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Description
The Event Opal Studio Monitor is a high-performance two-way powered speaker, engineered to meet the demands of discerning audio professionals. With a focus on precision and clarity, the Opal boasts Event's EX8 driver, offering a raw frequency response from 30Hz to 10kHz. This ensures that every nuance of your mix is captured with exceptional fidelity. The monitor's X-Coil technology enhances driver speed and control, significantly lowering distortion and providing crisp, clear mid-range reproduction.
Built with the modern studio in mind, the Opal features a robust aluminum cabinet with complex radii designed to eliminate diffraction, ensuring a pure and undistorted sound. Its front-mounted variable impedance bass reflex ports eliminate the common problems associated with rear porting systems, allowing for flexible placement without sacrificing acoustic integrity. The ULD1 tweeter, crafted from beryllium-copper and powered by a strong neodymium motor, delivers unmatched high-frequency detail, while the rotatable waveguide ensures accurate stereo imaging in any setup configuration.
The Event Opal is not just about power and precision; it's also about adaptability. With options to position vertically or horizontally, and all controls conveniently hidden behind a front flip-open panel, this monitor is as versatile as it is powerful. Whether you’re mixing in a large studio or a compact home setup, the Opal is engineered to perform flawlessly.
Key Features:
- EX8 driver with 30Hz to 10kHz raw response
- X-Coil technology for increased speed and control
- ULD1 tweeter with beryllium-copper and neodymium motor
- Aluminum cabinet design to minimize resonance and diffraction
- Front-mounted variable impedance bass reflex ports
- Rotatable high-frequency wave guide for flexible placement
- 270 watts LF and 50 watts HF power handling
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Event Opal Studio Monitor.
Setup and maintenance
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Some owners suggest repairing the amplifier instead of replacing it, as the circuits are analog and likely Class A, making them easier to fix.
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User experience
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A user reported their Event Opal developed a crackling sound after 12 years, indicating a malfunctioning amplifier while the woofer remained functional.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 12 Ratings
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Powerful, looks cool and heavy as duck.
Beautiful sounding speakers, I prefer the Opals over the Genelec 8040.
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Wow, bold statement! They're not cheap that's for sure. What monitors did you have (or try) before them?
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Indeed. I've had a pair of Genelec 8030Bs for two years, and a pair of vxt 8s for about 5 months. The Opals are definitely a whole new level. The frequency response is like nothing I've ever heard. Low end presence is very clear, and the ability to do room correction right out of the box = "uncolored and accurate". As for the price? Worth every penny.
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Best speaker for the money
Great midrange great bass huge imaging is incredible and big sweet spot...
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1:14 into the video, Flume can be seen using a pair of Event Opal monitors while producing on a NI Maschine unit.
In this Studio Session with "Future Music Magazine," an Event Opal Studio Monitor can be seen on Firebeatz desk, around 0:25.
In an Instagram post, Oliver Heldens is seen testing Event Opal Studio Monitors, mentioning their impressive sound while noting the need for a subwoofer.
NEW_ID use Event Opal studio monitors, as can be seen in this photo of their studio gear setup. From the looks of it, they prefer to work with their monitors in a horizontal position, which means they needed to rotate the waveguide.
In a video shared on Twitter, Matt Lange is seen working with Event Opal Studio Monitors, which are prominently featured throughout the clip.
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