Studio monitors are a specialized type of speakers meant for use in the studio environment as they typically offer a flatter sound quality when compared to normal speakers, which is aimed at reproducing sound neutrally. This makes them indispensable to music producers who have to listen to every single note to produce the perfect track. Now, whether you’re a professional musician or just love to dabble in sound-mixing in your spare time, you can certainly benefit from using studio monitors that are designed for semi-professional use. Here are a few budget-friendly options you can check out.
This pocket-friendly bookshelf speaker from MX KONTROL should deliver a smooth and clear frequency response in the range of 80Hz to 20Khz. A big plus for this device is that it can be placed anywhere, be it in your room, mounted on a wall or as part of a music system spread across multiple rooms. Thanks to its magnetic shielding feature, you can rest assured that your speakers and visual displays such as TVs will never experience interference, the company claims. The peak SPL is 114dB and should be good enough for you to evaluate your tracks while creating them. Love listening to music but afraid to take the device outdoors? Well, the speaker’s all-weather construction makes this possible. This makes a great option for those who want to throw parties on their lawn or terrace and offer their guests great music.
When it comes to performance and efficiency, this speaker from BIC America is a good option to consider. Despite its small stature, the DV32 should pack a punch as it comes with 3.5-inch woofers with poly/graphite cones backed by big magnetic shields. This ensures that you get smooth midrange, clear highs and surprising bass all at an affordable price, according to the company. This speaker is ideal for use with all music formats, including surround sound, making it a good option for people who want to use it to watch TV too. When it comes to the casing, you get pre-molded holes at the back of the speakers, making them easy to mount on walls. Thanks to their stylish design, they won’t look out of place in your home.
These speakers from BIC America are a bit of a consumer favorite when it comes to design and audio quality. Thanks to the long-throw 6.5-inch poly/graphite-blend woofers, you can expect tight and extended bass from these speakers. The company’s patented Venturi plates found on the device’s rear help it in delivering a good extended low-frequency performance. Do take note of the fact that these speakers are equipped with custom-made poly dome tweeters and unique front cabinet angles that should ensure sound distortion is minimal. This makes them ideal for surround sound and other music modes. Also, the speakers are magnetically shielded for distortion-free placement near TVs and other visual displays. You can also expect an immersive TV viewing experience thanks to the timbrally-matched speakers. The speakers support newer music formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, the company claims.
The 3020i speakers from Q Acoustics boasting 125mm and 22mm precision drivers should deliver sounds that not only have a deep bass but also fill the room. These speakers are said to be able to deliver a large-scale sound thanks to the 22mm decoupled high-frequency driver with a wide surround. This should allow it to offer a wider stereo image as compared to previous versions of the speakers. A really handy feature is that the Q 3020i speakers can be mounted on shelves, stands and even walls, thus ensuring that the device doesn’t clutter up your room while delivering great sound.