These are indeed amazing speakers that allow for a near field listening without sacrifizing the low end - 3 dB @ 36Hz for a speaker of this small size is indeed an achievement No other compact speaker can do this
Dude, I cried when I heard some of my favorite songs on these things too! 😂 It's insane how much we are all missing out on when listening to music on suboptimal systems. Best purchase of my producing career so far 👌 Great review, my guy.
you said it sounded better than other more expensive speakers. do you think its better than genelec 8351? most people that i speak to consider genelec 8351 the best monitering speaker they heard. what do you think?
I haven’t tried the genelecs, but part of it is also personal preference, what works for me, and more importantly what works for my room specifically. For me and my studio, I can’t think of a single flaw with the barefoots
hey thanks for the reply one more question! for speakers like genelec 8330 i heard it has GLM where it matches the sound based on the room environment/size etc. Does your bearfoot speaker have any similar functions? if not, are those functions worth it you think? 8330 is a bit cheaper than your speaker so im considering it@@Semyon_Music
So thanks to your review I decided to get the Footprint 02's and for anyone wondering, there really is a depth to music that you have never heard until you get into the higher range of speakers. It's almost not fair that most people have never heard how good music can actually sound. Speakers like the HS8's, while decent for what they are, just squash everything together into a flat 2-D pancake of sound (much like any car stereo or home stereo system). These, however, show you a depth to music that just doesn't exist on cheaper monitors - BUT - and here's the caveat - that's IF everything was recorded and mixed well (ie - this '3D' effect is really apparent on older, well-recorded music - think 70s, 80's, 90's - than the typical dynamic-free crushed modern stuff you get today). I have never been a classic rock fan, but put on something like a Bowie record from the 70's or the first Black Sabbath record and the depth you will hear is just unreal. It honestly makes you rethink what sonic characteristics you value out of music. With that being said, I would never give up the HS8s because what comes out of the Barefoots is in no way representative of what most people hear. So in a way it's a bit of a trade off. You make a beautiful-sounding record on nice speakers, and that depth will most likely get totally lost everywhere else. But hey, it's all part of the fun and mystery of music-making. Thanks for the review! Although I have never heard the Footprint 01, for the 02 you're evaluation is pretty much spot on!
I am considering buying focal trio6 since those are my favorite when it comes to depth and pointpinting stereo sound! I would appreciate it if you have any thoughts.
I didn't, but I based my decision based on my current room size and future room size. I'd say if you have a 10x8 room or bigger, fully acoustically treated with panels, go for the 01s
I’ve had the KRK’s for as long as I can remember but I think it’s time for an upgrade. I’m thinking about getting the new footprint03. I’m here for research purposes right now lol
Haven’t heard the FP03 in person, but they have a ported design. FP02 and FP01 are not ported. If you have the budget, I’d recommend the FP02s or FP01s!
14:34 So they have Fletcher-Munsson build-in correction? Or what does it mean they don't change? From ears or from microphone perspective? Or do you mean there are no compression when crank them up? Thanks
Bro you’re pretty much on a krk war. Be grateful that you started out with krks. You’ve complained more about krks and rather say the positive things about the barefoot. You’re comparing krks with barefoot, so silly.
Krk’s are overrated this dude convinced me to get some barefoot”s now that the series 3 is out ! If I wanted to spend money on some krk’s i would rather get some Kali monitors !
@@Semyon_Music they don't make their own drivers. At least not when I investigate this model. They are using what look like 35 dollar 4" Dayton reference aluminum cone drivers (not a well dampened material) with phase pole and what looks like 20 dollar mediocre bright sounding Peerless ring radiator tweeter that I don't like the sonic effects of and they are anything but clinical reference. The box is only 35 pounds which to me is a joke for a monitor that costs 5G. That 35 pounds includes all the drivers and subs, the cabnet and the tri-amplifier and processor made by Hypex. Hypex does good work. They also make the plate amps and processors in other brands and various other monitors that are whey cheaper. The dual firing woofer are a gimmicky way to get "fuller" bass, the woofer is spaced too far from the tweeter for near field, there is no waveguide for the tweeter to address baffle diffraction. A 4 inch woofer will not have a satisfying midrange as many are complaining about. They say they simulate other monitors and they say they do it without EQ but by changing the crossover settings in the active network. Thats still an EQ change because of FIR filter adjustment. Thats a very artificial thing to do with a speaker because it alters its flattest timbre it was designed for after its already supposed to be engineered for one FIR filter setting for its flattest setting so all the other modes other than flat mode on a Barefoot are a gimmick. Adam gets monitors with FIR filters specifically engineered at one setting for their models which are calibrated and engineered in a very specific way in an anechoic facility in germany. Adam audio manufactures their own drivers, their own woofers, their own dome woofers, and their own state of the art ribbon tweeters designed for extended periods of listening to avoid ear fatigue while having a very natural sound that's open and detailed colored grain-free sound because of how it moves air and is not contrived by the effect of what radiator ring tweeters to do crush and distort air. I find the sound of even my entry level T-series Adams to be much better than Barefoot. I also own the A7V which to me sounds light year better. I would like to own the A8H and also some S series models and their 2100 sub. That stuff is on another level.
These speakers are honestly an experience. Everyone needs to hear them! They are so amazing. 😭
Our studio will never be the same!
These are indeed amazing speakers that allow for a near field listening without sacrifizing the low end
- 3 dB @ 36Hz for a speaker of this small size is indeed an achievement No other compact speaker can do this
Completely agreed! 🔥
Dude, I cried when I heard some of my favorite songs on these things too! 😂 It's insane how much we are all missing out on when listening to music on suboptimal systems. Best purchase of my producing career so far 👌 Great review, my guy.
It’s a bit sad not everyone can experience music they way it was meant to be heard!
you said it sounded better than other more expensive speakers. do you think its better than genelec 8351? most people that i speak to consider genelec 8351 the best monitering speaker they heard. what do you think?
I haven’t tried the genelecs, but part of it is also personal preference, what works for me, and more importantly what works for my room specifically. For me and my studio, I can’t think of a single flaw with the barefoots
hey thanks for the reply one more question! for speakers like genelec 8330 i heard it has GLM where it matches the sound based on the room environment/size etc. Does your bearfoot speaker have any similar functions? if not, are those functions worth it you think? 8330 is a bit cheaper than your speaker so im considering it@@Semyon_Music
So thanks to your review I decided to get the Footprint 02's and for anyone wondering, there really is a depth to music that you have never heard until you get into the higher range of speakers. It's almost not fair that most people have never heard how good music can actually sound. Speakers like the HS8's, while decent for what they are, just squash everything together into a flat 2-D pancake of sound (much like any car stereo or home stereo system). These, however, show you a depth to music that just doesn't exist on cheaper monitors - BUT - and here's the caveat - that's IF everything was recorded and mixed well (ie - this '3D' effect is really apparent on older, well-recorded music - think 70s, 80's, 90's - than the typical dynamic-free crushed modern stuff you get today). I have never been a classic rock fan, but put on something like a Bowie record from the 70's or the first Black Sabbath record and the depth you will hear is just unreal. It honestly makes you rethink what sonic characteristics you value out of music. With that being said, I would never give up the HS8s because what comes out of the Barefoots is in no way representative of what most people hear. So in a way it's a bit of a trade off. You make a beautiful-sounding record on nice speakers, and that depth will most likely get totally lost everywhere else. But hey, it's all part of the fun and mystery of music-making. Thanks for the review! Although I have never heard the Footprint 01, for the 02 you're evaluation is pretty much spot on!
Really well said and hope you’re enjoying the 02s! It’s a shame the entire world doesn’t hear music in this 3D way!
Have you tested FP01 as well? If you did, how was it? I want to get 01 or 02, but can't test them out.
The speakers in the video are the FP01. Get the speakers based on your room size! FP02 are great if you have a really small room
@@Semyon_Music Thank you!
@minwoo9153 any time!
This video is really useful and I hope you can compare the sound between the original and the sound of the speakers
Thank you! That would definitely be a good video, just need to figure out how to set up mic positions to record the sound properly for comparison
I am considering buying focal trio6 since those are my favorite when it comes to depth and pointpinting stereo sound! I would appreciate it if you have any thoughts.
Haven’t had the chance to compare in person, but if anyone has, would love to hear about it in the comments
What are those monitor stands? Look so cool
They're made by a company called SoundAnchors. Filled with sand and super heavy!
@@Semyon_Music cool
Have you tried FP02 at the demo place? I'm thinking to get 01 or 02.
I didn't, but I based my decision based on my current room size and future room size. I'd say if you have a 10x8 room or bigger, fully acoustically treated with panels, go for the 01s
I’ve had the KRK’s for as long as I can remember but I think it’s time for an upgrade. I’m thinking about getting the new footprint03. I’m here for research purposes right now lol
Haven’t heard the FP03 in person, but they have a ported design. FP02 and FP01 are not ported. If you have the budget, I’d recommend the FP02s or FP01s!
broda where can I find these speaker stands, please??
They’re called the Sound Anchor stands!
What stand are you using?
Sound Anchors ADJ1
15:39
expensive.....
but perfect
Haha well said
14:34 So they have Fletcher-Munsson build-in correction? Or what does it mean they don't change? From ears or from microphone perspective? Or do you mean there are no compression when crank them up? Thanks
It means that the balance between the frequencies is linear at all volumes, whereas on the KRKs, it is not linear at all volumes
Also I am not sure what Fletcher-Munsson is!
@@Semyon_Music fletcher - munson equal loudness contour.. that's how we perceived volume at different SPL
@pulDag interesting! I’ll need to read up on that to learn more of the technicalities behind it
@@Semyon_Musicyikes.
Those speaker stands cost more than my entire studio 😢
Unfortunately for the world of audio is a never ending money trap! There are analog synths that cost more than my car
You just sold me on some shit I can’t even afford but want to dam badly I have hs8 and hs8 sub and hs5
Haha they’re definitely painful on the wallet. The HS8s are awesome speakers too
Bro you’re pretty much on a krk war. Be grateful that you started out with krks. You’ve complained more about krks and rather say the positive things about the barefoot. You’re comparing krks with barefoot, so silly.
Just my personal perspective between the two and my experience having had the KRKs for 10+ years
Krk’s are overrated this dude convinced me to get some barefoot”s now that the series 3 is out !
If I wanted to spend money on some krk’s i would rather get some Kali monitors !
One is prolly not the sharpest cookie in the batch if they don't understand how much of a scam these monitors are.
Why do you think these monitors are a scam? Which monitors do you have?
@@Semyon_Music they don't make their own drivers. At least not when I investigate this model. They are using what look like 35 dollar 4" Dayton reference aluminum cone drivers (not a well dampened material) with phase pole and what looks like 20 dollar mediocre bright sounding Peerless ring radiator tweeter that I don't like the sonic effects of and they are anything but clinical reference. The box is only 35 pounds which to me is a joke for a monitor that costs 5G. That 35 pounds includes all the drivers and subs, the cabnet and the tri-amplifier and processor made by Hypex. Hypex does good work. They also make the plate amps and processors in other brands and various other monitors that are whey cheaper.
The dual firing woofer are a gimmicky way to get "fuller" bass, the woofer is spaced too far from the tweeter for near field, there is no waveguide for the tweeter to address baffle diffraction. A 4 inch woofer will not have a satisfying midrange as many are complaining about. They say they simulate other monitors and they say they do it without EQ but by changing the crossover settings in the active network. Thats still an EQ change because of FIR filter adjustment. Thats a very artificial thing to do with a speaker because it alters its flattest timbre it was designed for after its already supposed to be engineered for one FIR filter setting for its flattest setting so all the other modes other than flat mode on a Barefoot are a gimmick. Adam gets monitors with FIR filters specifically engineered at one setting for their models which are calibrated and engineered in a very specific way in an anechoic facility in germany. Adam audio manufactures their own drivers, their own woofers, their own dome woofers, and their own state of the art ribbon tweeters designed for extended periods of listening to avoid ear fatigue while having a very natural sound that's open and detailed colored grain-free sound because of how it moves air and is not contrived by the effect of what radiator ring tweeters to do crush and distort air.
I find the sound of even my entry level T-series Adams to be much better than Barefoot. I also own the A7V which to me sounds light year better. I would like to own the A8H and also some S series models and their 2100 sub. That stuff is on another level.
@@Semyon_Music Maybe a better question is what monitor brand does he work for.
None! Nothing on my channel is sponsored or paid. All gear is purchased with my own $$
@@Semyon_Music No, not you! I mean the guy who talks down your premium gear. Who's he working for? I'm considering buying some MM26s myself.