i've never heard of tangents - so i can't comment on them
i've heard a lot of bigger cerwin vega speakers and they are all right - not sure about the little ones
jbl control 1's are excellent little speakers - my mate had a pair in the room with his decks and i used to love going round to his for a mix - great sound quality and obviously they have jbl build quality. I'd definately go for these
hope that helps
