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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

  • 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

  • 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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Mods and upgrades

  • Considering amplifier repairs over replacements is recommended to avoid potential hum issues associated with certain revisions.

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Critic Reviews

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soundonsound.com

The Event Opal Studio Monitor impresses with its clean, tight audio and robust build, rivaling high-end competitors like ATC and PMC. Its innovative design prioritizes performance, boasting an extended bass and accurate mid-range with minimal distortion. Users will appreciate its deep bass extension and precise transient response, making it ideal for serious audio professionals. The Opals are not without their drawbacks, as the high price tag might deter typical home studio owners. Nonetheless, for those seeking top-tier two-way monitors, the Opals deliver exceptional clarity and imaging, justifying their premium cost.

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Event Electronics: Opal active nearfield monitor | Tape Op Magazine | Longform candid interviews with music producers and audio engineers covering mixing, mastering, recording and music production.

tapeop.com

The Event Opal Studio Monitor emerges as a heavyweight contender in the audio industry, both in its physical size and sound performance. Delivering astonishing clarity and tight, distortion-free low-end response, these monitors are praised for their exceptional transient response and non-fatiguing listening experience. However, they are hefty at 46 lbs, and while the onboard EQ offers customization, it's not as flexible as some DSP systems. Overall, the Opal's ability to translate mixes accurately across various listening environments makes it a remarkable choice for serious audio professionals.

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fiddler

Powerful, looks cool and heavy as duck.

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

toby_pearce

Just fantastic.

Really clear, very fast transients, and wonderful for all electronic music.

imageline

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.

torchandnail

Most uncolored and accurate monitors out there.

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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?

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.

richiesantana

Best speaker for the money

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

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See how Flume uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

Flume

Music Producer, DJ

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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.

See how R3hab uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

R3hab

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

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Firebeatz

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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

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In an Instagram post, Oliver Heldens is seen testing Event Opal Studio Monitors, mentioning their impressive sound while noting the need for a subwoofer.

See how Lido uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

Lido

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

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Mr. Bill

Music Producer

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

See how Alok uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

Alok

Music Producer, DJ

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

See how NEW_ID uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

NEW_ID

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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.

See how Matt Lange uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

Matt Lange

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In a video shared on Twitter, Matt Lange is seen working with Event Opal Studio Monitors, which are prominently featured throughout the clip.

See how Rone uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

Rone

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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.

See how D.Ramirez uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

D.Ramirez

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He mentions these monitors at 22:05

See how B.Traits uses Event Opal Studio Monitor

B.Traits

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B.Traits uses Event Opal Studio Monitors in her studio, as seen in her Instagram post captioned "my fav docs."

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