Review of Best Studio Monitors Under $1000
Top Pick
1. PreSonus Eris E3.5-3.5″ Near Field Studio Monitor (Pair)
- Brand: PreSonus
- Manufacturer: PreSonus
- Dimensions: Height: 8.3 Inches Width: 5.6 Inches Length: 6.4 Inches Weight: 8.0 Pounds `
Features
- The reviews speak for themselves!
- The only true studio monitor for multimedia, gaming, watching movies, or producing your next hit.
- Now comes included with Studio One Prime and Studio Magic plug-in suite, over $1000 USD worth of music production software.
- 3.5-inch woven composite drivers produce a more powerful bass response with a more accurate overall sound.
- 1″ ultra-low-mass silk-dome tweeters eliminate harshness and provide balanced high-frequency sound.
- The only monitors in their class with acoustic tuning. This enables you to get pristine sound quality in any room. Crossover frequency: 2.8 kHz.
- Stereo aux input for your smartphone, headphone jack for private listening, volume, and power on/off are located on the front panel for your convenience.
- 50-watt Class AB amplification (25 Watts per speaker) provides plenty of volume and headroom for nearfield monitoring.
- Studio-quality industrial design. They look as great as they sound. Protection: RF interference, output-current limiting, over-temperature, turn-on/off transient.
Best Quality
2. KRK 5″ Classic Studio Monitor
- Brand: KRK
- Manufacturer: KRK
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 10.0 Inches Width: 12.0 Inches Length: 15.0 Inches Weight: 6.6 Pounds `
Features
- High/Low-frequency controls contour your sound for environment, preference, and music style, and the custom bi-amped, class A/B amp offers large headroom and low distortion
- Soft-dome tweeter with optimized waveguide provides smooth, pristine and articulate highs up to 35kHz
- The low-resonance enclosure minimizes distortion and color, and the lightweight, glass-aramid composite woofer delivers clear midrange and tight bass
- Flat Low Frequency Adjustment adding versatility and improved accuracy for mixes that translate in different environments
- Superior low-end extension with optional setting of plus-2dB KRK Bass Boost acclaimed by music creators worldwide
Recommended
3. M-Audio BX3 3.5″ Studio Monitors, HD PC Speakers for Recording …
- Brand: M-Audio
- Manufacturer: InMusic Brands Inc.
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 5.71 Inches Width: 5.51 Inches Length: 8.19 Inches Weight: 8.0 Pounds `
Features
- Desktop Computer Speakers With Studio Monitor Sound – 120-Watt powered speakers deliver studio speaker sound, perfect for gaming, podcasting, streaming, DJ performances and more
- Premium Components – Stereo Speakers with an Acoustically-inert MDF cabinet and bass reflex design for deep, rich sound; 3.5” Kevlar low frequency drivers and 1” natural silk dome tweeters
- An Immersive Listening Experience – Computer-optimized tweeter waveguide for precise imaging; High & Low EQ for dialling in the perfect sound; Rear ports for extended bass response
- Versatile – Whether you’re looking for gaming speakers, DJ speakers, PC speakers, record player speakers or studio speakers, the BX3’s 1/4”, 1/8”and RCA inputs offer complete hook-up flexibility
- Everything You Need – Includes 1 passive speaker, 1 active speaker, 1/8” speaker cable, 1/8” to 1/8” cable, 1/8” to RCA cable, and AKAI Professional’s MPC Beats
4. Mackie CR3-X 3-Inch Creative Reference Multimedia Professional Studio Monitors – …
- Brand: Mackie
- Manufacturer: Mackie
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 7.1 Inches Width: 8.1 Inches Length: 5.5 Inches Weight: 7.8 Pounds `
Features
- Professional studio-quality sound
- Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker output
- Flexible inputs – 1/4”, 1/8”, and RCA
- 50 watts of clean, articulate stereo sound
- Hookup cables included
5. Gator Frameworks Desktop Clamp-On Studio Monitor and Speaker Stand – …
- Brand: Gator Frameworks
- Manufacturer: Gator Frameworks
- Color: Clamp
- Dimensions: Height: 0.0 Inches Width: 0.0 Inches Length: 0.0 Inches Weight: 7.054792384 Pounds `
Features
- Pair of (2) desktop studio monitor clamp-on stands
- 12″/305mm x 9″/229mm speaker platform with soft, EVA-lined surface
- Clamps to desktop surfaces 2. 25″/57mm in thickness.
- Fits most small-sized studio monitor speakers both vertically and horizontally.
- Product Dimensions: 13. 5″/353mm (L) x 12″ /305mm (W) x 3. 5″ /89mm (H), Net Weight: 5 lbs. /0. 45 kg, Weight Capacity: 60 lbs. /27. 23 kg
6. KRK Classic 5 Professional Bi-Amp 5″ Powered Studio Monitor (2 …
- Brand: KRK
- Manufacturer: KRK
- Color: BLACK
- Dimensions: Weight: 22.0 Pounds `
Features
- An incredibly versatile powered nearfield studio monitor great for any style of music
- Soft-dome tweeter with optimized waveguide provides smooth pristine and articulate highs up to 35kHz
- Lightweight glass-aramid composite woofer delivers clear midrange and tight bass
- Flat low frequency adjustment adding versatility and improved accuracy for mixes that translate in different environments
- Superior low-end extension with optional setting of +2dB KRK bass boost acclaimed by music creators worldwide
7. Donner Studio Monitors 3″ Near Field Studio Monitors with CSR …
- Brand: Donner
- Manufacturer: Donner
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 8.07085 Inches Width: 5.35432 Inches Length: 5.9055 Inches
Features
- 【High-definition near-field active studio monitor】40-watt class D two-way high-definition near-field active studio monitor.Studio quality design, accurate frequency response, precise acoustic field.
- 【1-inch silk-dome tweeter, 3-inch (Dyna3) woven woofer】Professional acoustic adjusters and speakers，Room Space and HF Trim adjustments for acoustic room reflections.
- 【 5.0 wireless Bluetooth】You can enjoy music without wires.With Bluetooth 5.0 function, you can enjoy your favorite music anytime and anywhere. As a versatile product, Dyna series studio monitors will greatly enhance your understanding and enjoyment of music.
- 【Rich and practical interface】1/4” TRS balanced inputs, 1/8” stereo aux input and RCA inputs suit for almost any audio source.High-tech, compact and delicate designs.
- 【live for music】Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing.Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker output. All-wood MDF ROHS cabinet provides a natural sonic character.
8. JBL Professional 305P MkII Next-Generation 5-Inch 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor, …
- Brand: JBL Professional
- Manufacturer: JBL Professional
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 13.93 Inches Width: 12.2 Inches Length: 14.0 Inches Weight: 14.0 Pounds `
Features
- MkII series features next-generation JBL transducers, new Boundary EQ, and a sleek new design
- Updated HF and LF transducers: new design improvements result in optimized Damping for superior transient response and impressive deep bass with lower harmonic distortion
- New boundary EQ: restores neutral low frequency response when speakers are placed on the work surface and adjacent to walls
- Sleek, modern design provides a dramatic flair to any studio
- Broad sweet spot: neutral frequency response across a wide area allows you to fine-tune your mix even while listening off-axis
- Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4″ Trs inputs, +4dBu/ -10Dbv input-sensitivity switch and adjustable volume control
- Purchase includes: 305P MKII studio monitor (x2), Power Cord (x1), quick set-up guide (x1), peel-off rubber pads (x4)
- Pair with the JBL LSR310S Powered Studio Subwoofer to extend your LF range all the way down!
9. KRK RP5 Rokit 5 G4 Professional Bi-Amp 5″ Powered Studio …
- Brand: KRK
- Manufacturer: KRK
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 13.0 Inches Width: 16.0 Inches Length: 25.0 Inches
Features
- Professional grade 5“ (bi-amp) studio monitor designed and engineered in the USA
- 5” matching woofer and 1” tweeter made with Kevlar
- Built-in efficient Class D power amp
- Proprietary speaker drivers built in-house from the ground up
- Onboard LCD visual ds-driven EQ
10. Audio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black
- Brand: Audio-Technica
- Manufacturer: audio-technica
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Height: 4.1 Inches Width: 10.0 Inches Length: 11.4 Inches Weight: 0.41875 Pounds `
- Publication Date: 2014-01-23T00:00:01Z
Features
- Advanced build quality and engineering Designed for studio tracking and mixing
- 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Tune for enhanced low frequency performance
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- Convenient single side cable exit Magnet neodymium Designed for studio tracking and mixing