The Best Studio Monitors Under $300, $500, $1000...

Our picks from JBL, Mackie, KRK, Tannoy, PreSonus, Yamaha, Avantone, Event, Adam, and more! Be sure to add [email protected] to your address book. Studio 12 Pay | Mic Preamp Guide | Audio Interfaces | Home Studio Guide | USB Microphones Play as you Pay: We will split your order into 4 equal installments! Learn more » The Best Monitors Under $300, $500, $1000... Find them all in zZounds' Studio Monitors Buying Guide! » When setting up a studio, monitor speakers are the crucial last step in your signal chain. A good pair of studio monitors will help you place sounds within the stereo field and reveal to you what's missing from your mixes. Most models are priced by the single speaker, so as you shop for studio monitors, keep in mind that you'll need to buy two to monitor in stereo! Find the perfect pair for your price range --Shop zZounds' Studio Monitors Buying Guide! » JBL LSR305 Powered Studio MonitorNew, $149.99Learn more » Best Studio Monitors Under $300 a Pair: To outfit your studio with a decent pair of powered studio monitors, you should expect to spend at least $300. At this price point, you're likely to find small-footprint monitors loaded with 5-inch or 6-inch woofers, like the JBL LSR305s -- the smallest model in JBL's longstanding LSR series, with a home-studio-friendly price tag. See more under $300 a pair in the Buying Guide » M-Audio M3-6 Active Studio MonitorNew, $249.99 or4 payments of $62.50Learn more » Best Studio Monitors Under $500 a Pair: In the $500-per-pair range, you'll find monitors loaded with larger 8" woofers from home-studio favorite brands like KRK, Mackie, JBL and M-Audio. The M-Audio M3-6 active studio monitors are notable for their 3-way design, with a midrange driver and tweeter mounted coaxially in line, in the top half of the cabinet -- one of the few 3-way monitors you'll find for under $500 a pair. See more under $500 a pair in the Buying Guide » KRK Rokit RP10-3 Mid-Field Powered Studio MonitorNew, $499.00 or8 payments of $62.38Learn more » Best Studio Monitors Under $1000 a Pair: When you step up to the $500-$1000 price range, you'll find powered monitors that have become studio staples in recent decades, as well as larger modern versions of much older favorites. In this price range, you'll start to see 3-way monitors -- speakers with three drivers dedicated to lows, midrange and highs, for more detailed sound reproduction across the entire audible range. Check out the KRK Rokit RP10-3, with its large 10" woofer, for mid-field applications. See more under $1000 a pair in the Buying Guide » Adam A7X Powered Studio MonitorNew, $749.00 or4 payments of $187.25Learn more » Best of the Best Studio Monitors: Studio monitors may be more of a practical necessity than an exciting piece of gear. But when you're looking at high-end monitors, the "wow factor" becomes apparent. Case in point: the distinctive folded ribbon tweeter on the Adam A7X. See more in the Buying Guide » Shopping for new monitor speakers?Check out our Questions to Ask Before Buying Studio Monitors » Play as you Pay Need it now but short on cash? Split your order into 4 monthly payments. Twitter Follow us on Twitter for fun facts, discussions, gear tips, and more! Facebook Like zZounds for a free trial of killer Jamplay online guitar lessons. The Fine Print:All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Everything in the newsletter is subject to terms as may be detailed at zZounds.com or elsewhere and may differ entirely from what's in this newsletter. We make every effort to produce this newsletter with the most accurate information. Prices and specs are subject to change, and sometimes we humans simply make mistakes. In the event of an error, we will do our absolute best to take care of you, but we cannot always honor the incorrect price. Interim markdowns may apply. Discounts and savings cited versus manufacturer's suggested retail price except where specifically indicated as reduced price. Copyright © 2014 zZounds Music, LLC. All Rights Reserved.8 Thornton Rd. | Oakland, NJ 07436 | [email protected] Unsubscribe | Subscribe