active near-field monitors

[AdamRagland]

i need a good pair of powered near-field monitors for work. i do a lot of critical audio editing for video and need good pair of powered monitors for $500 or under. you guys have any suggestions?

[zingo]

Here are some good readings:
http://www.swee****er.com/shop/studi...ying-guide.php
http://homerecording.com/monitors.html
http://www.homerecordingconnection.c...w_story&id=431

[cmy330go]

I personally have been quite impressed with both M-Audio and KRK for studio monitors. Guitar Center typically has pretty good prices on both.

[dorokusai]

Paradigm Active 20?....Not sure of the pricing on it tho'.

[Zero]

Here ya go;

http://audioengineusa.com/store/prod...2d56407c8dc9d4

[AdamRagland]

thanks a lot guys. right now i have a pair of Event tuned reference 8 and will be needing to purchase another pair of monitors. trying to decide if i shoudl stick with another pair of events or try something else

[Face]

You might be able to find a pair of active Tannoy's for under $500.

[Keiko]

Adam...do these have to be powered? I may know someone that can help you with a pair of NS10M near field monitors.

There is also the HS80M powered near field which go for around 350.00 but I doubt they're as good as the NS10's.

[AdamRagland]

powered would probably be the best option since room is somewhat at a premium and would prefer not to buy and amp