The big issue with monitors is what they are used for. You mentioned three different issues. In the monitor world some are very flat in sound, others "color" the sound. Many here remember Clark MacDonald a long time forum member. He used to mix with monitors that were just book shelf speakers from Radio Shack. His theory was that use what your ears get used to. Make a copy of the song on a CD and play it every where. In the car, on a portable stereo, in the home stereo, from an MP3 online, with headphone, and on your studio monitors. Once you get a "feel" for the sound and how it plays regarding bass, mix, etc then it really doesn't matter. This is called referencing your sound.

I bought a nice set of M Audio BX5a and have used them for years now the other day i bought a pair of cheap Persons 3" just to use on my laptop for any time i am not at my desk. not used to that sound yet but i do use them to compare.

The bottom line is always buy that best you can afford for your situation. Then "learn" them. Hear them with many different genres and styles of music.

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