Opinions and recommendations on active loudspeakers

@inna Not. At. All. The first concern, by far, is sound quality. One's job depends on it. But pros are generally a no-nonsense bunch with better things to concern themselves with than pointless tweaks. Active monitors are a very well proven concept, and they generally DO offer substantially more real value for the money invested. So from that perspective, one might think that they're "cost and effort saving," but the proof is in the studio, even studios where cost is a very secondary concern. Active monitors are VERY widely accepted by professionals for the quality of their sound, regardless of cost.

@lp2cd 

I disagree about the psi audio. I have heard them and they sounded very harsh.Perhaps its the flat response that is to blame i dont know. They dont have an even sound vertically either. 

With the exception of a very few, most active speakers are < $20K. Need more detail about the size of the listening space, type of music and how loud. Putting an ATC SCM 150ASL in a small room is pointless no matter what anyone says.

Maybe not the best, but Vandersteen Quatro Ct's will provide a great sound for the money.

Also trying to upgrade from my Sonus Faber Grand piano to something up. Looked at Sonus Olympica 3. Great but dear. Try it. Also looking at Kef and Focal Kanta 3. Found a new streaming outfit QoBuz. Believe they outclass any other