Active studio monitors or computer speakers?

[dmd2157]

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a while and appreciate all of the great audio info you all have provided.

I am seeking advice about computer audio. I have the standard Logitech 5.1 speaker setup and an M-Audio sound card now, but want to upgrade to better sound. I am considering buying "active studio monitors" to replace my cheap plastic computer speakers. I have never heard a "nearfield" monitor before, and I am wondering if they are suitable for listening to CD's on a computer. I do not record live music or do anything that would technically require a studio monitor. I just want better sound than I have been able to get from the typical Logitech and Klipsch multimedia speakers.

I am considering a 2.1 setup with Mackie (Tapco S5) active monitors, or maybe KRK VTX w/ KRK subwoofer...

My question: Is it wise to use studio monitors for listening to music on a computer, or would I be wasting my money?

I have done some research and I am aware that active monitors are geared toward a "warts and all" very flat, true response. I just don't know how the typical CD would sound without the speaker coloration I'm accustomed to.

Thanks for any advice and for your patience.

Dave

 

[TLS Guy]

"Studio monitors"

The handle studio monitor is a moniker put on the speaker by the manufacturer. I would certainly not give the lofty designation "studio monitor" to either of those speakers.

For good studio monitor we are usually talking around $20,000 per pair and up.

Getting really good sound from a computer is possible, but takes a little work.

Always listen to a speaker first, or at least make sure you can return them if they are not to your liking.

The Mackie's look as if they will bore a whole in your head! I should think being up close to those sectoral horns would likely be very unpleasant.