[happy hopping]

I have another pair that connects to my PC, it's the M Audio M3-8, very nice sound, I'm very happy with it. It's 3 way but active.

In my other 70 to 80 sq. ft. room, it's used for yoga mostly, and I need a pair of 3 way speakers connect to my integrated amp. As long as the sound is as good or better than the M- Audio M3-8, I'll be happy.

The M-Audio M3-8, I only pay $600 for it. Unfortunately, it's a pair of active speaker, so obviously I can't connect to my integrated amp. What brand would you guys recommend?

 

[zieglj01]

A good 2-way speaker, can be just as good as a lot of 3 way speakers

Since you are in California - look at Ascend, sold online

The CBM-170
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cbm170/cbm170.html

The CMT-340
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cmt340m/cmt340m.html

 

[happy hopping]

how's the sound compares to M audio? As quite honestly, I haven't heard of ascend before

alternatively, is there a way to convert the power speaker to work with a receiver output without losing any sound quality?

 

[Transmaniacon]

If your integrated amp has pre-outs for the mains, then you can hook up a pair of active speakers instead.

Ascend is a very respected brand and would be a good choice. What is your budget for the speakers?