In a video from about a year ago, I saw a Barefoot MicroMain 45, but those are more than what people are saying these are, so maybe that was also on loan?
Just replaced Rocket 8's from 2004 with the FP03. Huge improvement in detail and clarity. Check out the interview of the designer/founder, Thomas Barefoot, with Mitch at Sweetwater.
Thanks for the video! in the market for a set of monitors, you haven't led me wrong yet in any of your recommendations! Will have to check these out. Cheers
Inspiring watch Pete! I just bought an SE Electronics V1 voodoo ribbon. Of course inspired by your video from many years ago. You always get great tones. Sorry to see the Adams A7's finally dissapear from your desk. I'm still using mine. Still great for getting the midrange just right. I use Nuemann Ndh 30's to mix low end.
Hey Pete- I think I learned about Barefoot from you when you had the MicroMains with your Adams years ago. I think it was because of you that I bought a pair of Barefoot Footprint 01s something like 4 or 5 years ago. They are a bit bigger than your 03s but they sound amazing! Thanks!
I have a pair being dropped off tomorrow!! I'm super excited!! I'm using these in place of a pair of Adam t5v's. I'm hoping for better mixes and sound. Great video as always Pete!! Cheers!!
I think you're gonna love them. I came from Adam as well. A7's in my main studio.. Still using a pair of Adam's- same ones you have, in my home studio and I think they are good speakers. But I think you're gonna find this is another level.
I've been thinking of replacing my near field monitors. I've been using them for at least 20 years or more. Since I have substantial hearing loss (mostly in the high frequencies) getting an improvement would be great.
I don’t own a pair of these, but from reviews I’ve seen and read, people LOVE them… but several people have had an issue with white noise after a while with these monitors… and they’ve had to return them. Fingers crossed that isn’t the case with yours, Pete.
$4500.00 ???? Pete, most of us can't afford these but thanks for adding to my bucket list, which at 62 is still gonna be pretty full when I kick the bucket.
How do these compare to Adam S range? Also have to tried Barefaced (uk company) amps and cabs yet? Loud, light and some clever internal designs for gigging guitarists and bassists.
Pete, curious if you're using any corrective EQ to combat room acoustics. If so, what's your setup there? Do you find that you don't really need that for your control room?
I’m happy with my Dynaudio. I know them very well. Had them for…a couple decades. My (not extensive) knowledge about Barefoot tells me they’re unquestionably better than the ones I’m using. A couple other things need to happen, before I make the investment.
Well they seem nice, the aluminium cones translate the transients very well I suppose, I had a 4x10 bass cabinet with aluminium cones and later bought a 4x10 Eden cabinet which sounded much warmer, which is maybe rounder in tone. Since I started mixing frequencies say alot more now, I'm on KRK V6's they are incredible there is only a V8 version that is for rooms that are bigger, but I don't really need a sub, every bellow 50 hz is realy sub , those are frequencies that you might want to kind of hear when you mix EDM....Alot of kick and bass notes are between 60-90 hz that's when many EQ's especially the older ones have fixed frequency bands. You new set might be a bit quicker an catch those transients, I could proof useful for you drums and you pick attack which becomes very noticable Pete, especially when recorded digitally.
Hey Pete -- I've been contemplating buying a pair of these for about 6 months. I currently mix on a pair of Kali Audio IN-8 V2s that I've had for close to 3 yrs. I know them well at this point and have gotten satisfying results so reluctant to make the change. I know you had a set of Adam A7s and a set of Barefoot MM45s in your studio prior. Were the A7s your go to for mixing? The MM45s are pricier than the 03s, but, that doesn't mean better. Anyway -- thanks for the info!
I still have the 45s, which are a midfield really - I need to try and configure my desk a little differently, so everything fits! Because these new footprint 3 are a little bigger than what I was using before for nearfields. So I might have to pull my desk forward a little bit and move stands around and stuff because right now, I don't think the 45s will fit back there with the new nearfield speakers. And I'm mixing on near field most of the time. Sorry for the confusion, I hope that explains it.
@@PeteThorn Thanks for those details, Pete. Makes sense and man, that back and forth with the adjustments you just never know until you know when they're in the right spot. Long time watcher and have also wondered about the wall of amp heads and how that's affecting things. Your songs around whatever you're testing though sound awesome. Appreciate you, Pete!
After all theses years I still wonder what a "true" speaker is. There are hundreds, if not thousands of companies building speakers from 100 to 100,000 bucks. And I still don´t understand the difference between "studio" monitors and high end consumer speaker. I assume that the listener in his private premises should hear the same as it is mixed in the studio. If there was something like a "true" speaker, you would only need these and there would be no need to build so many different variations of speakers. It seems to me a bit like the Gibson PAF reissues - every year the following release is more "authentic" than the former ones. But there is, as we all know, nothing like the "authentic" PAF because the wiring of the earlxy ones varies so much from piece to piece.
I saw it mentioned already, but it's confusing that you replaced your micromain45's with these when they are 2k vs 7k. You appear to have downgraded. for those of us that are familiar with your past setup. I can't imagine that you replaced youre Adams for a second pair of Barefoots. Defintely confusing...I'm sure they're great though.
Hi Pete, do you remember meeting us behind the Dorking Hall after your show with the Classic Rock Show on UK? Our daughter was so impressed with your solo that she picked up the guitar and learned the Hotel California solo 🙂 th-cam.com/video/2WdG_KFbvPs/w-d-xo.html
new monitor day? cool! i heard the Barefoots sound super nice. made me think of this vid... 7 speaker a/b test by ProduceLikeAPro th-cam.com/video/wPPbCbPgAWc/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely but, like I said, I would've just sent them back and kept using my old speakers if I couldn't hear better on these. It's too important to me to be able to record and mix well. Like, think about it for a second - absolutely everything I do goes through these. You see me use different guitars, different amplifiers different pedals. Everything is coming through these. It's the most used piece of gear in my studio besides the lights.
Love these studio videos Pete! It’s really awesome having someone of your caliber share insights with us. Keep it coming!!
Amazing, Pete! So glad you are happy with your #Footprint03 studio monitors. Thank you!
will be cool to hear your new mixes .. not sure how they could get better ..rock on brother love all your videos
what were your old speakers?
I've seen a different Barefoot monitor previously with no mid driver (a two-way)
In a video from about a year ago, I saw a Barefoot MicroMain 45, but those are more than what people are saying these are, so maybe that was also on loan?
Just replaced Rocket 8's from 2004 with the FP03. Huge improvement in detail and clarity. Check out the interview of the designer/founder, Thomas Barefoot, with Mitch at Sweetwater.
Pete what about the Barefoot MM45's you used to have? Im confused
Exactly…
Thank you for this. I'm looking to upgrade my monitors and this is super helpful.
Thanks for the video! in the market for a set of monitors, you haven't led me wrong yet in any of your recommendations! Will have to check these out.
Cheers
Can we get more info about the various speakers you had before ? Thanks !
Inspiring watch Pete! I just bought an SE Electronics V1 voodoo ribbon. Of course inspired by your video from many years ago. You always get great tones. Sorry to see the Adams A7's finally dissapear from your desk. I'm still using mine. Still great for getting the midrange just right. I use Nuemann Ndh 30's to mix low end.
Hey Pete- I think I learned about Barefoot from you when you had the MicroMains with your Adams years ago. I think it was because of you that I bought a pair of Barefoot Footprint 01s something like 4 or 5 years ago. They are a bit bigger than your 03s but they sound amazing! Thanks!
Your articulation of sound is spectacular! I need to check these out!
Your energy is inspiring 😀
I have a pair being dropped off tomorrow!! I'm super excited!! I'm using these in place of a pair of Adam t5v's. I'm hoping for better mixes and sound. Great video as always Pete!! Cheers!!
I think you're gonna love them. I came from Adam as well. A7's in my main studio.. Still using a pair of Adam's- same ones you have, in my home studio and I think they are good speakers. But I think you're gonna find this is another level.
I've been thinking of replacing my near field monitors. I've been using them for at least 20 years or more. Since I have substantial hearing loss (mostly in the high frequencies) getting an improvement would be great.
I don’t own a pair of these, but from reviews I’ve seen and read, people LOVE them… but several people have had an issue with white noise after a while with these monitors… and they’ve had to return them. Fingers crossed that isn’t the case with yours, Pete.
Was always curious about these as they're barefoot's least expensive option. Cool to hear that you're getting the results with them.
$4500.00 ???? Pete, most of us can't afford these but thanks for adding to my bucket list, which at 62 is still gonna be pretty full when I kick the bucket.
Interesting- did you ever try ATC monitors?
For $2k they better sound incredible.
I was just about to post this! Holy hell those things are expensive!
ATCs 7000 dollars a pair ...
@ ridiculous.
That's like one Genelec.
@ They're speakers. It's ridiculous.
How do these compare to Adam S range?
Also have to tried Barefaced (uk company) amps and cabs yet? Loud, light and some clever internal designs for gigging guitarists and bassists.
I wonder if Pete's mixes will sound different now.
They are actually very inexpensive for a pair of Barefoots.
Pete, curious if you're using any corrective EQ to combat room acoustics. If so, what's your setup there? Do you find that you don't really need that for your control room?
I’m happy with my Dynaudio. I know them very well. Had them for…a couple decades.
My (not extensive) knowledge about Barefoot tells me they’re unquestionably better than the ones I’m using. A couple other things need to happen, before I make the investment.
BM5A's here!
@ - that’s right 👍🏻
H ow do you wear out studio monitors? No sarcasm intended, I'd really just like to know. Thanks
Do you have the port facing out or in Pete ?
I’ve heard some people saying they sound better facing inwards.
Well they seem nice, the aluminium cones translate the transients very well I suppose, I had a 4x10 bass cabinet with aluminium cones and later bought a 4x10 Eden cabinet which sounded much warmer, which is maybe rounder in tone. Since I started mixing frequencies say alot more now, I'm on KRK V6's they are incredible there is only a V8 version that is for rooms that are bigger, but I don't really need a sub, every bellow 50 hz is realy sub , those are frequencies that you might want to kind of hear when you mix EDM....Alot of kick and bass notes are between 60-90 hz that's when many EQ's especially the older ones have fixed frequency bands. You new set might be a bit quicker an catch those transients, I could proof useful for you drums and you pick attack which becomes very noticable Pete, especially when recorded digitally.
These are going to become an industry standard imo. On my wish list for 2025.
Hi Pete, what do you think of Kali LP6?
So you got the speakers for free ($2400 value)? I'd be curious if you had to pay for them to keep them, would you have still kept them?
Awesomeness!
Howdy, As I am aging…so is my hearing…🎉
Don't ported designs introduce delay in the lows compared to a sealed box design?
i'm waiting for my pair that they're sending me to try out....still waiting....still waiting....😆
Hey Pete -- I've been contemplating buying a pair of these for about 6 months. I currently mix on a pair of Kali Audio IN-8 V2s that I've had for close to 3 yrs. I know them well at this point and have gotten satisfying results so reluctant to make the change. I know you had a set of Adam A7s and a set of Barefoot MM45s in your studio prior. Were the A7s your go to for mixing? The MM45s are pricier than the 03s, but, that doesn't mean better. Anyway -- thanks for the info!
Too rich for my blood
Super confusing. You had Barefoot MM45's for a long time and then when did you move to these?
I still have the 45s, which are a midfield really - I need to try and configure my desk a little differently, so everything fits! Because these new footprint 3 are a little bigger than what I was using before for nearfields. So I might have to pull my desk forward a little bit and move stands around and stuff because right now, I don't think the 45s will fit back there with the new nearfield speakers. And I'm mixing on near field most of the time. Sorry for the confusion, I hope that explains it.
@@PeteThorn Thanks for those details, Pete. Makes sense and man, that back and forth with the adjustments you just never know until you know when they're in the right spot. Long time watcher and have also wondered about the wall of amp heads and how that's affecting things. Your songs around whatever you're testing though sound awesome. Appreciate you, Pete!
hi Pete, how come you can say Auratone but not Yamaha?
After all theses years I still wonder what a "true" speaker is. There are hundreds, if not thousands of companies building speakers from 100 to 100,000 bucks. And I still don´t understand the difference between "studio" monitors and high end consumer speaker. I assume that the listener in his private premises should hear the same as it is mixed in the studio. If there was something like a "true" speaker, you would only need these and there would be no need to build so many different variations of speakers. It seems to me a bit like the Gibson PAF reissues - every year the following release is more "authentic" than the former ones. But there is, as we all know, nothing like the "authentic" PAF because the wiring of the earlxy ones varies so much from piece to piece.
Only -3dB at 46Hz is nice
sub woofer required?
Nope! At least I don't think so.
What were you using before? The obvious question
You can see them in all my old videos. A7. Still dig them, but I believe this is a nice step up.
oh cmon, yamaha ns 10
I saw it mentioned already, but it's confusing that you replaced your micromain45's with these when they are 2k vs 7k. You appear to have downgraded. for those of us that are familiar with your past setup. I can't imagine that you replaced youre Adams for a second pair of Barefoots. Defintely confusing...I'm sure they're great though.
I wish Dave Friedman was my friend 😢. I’ll be ok 😢Merry Christmas everyone 🥹
Hey Pete you need an Audient Nero in your life.
Hi Pete, do you remember meeting us behind the Dorking Hall after your show with the Classic Rock Show on UK? Our daughter was so impressed with your solo that she picked up the guitar and learned the Hotel California solo 🙂
th-cam.com/video/2WdG_KFbvPs/w-d-xo.html
Always Buy Massive Steve Vai Monitors, lol
Можно разориться, если их в Москве заказать 😵💫
MDF cabinets for that price? 😂
You do you, Pete. Trolls be damned.
new monitor day? cool! i heard the Barefoots sound super nice. made me think of this vid... 7 speaker a/b test by ProduceLikeAPro th-cam.com/video/wPPbCbPgAWc/w-d-xo.html
Great infomercial - sponsored ;)
Absolutely but, like I said, I would've just sent them back and kept using my old speakers if I couldn't hear better on these. It's too important to me to be able to record and mix well. Like, think about it for a second - absolutely everything I do goes through these. You see me use different guitars, different amplifiers different pedals. Everything is coming through these. It's the most used piece of gear in my studio besides the lights.