I have had the studio 40s series 4 for a while. I also wanted the Monitor series (previous version) but I was very disappointed and that's why I opted for the studio series. I got rid of the 40s after a year because I wanted bass without a sub, so I went with a pair of psb image t5. I still have them for tv/movies and I feel they are hard to beat for the money. I prefer them over the Monitor series any day. For music, I have a pair of rega rs5, which I love... they are as clear as the 40s, the sound comes out well beyond the speakers (unlike the psb), and they do bass! I was supposed to sell the t5 but decided to keep them so that I can swap from time time (I get bored and I like to change the sound!).
The t5 can be too bass heavy depending on the amplification. With NAD 315 integrated, they do way too much bass. With my Marantz 8400 integrated, they are ok.
With these two sets of speakers and integrated, I have the best of both world on a budget (good resolution or deep bass depending on my mood)
The t5 can be too bass heavy depending on the amplification. With NAD 315 integrated, they do way too much bass. With my Marantz 8400 integrated, they are ok.
With these two sets of speakers and integrated, I have the best of both world on a budget (good resolution or deep bass depending on my mood)