Digital BW, The Print

I print with QTR & UT2 on an Epson 1280 (CIS). I have a spyder2 for 
monitor calibration but nothing for profile creation or linearization.

My monitor is an el-cheapo (ie. TN panel) LG Wide Screen. I find it 
lacking in shadow details and have trouble when running low brightness 
levels (getting colour casts on screen). Prints tend to be a fair bit 
darker than on screen...it's hard to make adjustments with predictable 
output results.

I'm thinking I'd be better off with a good quality monitor (ie. an IPS 
panel) for more consistent viewing angles and better shadow details, 
etc.

But, a densitometer/print profiler maker/screen calibrator like the 
ColorMunki sounds like it could really help me.

Which would be a better bang for the buck?

Thanks,

Mike.