If clarity, accuracy, dynamics and ability to play loud with correct timbre is your thing... then either is a great choice. Bass will be lean and tight...the 1037C can be soffit mounted for even better performance. (Personally I would go for the three ways as long as your neighbours are not too close)
How good are they....check out their user lists
http://www.genelec.com/studio/studio.php
Active speakers have significant advantages over passives and really have no comparison in terms of dynamics and clarity...not a sound for everyone though. If the source recording is poor then you will hear it...warts and all. You will hear EQ and mix adjustments made during a track all too easily and some people do not like this.
How good are they....check out their user lists
http://www.genelec.com/studio/studio.php
Active speakers have significant advantages over passives and really have no comparison in terms of dynamics and clarity...not a sound for everyone though. If the source recording is poor then you will hear it...warts and all. You will hear EQ and mix adjustments made during a track all too easily and some people do not like this.