Near-field Monitors - Suggestions???, Looking to buy in $1000-$1500 range Options

[mixfisto]

Hi folks, I will be buying a pair of studio monitors in the next few weeks and am requesting some advise. I know that I must spend some time doing some critical listening, etc... but wanted a good place to start. I will be using them primarily for mixing, but will also be tracking/writing/arranging as well. I plan on keeping these for a few years while the rest of my studio grows around them.
Can you please let me hear some of your praises... and also some of your warnings???
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks!!!

[DANO10]

Hello eaks,

I like Hafler amps. I have a Hafler Transnova P4000 (200W+ per side), so I bought a pair of BM15's to use with the Hafler. I have never heard the BM15A's. The speakers are identical, so I expect the "A's" to be very good, but I don't know which would be better.

The BM15's cost me about $1,200 at Sweetwater and the Hafler about $600. The BM15A's are $2,550. at Sweetwater.

One more thing. They no longer make Hafler amps. (Drag) However, you can find factory refurbished models at http://stores.ebay.com/High-Desert-Audio-Store


DANO10