[jcaverso]

Ok ever since i have been recording, I have been using my Yamaha stereo speakers as "monitors". They are big speakers and they sound excellent, and work pretty well for mixing. I am wondering if monitor speakers are really necessary. obviously the whole transparency thing is a big issue, stereo speakers arent meant for monitoring etc. All i want to know is what the difference is between monitors and stereo speakers. I really dont want to spend a grand on monitors and find they sound pretty much the same as my yamaha stereo speakers. PLus all my gear is crammed in my room along with my drumkit and bed and all that stuff, so i dont have space for immaculate placement anyway and its not the most amazing sounding room.
Will monitors help my recording immensely or should i stick with my huge expensive Yamaha speakers??