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    29 Best Rated Budget Studio Monitors in March 2023

    The budget studio monitors list is compiled from brands: JBL, KRK, YAMAHA, PreSonus, Amazon, Edifier, Pioneer DJ, Circuit City, JBL Professional, BESTISAN, KALI AUDIO, Mackie, Behringer, Clutch, Logitech, SINGING WOOD, Rockville, Fluid Audio, Digitaldjgear. This post is based on 932,799 customer reviews.

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      Mar 24, 2023 2:09 AM
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    JBL Professional 305P MkII Next-Generation 5-Inch 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor Pair Bundle with 2x 10-Foot TRS Cable, 2x 10-Foot XLR Cable, Dual 1/4" Stereo to 3.5mm, 2x Ties and Microfiber Cloth
    JBL Professional 305P MkII Next-Generation 5-Inch 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor Pair Bundle with 2x 10-Foot TRS Cable, 2x 10-Foot XLR Cable, Dual 1/4" Stereo to 3.5mm, 2x Ties and Microfiber Cloth
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    • SCORE
      9.6
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    • Brand
      JBL
    • This pair of JBL 305P MkII Powered Studio Monitors comes with all the manufacturer accessories and a 2-year USA warranty along with a 7-piece bundle which includes 2x Mophead 10' TRS balanced male to male 1/4" cable, 2x 10' XLR male to XLR female cable, dual 1/4" stereo to 3.5mm cable, 2x cable ties and Circuit City microfiber cloth.
    • Broad sweet spot neutral frequency response across a wide area allows you to fine-tune your mix even while listening off-axismore
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    KRK RP5 Rokit 5 G4 Professional Bi-Amp 5" Powered Studio Monitor Pair, Black
    KRK RP5 Rokit 5 G4 Professional Bi-Amp 5" Powered Studio Monitor Pair, Black
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    • SCORE
      9.6
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    • Brand
      KRK
    • Proprietary speaker drivers built in-house from the ground up
    • Built-in efficient Class D power ampmore
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    Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor Pair Bundle with Two Monitors, TRS Cables, and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth
    Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor Pair Bundle with Two Monitors, TRS Cables, and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth
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    • SCORE
      9.6
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    • Brand
      YAMAHA
    • Large magnets in an Advanced Magnetic Circuit design
    • 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 70W power amplificationmore
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    PreSonus Eris E3.5-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitor (Pair) (E3.5)
    PreSonus Eris E3.5-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitor (Pair) (E3.5)
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      PreSonus
    • 50W Class AB Amplification (pair)
    • 3.5" Powered Studio Monit with Woven Composite Woofermore
    5
    Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal
    Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      Amazon
    • Ready to help - Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
    • Voice control your smart home - Turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, and more with compatible connected devices. Create routines to start and end your day.more
    6
    Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor Speaker - 66w RMS with Subwoofer Line Out
    Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor Speaker - 66w RMS with Subwoofer Line Out
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      Edifier
    • 2 YEAR WARRANTY - Guaranteed high quality and reliability with hassle-free parts and labor warranty for two years in USA and Canada.
    • BLUETOOTH 5.0 WITH QUALCOMM APTX HD - Easily connect to your phone, laptop or tablet for wireless listening enjoyment, suitable for iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows devices. AptX HD supports up to 24bit quality over Bluetooth.more
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    Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2.0 Setup Wooden Enclosure - 66w RMS
    Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2.0 Setup Wooden Enclosure - 66w RMS
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      Edifier
    • 2 YEAR WARRANTY - Guaranteed high quality and reliability with hassle-free parts and labor warranty for two years in USA and Canada.
    • REMOTE CONTROL - switch input sources, control volume and mute/unmute at your figure tips.more
    8
    Pioneer DJ Studio Monitor, RCA, Mini-Jack, Black (DM40)
    Pioneer DJ Studio Monitor, RCA, Mini-Jack, Black (DM40)
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      Pioneer DJ
    • The compact DM-40 desktop monitors bring excellent audio quality to your home setup. They inherit the best from our professional S-DJX series and Pro Audio speakers, including a front-loaded bass reflex system for a rich, tight bass and DECO* technology for a wider reach and sweet spot. All these features are combined in a compact design making the DM-40 the perfect match for DJing, producing and simply enjoying music at home. The DM-40 speakers are sold as a pair. *Diffusion Effectual Convexity by Olson Specs: Type: 2-way bass reflex, active monitor speakers Tweeter: ¾-inch Soft Dome Woofer: 4-inch Fiberglass What's in the box: DM-40 x 2, Power cord, 2 m speaker cable (for left/right channel connection), Audio converter cable (3.5 mm stereo mini plug to RCA), Bottom cushion x 8, Operating instructions Dimensions: Left ch: 146 x 227 x 223 mm (5.7 x 8.9 x 8.7 in.) Right ch: 146 x 227 x 210 mm (5.7 x 8.9 x 8.3 in.) Weight: Left ch: 2.7 kg (6 lbs.) Right ch: 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs.) Amplifier Output: Class A/B amp: 2 x 21 W / 4 Ω Frequency Range: 70 - 30000 Hz Impedance: 10 kΩ Inputs: 1 LINE (RCA), 1 LINE (Mini-jack) Outputs: 1 HEADPHONE MONITOR (Mini-jack)
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    9
    Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor Speaker - 66w RMS with Subwoofer Line Out
    Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor Speaker - 66w RMS with Subwoofer Line Out
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      Edifier
    • BLUETOOTH 5.0 WITH QUALCOMM APTX HD - Easily connect to your phone, laptop or tablet for wireless listening enjoyment, suitable for iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows devices. AptX HD supports up to 24bit quality over Bluetooth.
    • UPDATED WIRELESS REMOTE - Easily control volume, mute/unmute, Switch between Bluetooth and line-in modes. Adjust the bass, treble, volume on the side panel. Enhance your listing experience with Soundfield Spatializer button.more
    10
    Mackie CR3-X 3-Inch Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Bundle with Pro Tools First DAW Music Editing Software and Dual 1/4" Stereo to 3.5mm Cable
    Mackie CR3-X 3-Inch Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Bundle with Pro Tools First DAW Music Editing Software and Dual 1/4" Stereo to 3.5mm Cable
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    • SCORE
      9.2
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    • Brand
      Circuit City
    • Convenient front panel volume knob with lit power ring gives you on/off/volume control and power indication where you need it. Plug your smartphone or other source right into the front of the speakers and listen instantly
    • These Mackie CR3-X Studio Monitors come with all the manufacturer accessories and 1-year USA warranty along with a 6-piece bundle which includes PRO TOOLS FIRST DAW music editing software, Mackie 3.5mm aux cable, Mackie RCA cable, Mackie speaker cable, Pro dual 1/4" stereo to 3.5mm cable and Circuit City microfiber cloth.more

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