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If all you need is backing for practicing and playing your Tenor, you may already have a good stereo hifi system, all you would need is the proper cable to connect computer audio or headphone out to the AUX input.


--Mac




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Hit up the local Goodwill or equivalent in the UK for ultra cheap speakers and amps if you don't have this already.

Monitor speakers are really not designed for what you are doing - they are mainly used for mixing. Properly designed as near-field monitors, they will actually NOT work for what you are looking for. They are designed to be used in close proximity to the head.

Consider a good pair of headphones and a long extension cable as another viable alternative.