first set of monitors?

[angopop]

I'm realizing I have to get a set of monitors for my home studio. I've got a ProTools set up, with a PreSonus Blue Tube mic preamp, Shure SM-57 & 58, and some misc gear.

Yamaha NS-10's seem the most popular, but they've been discontinued. Any recommendations on other monitors -- I've heard Alessis are good, what about the other Yamahas? Tannoys?

What do I do with them when I get them? Can I hook them up to my regular home amp/receiver like I'm currently doing, or do I need to purchase a special dedicated power amp (which I will someday, but I'd rather spend money on things that I don't have)

What should I keep in mind while mixing with flat response monitors, because from hearing them in studios, the NS-10's didn't sound great, or is this what they mean by getting used to flat response?

thanks,
Arthur

 

[struberg]

i personally own tannoy reveals (since yesterday ) but search 4 'monitor' and you will find lot of threads that gives u a good overlook. If done, you may tell us what music they r 4 (if you need muchos bassos so maybe the 20/20's will fit better) (btw i myself dont like the ns10's because they r too harsh)
greets,
mark

 

[hokypokynose]

sorry to step on your thread angopop...

i personally own tannoy reveals (since yesterday ) but search 4 'monitor' and you will find lot of threads that gives u a good overlook. If done, you may tell us what music they r 4 (if you need muchos bassos so maybe the 20/20's will fit better) (btw i myself dont like the ns10's because they r too harsh)
greets,
mark

Do the 20/20's give better bass for anything, or is it that they can handle bigger bass loads before dist.? Cause I was thinkin about getting those but I won't if they are going to give me more bass than I give them...

 

[struberg]

it seems to be deeper - and even a bit more but i also only tested them at my local seller. so c'mon guys with the 20/20 vision give us your comment...