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rharv:

They are set up as nearfields, adjacent to the monitor, about 3-4 feet from my mixing head (the one with the earholes), at ear level. Yes, I use them for some other listening, but I have a good keyboard amp, and a nice HK amp with Onkyo surround sound system speakers as well.

I will probably just keep what I have, unless Santa drops some Krugerrands down my chiminee.

Daisy




I run passive speakers for my nearfields also, Daisy, with a Pioneer SA-7800 for the amp.

I love having all that power plus a dedicated and high powered headphone jack, among other things.

You are not really "missing" anything by not using powered monitors.

IMO you are actually ahead of the game. If the power amplifier goes out on the powered speaker, the entire speaker must be sent to the shop for repair. With the separate amp/receiver, you can merely stick another one in place and continue working should number one fail for any reason. And still enjoy mixing on the exact same speakers you know so well.


--Mac