R1850db

A pair of Kali LP-6s would be ideal studio monitors for you -- but it's out of budget. That would be like $500... So what about the Kali LP-UNF? (Ultra nearfields) ... Smaller speakers, but a good neutral tonal balance... These would pair well with good headphones, and the low end wouldn't blow out

It seems like you're in a circle of doubt: "What is the best solution?" Obviously the best is a perfectly treated room with high end monitors paired with an equally high-quality headphone... But that's a useless answer to anyone for whom that is unattainable! So.... You already have VSX so just lear

Personally I'd go for the Edifiers. I own DM40's which I bought for like half their MSRP used, I'd say they're worth that much but they're not super impressive. They have a tendency to be particularly boomy in certain bass frequencies in quite an unpleasant way, I think it's because they're attempti

You could look at the Edifier R1850DB. Not quite as pretty as the MR4 but it does support other powered subs. I've got a Kanto Sub6 running with mine.

R1850DB hands down winner.