What Monitor Speakers Would You Recommend For Under £120 ?

[THE INTRANCER]

Typically they are going to be hooked up directly to hardware synths, or to the Beringner audio interface that I use with Studio One on my laptop. I know there are a few options available, and bluetooth connectivity would be ideal. Presonus has a few sets to choose from but there are others from alternative unfamiliar brands to choose from too.

In the house I have a hi-fi technics amp and large 3 way AWIA speakers in wooden cabinets. This combination provides significant power to rock the house but it's a little OTT for outside use and with being tied to the mains plug of the house.

So what do you think would ideal for me given the use cases, I've described? Ideally, this is a question for those have explored these options or use them in their every day setups. One of the key things I want from a speaker is that of zero frequency vibration, like you encounter when adjusting the cutoff and resonance of any synth, which can make the casing vibrate.

Cheers.

[BertKoor]

So you want battery powered active monitors?

At your budget? Buy whatever tickles you, but my advice is to save up some more.

I've got a pair of passive monitors, costing double your budget, already at the bottom of what's considered "decent audio quality".

[FranklyFlawless]

So what do you think would ideal for me given the use cases, I've described?

The PreSonus Eris 3.5 is essentially your only reputable option. If you are open to PA systems, the Samson Expedition Escape+ barely fits your budget and requirements.

[andymcbain]

Edifier MR3?

https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudsp ... ifier_mr3/

[_leras]

Second hand ones...

Seriously though for that budget I'd grab some sennheiser hd 25, especially if making dance/electronic music.

Then save up for better speakers.

[danbroad]

A secret I was let into many moons ago, make of it what you will.. Creative T10’s. £25 max for a decent set on EBay, and for lower volume nearfield listening and producing they punch well above their weight. I use a pair even today. Of course, they roll off at low frequencies and they probably don’t reveal much but that’s what a decent set of cans is for. Beyer DTs closed and open are my choice.

Heresy: I sold a pair of Genelec 8020s to go back to the little T10s, because in the real world I have neighbours and family and kids and a dayjob, and my days of ASBO noise pollution are over. Note I don’t make money from my music, it’s only for me; I realised a set of £1200 monitors were total overkill, just like room preparation. I’d headed down a road of personal snobbery, when really I just wanted to create and smile. Have fun!

Edit; better give some alternate suggestions... if you’re serious about your mixing, £125 isn’t probably enough… but the Presonus Eris E3.5 a good bet. Next tier up.. Adam D3V, Yamaha HS5 then Genelec 8020 etc but you’re starting to spend a lot. The only sensible advice I could offer is that monitors are as personal as your ears, and never buy an expensive set you didn’t listen to first.

[stoopicus]

I’m a huge fan of JBL monitors - they are a real price/performance sweet spot, and sound great. I like my JBL 305P’s more than either of Yamaha’s HS5 and HS7, and also more than the Presonus Eris line. So, for your price range, it might be worth checking out their smaller monitors.