Im coming to the conclusion I need both - something that I can stand to listen to all day, and does a decent job of reproducing the energy of kicks and bass (to give the vibe and energy when just playing), and then a second pair purely for getting the mix right - probably smaller (5" maybe), much more accurate, less prone to triggering bass modes in the room, and generally just much more brutally honest...
For the former - Im using Event TR8XL very nice flat non fatiguing sound, but they seem to be really sensitive to their environment. For the latter - Im looking for something suitable - I was allmost tempted by the little triple-p pyramids, but they mean getting a suitable power amp as they are passive.
Either way - in my studio (in a rented house, so I cant really do much about the accoustics) the Events seem to be completely impossible to mix on - they are interacting with the room way too much - shame - they were really great in the last place (in what I thought was a much less ideal room and placement). - Ive tried alternative placements, on stand, off stand, accoustic damping on the stands.. etc etc - nothing helps.
Anyway - so another one here looking for something to mix on
Currently thinking maybe Genelec 8020A/8030A...