The MSP5s are overgrown computer speakers. They have scooped low mids, nonexistant bass and a hyped top end. They also have lousy imaging. In the $500 price range I would go with event. They are the easiest to learn, they typically all have a hyped (or very clear) midrange, very nice imaging and good separation all around. Some have more bass than others but they all translate fairly well. The 20/20s are very nice. Particularly the 20/20 bas, although they are a little over $500. I happen to have a pair of event PS5s that Im selling. Email me if youre interested.