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Best Studio Monitors for $300

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DeathCab

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Currently I have the logitech THX 2.1 system, and unfortunately, it is starting to sound a lot like crap to me. I want something that sounds better, and hopefully it can cost under 300. I don't have an amp, external DACs or anything like that, although I do do some home studio recording (this is where my speakers are really lacking, in their ability to accurately reproduce what I create).

I game (but don't care much for a surround setup), I record and listen to music. If it came down to speakers for gaming or speakers for music, I would prefer ones that sounded better when listening to music.

If possible, a 2.1 system would be nice.
I know someone is going to tell me that the kplich 2.1 speakers are the best I can do for this price. Maybe so, but I would like to think I can do better.

Any recommendations?
 
The Swan M200s I briefly used sounded amazing compared to any Logitech, Creative, or otherwise conventional 2.0 or 2.1 speaker setup. They can be pretty hard to find nowadays, but just do a little looking around and you'll see what glowing reviews they've gotten. I'm selling my pair (used for about a week) for $150 shipped since they turned out to be too big to fit on the desk here in my dorm...PM me if you're interested.
 
I am sitting in front of a pair of Behringer Truth 2031A monitors, although they do run a little more than $300. My brother is using the 2030A monitors and they sound great as well at about $270.

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-BEH-B2030A.html


http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-BEH-B2031A.html

Time for a shameless plug. I like buying from these guys because they have price matched when I have found a lower price, shipping is almost always free, no tax, and if you spend more than $250 they will let you pay it in 3 payments. No interest, no credit check.
 
If you don't mind a little haggling, you could get the Event TR8 or M-Audio BX8 at guitar center for around your target price. Both are excellent sounding monitors, the Event having a slightly drier (and more accurate IMO) sound whereas the M-Audio is a bit more full-bodied sounding. I have friends that own both, and I have an earlier Event model.
 
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