afriquedeluxe-
It's hard enough to even find a used computer powerfull enough for live recording under 650 bucks, so I meant if someone dosen't already have a computer, then I would first get the computer. But if someone has a computer they could spend the cash on speakers(monitors) and, let's say a M-Audio soundcard, or a mic. I think the computer, speakers, soundcard and midi controller( keyboard or pads) should be what he buys first, unless he dosen't have a computer. In that case I would buy the computer first and use the stock sound card and a home stereo.
L-Rock-
I still don't know if you meant 6 seperate pairs of speakers(monitors) is what you use, or 6 speakers at the same time. I have more then 2 sets of speakers hooked up to A/B the different sets, but I only use 2 at one time. I use some Yamaha NS-10's( the speakers in that new Pac and Biggie/Eminem video, you know, the ones with white woofers) and I also use a pair of self powered KRK monitors. Plus I have a cheapo pair of computer speakers to see how the mix will sound on smaller crappy speakers.