Monitor Suggestions

[nexty76]

Right now I have no output monitors for my MBox 2 Mini. I am currenty using Etymotic 6i headphones as my audio source, obviously not ideal. I see that the output is a 1/4" jack, for now should I just setup some of my sroound sound speakers with an RCA to 1/4" jack? Is that a waste, should I invest in decent headphones? Or is there a set of monitors I could pick up that won't break the bank?

[albee1952]

Real speakers are the way to go. How much can you afford? If your budget is really tight, here are some contenders(all these are under $300 a pair)
Behringer 2030A
KRK Rokit5
Yamaha HS50
M-Audio BX5
anything less than these is probably not worth buying.

[Obsidian Dragon]

+1 on the M-Audio BX-5's on terms of bang for the buck. If you look into used powered monitors, make sure you try them first. There is usually a reason someone is getting rid of them. This is one area where it might not be wise to skimp. You should also consider room treatment as that will have a significant impact on your mixing ability.