Kapo_Polenton said:
Next for me are monitors.. Mike P can you recommend something in the 250-350$ range? I was looking at Yorkville monitors. Canadian made and Canadian company. Support my local economy. I've read reviews of them out performing KRK monitors in the price range. Going to go listen with my ears this week.
$250-350 each or for the pair?
About 20 years ago, I owned a pair of Yorkville YSM-1's, which were awesome. My mixes still translate perfectly today and I can't remember why I felt I needed an upgrade. The subsequent mixes I made on KRK's and Tannoy Reveals pale in comparison.
I haven't listened to sub-$350 monitors in probably 15 years, so I'm not much help in that area. My methodology back in the day was to take in a mix CD with several songs that I liked sonically to see how the speakers responded in the same room.
There are a lot of options today so I'd recommend trying several before settling. Corner/wall bass traps and 705 panels over your mix station will go much further than over spending on monitors.