a 2-part monitor question

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LI Slim

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After dutifully using the search function and otherwise preliminarily researching the issue, I'm ready to spend up to $500 on my monitors. Here is part One:

Some people have advised spending the money on passive monitors and powering them through a stereo. I could do this, but it seems to defeat the purpose of getting flat, "real"-sounding monitors. Yes?

Here is part Two:

Assuming that I'm getting active monitors, the primary competitors appear to be Allessis M1's, Yamaha MSP5's, Event PS5's and Event PS6's. Geez, I guess part Two has subparts a & b: which is best, and should I add any others to the list?
 
Event PS6s... hands-down....

Bruce Valeriani
Blue Bear Sound
 
I'll leave part 2 alone. Everybody has his own opinion.

As to the Stereo - yes a stereo system will color your sound.
Your best bet would be with a powered monitor or a passive with a good amp.
 
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