Nothing will be better than "high" end monitors.

BTW: Andrea, I think your initial selection is fine..Adams would be my choice of the group, but not backed by personal use..

For the poor folks...I have a formula (We all are not rich like Chas)....If you have a 3 way sound system (two units)(probally has to be more than a decade old)....try setting it up with a stereo 31 band eq..

Play 2 or 3 of your favorite (great mixed by professionals) cd's..
Listen in detail adjusting with the 31 band eq (moderately)..each frequencie...when you have a decent balanced sound for the 2or 3 cd's....That is the proper acoustic balance for your room..

Try it..it works...of course you need to have the ability to hear...so it won't help guys like Gary

If you don't have an old 3 way sound system...call Russ..he has everything