Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - milesandcoltrane - Pro Audio Asylum

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Budget Active Speakers for a small living room

milesandcoltrane

Hi guys,

I posted a thread over at General Asylum seeking suggestions for an audio setup for under $1000.
Many of the replies suggest active monitors, which I admit I've been looking at as well.

How do active studio monitors work in a living room environment for two channel audio? And some TV/movies (will be plugged in to the TV)?

I was previously looking at the Audioengine A5+ given the attractive pricing which would allow me to get a DAC to hook up to my Mac - probably wirelessly with an Airport Express.
But these are bottom of the heap and not pure active monitors.

Was told to look at the likes of the Adam A3/5/7 or the Dynaudio BM5/6 etc. Saw a couple of Youtube videos on some Genelecs which sounded amazing even through Youtube but man those are pricey.

Please do provide me with suggestions on what I should audition guys?

My musical tastes tend towards 50's 60's Jazz but I do listen to modern music occasionally.

http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=general&m=606139 (Open in New Window)

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Topic - Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - milesandcoltrane 21:21:56 11/16/11 (12)

The Fostex monitors are very well-reviewed... - rlw 13:23:30 08/17/12 (1)

RE: The Fostex monitors are very well-reviewed... - cris-aov 00:22:14 11/06/12 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - Doublej 16:15:21 08/10/12 (0)

Budget Active Speakers - Inmate51 07:47:37 07/26/12 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - pictureguy 12:54:01 07/25/12 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - Theron D 10:38:13 06/12/12 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - fstein 19:00:53 12/02/11 (1)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - Sumflow 01:22:14 07/11/12 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - milesandcoltrane 21:55:40 11/16/11 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - milesandcoltrane 21:22:50 11/16/11 (2)

10" Rotating Turntable - Lazy Susan - 65 Lbs Capacity - Sumflow 20:52:07 07/11/12 (0)

RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room - noway 06:56:46 01/11/12 (0)

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