Stephanie wrote:
I'm looking at the Event Studio Precision 8's to replace my current
Berhinger Truth (don't ask) monitors.

I already have a nice Hafler amp that puts out about 125w/ch and I don't
mix at high levels as a rule. I also have a Samson amp that puts out
around 150w/ch and to be honest I don't hear any difference between it and
the Hafler although the build quality of the Hafler is much better.
I know Samson has a miserable reputation, but.......

That right there is a sign that you have a problem with your monitoring.
With better speakers, you should be hearing a difference between amps. The
difference between amps, though, will be a lot less than the diffference
between speakers.

So my question is, should I go with the Event actives @ $1,100/pair on
sale at GC or go with the passives @ about $650/pair at Swee****er (I
think that price is a wee bit high!).

I see no reason to pay more money for active monitors if you have an amp
set up already anyway.

Anything else I should consider at the $1500 and below price point?

I'm not a fan of the Events at all. I think you should definitely check
out the Tannoy Reveals. And the Mackie active monitors aren't bad at all
and might be in your range.
--scott
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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."