Cheap speakers for listening...

[DanDnB]

Folks,

I'm looking for a set of speakers (monitors) that sound quality for the AVERAGE listener. These are non production, but I want a good response range.

50-20k bla bla bla flat response... you get the drill.

Under 100 bucks US dollars.

I don't mind if they are active speakers, I would prefer if they werent USB, perhaps ones that plug directly into the earphones out port of the computer.

I was looking at these.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N94S7O...e=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B000N94S7O

and these

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=210402595&listingid=41079425

or these

http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-M1Active-Studio-Monitor-Pair/dp/B00198XN7Y/ref=pd_cp_MI_0

please tell me if anyone has experience with any of them... What are the pros/cons etc...

I know i know, "GO LISTEN FOR YOURSELF THEN DECIDE"...

They arent for producing, just casual listening for my wife.

I need a set by this week.



(EDIT: Most cheaper monitors can't get lower than 75 hz, wtf moar base!!!)

 

[DanDnB]

these guys get good reviews....

http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studi...ference-Speakers/dp/B000SDLNKA/ref=pd_cp_MI_3

 

[sato]

get a second-hand pair of absolute 2

 

[DanDnB]

Fuck it, im going to the store to buy the M audio studiophiles AV40s. They only have the AV20s on the stand so i will listen to those and extrapolate what the AV40s will sound like (louder and thicker). I have to set up some speakers for a small party on sunday and i dont have time to dick around...

M audio has never let me down before!!

I just dont like the fact that they cut at 85 hz....

MOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAARRRR BAAAAAAAAAAASSSSS!!!

 

[KEMZ]

best you'll prolly get brand new is a pair of 3" actives, but these may be worth a look as a comparison to the alesis ones:

M Audio AV30 actives look pretty swell for under $100:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileAV30.html
Samson MediaOne 3a actives:
http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodid=1960

 

[DanDnB]

best you'll prolly get brand new is a pair of 3" actives, but these may be worth a look as a comparison to the alesis ones:

M Audio AV30 actives look pretty swell for under $100:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileAV30.html
Samson MediaOne 3a actives:
http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodid=1960

I am liking those M audios. I might just get the AV40s, i know ill kick myself in the butt for not getting the 40 watt system.

You can never have enough wattage...

boom boom boom... AV40

 

[Sweaty Teddy]

http://www.musictechmag.co.uk/mtm/reviews/hs80m

http://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/music_production/speakers/hs80m/?mode=overview

The new HS series reference monitors have been created by Yamaha's studio monitor engineering team to deliver exceptionally flat, accurate response that you can trust. Unlike "monitor" speakers with exaggerated bass and treble that make a good first impression but can't be relied on for accuracy, the HS series were designed to be true studio reference monitors.

 

[moriaty]

if you want speakers for plain listening, you're better off going for a hi fi pair. monitors, especially cheap ones, tend to be fatiguing for long term listening.

 

[DanDnB]

Thanks for all the suggestion guys, I ordered a set of M audio AV40s from the local store. I can return them if i am unhappy at a later time.

I'll let you know how they work.