I'm beginning to regret buying a pair of M-audio BX5s after hearing so much shit about the monitors in that range. They seem to be working ok for me, but theyre the first pair of monitors I've bought, so I ain't got a lot to compare em to. Whatever the case, I'll be sure to look a little more carefully at what I'm buying next time I reach for my wallet...

If you're looking for stuff on a lower budget, then it might be a good idea to buy 2nd hand, not only is it cheaper, but you can resell at a lot less of a loss if you want to upgrade.