing strategy is copy cat...and No.. they are not the same, as all their copy products are not the same..

They have lost several suits..especially to Roland [Boss pedals are an example]..

I'm always looking for home monitors too. Given that I keep the keyboard in the open plan living/dining room appearance is a priority too.

The CM30s are too large for that application.

Your post, when I folowed the ebay link also identified the Edirol Ma-7 and MA-15. I must say they are cool looking with the wood panels at the side. Reminiscent of the new PA2X? Has anyone auditioned them ?

Graham

The MA-7 and 15 powered monitors look very nice. I would think the MA-7 is similar to the MA-8. Since the MA-15 is a stereo pair, they can't be identical to the MA-12, but the Roland site does give specs for comparison. http://www.roland.com/products/en/MA-15D/brochures.html



[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 12-28-2007).]

without grills I wouldnt even take them out of the house.......

Hi Scott......I can't comment on the Roland MA8 or 12 for that matter, however I can state with my honest opinion that the Behringer MS16's are GREAT....the sound if fantastic...they are lightweight and small but pack a BIG punch....and the price difference is an added bonus....I've used mine with both the T1 and T2...I bought mine last year for a total of about $60 w/shipping....here is the link http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum37/HTML/014803.html Scott, you can't go wrong with these speakers......enjoy.
TR

Thanx for the info.

Tony, I'm glad to hear such a great review by someone like yourself. I have used Behringer products and was always impressed in a very positive way. There are a number of people on the forum that use them and give positive reviews also. It seems the only negative things I hear are from people that don't even use Behringer products.

I am tempted the most to try out the Behringer out of all the choices so far because they are current, small and light and I suspect take care of the occasional time that I would want to use monitors.

Tony, do you use the speaker brackets on the T2?

Best
Scott

Scott.....No I don't....I will try to post a photo of the T2 with the MS 16...I just have then sitting on a couple of small stools in front of the stand......go for them.....You will be glad you did......
TR