The Best Budget Studio Monitors, RANKED [All Models Compared, 2025]

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  @SonicScoop · 1 year ago · pinned

  Which are your favorites? Short on time? Check out the article version here: <a href="https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-budget-studio-monitors-ranked-all-models-compared/">https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-budget-studio-monitors-ranked-all-models-compared/</a><br>Affiliate links to support the channel:<br>►Kali Audio LP-6 <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=kali%20audio%20LP6">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=kali%20audio%20LP6</a><br><br>►ADAM Audio T5V: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=adam%20Audio%20T5V">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=adam%20Audio%20T5V</a><br><br>►ADAM Audio D3V <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=adam%20audio%2D3v">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=adam%20audio%2d3v</a><br><br>►IK Multimedia iLoud Micro: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=iloud%20micro">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=iloud%20micro</a><br><br>►Avantone Mix Cubes: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=avantone%20mixcubes">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=avantone%20mixcubes</a><br><br>►PreSonus Eris 5: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=presonus%20eris%205">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=presonus%20eris%205</a><br><br>►JBL 305p Mk2: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=JBL%20305p%mk2">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=JBL%20305p%mk2</a><br><br>►KRK Rockit G4: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=krk%20rockit%g4">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=krk%20rockit%g4</a><br><br>►Yamaha HS5: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=yamaha%20hs5">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=yamaha%20hs5</a>

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  @kenkrugger · 1 year ago

  I bought the Kali’s a couple of years ago. Thank you for making me feel I’ve made a solid choice😂. You always make very thoughtful and helpful videos. I really appreciate it.

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  @---pp7tq · 1 year ago

  I&apos;ve never seen an engineer so helpful, so insightful, and so dedicated to help people in the comments with like a small article replies. You&apos;re the best. Thank you ❤

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  @roadeoh · 11 months ago

  The YouTube algorithm served me well in showing me this vid.<br><br>You made this well paced, highly informative and I particularly liked your pointing out the need for GOOD room treatment. <br><br>Love the D3V’s, cheers for the vid!

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  @aviramspies · 1 year ago

  Been using my Kali LP-6 for a few months now and I&apos;m so so happy with them.<br>The EQ dip switches in the back are super effective, and I feel like I have a very clear picture of what I hear.

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  @Arsonloke · 1 year ago

  My audio engineering professor/mentor recommended the kali LP-8s to me and that was over 3 years ago. Best choice I ever made.

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  @seagers_studio · 1 year ago

  Presonus 5&apos;s blew me away in the local music shop compared to more expensive options - took &apos;em home and love them. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  @elijahyats2 · 8 months ago

  every time you post it’s heat 🔥

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  @AudioRoomUS · 3 months ago

  Very helpful! I am looking for studio monitors right now.

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  @SonicScoop · 1 year ago

  Chapters:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690">0:00</a> Introduction<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=134">2:14</a> Useful Stuff<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=181">3:01</a> Free Stuff!<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=223">3:43</a> The Criteria<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=400">6:40</a> The Top Picks!<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=414">6:54</a> The A Tier: Kali and ADAM<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=440">7:20</a> The B Tier: PreSonus and JBL<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=502">8:22</a> The C Tier: KRK and Yamaha<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=602">10:02</a> The Desktop Monitors: ADAM, iLoud and Kali<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=689">11:29</a>: The Cube Monitors: Auratone, Avantone and Reftone<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=854">14:14</a> Pick A#1: Kali LP 6, in Detail<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=1120">18:40</a> Pick A#2: ADAM Audio T5V<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=1419">23:39</a> Pick B#1 Presonus Eris Studio 5<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=1550">25:50</a> Pick B#2 JBL 305P Mk2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=1674">27:54</a> Pick C#1 KRK Rokit 5 G5<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=1848">30:48</a> Pick C#2 Yamaha H5S<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=2213">36:53</a> Desktop Monitor Pick #1: ADAM D3V<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=2544">42:24</a> Cube Monitors: Budget Pick — Avantone MixCubes, Active<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBJA9Vm690&amp;t=2743">45:43</a> A Better Approach to Monitoring

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  @Henrique_Dutra · 1 year ago

  I have Adam&apos;s T5V with the KRK S8g4 sub calibrated with Sonnarwoks and it works great! Great content, as always.

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  @pattiepepper6217 · 10 months ago

  Thank you so much for explaining all of your opinions! As a beginner, this is a great education. Thanks 😊😊⭐⭐

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