It's time to get some new speakers for my studio! My trusty Yamaha HS80M have served me well for a couple years now. I'm not sure why I have yet to upgrade them but today seemed like the day to do it! I headed to SXPro in London.
Steemit is uniquely placed - it is much easier than Facebook to build a following, and unlike Facebook, here you are rewarded for your content. As a songwriter (or anyone working in a creative field) this is a game changer.
So here's a BIG thank you to everyone who has interacted / voted on my posts / listened to my music - you've helped me afford the Focal Shape 65's.
You can see they are a little smaller than my old Yamaha speakers (8" woofer vs 6.5") but they sound amazing.
The Flax sandwich cone offers a much more precise and controlled bass and the speaker is incredibly precise. I'm noticing things in my favourite songs that I've never heard before.
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Thanks for reading!
Wow it's super great to see another musician on steemit, I've taken about a year break and back the it was purely cryptotalk. I love the new diversity I'm seeing in my feed.
As for the monitors I think you made a great decision, especially if you are mixing and master on them. The Yamahas I've used and i didn't feel they had a true response, I got a clearer "look" at my stems with cheaper gear (rockit 6s come to mind).
I Haven't heard your new speaks but I'm sure they monitor very well. Congrats on the steem score bro.
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Am happy to share
wow man this looks pretty cool, i'll send you a follow and give you some upvotes in return for this awesome info.
it will be very much appreciated.
Congratulations on your payout!
Brilliant, I aim to have something similar soon! Really glad the money has helped you with your passion!
good posting
I'm really happy for you by telling the good work of steemit platform. The developers of this platform has been help to each if us for their work. It is good news for upgrading your studio
Happy to hear that Steemit gave you this incredible opportunity! And you are so right, I used to spend so much time on Facebook and now, after I discovered Steemit is like I completely forgot about it
Ps: One hundred years of solitude is one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure to read. Glad to see it here ;)
I have rokit 8s. they are overkill as I only crank them prob around halfway but I still love them and they were fairly cheap. They have lasted me almost 5 years now without any problems. upvote this if it helps and thanks @thisisbenbrick for sharing!
Very cool, you posted, earned and converted earnings to a sweet set of Yamaha speakers. Who would have thought this could be so easy for quality posters like you just over a year ago?
Killin it!
This is awesome mate, and good to hear. As another creator, I can defo see the benefit and will be posting on Steemit often.
Glad to hear it! Look forward to your posts
@thisisbenbrick I envy your setup. I've planning to build my own network but haven't done it yet.
Voted up. You deserve it.
Please follow a newbie like me @Yehey
Tools of titans!
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Good stuff :p
Steemit is awesome, I believe in Steemit! :)
We are going to the moon!
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I actually just made my first purchase that was 100% funded through Steem. It took me a little bit to figure out the best way to convert the funds, and it was a small purchase, but it is an amazing feeling to be able to do so. Love this platform and great pickup on the new monitors.
Nice set up.. here is mine!
What genres do you like making?
Congrats! we hope to reach an audience like you did.
We just started a blog about me and my husband's music career, we share our music, cover versions and more.
You're welcome to check it out :) @leoandbell
Upvoted n resteemed!
Following u, would love to be followed back :)
How about the syestem (speakers ) sell me those ....
Congrats.
they look supernice!! i also stuck with the yamaha hs80 ;DD
I have the Yamaha's too. I love those babies
Good stuff! Long live Steem!!
Thats awesome the world could always use more music and art. Also thats inspiring to me because I'm trying to buy some more art supplies and I'm hoping steem will be a useful tool in acquiring extra funds for that purpose.
Glad for you mate, always a special moment feeling some fresh low freq :D special when paid from crypto! Have fun
That's really epic!!!
steemit is awesome!
I'm a songwriter/photographer and I felt the same way. It's like work! You create quality content and are rewarded accordingly!
Haha too bad for your neighbors, keep the music up!
maybe the neighbors are gonna love it!!! <3
That is an awesome computer desk set up and a nice pile of books too. The rise and fall of the third Reich looks like it's seen some use! Congrats though man, you deserve it!
Yes reading that one for the second time at the moment!
Congratulations on your new purchase, It's happy to see that the profit in SBD is invested in something useful! Go on and keep your pace!
amazing and good posting
That's pretty sweet! :) You're hard work is paying off!
Cool!
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You demonstrate how this platform works. Glad to read your post. Am now following.
I love music a lot at times I worked on fruty loops and I created instruments "house, deep, traince" but seen the constraint of time and commitments I stopped and pity! I follow upvote you and resteem it
Congratulations! I'm new here, so I always appreciate reading success stories. The only reason I'm on facebook any more is for my local business contacts.
Having a hard time migrating them over to SteemIt, they're very set in their ways ;D
Congrats Ben! I purchased my own set of Yamaha HS80s about two years back... they're still serving me well, but I do look forward to the day when I can get a truly phenomenal pair of monitors.
I'm not at your level of steem ultra-success, but I was able to buy a new Focusrite audio interface thanks to steem earnings... this place is making a difference for musicians everywhere.
Which did you get? The new Claret is getting great reviews!
Got the smallest Scarlett. not a ton of ins/outs, but the quality is a HUGE jump over my old crappy Line6 UX2. I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't realize how bad that UX2 was. Just recording drums through this new one, sounds like a whole different kit!
Amazing. Just Kids is such a good read. Do let me know how Tools of Titans is!
I only just started Just Kids.. and Tools of the Titans is just incredible. A must buy!
Good for you. Congrats!!!
Damn, the Focals is a nice step up! Followed. Can't wait to hear some great musik.
That's awesome. Good for you!
Stumbled on your post and I think that is fantastic. I have just started out and hope to one day be able to do that. Congratulations to you.
This is very true and a great post. What's really nice about it is to see people actually converting/using their steem to make purchases for themselves. It is REAL. Enjoyed.
me too bought a new mobile phone with SBD
great job man let's keep up success here
Congratulations, do you think your going to release some music on Steemit?
Nice! Congrats! Those are some badass speakers! You should totally play some super scary horror game with that setup!🤣
Nice studio! Congrats on the purchase.
Wow that is amazing man, very cool I hope to make some money soon this is inspiring.
Wow, that's awesome you were able to buy those with your SBD! Congrats man! That gives me motivation for the future :)
Congrats dear, I am also planning to buy new dslr for my photographies, I hope I will be able to buy them with my steem earnings soon.