Studio Monitor reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 195 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Studio Monitor brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Beatmatch, r/NeuralDSP, r/edmproduction, r/musicproduction, r/Logic_Studio. Top-rated brands include Yamaha (4.6/5), Kali Audio (4.5/5), KRK (4.2/5).
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Reviews195
Subreddits26
Posts46
Brands29
Products84
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#1
Yamaha
4.6
(32)
"Yamaha hs5 krk rokit 5 are solid."
"I'd go Yamaha hs5 or if you find a good offer hs7 or better hs8."
"I have been using the Yamaha h7s for about six years now same pair I love them"
"I can second these 🙏 Incredible monitors"
"I'm very happy with the HS8."
"The ones i liked were the Yamaha HS80M."
"I’m very happy with my HS5."
"I do prefer the Yamahas."
"I’ve had the Yamaha HS8 for 15 years."
"I use Yamaha HS5 monitors and the HS8 subwoofer for my Clavinova and any other sound produced by my computer."
#2
Kali Audio
4.5
(17)
"I have the lp-6 and they are the best speakers for the price"
"Get Kali LP6 and spend the rest on building some panels."
"Kali LP6 or LP8 best bang for buck."
"Kali Audio LP-6"
"Kali Audio makes very good studio monitors for the money."
"For $500 for the pair it is really hard to beat the Kali Audio In-5."
"Kali speakers are in a class of their own."
"For $400 you have a couple options. Kali Audio LP6."
"Try the kali audio lp9"
"I’ve got Kali monitors don’t remember the exact kind but they boom."
#3
KRK
4.2
(17)
"I find that the Rokit RP7 G4s are really a steal."
"I have rokits and love em. Rokit 5s"
"They are a great little near field monitor."
"KRK classic 5s are great sounding monitors."
"I use the KRK Rokit RP5 and they are great."
"KRK 5's, or the Yamaha equivalent ive had both for about 10 years now."
"I just got KRK Rokit 5’s and they do more than enough for my bedroom DJ setup."
"If rokits, forget 5, go for rp7 straight. You want some bass for these hiphop beata if you don't have budget for sub."
"I've mostly used KRK Rokit 5 (classic) and can't fault them at all."
"I have the krk rokit8, not sure if they are top tier but they are cheap and I make money producing with them."
#4
JBL
4.7
(15)
"Best bang for your buck is probably something a bit vintage. JBL 4412 ... Often highly undervalued on the used market, and vastly superior to what you can buy new for the same price."
"Much better speaker for the price."
"JBL 305P MkII"
"I have the JBL's and love them."
"Just got the JBL 305p’s for christmas they’re amazing."
"They have similar performance to the Yamaha HS7."
"I use JBL 305P and I love mine."
"JBL 305p mkii are the best bang for your buck."
"I have the JBLs and they're great."
"Definitely get the JBL 305P MkII."
#5
Kali
4.9
(14)
"Hands down the best bang for your buck are gonna be the Kali LP6-V2's."
"Can't go wrong with anything Kali."
"Kali LP-UNF are excellent for the price."
"Kali audio!! Or used focal."
"Look into Kali LP-6 and Adam T7V."
"Kali LP6's for me."
"I’m going with the Kali lp8 v2."
"I got some Kali In8 V2s a few months ago and I love them."
"Kali LP-8s"
"Kali Audio LP-6 might fit under there on their sides."
#6
Adam Audio
4.5
(14)
"I recently got the adam audio t5v. I am very happy with it."
"Adam T5V or T7V are both incredible for the price"
"Adam Audio T8V, impressive bass and sound clarity."
"Personally I'd look for a much flatter and capable small powered monitor like a Neumann KH120, JBL 705, or Adam Audio T5V."
"If you can get AdamT5V's that cheap, go for it."
"I'm very happy with the Adam Audio A8H's I use."
"Adam Audio or KRKs."
"I have Event 8's, Adam 8's and RCF 6.5"s and they all sound pretty much the same."
"Adam Audio"
"Adam Audio"
#7
Adam
4.8
(13)
"I have a set of Adam T8Vs and also a a5x set with a sub 8, and I regret nothing."
"The Barefoot were cool, but not that much better than the A7V. I ended up going with those because the sound and the stereo field was just unmatched."
"Very happy with the setup, and the T7V could have hold themselves on their own."
"Adam A5X’s are phenomenal for the price."
"Adam t5v"
"I would go with these ADAM T7V Active Studio Monitor."
"The adam T7V or T8V are great for budget option."
"Couldn't be happier with my decision."
"Adam T8V . Do it. Now."
"I have a HX stomp hooked up to two Adam A5X."
#8
Presonus
4.3
(14)
"I’ve got the Eris e5 which were about 150 each, I have zero complaints"
"I ended up with Presonus Eris E5. A pair for $60 usd. Used."
"So, I found a pair of Presonus Eris E5 on OfferUp. I only paid $60. I feel like hit the jackpot."
"I love my Presonus Eris 5XLs!"
"They are amazing for that price and work well enough in my spare bedroom as monitors."
"Definitely get the Eris E5s."
"Presonus R65, Yamaha HS 5"
"Presonus s really great."
"I've been happy with the Presonus Eris 3.5"
"I bought a pair of used Eris 3.5s for my nephew."
#9
Neumann
4.9
(8)
"I wouldn't swap out my Neumann KH120 II for anything else."
"I also recommend Neumanns. Obligatory with MA1 mic and KH750 sub. It is expensive but it's the most meaningful upgrade."
"You should listen to the KH120ii."
"Personally I'd look for a much flatter and capable small powered monitor like a Neumann KH120, JBL 705, or Adam Audio T5V."
"I splurged a little for the Neumann KH 120s. Do it bro!!! I’m very thankful for these bad boys."
"NeumannKH120A for if your budget is bigger."
"In that range I favor Neumann KH120 over both KRK and Yamaha."
"Neumann KH310A? It's possible there's going to be a revision."
#10
Focal
4.8
(8)
"Personally got a pair of used focal alpha 50s for 300."
"I'm personally using Focal Alpha 80 Evo, which are simply amazing and considered the best in that price range."
"Any focal you can afford!"
"I got a pair of focal shape 65’s."
"Foca Alpha 65 Evo - best bang for your buck for sure."
"The Focals are my favorite by a mile"
"Focal alpha 50’s are great imo."
"I also like the Focal CMS50."
#11
Genelec
4.7
(6)
"Definitely get the genelecs. No low end is better than an inaccurate one."
"Get a pair of Genelec 8010s or something for like £500 and spend the rest on acoustic treatment."
"Genelec 8020."
"By far, the best sounding portable speakers I've used are the Genelec 8020's. For their size, they have great bass."
"If you can afford it, a set of genelec 8010."
"I really like the Genelec studio monitors series."
#12
Mackie
3.3
(7)
"Get some basic home studio monitors. ...mackie cr8bt 8-inch powered bluetooth studio monitors"
"I have a pair of Mackie's CR4 1st gen... The sound and response are really good."
"I use these Mackies and they work nicely!"
"Mackie cr4x."
"I used to have Mackie CR3s in my home studio. I found that the sound wasn’t quite flat enough for them to work as true studio monitors."
"I've heard the Mackies and they aren't bad for a small little speaker."
"NOT the Mackies CR3s. THEY SUCK."
#13
iLoud
4.8
(4)
"I was absolutely stunned how good these puny little things sound for just under 300€."
"I own a pair of iLoud Micros and they’re amazing."
"I’ve heard nothing but good things about the iLoud MTM."
"I would suggest looking into the iLoud MTM speakers."
#14
Edifier
4.5
(4)
"If you want to spend a little bit more I would highly suggest getting the Edifier R1700BT speakers, I own them and they sound absolutely fantastic"
"The Edifier MR3 is the best option in this price range."
"For that price Edifier MR3"
"I've always heard good things about the edifier 1280 and it's about this price"
#15
Dynaudio
4.3
(4)
"Dynaudio all the way for us, clarity of sound is excellent."
"Dynaudio lyd7"
"Dynaudio has a 5” nearfield that might be worth a look."
"Dynaudio BM MK3."
#16
Barefoot
4.7
(3)
"Barefoot launched recently a pair of low budget monitors so you can never go wrong with them."
"Both are pretty great options but you may want to try and hear them at a local shop."
"The Barefoot were cool, but not that much better than the A7V."
#17
IK Multimedia
4.3
(3)
"Couldn't have been happier."
"Ik multimedia iloud mtm. They have rooom correction."
"For new monitors at the 350 pounds mark I would recommend the IK Micro Monitors (which I personally use and find decently well balanced)"
#18
Tannoy
5.0
(1)
"I love’em."
#19
PreSonus
5.0
(1)
"Look into the Eris series monitors from presonus.. i have their higher end model and am very pleased with the brand."
#20
A8H
5.0
(1)
"I use A8H's in my own studio and they sound amazing."
#21
Focusrite
5.0
(1)
"A Focusrite box and JBL 305P monitors are fantastic for the money."
#22
TEAC
4.0
(1)
"After that, I would get the Teac H265's"
#23
MAudio
4.0
(1)
"Cheap? MAudio BX8, I use those for everything."
#24
MR8
4.0
(1)
"I've been very happy with my MR8's. Bought used for $200."
#25
Austrian Audio
4.0
(1)
"Or austrian audio x-65"
#26
Event
4.0
(1)
"I have Event 8's, Adam 8's and RCF 6.5"s and they all sound pretty much the same."
#27
RCF
4.0
(1)
"I have Event 8's, Adam 8's and RCF 6.5"s and they all sound pretty much the same."
#28
Eris
4.0
(1)
"I snagged a used pair of Eris E5s for a solid deal."
#29
Monoprice
3.0
(1)
"Here you go budget: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=605300"
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