Advice on studio monitors.

[AASteveo]

I am looking to buy some studio monitors, and I'm not sure where to begin. I need something that is extremely inexpensive, first of all. I'm going to be hooking my computer up to them and using them for everything, so they must be versatile (I don't know if there's a difference in useage or whatever). I was looking at some $150 M-Audio speakers. They looked pretty decent and in my price range. Does anyone have any tips?

In case it's not clear, this is what I'm looking for:
-compact size (able to fit on my desk)
-price range: up to $250 total
-versatile (able to use them for everything)
-good quality (good enough quality so that I won't need to upgrade for some time, but still under $250 bucks)


These are the ones I was looking at.

 

[ssscientist]

If they're going to fit next to your computer monitor make sure they're sheilded.

I just bought a pair of these and couldn't be happier. They sound great and I won't need to upgrade anytime soon because they're built like tanks.

You'd need to stretch another $50 over your stated budget, but IMHO the KRK's are worth it.

 

[wheelema]

A lot of people love the Wharfdales, though they are over your budget. The Yorkville YSM1 are also highly regarded for lots of bang for the buck. Tougher to find though IMO.

 

[AASteveo]

If they're going to fit next to your computer monitor make sure they're sheilded.

I just bought a pair of these and couldn't be happier. They sound great and I won't need to upgrade anytime soon because they're built like tanks.

You'd need to stretch another $50 over your stated budget, but IMHO the KRK's are worth it.

Sorry, but what does "shielded" mean? Something to do with magnets, I assume?

 

[gordone]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Shielded+Monitors&spell=1

Sorry, but what does "shielded" mean? Something to do with magnets, I assume?