Help with powered speakers

[dqtl74]

So I've been reading around a bunch of audio related forums and the general consensus is that a pair of active monitors are generally the way to go for superior listening quality. Unfortunately I have zero experience regarding them so I have no idea what brands or models to look at. I have around $300 to spend and am mainly looking at them for all around computer use (music/movies/games). I understand their bass isn't all that great but fortunately I'm not really a basshead. Thanks in advance.

[Newman]

That's a pretty tight budget: you might have to look at the Behringer MS40, or a little bit over, the Phonic P5A. 

 

If you have a stereo amp lying around, you might find the Alesis Monitor One Reference Mark 2, a passive speaker, for $300 might beat the above by having a bit better bass output. OTOH that brings you into Usher S520 territory for passive speakers -- a safe bet, albeit I think the Alesis bass is less in need of subwoofer augmentation. 

[L J T]

Behringer Truth would be slightly over your budget and would by recommendation at that price point.

[colinm1]

pmc and atc both have active small speakers,and they have bass!!

2nd hand market may get you a pair at this pricepoint

[dqtl74]

Thanks for the replies guys. L J T is there a specific model of the Truth series I should be looking at?

[L J T]

Try these

http://www.djcity.com.au/pair-b1030a-behringer-active-monitors

[LogicprObe]

Behringer Truth would be slightly over your budget and would by recommendation at that price point.

 

I agree with this.

Best value for money but beware............you may hear more than you bargained for after crappy computer speakers!

[henry218]

have a look at this

 

YAMAHA

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/vaucluse/audio/yamaha-professional-studio-monitors-msp5-pair-/1025283219

 

JBL

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/strathfield/audio/jbl-lsr-2325p-studio-monitors-pair-/1026401129

 

TANNOY

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-region/dj-gear-lighting/2x-tannoy-reveal-501a-60watt-speakers-available-22nd-of-july/1023836784

 

good luck

[dqtl74]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I looked into the Behringer Truth range and the B1030A and B2030A are both similar in price. Is one "better" than the other?

[Newman]

The 2030 has a bigger woofer and bigger amps and is meant to cost a bit more.

[maxspl]

pmc and atc both have active small speakers,and they have bass!!

2nd hand market may get you a pair at this pricepoint

 

ATC's cheapest and smallest active speaker was the SCM10-2A  , rrp in 2007 was over $5000aud.

If anyone ever sees a secondhand pair for sale for $300 let me know and I will be onto them like a seagull onto a chip ! :lol:

Edited August 26, 2013 by MarkT

[Newman]

Just try leaving with that chip ....