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Monitor speakers pros/cons

I am looking for general pros and cons to monitor type speakers(ie. not full range) vs the floor standing "fuller" range types. Application being 50% 2ch and 50% HT use. Price range $5000-$10k ish for the front mains. New/used this basic range.

I am wondering if to get a true sub 45hz speaker this range, one might need to spend more. Or with this price range one might be better off going with the monitor speakers. Has anybody dumped a lot of money into monitors, and if so what were the results. Also with general room limitations(less than 600sq feet) are the full size models just an honest over kill, and would the monitors interact with the room better?

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Marty
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slartibartfast
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If you want to go the monitor route, you have a number of options open to you. However, you will get basically no bass performance and will need to augment with a subwoofer. I would suggest going to a store and listen to the new B&W Signature 805 with a comparable sub (REL mates well with B&W) and at the same time take a listen to the N802. There is a lot to chose from in the sub $10k range and should be able to find either a great full range speaker or sub/sat for that money.

Keep in mind to get good HT performance you will need a sub with either route that you choose... You will have to make a compromise when trying to choose HT or audio in the same system.

Also, a 600 sq ft room is plenty large to run a full range speaker that won't overload your room.
slartibartfast
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Good point on the 600 sq ft room... now that I just realized how large that is, you will need a rather large pair of speakers to fill that kind of space and don't think you will get by with a pair of monitors.

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