Hello, i would also consider the room size and music you often listen, to narrow the priorities down. Most monitors won't satisfy 'bottom end' in larger rooms, even more so if you listen rock music and similar, some call it music.
There is a advantage in owning a monitors. Smaller enclosures will 'talk' less, and ultimately produce more natural, neutral sound. Good monitor will, most of the time, outperform floorstander of the same price.
On the another hand, most monitors are of lower
sensitivity and may require higher output amps. Some great monitors by Dynaudio are 84db 'sensitive' if you will, and will pose dificult load for low power tube amps.
Another great monitor is B&W 805N, with much more 'benign' sensitivity. And if you like B&W sound, give an ACI Sapphire III LE try, many claim it is a High-end audio best kept secret. Good Luck!
Also, you can alway ad the Sub-woofer with the monitors.
There is a advantage in owning a monitors. Smaller enclosures will 'talk' less, and ultimately produce more natural, neutral sound. Good monitor will, most of the time, outperform floorstander of the same price.
On the another hand, most monitors are of lower
sensitivity and may require higher output amps. Some great monitors by Dynaudio are 84db 'sensitive' if you will, and will pose dificult load for low power tube amps.
Another great monitor is B&W 805N, with much more 'benign' sensitivity. And if you like B&W sound, give an ACI Sapphire III LE try, many claim it is a High-end audio best kept secret. Good Luck!
Also, you can alway ad the Sub-woofer with the monitors.