Typically powered speakers are used in pro sound applications whether they be studio or live sound from a band. With your budget an integrated amp with a couple speakers would be the way to go. You can use bookshelf or monitor speakers if your room is not very big,. The integrated amp consists of a preamp which accepts the signal from your source ( CD player, streamer, etc) and sends the signal to the amp which sends the amplified signal to the speakers.
The integrated amp will give you the proper inputs for whatever source you use which is often lacking in powered speakers.
Also Audiogon is probably not the best place to shop for you at this point in time. Most of the stuff will probably be above your budget. But have a look anyway. Look at Audio Advisors and maybe Crutchfield which will probably be able to put together a system that meets your needs at your budget. Also, They have salesmen which may be able to help you with a phone call if that is possible for you. I believe you may be in Europe somewhere and I'm not sure the possibilities.
Hope this helps.
The integrated amp will give you the proper inputs for whatever source you use which is often lacking in powered speakers.
Also Audiogon is probably not the best place to shop for you at this point in time. Most of the stuff will probably be above your budget. But have a look anyway. Look at Audio Advisors and maybe Crutchfield which will probably be able to put together a system that meets your needs at your budget. Also, They have salesmen which may be able to help you with a phone call if that is possible for you. I believe you may be in Europe somewhere and I'm not sure the possibilities.
Hope this helps.