Versatility in Amp/Monitor Combos

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I'm sure alot of this has been covered in the past but I couldn't find anything that dealt with this directly so I wanted to start a new post. Sorry if I offend anyone.

I am a musician and a DJ and am in the market for a new amplifier and monitor combination. My question is this, I want to end up with a system that would allow me the most usability with regard to both of my musical sides. I'm looking for a system that would give me good monitoring capabilities in my home studio, but that would also allow me the option of powering my DJ setup if the need arises. Now I know I would never be able to find a speaker/monitor setup that would work in both situations, given that studio monitors are supposed to be flat which would not work well in a DJ environment. So I guess I am wondering if it is possible to buy a good amplifier with sufficient power, (200W-250W per side?)that I could use to power my monitors while at home (probably around 100W to 150W?), and also use to power club speakers if the need arose. Would this have an adverse effect on the quality of the output or just run the risk of blowing the speakers if turned up too loud? Is this a wild goose chance? Should I just buy a pair of active monitors for my studio and a separate amp/speaker setup for my DJ rig? Or can I actual achieve this versatility without purchasing redundant equipment? Any advise would be great as I'm sort of new to the whole sound reinforcement end of this game. I'm looking to spend about $500-$650 on this now (without club speakers) and I don't want to make the wrong choice if I can avoid it.

Thanks
Steve
 
I can see where efficiency and loudness might be a problem with using studio monitors for DJing, but why wouldn't you want flat response?
 
If you want bass...

I suggest you but the event tria ($459-$499 depending on where you but them). They have a subwoofer and two satelite speakers. I believe you can control the bass level on the sub (so you can turn it up for DJing).

Hope this helps,
Eric
 
sprinsen,
For reasons I have discussed in previous posts, Tannoy dual concentric speakers are the best for true near field monitoring. You can get a new unpowered System 600 for about $500. http://www.jdsound.com/tannoy.shtml Then buy a Hafler P1500. I found a used one for $195. http://www.bigdmc.com/Inventory.htm#MISCELLANEOUS

When you buy your DJ equipment get separate subs and satellites. You can use the P1500 to power the satellites. You’ll need another amp for the subs unless they are self powered. Sorry I can’t give any reasonable recommendation for pro sound reinforcement speakers, because I think most of them equally sound like shit. I have built very untraditional systems that are truly hi-fidelity as well as high decibel. Unfortunately, I have not figured out how to do this for much less than $10,000 in parts alone, or weighing less than 500lbs. Meyer Sound makes traditional designs that sound pretty good, but again, they are very expensive.
 
Thanks for your input everyone.

It seems I could probably find a system that would work. I checked out the Event Tria system and that seems to be discontinued, any idea where I can still get it?

Anyone had any experience with Samson amps? The Servo 550 seems like a great deal at $320 for 275watts per side. Is there some reason I should avoid Samson?

With that I could get a decent pair of passive monitors (Event 20/20's? $300) for my studio, yet have an amp that can kick a decent amount of ass when I want it too (with different speakers of course) This seems like a decent price to pay to accomplish the goal I was after. But if the product is no good, then it's not going to help.

I'll have to check out the Tannoy's although they seem a bit outside my budget considering that they are passive.

Steve
 
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