I had to put my 2 cents worth in here...
With powered speakers...there is a huge difference in True Monitors and PA speakers.

They are designed for different purposes.
Near fieds monitors are designed for true flat response and for final mastering your music for web or CD's etc. That cost money. I use my Mackie HR824's for that and just standard speakers because they sounds so good.

For stage performace my 824's may not be the right choice. Even though they kick serious butt with the bi-amped 250 watts each (x2).

Based on my Hi-FI experience of many years and keyboad stuff today...it's all about the sound AND how long will they last.

If you like the sound and don't mind taking a risk on how well made they are/how long will they take a pounding...then go for the cheap China pair for $239.00. Your not buying them for near field monitor use.

If they sound good turned way up without distortion, have the freq. response you need and hold up...what a bargain.

Sounds too good to be true to me.

And you want to DEPEND on this quality for proffesional performances?

Maybe they haven't blown up yep...how long have you pounded them?

Lee S.



[This message has been edited by leeboy (edited 02-24-2009).]