Speaker Spotlight | John Darko’s take on speakers and acoustics (Part 2)

►► Correctly set up your speakers, no matter what room you're in. Free workshop → https://www.acousticsinsider.com/phantom-speaker-test/ Learn how to build your own professional-looking broadband bass trap that works down to 40Hz and a diffusor front that keeps your high-end lively: → https://www.acousticsinsider.com/bbt As promised last week, here’s part 2 of my interview with JOHN DARKO to get his take on high end speakers (think hypercars in the speaker world) and room acoustics. If you didn’t catch part 1 last week, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXes93CWg0 And thanks again to everyone who submitted a question! No-one I know has heard more speakers than John, so using his breadth of knowledge we talk through the following questions: - The general sound of different speaker brands and high end vs budget - Tonal differences of cabinet materials - How to tell if a speaker is actually better - Is 1200€ enough for a speaker to mix and record? - Acoustic treatment vs room correction software - Match speaker size to room size for best mixing? - Do you still need acoustic treatment when using room correction software? - Is good sound quality only for the rich? - Best split between treatment, speakers, gear and cables - How to best learn your new space, speakers and headphones - Why aren’t coaxial designs like Geithain seen as reference class? Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:04 - Correct speaker positioning in an odd shaped room 00:10 - The general sound of different speaker brands and high end vs budget 07:32 - Tonal differences of cabinet materials 10:07 - How to tell if a speaker is actually better 23:18 - Is 1200€ enough for a speaker to mix and record? 26:18 - Acoustic treatment vs room correction software 27:06 - Match speaker size to room size for best mixing? 32:14 - Do you still need acoustic treatment when using room correction software? 36:33 - Is good sound quality only for the rich? 42:37 - Best split between treatment, speakers, gear and cables 43:47 - How to best learn your new space, speakers and headphones 55:35 - Why aren’t coaxial designs like Geithain seen as reference class? Related blog post on Acoustics Insider: https://www.acousticsinsider.com/blog/john-darko-s-take-on-studio-speakers-and-acoustics-part-2 Resources in this video: John Darko on acoustic treatment in his room in portugal: https://youtu.be/lVfxxUEhmnQ?si=ZF-pDX2UmqXFZ6vM Acoustics Insider on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/AcousticsInsider