Okay, I am Taking the Pro Audio Plunge

Good idea!  Do your homework then go for it!  You only live twice. 

I expect that eventually the internal amps will need service if not replacing.  Based on my experience with powered speakers.  Won’t purchase again until I see a manufacturer offer a 10 year warranty on electronics like I have on my passive speakers.  I hope you have a better experience.  

My experience is when you have the itch in Hifi, you eventually always scratch it.  Can you return the speakers if the experiment doesn’t go as planned?  Order them, try them and now you’ll know if it’s the sound you are chasing.  Kind of checks 2 boxes, pro audio / measurements theory and active speakers are better box.  If you don’t go all in you will always wonder.  Take the plunge, experiment and either way you’ll know more than you did before about what your perfect sound is. 

@mm1tt77 

I am sure I could return the monitors if they don’t work out, but it’s a hassle of course; and I have since determined there are likely better options than the Neumann KH310s for my needs. So regardless, I need to do more research before the purchase. 

I was listening to my Satori Helios last night, and it was hard for me to imagine there are any active monitors under $10K that are likely to beat them appreciably. Thus, the “itch” has largely subsided.

Those are nearfield monitors.  Suitable for a desktop, not a medium or large room which they will not be able to fill with much bass energy.  Very small sweet spot.