active professional monitors for HT


I am considering active pro monitor speakers for a 7.1 HT. Possibilities include the JBL LSR4326P or Focal Solo6 Be...based on reviews and comments I've seen, since I haven't auditioned anything yet (the room isn't even designed yet, much less built).

Would welcome any comments on (1) the idea of using pro active monitors in a HT, (2) specific speaker suggestions that I should try to audition ($1000-2000 per pair street price range), (3) feedback on the JBL and Focal speakers mentioned above.

The room is going to be in the area of 2500-3000 cu ft, and I will probably use an existing Pardigm Reference Servo-15 sub.
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They were $4000 each but I got them just before a price increase.

I listened to bluesky & dynaudio but not in my home.
Things have improved markedly. The monitors are on stands, have had some break-in time and have been tamed by MRC. Theater is awesome. It feels like you are there. Music is really dynamic. More to come.
I am working on integrating three Meyer Sound HD-1's into my system. I bought three of them and am breaking them in now. My first impression is that they are very analytical, realistic and energetic. I also picked up a Meridian G68 that I am trying to figure out. So far I like my old system better but I am confident that I will exceed it with this new stuff, at least that is what I tell my wife. :)
Watched a movie with my son last night that I have probably seen 50 times. "Cars" was amazing on my new system. It was like I had never seen it before. The audio was outstanding. The energy this system produces made me feel like I was at a Nascar track.
Sorry,
NHT T-6's, L5's
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