Active or passive monitors?

Phaser · 27 Jul 2006 at 10:26

Hi all.

Looking for a new set of monitors for my home studio. Mainly going to be used for when i'm DJ'ing, and a bit of producing.

At the moment i'm using 2 Behringer Truth active monitors.

Should I replace them with some active or passive monitors?

I'm thinking active as I can plug them in and i'm away but as i'l be using them for production too i'm wondering if i'l get a more accurate sound with being able to adjust the amp etc.

Any recommended models would be good?

I don't mind going second hand - got about £250 for the speakers.

Cheers.

Dr.EM · 27 Jul 2006 at 10:44

Your right in your thinking, active should suit better. The amps in the speakers are matched perfectly to thier drivers and there are usually a few controls to set them up according to where they are in the room (near walls, corners etc). Using active, you should be able to get a very flat, uncoloured sound quite easily.

Phaser · 27 Jul 2006 at 10:50

I see. Cheers for that.

Anything I should be looking at inparticular? Also where is a good place to buy?

Cheers.

Rambaud · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:26

I got a pair of Samson Rubicon 6a active monitors (with ribbon tweeters) a couple of weeks ago, and I am very pleased with them so far. They have volume controls on the back.