Studio Monitors and a crappy amplifier

[MrLip]

I put this in the mixing forum but thought it would be appropriate here as well:


Right now my setup goes like this:

SBLive out --> Technics Receiver SA-R477 (100w/channel) --> shitty Sony 2-way 4" woofer speakers taken off one of those 'mini-component' systems.

My speakers suck; I believe they are the weakest link in the chain. At the same time my other equipment isn't all that great either.

Since my speakers suck, I was thinking about buying new speakers and the thought of buying studio monitors crossed my mind (ie. Event 20/20).

I'm not rich.

Now my question is, would it be a waste of money to spend $300 on a pair of studio monitors when I have such crappy amplification/soundcard? Should I buy something else instead?

 

[Steve Tittle]

I ain't rich either!

In my humble opinion opt for the speakers first. Home body type, cheapo cheapo speakers are the worst! You will never get the frequency response you want outa them!

You could buy a hell of a good soundcard, hell of a good, clean power amp, and have shitty speakers and still have a bad setup.

They are your ears and without them you'll never hear what you want.