These Monitors Are Not What I Expected...

[@alexhooi7970]

Got these in my home studio/entertainment room. Honestly can’t beat the value fluid brings to the table here. The software is a little jank but it’s a small sacrifice for onboard DSP and latency free room correction. As flat as these monitors are spectrally, they shine in their dynamics. It’s a breeze to dial in compression with these. Stereo imaging is fantastic. If setup correctly you really get some nice 3d things happening. Fun but not deceiving. I’m a super happy customer, fluid has proven that they care and it’s clear that they strive to deliver 100% customer satisfaction. If you’re here Fluid, love y’all!

[@eranddroory9987]

Thanks for the video mate. Just for clarification. Wattage has got very little to do with how loud a driver can sound. It's about driver sensitivity. The more sensitive a driver is, the louder it will play, so a sensitive speaker getting fed 25 watt, can actually be much louder than a less sensitive speaker getting 4 times the juice.. 😊

[@ThomeOfficial]

Hello, Austin! I watched most of your tutorial videos, and I've learned a lot, so thank you, man! I hope you can do a tutorial on how to mix hooks and verses, and explain the difference in techniques between them.

[@MixedbyGip]

This was a great video bro I been looking for new monitors for so long! between you and archie beatz I might be sold on these! I got a lot of saving to do!!! Thanks, my guy!

[@simonphinix5807]

I got the Fluid Audio FX80 V2 - they are so great, I love them. For years I had the Yamaha HS5, also great but not that much. Thanks for your videos as always...🎼🎸🔥💯

[@Griuofficial]

Thanks for the review🙌🤝

[@ZAY________]

I’m gonna get the $500 Fluids thanks to Devvon and yourself. Can’t afford the Image2’s yet but I figure I’ll get in the Fluid family as long as I’m shopping around.

[@jeremiahculver2776]

Awesome breakdown. Have to up to home studio environment cause can’t afford anything close to ATCs in the studio I work at. Was thinking Focal Solo6 or amphions. These might be a contender too. Gotta see if I can test them out somewhere.

[@MakePopMusic]

I would personally pick these over both of those. Where are you located?

[@jeremiahculver2776]

@@MakePopMusicRaleigh NC. We have a soundpure here locally and I can test the Focals, but cannot test the Amphions or Fluids.

[@MakePopMusic]

Take a weekend trip to Nashville. Vintage king should have both

[@KudaKwashe]

Never heard these and can't afford them, but always thought that logo was kinda ugly. Consiquently, there are thousands of way to make that logo dope. Great review bro

[@kadiummusic]

Ive just upgraded my Kali IN-5's for some 3-way Adam A8H's and they sound incredible. I have them tied to a Kali WS-6.2 sub and going through ARC 4 and I'm over the moon with the sound. 😎

[@BitelsONE]

HI! Can you hear a slight hiss from the tweeter of A8H? I do hear it from 5 or even 7 feet slightly with mine, it"s like a white noise, and level of hiss arises with rising volume control at the back, and drops with lower volume. Nothing connected to speaker. Could you be so kind to check, does your pair hisses to?

[@P3X967]

Why didnt u go with SCM45s back then?

[@MakePopMusic]

They’re a little too big for my room. Just don’t have the square footage to get them in the proper listening position

[@kos.studio9304]

They look like or copy the barefoot which are made in the states. Almost the same price if I am not wrong. They are made in China and I rather support domestic production.

[@MakePopMusic]

The barefoots are $5,000 and they have a different tweeter. I hate the sound of barefoot footprints (all of the models). I find these much more flat and easy to work on.

[@anyerquantum.nuclearrites]

@@MakePopMusicfootprint 01 is around 4500 usd, also this speaker looks like they grabbed pieces of other models and put it all together 😑

[@kos.studio9304]

@@MakePopMusic I agreed with you 100%. I haven't done any critical listen party like you did at VK yet so my ears might like those footprints. LOL

[@tjjordanmusic]

I’ve personally listened to Barefoot’s entire studio monitor line as well as Fluid Audio’s monitors. I agree with @makepopmusic The Barefoot monitors kick out a lot of low end but there’s no true clarity or space. The Fluid Image 2’s actually give you a good stereo field with a lot of low end without compromising on clarity. Long story short, if it sounds good it is good. Fluid Audio gives Barefoot a serious run for their money.

[@steppbrooEFT]

@@MakePopMusicbarefoots warps your mix and stereo image and they're as ill-translating as anything I've heard. Rather work on Yamaha hs7 and headphones

[@PeterGargano8]

Love the videos! New jack swing or Michael Jackson song next please!!!

[@ProdByXBeats]

Eh Michael Jackson would be dope!!

[@jordanjamesmusic1]

How would you compare these to result 6s and solo 6s?

[@MakePopMusic]

Don’t like the solo 6s. Result 6s are kinda cool but they’re only 2 way and I’d almost always go 3 way if I have the choice.

[@jordanjamesmusic1]

Might of sold me on these only thing holding me back is sweet spot cause result 6s are known for that

[@MakePopMusic]

Just get the placement of these good and you won’t have issues

[@jordanjamesmusic1]

How’d you compare these with neauman 310s. I saw you tested them too

[@MakePopMusic]

@@jordanjamesmusic1 Definitely more extended low end and top end than the Neumanns, but the neumanns had suchhhh a nice midrange.

[@TheOfficialCzure]

Hey man, just wondering how you would compare these with the Neumann 310’s currently debating between these 2. Thanks

[@MakePopMusic]

These have a more extended low and top end while the neumanns have a more open midrange. Different speakers with TOTALLY different sounds. If you do a lot of pop, hip hop, or EDM I'd say try these. If you do more acoustic, jazz, rock, soul, etc try the Neumanns!

[@adrianadelaroma]

Hi Austin. I also have the ATC SCM25 pro. When I bought them I had the choice between version 1 and version 2. I liked version 1 better, it gave me more depth. So I bought the V1. What do you think? Have you heard both versions?

[@MatthewLone]

At Time!

[@ovosooo]

pnd vocal mix pls

[@simonphinix5807]

Can you do a tutorial on how we can connect bluetooth headphones to an interface. I work wirh windows pc. But nothing works.... I do got latency issues.

[@MakePopMusic]

There isn’t really any way to do it without latency or significant audio degradation. I’d use wired headphones for any studio purpose.

[@simonphinix5807]

@@MakePopMusic Ok, I see. Thanks a lot:)

[@ThisIsDayDreamer]

Haven’t had a chance to hear the fluids but I don’t agree with your take on the focal top end. Their beryllium tweeters are some of the nicest I’ve heard imo soo detailed open airy and pretty.

[@MakePopMusic]

different ears like different things. I hate the top end of their tweeters personally.

[@ThisIsDayDreamer]

@ yea you made that pretty clear in the vid 😂

[@MakePopMusic]

@@ThisIsDayDreamer did i mention that I don't like the Focal tweeter???

[@colton3720]

I need another up to date video of you vocal break down. Gear, technique, auto tune and singing tips. Please 🙏 ❤

[@KeyfloMusic]

Adams aren’t that bad haha. I have the A77x’s. Older but still good. Thinking about the ATC or Dynaudio which is a slept on brand, maybe find some used BM series. Was looking at fluid audio as well. Dope video.

[@MakePopMusic]

I’ve enjoyed some of the Dynaudio stuff I’ve worked on! Way different price range between ATCs and Dyn / Fluid

[@nath7185]

What was your opinion on Amphions? They’re the perfect fit for me, so interested to hear what you didn’t like.

[@MakePopMusic]

I don’t like amphions at all personally

[@MakePopMusic]

They just boxy and dark but the high mids feel harsh. I don’t find that they translate well for me personally and they’d be miserable to produce on

[@nath7185]

@@MakePopMusic Thanks for replying! Crazy how personal monitoring is, right?! I get that same high-mid grating feeling on ATC’s. Can’t deny ATC’s are way more detailed and a fundamentally a ‘better’ speaker than Amphions, but I understand the info Amphions give me unlike anything else I’ve tried (save for NS10’s). Thanks for the video, first I’ve heard of this company :)

[@johnlemak4680]

You gotta hear Alcon when it comes to ribbon tweeter

[@JayfkProductions876]

I Actually Fluid Stopped making products sweet.. More competition at this price range is awesome

[@PaulEubanks]

Adam makes studio monitors for dogs

[@MakePopMusic]

Hahahaha I feel bad that Adam caught a lot of strays in this video but oh my god I don't understand why everyone loves them.

[@PaulEubanks]

@@MakePopMusic I agree the top end sounds horribly out of balance with those speakers

[@tobionekenobi9101]

People on Discord say that's what the industry uses, and that you should buy those. Heck no.

[@unlockedaudio5109]

I have the A8H’s with the 12” sub system. I used the room correction software as well and this is my opinion and experience on speaker selection. It 100% depends on what you’re working on, your ears, and heavily depends on your room. My studio is treated well, and when listening to different monitors when I was upgrading, what I heard in the showroom and what it sounded like in my space was night and day. Focal sounded pretty good, Neumann was great, and for the budget I had I only had so much to spend before hitting the next tier of speaker (which obviously sounded even better). I thought the Adam’s were the best choice to me when hearing them in the showroom, but when I got them home and set them up with the correction added, it was like a completely different speaker than what I heard at the showroom. In a good way. So, although some people don’t like Adam’s (and they do have a specific sound, ribbons are slightly unusual compared to dome tweeters) personally unless you actually hear them in your space and room you sit in, it’s difficult to assess what you will actually like. Also, burn in is real and makes a big difference. I like them, and who knows, when it’s that time again to change and upgrade in the future, perhaps I’ll go with another brand at that time.

[@nykiddtv]

People love these, because they are widely available for pick up at Guitar Center.

[@cihanthethunder]

ADAM AH8 BEST STOP.

[@MakePopMusic]

actually one of my least favorite monitors to ever exist (my personal opinion)

[@cihanthethunder]

@@MakePopMusic it depends on what u need and ı need for my home productions with the sub bass models together .

[@12notes67]

❤❤

[@TonyThomas10000]

I predict that your ATCs will be for sale soon...LOL!

[@MakePopMusic]

Oh they won’t haha

[@TonyThomas10000]

@@MakePopMusic Time will tell...LOL!

[@Theo-the-theorist-7]

day 1 of asking to do a video "make a song like elle darlington (I wish you would, summer crush one more night)"

[@vocalinkproduction]

You're mItch Gallagher's son aren't you? Don't lie.