does someone use this monitors or can tell me if they are useful. I know they are very low budget so before i waste money I'd like to have some comments from more experienced producers.
![Image](http://www.thomann.de/prodbilder/esi_near05_aktive_nahfeldmonitore_pimx_160180.jpg)
![Image](http://www.amazona.de/content/musictools/hardware/boxenmikros/ESI_nEAR/bilder/image005.gif)
Specs:
- -Type : 2-Way Bookshelf
- - LF Driver : 5 inch Kevlar curved cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround.
- -HF Driver : 1 inch magnetically shield natural Silk Dome.
- - Frequency Response : 60Hz - 22kHz
- - Crossover Frequency : 3.2kHz
- - LF Amplifier Power : 40W
- -HF Amplifier Power : 30W
- -S/N Ratio : > 100dB below full output, 20kHz Bandwidth
- -Input Connectors : 1 x XLR Balanced Input Connector
- 1 x TRS Balanced/ Unbalanced Input Connector
- -Polarity : Positive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement
- - Input Impedance : 30k ohms balanced,15k ohms unbalanced
- - Input Sensitivity : 200 mV input produces full output with Volume control at maximum.
- - Protection : RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off
- transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse.
- -Indicator : Power ON/OFF indicator on rear panel
- -Power Requirements: Factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz,
- 230V~50/60Hz or 100V~50/60Hz;
- Power via detachable 3 circuit line cord.
- -Cabinet: vinyl laminated MDF
- -Dimension : 250 mm(H) x 176 mm(W) x 200 mm(D)
I've heard they are realy good and can be compared to monitors up to 500 €.