so...
I have liked all the conversations thus far.
Some suggestions point to "active aka powered monitors, which would be sweet.
I would say i am trying to do this on the cheap, and active monitors are just plain more expensive.
I figure even if it's not optimal I have an amp that can power the monitors. In the future I can add a powered sub to enhance the bass response. ( maybe I am just being cheap?)
I am currently leaning toward the KRK R6 6" Two-Way Passive Nearfield Monitor
as they have had stellar reviews and seem like a nice monitor.
Specs form B & H :
Low Frequency Driver 6" (152mm) Glass Aramid Composite Cone Woofer
High Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) Neodymium Soft Dome Tweeter
Crossover 2.5kHz, 2nd Order
Frequency Range 49Hz - 20kHz ±2dB
Impedance 8 Ohms
Maximum Power Handling 100W
Sensitivity 87dB (1W @ 1 m)
Controls and Indicators Not Specified by Manufacturer
Connectors Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Post Inputs
Shielded Yes
Dimensions (HxWxD) 12.7 x 8.9 x 10.5" (311 x 225 x 266mm)
Weight 15.5 lbs (7kg)
or may be the Tannoy Reveal 601P 6.5" Passive 2-Way Studio Monitor
Specs from B & H
Type Passive, Bass-Reflex
Low Frequency Driver 6.5" (165mm) Multi-Fiber Pulp Paper Cone
High Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) Soft Dome Tweeter with Neodymium Magnet System
Dispersion 90°
Crossover 2.3kHz
Frequency Range 63Hz - 30kHz
Maximum Amplifier Power 50-100W RMS Into 8 Ohms (50W Average, 100W Program Power Handling)
Impedance 8 Ohms
Sensitivity 89dB
Distortion < 0.6%
Controls and Indicators 1 x HF Trim Control (±1.5dB @ 2.3kHz)
Connectors 2 x Wire Terminals (Positive/Negative)
Construction MDF Cabinet with Injection Molded Front Baffle, Black Fine Texture Finish
Shielded No
Dimensions (HxWxD) 13.4 x 8.3 x 10.7" (341 x 210 x 273mm)
Weight 13.7 lbs (6.2kg)
however
I'm wondering if any one has had experience with either or preferably both?
the KRK's seem to have some slightly better?
but I'M STILL NOT CONVINCED YET.
any more input or ideas on some passive monitors?
thanks
_-Ian