We’ll also mention what other sizes are available. It’s not exactly fair to directly compare the largest speaker Yamaha makes with the smallest speaker KRK makes.įor this reason, we’re trying our best to keep it apples to apples by recommending the 5” speaker version of all the studio monitors we’re testing out. Take the Yamaha HS “family” of monitors for instance - you’ve got the HS5 (5” woofer) which is the least expensive, followed by the HS7, and then the HS8 being the most expensive. Like we mention in the What You Need to Know section, the size of the woofer is likely the most important consideration, and affects the price the most. Note, we do not test in a professionally treated room, so we are using the trim and tuning controls (when available) to make the monitors sound the best in our environment.
After days of fatiguing our ears, we pick the top ones that impressed us the most, taking into consideration value for the money. We involve as many people as we can in the process so our final reviews are well-rounded. We do a little bit of everything - listen to music, play guitar through them (we use Native Instruments Guitar Rig), play a synth through them, produce a test track, and mix down some stems. We then order the monitors and spend a lot of hours testing them out over several days.
We can’t look at every studio monitor on the market, so to get the initial list we scour the Web for reviews and forum posts to see what gets the most recommendations. The Equipboard team has decades of experience when it comes to studio sound. We wrote this guide to help you navigate the process. There comes a time when most bedroom producers and musicians ask themselves, “Should I buy studio monitors? If so, what should I get?” Whether you’re making the jump from headphones to monitors, upgrading your current monitors, or starting fresh with nothing, choosing the right pair for your needs per your budget is important. Smaller woofer = slightly less bass response than the Adam A7X, but still an incredible choice in the $1000+ range. Incredible clarity, detail, and balance makes these one of the best for the $1000+ budget. PreSonus Eris E5 5" Powered Studio Monitorīeautifully designed monitors with excellent tuning options.īluetooth enabled monitors are the perfect compromise for the occasional music producer and casual music listener. Stalwart studio monitor with built in EQ options and Kevlar drivers, a favorite of electronic music producers. Worthy contender to the Yamaha HS, with slightly less detailed mids & tighter bass for less money. JBL 305P MkII Powered 5" Two-Way Studio Monitor Hard to argue these are the best monitors under $500. Choosing between the HS5, HS7 & HS8 will depend on the size of your studio & how much bass response you need. In terms of sound quality, the Yamaha HS monitors are the best in this price range.
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