Best options for active speakers $4k or below?


Want a simple but superb sounding all-inclusive active speaker for my elderly but loud-music-loving mother in NJ. Used is OK!

Thanks!
redwoodaudio

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I'm running a set of highly modified Yamaha HS-80M monitors on my computer audio system.  I have tested these in my home theater system and they actually are very respectable for a far field monitor, so don't necessarily think that all studio monitors are strictly for "near field".

I have the Adam A77x on my future list for an upgrade from the Yamaha's.  Even though they still use Class D for woofer/mid, they will use a Class AB amp for the tweeters.  Also, they have a higher extension ribbon type tweeter.  I like ribbons better than most metal dome tweeters that are popular in other monitors.  In addition, the A7 line still uses linear power supplies for amps.

The S2V that I recommended is a step up, but it does convert the analog inputs to digital for the internal DSP/EQ.  It's great if you need EQ for slight room correction.  However, the slightly cheaper "A" line might have better transparency.