Upgrading recording gear (i.e. actually buying real monitors)

[coreysMonster]

So I'm looking to upgrade my monitors from my 25 buck computer loudspeakers to a pair of "real" monitors. I'm looking to spend around 150-200 Euros, but have no clue about what to look for, what to consider, and basically no experience whatsoever in purchasing audio monitors.
I'm basically looking for a pair of good, all-round speakers that are more or less within that price range.
Any suggestions?

 

[Horhe]

The cheaper Behringer actives are in that price range i think. Good value for money.

 

[laszlozsolt82]

Alesis is in that pricerange to

 

[ahjteam]

BEHRINGER B2030A

 

[coreysMonster]

The music store had some used Tascam VLM-3's for about half the store price, so I went ahead and got those. Definately a huge upgrade from my normal speakers, and I think sufficient for my level of skill right now, plus now I was able to buy an SM 58 and PODFARM as well, already a huge upgrade from my old setup, sound wise
Now all I need is a new bass guitar, a new computer and a new interface, drum mics...


...I should've picked a cheaper hobby, like soccer or something -_-

 

[Ionei]

Heard good things about the Behringer 3031A's and 2031A's.

Worth a check out if they are within budget.

 

[John_C]

stretch the budget for a pair of these http://www.thomann.de/gb/tannoy_reveal_501a.htm