Buying my first pair of monitors

[Nakatira]

I`ve been recording for a while, but I`ve always have done my mixes with cans.

So long overdue I thought I should take the step up and buy my self a pair of monitors.

after looking on several brands and types, I think I want to go for an active pair.

but I havent decided yet.

My budget has its limits, due to expensive shipping and 25% tax on items bought abroad, wich I`m most likely to do.

so something in the region of 300$, would be nice.

I`ve also been thinking about getting something really cheap like the ESi nEAR 05`s, and save up some more cash and buy something really fancy on a later occasion.

any comments anyone?

[apl]

I picked up a pair of Event PS6 on eBay for about $275 with shipping. I really like them.

[undercat]

M Audio does a Studiophile series that falls right in that range, KRK's "Rockits" are there. My Alesis' were about 350. Nothing to write home about, but suitable for my low cost needs.

[drpfeffer]

How about a pair of Behringer Truths..? Probably one of the few good products they have made.. cheap too, with a good bottom to my ears.

[Nakatira]

Thanks for the response guys, really apreciate it.

I`ve got theese monitors in my scoope right now;
Yamaha msp5
Krk rockit 6
alesis 1 mk2
m-audio bx8.

all active offcourse.

any off theese monitors that stands out.
I`m not sure, but is bigger woofer better, in most cases, or is it the quality over quantety that still prevails.

thanks.