my z2300 died so i'm looking to upgrade to something nicer.. this will be used for a nearfield desktop setup.. about 2.5ft from my seat, 12x9x8 bedroom
the main priority for me is listening to music.. i play games and watch movies on a different setup
so i'm looking at these two models:
- swan m10 ($100 pair) - krk rp5 ($240 pair)
i'm new to studio monitors and i'm just wondering what the best bang for my buck would be..
if i dont do any recording or mixing.. will the rp5's be overkill for just listening to mp3's? i found them for $240 a pair and i love how they look.. i really want a reason to buy them but i'm wondering if they're overkill for my situation..
is there a huge difference between the RP5 and M10 in terms of SQ? it's about $120 more so will the average user be able to justify the extra money? will i hear a noticeable difference between the 2?
is the m10 a noticeable upgrade from the Promedia 2.1 or Z-2300? Or are they the same level
or will a simple user like me be satisfied with the m10?
my genres: rap/hiphop (45%), alternative/punk rock (45%), trance (5%), pop (5%)
any comments/suggestions are appreciated... thanks