Best-front ported monitor speakers?

ATC SCM 12s, British, more open and natural than Spendors, non-ported, difficult to drive properly (code: inefficient)yet probably the most detailed and natural cone speaker I've every heard. Benchmark of simplicity.

The GMA Europas are front ported. They are a great speaker for the money.

Cheers

I definitely would consider the Joseph's. As an owner of the 25's, however, I might be considered biased ;)
If you're in NYC they can be auditioned at Rhapsody.

BTW, while you're checking them out, you might also consider a nice Korean tofu restaurant called Cho Dang Gol on 35th street, nearby.

Your pal,

Andrew

Audix Niles 5 made by the pro microphone company Audix. They are now only available to recording studio heads by special order...however some are still floating around for sale at professional music stores. Amazing soundstage depth, accuracy, very strong but tight bass response. Custom scanspeak drivers and front ported. I keep trying to find a monitor that performs better but cannnot. Blew the Revel M-20s and Proac 1sc away in recent trials.

For $880, they are a serious steal and one of the best bargins in audio.