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Event Opal Studio Monitor

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Flume

1:14 into the video, Flume can be seen using a pair of Event Opal monitors while producing on a NI Maschine unit.
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R3hab

We spotted Event Opal Studio Monitors in R3hab's studio setup.
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Firebeatz

In this Studio Session with "Future Music Magazine," an Event Opal Studio Monitor can be seen on Firebeatz desk, around 0:25.
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Oliver Heldens

he see them on the side of his monitor
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Lido

In this Instagram post, by Lido, an Event Opal Studio Monitor can be seen.
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NEW_ID

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.
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Mr. Bill

An Event Opal Studio Monitor can be seen in this photo of Mr. Bill.
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Alok

The Opal Studio Monitor used by Alok can be seen about 1:50 into this video
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D.Ramirez

He mentions these monitors at 22:05
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Matt Lange

Matt Lange recorded a sneak peak of his production facing the monitors throughout all the video.
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Direct

Event Opal studio reference monitors as shown in Direct's Instagram.
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Rone

The EVENT Opal can be recognized 0:38 into this video, in the back of Rone, in the studio of the artist in July 2015.
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B.Traits

In her studio shown opal studio monitor.
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Driftmoon

Time for massive upgrade ;)
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Florian Picasso

In this photo of Florian Picasso producing music in the studio, his Event Opal Studio Monitors can be seen on either side of his display. He says, "Spent a lot of time in here working on my [@iambennyb](https://equipboard.com/pros/benny-benassi) remix :) #studio #djlife #music #dj #producer #edm"
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Freemasons

One of the freemasons talks about his speakers at 11:22
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PIXL

In this interview conducted by Image-Line, when asked what he uses in the studio, PIXL states that he has a pair of Event Opals.
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Technasia

In this site Technasia also describes the Opal events studio monitor as his choice of producing monitor's. Check it out!
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Timo Maas

**Timo Maas says:** "Very exact, direct and analytic speakers. Behind them are Tannoys which we use for comparison."
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Dom Kane

"I've been using the Event Opals at my Kane Audio studio for a while now and they're absolutely superb."
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cln

photo of the artist's acquisition
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Pedestrian

Pedestrian posts a photo to Facebook which shows he purchased Event Opal Studio Monitors (photo from Nov 2013).
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Davina Moss

"Event opal monitors. My speakers are very accurate, I love them."
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Dada Life
Maor Levi

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Description

The Event Opal is an eight-inch two-way powered studio monitor that has been designed from top to bottom to enable the reproduction of the most detailed dynamics while delivering incredibly low levels of distortion. Its woofer, tweeter, amplifier and cabinet all feature innovative and unique design and technology elements, combining to create one of the finest studio monitoring systems ever released, and certainly one of the most important studio recording advancements of the last decade.

The Opal's EX8 driver provides a raw response of 30Hz to 10kHz and a power handling of up to 1000 watts. A high-powered neodymium motor provides 36mm of linear excursion to the bespoke high-strength glass fiber polyamide cone. Event's X-Coil technology dramatically increases the driver speed and control, lowering distortion to levels previously unavailable in its class, and providing defined and accurate mid range reproduction as well as powerful, high speed bass.

The ULD1 tweeter combines ultra light and rigid beryllium-copper with an extremely powerful neodymium motor to produce unbelievable high frequency clarity. The active monitor is mounted in the Opal's innovative high frequency waveguide, which has been designed not only to provide excellent stereo imaging and a wide soundstage, but also to enable users to remove and rotate it for accurate reproduction in horizontal mounting applications.

The Event Opal's cabinet is molded from aluminium to provide strength and minimize resonance. Each surface is a combination of complex radii to eliminate any diffraction inside the speaker cabinet. The front mounted ports incorporate a variable impedance design that completely remove any port noise, and does not rely on room acoustics unlike rear porting solutions.

Specifications

Size:Near-field
System type:Active
Configuration:2-way
Drivers
Low-frequency driver: 7.1"
Mid-frequency driver:Not applicable
High-frequency driver: 1"
Full-range driver:Not applicable
Driver type:Carbon fiber
Sound
Frequency response: 35Hz – 22kHz
Max peak SPL:114 dB
Amplifier class: A/B
Output power: 387W
Onboard Features
Input connectors:XLR/TRS
Standby mode:No
Acoustic space control:No
Power indicator:Yes
Other
Width: 11.6"
Height: 17.7"
Depth: 10.8"
Weight: 46.74 lb.
Enclosure type:Ported

5 Event Opal Studio Monitor Reviews

fiddler

472

Powerful, looks cool and heavy as duck.

Beautiful sounding speakers, I prefer the Opals over the Genelec 8040.

+8

over 5 years ago
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torchandnail

214

Most uncolored and accurate monitors out there.

+4

over 5 years ago
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banstyle

Wow, bold statement! They're not cheap that's for sure. What monitors did you have (or try) before them?

over 5 years ago

torchandnail

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.

over 5 years ago

imageline

170

Heavy like planets, loud like thunder, powered by the Earths core!

We use Opals to test / monitor our software synths and plugins with the highest degree of accuracy.

+2

over 4 years ago
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some_arhum

2310

The low end on these monitors blow the competition out the window. Powerful but controlled.

+1

about 5 years ago
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richiesantana

291

Best speaker for the money

Great midrange great bass huge imaging is incredible and big sweet spot...

+1

about 4 years ago
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