Hi,
I've always used small nearfields like Yamaha NS10, Neumann Kh120 and Genelec 8020. Recently, got a nice pair of Studer A732 (three way with 10" woofer) and started to realized what I've missed!!
These days I also find even bigger monitors like Altec 19, 9844, Tannoy gold monitor 15", Jbl...