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stuartk
, here's one from left field...
Soundfield Audio Monitor 1 V2.
Controlled directivity
Active 8" subwoofer with bass down into the 20s, and user controllable amp.
Sealed cabinet
Well within your budget
I have not heard this monitor, but the version 1 of this speaker received excellent reviews from real users across other audio forums.
Here's one review on the version 1:
https://seriousaudioblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/listening-impression-with-cursory.html
website: https://soundfieldaudio.net/
Soundfield Audio Monitor 1 V2.
Controlled directivity
Active 8" subwoofer with bass down into the 20s, and user controllable amp.
Sealed cabinet
Well within your budget
I have not heard this monitor, but the version 1 of this speaker received excellent reviews from real users across other audio forums.
Here's one review on the version 1:
https://seriousaudioblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/listening-impression-with-cursory.html
website: https://soundfieldaudio.net/