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<blockquote data-quote="Larry Lewis" data-source="post: 4577" data-attributes="member: 1755">I currently have a pair of JTR Triple-8&#039;s on monitor duty that I&#039;d like to use as mains for smaller, indoor shows. So I&#039;m looking for a total of 4 monitors. Don&#039;t need extreme levels, but reasonable rock band in bars and small outdoor stages.I&#039;ve got a pair of PLX-3102&#039;s available for monitor power, but there&#039;s the possibility of some acoustic-type gigs and I&#039;m liking the convenience of active monitors that could double for this purpose. Processing is a 24-channel Studiolive (run monitors from FOH).Ideally, I&#039;d like to spend no more than $500-600 per monitor. I almost pulled the trigger on the Yamaha CM-12V which is considerably less, but the temptation to go active has stopped me.Contenders (prices based on lowest Ebay new or manufacturer refurbs with some type of warranty):1. Yamaha CM-12V ($300)2. RCF ART 310A ($480)3. RCF ART 312A ($480)4. Yamaha DXR10 ($520)5. Yamaha DXR12 ($560)6. QSC K10 ($600)7. JBL PRX612M ($620)8. QSC K12 ($675)The RCF ART 310A/312A, although discontinued, seems to get some love on the forums. The DXR is a new line, but early reviews seem favorable with many preferring it over the PRX612M. Many reviews of the K10/K12 end with the speakers getting harsh when pushed.Anything else I should be considering at this price point? Which speaker would you choose to handle both rock band wedge and acoustic gig main?FWIW, I&#039;m currently leaning towards the Yamaha DXR10 or 12 although I still need to get out and do some listening if possible.Thanks,Larry</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Larry Lewis, post: 4577, member: 1755"] I currently have a pair of JTR Triple-8's on monitor duty that I'd like to use as mains for smaller, indoor shows. So I'm looking for a total of 4 monitors. Don't need extreme levels, but reasonable rock band in bars and small outdoor stages. I've got a pair of PLX-3102's available for monitor power, but there's the possibility of some acoustic-type gigs and I'm liking the convenience of active monitors that could double for this purpose. Processing is a 24-channel Studiolive (run monitors from FOH). Ideally, I'd like to spend no more than $500-600 per monitor. I almost pulled the trigger on the Yamaha CM-12V which is considerably less, but the temptation to go active has stopped me. Contenders (prices based on lowest Ebay new or manufacturer refurbs with some type of warranty): 1. Yamaha CM-12V ($300) 2. RCF ART 310A ($480) 3. RCF ART 312A ($480) 4. Yamaha DXR10 ($520) 5. Yamaha DXR12 ($560) 6. QSC K10 ($600) 7. JBL PRX612M ($620) 8. QSC K12 ($675) The RCF ART 310A/312A, although discontinued, seems to get some love on the forums. The DXR is a new line, but early reviews seem favorable with many preferring it over the PRX612M. Many reviews of the K10/K12 end with the speakers getting harsh when pushed. Anything else I should be considering at this price point? Which speaker would you choose to handle both rock band wedge and acoustic gig main? FWIW, I'm currently leaning towards the Yamaha DXR10 or 12 although I still need to get out and do some listening if possible. Thanks, Larry [/QUOTE]

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