Can you guys suggest a good set of (relatively inexpensive) monitor speakers...or perhaps will a decent stereo amp and a set of bose satellite speakers will be good enough?
Please consider that I am just starting out so top of the line gear is not necessary. I'm going for "best bang for the buck" setup.
I will be using them with my laptop running logic audio / reason /etc... and also to plug in my DJ gear (whenever I buy it).

Thanks,

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Master of keyboards, Emperor of the mouse...

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I'm using a normal amp with JBL control 1 X-Treme speakers. They are not capable of producing "club" volume, but have very clear sound and good value.

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RetroActive 4

Thanks DJ Dawn, one more question about the amp... How many watts is "enough"?

Thanks,

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dj-pushbutton

Master of keyboards, Emperor of the mouse...

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anything from 50 "real" watts is enough, unless you use a monitor with 15" bass speakers

btw, check for monitor speakers with built-in amps, that may be another option. I'd say spend about 250$ to get decent sound. I prefer to have good mids and high frequencies when mixing, pounding bass isn't that important (at home).

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RetroActive 4

I got a set of Merak MB6's, and a Merak 8" sub. Now, the speakers cost $200 and the sub is $300, only avaliable from radioshack. Now, they are actually VERY good, don't dismiss them because they're from radioshack. I also have a nice Kenwood 400 watt amp, I got at futureshop for $250. the setup can go very loud, and the bass, surprisingly, is very good for an 8". If you want top of the line (for home setup), I would go for a pair of cerwin vega 12's for $700.. or 10's for $500 (futureshop prices).

just found another one which looks perfect (for my needs). But it's 399$ a pair.
http://www.midiman.net/products/m-audio/studiophile.php

check out the frequency response curve...woah!

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RetroActive 4

save some money and buy a good pair of powered monitors...the type you should buy depends on what type of music you'll be producing...i hear & read that the new yamaha ms10s (is that what they're called) are excellent monitors....biamplified, extreme flat frequency, crystal clear highs and lows, near field monitors