In theory Monitor's are cheaper but don't forget to factor in a good steel stand that can be lead shot or sand filled. Sometimes it makes the monitor/stand combo as the next up in a manufactures line of floor standers.
It's easier to knock over monitors if you have kids also. Another reason people go with monitors is they are using a low powered tube amp that is rolled on the bottom end.. This setup give glorious vocals/choral music etc.. but not for full orchestra pieces.
The second option is going with monitors and adding a sub, then you can place the monitors in the best acoustic location and then place the subwoofer(s) in in their ideal location. Takes more work to achieve harmony but some rooms will benefit from this setup and plus you can still use that small warm tube amp.
It's easier to knock over monitors if you have kids also. Another reason people go with monitors is they are using a low powered tube amp that is rolled on the bottom end.. This setup give glorious vocals/choral music etc.. but not for full orchestra pieces.
The second option is going with monitors and adding a sub, then you can place the monitors in the best acoustic location and then place the subwoofer(s) in in their ideal location. Takes more work to achieve harmony but some rooms will benefit from this setup and plus you can still use that small warm tube amp.