[cifani090]

Looking for a pair of monitors less the 500. I was thinking some B&W speakers and a PreSonus amp, what do you think.

 

[ROBSCIX]

I might suggest the Infrasonic Blow5D's they include a high end DAC so you can drive the monitors right from a digital source -great touch.  The sound quality and measured specs on these monitors are excellent.  I have a couple associates that use them in their studios and they love them.
 
-edit, do you want monitors or speakers?

 

[emelius]

don't have a pair myself, but the quad 12l actives have a cult-like following on one of the other forums...they're near your price & wouldn't require an amp...

 

[ROBSCIX]

Do you want monitors or speakers?

 

[cifani090]

Idk, whatever sound/improvement over my logitech z-2300.

 

[ROBSCIX]

I would suggest some bookshelf speakers and a desktop amplifier.
A good budget model is the Class D tweak city Gizmo.  I recommend this unit alot because it has great sound for the price and has a dedicated subwoofer output so you can add a sub to your system and have a 2.1 system.

 

[cifani090]

bump

 

[Xombie11]

M-Audio Bx5as would be a substantial improvement from what you have now. Other alternatives are KRK Rokit 5s or Mackie MR5s. Some brief reviews here.