Hi Fi Hi End Verses Pro Audio Specs

The majority of my experience pushing into the Pro side is with actively crossed speaker systems. I have also done limited work with other components suitable for studio. Imo, the conclusion I have reached to this point is that actively crossed systems may best passive speaker systems, but it is not a given. It all depends upon the speakers being compared and the equipment and cabling used. I have not found an across the board superiority of actively crossed speaker systems regardless of the other variables. 

i.e. You could take a well assembled active speaker system and compare to a passive speaker system of a different genre, i.e. ESL, and you may prefer one or the other, regardless of the domestic or Pro leanings of the speaker systems. I have not found the Pro gear I have used to be holistically superior to other domestic HiFi components. It's better than some, but not others. 

So, you're looking for gear for a rig? Take a glance at what I have reviewed over the years for Dagogo.com, and my system here, and if you have questions, comments, feel free to contact me. You may find one of my more recent explorations in speaker systems with what I call the Landscape Orientation of the PureAudioProject Trio15 Horn 1 Speaker to be of interest, given that you are coming from a Pro background.  :) 

From the point you are at you have a long way to go before you get into serious home audio. That is not a judgment, simply a statement of fact. It seems your intention to have "pro" mixed with domestic sound ends with a passive monitor. That's not terribly deep in terms of the two worlds colliding. Frankly, you had a big build up, and the outcome is more mundane than momentous. 

I am attempting not to judge the level of capacity you have for investment into the hobby. I will say this; there is no magic wand for making a pro monitor superior to any number of fine HiFi monitors. I would definitely do some comparisons, as I think you could easily best the ADS with any number of more recent speakers. 

One last thought which you may find helpful; revisiting your power (i.e. something in place of the Yamaha receiver at 45wpc) is a very good option for the ADS, or any�, speaker. I'm not sure how strongly you are tied to the believe that if an amp specs out ok it's good enough, but in the domestic world of audio amps are hugely important and can change a system dramatically. One listen would convince you of that, no ABX needed. 

So, if you have enjoyed the character of the ADS, as you seem to, then I would recommend a move away from the Yamaha toward an audiophile pre/amp, or integrated amp. If you want to get more pro sensibility, then seek a combo DAC/integrated amp. Doesn't get more compact, efficient than that. The truth is the Yamaha is not a strong contender and at some point should be done away. There is a sensational amount of change potential in terms of power for your rig. It can utterly transform, in a good way, the ADS, or any speaker. 

You have two major options, both very worthwhile, to choose from. Or, better yet, do both. 

(I'm not interested in arguing my recommendations)

bstbomber, kudos, you are open to learning and exploring the domestic hi-fi market and experience. What a ride you will have! It's a completely different ball game than studio, but can be immensely rewarding.