Samson makes cost effective products that anyone can afford. I appreciate that. I will be using these speakers for game testing and also a pair for my home entertainment speakers. I highly recommend these. Great, cost effective studio monitors for video and game professionals. IF you want to use these for mixing audio, it is totally doable but read on.

For professional use:
These are not high end monitors for mixing. But you can do some mixing on them.

Connections are RCA for connecting straight to media devices (Computers, TV, XBOX). The Samson Resolv has TRS and balanced XLR AND even RCA. I have a pair of Resolv and they are comparable to the Yamaha. Great monitors for the price. If you need affordable and professional, look to the Resolv.

The MediaOne are ported and resemble a typical tabletop stereo speaker in sound, but just a bit cleaner than most. The low end is boosted and tweeter is dull. For the price, they are really handy to have around in the studio. Plug instruments directly in or snag two pair for a cheap 4.1 system.

An issue that actually turns out to be a positive, the amp is in one monitor that powers the other. This will make each box handle the sound differently but shouldn't cause you grief. But the good thing is that if you are using these as computer monitors on a noisy Asus board for example, you shouldn't have a problem with noise. Whereas if you use monitors that are self powered, you can often run into trouble.

If you are looking for high-end professional monitors and don't mind spending a bit more money, my gosh, don't buy these. Look at what Yamaha has to offer. Best for the money imho. Also check out the Avantone Mixcubes, Mackie, and don't forget about the Resolv!
Samson makes cost effective products that anyone can afford. I appreciate that. I will be using these speakers for game testing and also a pair for my home entertainment speakers. I highly recommend these. Great, cost effective studio monitors for video and game professionals. IF you want to use these for mixing audio, it is totally doable but read on. For professional use:
These are not high end monitors for mixing. But you can do some mixing on them. Connections are RCA for connecting straight to media devices (Computers, TV, XBOX). The Samson Resolv has TRS and balanced XLR AND even RCA. I have a pair of Resolv and they are comparable to the Yamaha. Great monitors for the price. If you need affordable and professional, look to the Resolv. The MediaOne are ported and resemble a typical tabletop stereo speaker in sound, but just a bit cleaner than most. The low end is boosted and tweeter is dull. For the price, they are really handy to have around in the studio. Plug instruments directly in or snag two pair for a cheap 4. 1 system. An issue that actually turns out to be a positive, the amp is in one monitor that powers the other. This will make each box handle the sound differently but shouldn't cause you grief. But the good thing is that if you are using these as computer monitors on a noisy Asus board for example, you shouldn't have a problem with noise. Whereas if you use monitors that are self powered, you can often run into trouble. If you are looking for high-end professional monitors and don't mind spending a bit more money, my gosh, don't buy these. Look at what Yamaha has to offer. Best for the money imho. Also check out the Avantone Mixcubes, Mackie, and don't forget about the Resolv!