Studio monitors aren't necessarily for everyone. I had the AV-30's for awhile, and I'll freely admit that the flat response didn't suit me. My music sounded lifeless and dull. My biggest gripe was the lack of high-end treble, as compared with the crap multimedia speakers I'd used before (Logitech z560).
A lot of monitors and even bookshelf speakers have "rolled off" high frequencies. Many audiophiles claim this is a good thing because it reduces "fatigue," but I couldn't disagree more. It drives me insane and makes it sound like there are five pillows between me and the speaker. I eventually swapped them for a T-amp and Klipsch B-2 bookshelf speakers, and am much happier now. If you think the KRK monitors sound bad because they're too flat and lifeless, I'd recommend looking at Klipsch bookshelf speakers. They're not audiophile quality, but their sound is very aggressive (especially the treble, due to their horn tweeters) and allows you to rock out while still maintaining high-quality, full sound that covers bass, mids, and highs (unlike cheap computer speakers).
A lot of monitors and even bookshelf speakers have "rolled off" high frequencies. Many audiophiles claim this is a good thing because it reduces "fatigue," but I couldn't disagree more. It drives me insane and makes it sound like there are five pillows between me and the speaker. I eventually swapped them for a T-amp and Klipsch B-2 bookshelf speakers, and am much happier now. If you think the KRK monitors sound bad because they're too flat and lifeless, I'd recommend looking at Klipsch bookshelf speakers. They're not audiophile quality, but their sound is very aggressive (especially the treble, due to their horn tweeters) and allows you to rock out while still maintaining high-quality, full sound that covers bass, mids, and highs (unlike cheap computer speakers).