[thegeezer3]

I need a pair of speakers for my mac setup for music and films plus dj practice. They need to be relatively compact. Equal ot or smaller than a pair of A5s.
 
I wont be producing any music so neutral sound not needed. In fact id prefer a more coloured sound. 
 
Active or Passive but as ill be sat very near to them nearfield is a must. The room is very small. 
 
If i do go passive then my budget will need to include room for an amp. 
 
Second hand is also a possibility.
 
Budget: 200$ - $300
 
Are there any models which tick all the boxes and deserve a listen to?
 
I live in Japan and Audioengines arent sold out here. Atoms too. 
 
Can anyone provide any recommendations?
 
 

 

[JennaFF]

Ive never used them personaly, but I have talked to people who love these. KRK Rokit 5 monitors.
 
http://www.krksys.com/product_rokit.php

 

[inDeeDy]

I have some Mackie Mr5's That in my opinion sound better than the KrK rokit 5's. I suggest going to your local guitar center or audio shop and testing out the displayed speakers. Thats the only way to really get a feel for what you like. I listened to the KrK's, Mackies, HS50ms, and picked the mackie mr5's
 
Heres some of your options in that price range.
 
Audioengine A5's
Mackie MR5's
Krk rokit 5's
Yamaha HS50M
M-Audio Bx5a's
NHT Super Zero 2.0 (definately need sub later on)
Behringer truth B2031A
Swans D1080MKII 08 
Swans M200MKII  and M200MKII I
Tannoy Reveal 501a