Yet another monitor question

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Unpossible!
I am trying to decide on a set of monitors, and it's too bad there is not a "monitor faq" like the mic faq. Can you guys suggest a set of monitors in say three different ranges.

Under $500
Under $1000
Under$2500 (all street prices)

Of particular interest to me so far are the BX8's($500), Tannoy reveal's($500), KRK V8's($700), KRK V88's($900), Blue Sky Pro Desk 2.1 ($900), Blue Sky System 1 ($1400), or Genelec 1030A ($1400)

Thanks,

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The best value I've found for decent monitors is a pair of Dynaudio BM6 passive ($825 street), along with a Halfer P3000 power amp ($450 street). The Dynaudio BM6a actives are about $1700 street. I don't think I've ever read a negative comment on the Dynaudios, although I have read several where the poster prefered some other speaker instead (e.g., Genelcs 1030s or Adams).
 
In the Under $500.00 I'd have to say the KRK RP8s. I tried every monitor in that price range and the RP8s won hands down.
 
In the Under $500.00 I'd have to say the KRK RP8s. I tried every monitor in that price range and the RP8s won hands down.
Even compared to the Event TR8's?
I've heard that all KRK's have some sort of coloration to their sound...
 
Behringer Truths. Work just fine. Translate well. $300. Don't spend anymore than you have too.
 
KRKs are very nuetral sounding which is what you want. Not hyped lows/highs just flat from 20-20k (+/- 1db thats a true monitor)
 
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