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ing on the Resolv 6, mostly from what’s coming off the silk dome tweeter. On the Resolv 6s, vocals pop out sort of like they do on Yamaha NS10s. I think they should re-center the notch for high-frequency control so HF could be rolled off more or rework the tweeter to be smoother. The dome tweeters are too bright and peaky for critical mastering work, even when backed off to the lowest HF position. As you move off-axis, though, response is consistent with no beams or peaks. The Resolvs have plenty of power. They have surprising low end for speakers with a 6.5-inch woofer—not fundamental bass, but a higher harmonic, but enough of it for most non-critical applications. Fast Facts Applications General audio monitoring for studio, project studio, audio for broadcast, and audio post settings Key Features 75-watt/25-watt biamped power; carbon-fiber 6.5— inch woofers with 1-inch silk dome tweeters; XLR and quarter-inch balanced inputs with unbalanced RCA inputs; 4-point HF lift control; sturdy MDF construction; AV-shielded Price $499 per pair (list) Contact Samson Technologies Corp. | 631-784-2200 www.samsontech.com Product Points Very affordable Solid cabinetry Peaky frequencywise Summary The Samson is a good starter monitor On the price/value specand should work well in editing/multimedia applications. trum, the Resolv A6 do OK. Samson calls them Studio Reference Monitors: Maybe they are as sec- mid-tier studios are in dens, garages, houses ondary or tertiary “reference” monitors, but— and other spaces, and that’s where these monto my ears—not as primary monitors. The new itors will find a home. Score Second Opinion: “The Resolv A6: Shocking Low Cost = Real Bargain” For the shocking low-cost (as low as $370 per pair on the street), the Samson A6 is a real bargain. Sure, it has a rising frequency response on the top end, but it is not an irritating bump for the kinds of audio I monitor: acoustic, clean electric jazz guitar, bluegrass, folk, etc. Though bumped, the high-end for those kinds of music sounds open while the bass is tight and decent for a little monitor with a 6-inch woofer. And there is ample power as long as you don’t wind ‘em up too loud. The components are pretty darn good considering the price, and the solid, well-braced cabinet relays a fairly tight, clean bass. I played some SACDs and DVD-As—both pre-recorded and high-res copies of some of my stuff—through the Samson tandem and was impressed. However, with more dense pop music with a high-mid and treble emphasis, the speaker does get a bit congested and harsh when turned up. All in all, I think it is a good utility monitor for non-critical desktop editing, broadcast news suites, and musicians. If you don’t crank it too hard, you’ll like it.—John Gatski 32 ProAudioReview | November 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.mojaveaudio.com http://www.samsontech.com http://www.mojaveaudio.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - November 2008 Contents Technically Speaking First Look 2008 PAR Excellence Awards New Studio Products Studio Sense Review: Solid State Logic Matrix Review: Arsenal Audio by API R24, V14, and R20 Mini-Review Review, Second Opinion, and Benchtest Review: A-Designs HM2EQ HAMMER Review: Sontronics Sigma Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone Analog In The Studio: Nostalgia Ain’t What It Used To Be New Live Products Worship Audio Review: Community VERIS Series Loudspeakers Installation Profile Single Slice

ProAudio Review - November 2008

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