Best Budget Studio Monitors & Speakers in 2019 [Our Top 5 Picks]

► Links to the budget studio monitors we listed in this video:
► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2OpEQwf
► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/30M2vcE
► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - amzn.to/2LTAFHo
► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/2It40q1
► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/2MbYs3W
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►UK Links◄
► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2pOnuPb
► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/2oVWkpj
► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - amzn.to/2OooZ0J
► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/2MlEpA6
► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/35bYKAJ
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►CA Links◄
► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2KBgWL5
► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/35bcvQt
► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - amzn.to/2W7E09H
► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/3eUQVnO
► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/3cO0Vxa
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►GER & EU Links◄
► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2It3UPb
► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/2APBfzi
► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - N/A
► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/30PMYZr
► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/2o9Ro03
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In today's video, we reviewed the 5 best budget studio monitors in the market for this year. I made this list based on my personal opinion and i tried to list them based on their price, quality, durability and more. You can recommend any other products in the description below so everyone can benefit from the information.
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► Links to the budget studio monitors we listed in this video: ► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2OpEQwf ► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/30M2vcE ► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - amzn.to/2LTAFHo ► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/2It40q1 ► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/2MbYs3W ------------------------------------- ►UK Links◄ ► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2pOnuPb ► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/2oVWkpj ► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - amzn.to/2OooZ0J ► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/2MlEpA6 ► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/35bYKAJ ------------------------------------- ►GER & EU Links◄ ► 5. PreSonus Eris E4.5 - amzn.to/2It3UPb ► 4. JBL Professional LSR305 - amzn.to/2APBfzi ► 3. Mackie Studio Monitor - N/A ► 2. Kali Audio LP6 - amzn.to/30PMYZr ► 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 - amzn.to/2o9Ro03 ►More: 10bestones.com/best-budget-studio-monitors/

[@afaus21]

Nice video, i have PA speaker with built-in amp, how to connect it to audio interface?

[@navinhedgar3968]

Kali Audio LP6 is phenomenal, they have such a flat, neutral sound to them that mixing my tracks are way more accurate then it used to be. No built-in EQ means your tracks tell you the truth of what you’re lacking and what you need to add.

[@theones261]

nah, because you own one thats why your into it. and me no coz i own genelec monitors.

[@danielvelkovski3156]

Ncov 2019 this is a budget list lol

[@hojosconsal9913]

@@theones261 k bro

[@harrym8556]

@@theones261 genelecs are too sibilant and harsh in the highs. I'm about to return them.

[@rockfella27]

I have the Kalis and Love them to the core. Very engaging and I'm very satisfied. I'm a basic home user lol.

[@hristianrevenski4194]

Keyword: Studio. Thank you for the video. It is very useful. I am in process of selecting my first studio monitors - for home usage. I like KALI LP6.

[@Styrant]

I had jbl lsr305s from 2014-2019 and upgraded to kali lp6 a couple months ago and have zero regrets, much better bass response and detail in general

[@kantrust219]

Styrant they have an awful self-noise though.

[@crowgamesandtech7878]

This really helps me a lot. I am currently studying music. This video is great because it will help me decide many things that I have planned to do a study at home ... Thank you very much!

[@araujowjow]

which one did you buy?

[@pinkynath8182]

nice video, all the items listed in this video is a very good, very good help for purchasing any of these items. Thanks

[@novaktenis4338]

I have tried many Speakers so far, but I agree with your list. I honestly tried JBL Professional and it really turned out great.

[@howardanderson3061]

I just ran into real excellent video, I'm looking for something in the budget range. all these speakers seem great, I was wondering...of all these speakers are the best? regardless of price range

[@timnoble4137]

Great video. Just the right level of detail. THX.

[@red-tech-pro69]

excellent video is very good thanks for making this content for us . Excellent work 100% recommended this video greetings happy . Keep it up !

[@kurt8263]

Happy to see the lsrs on here!

[@MikhaelBattaglia]

Very clear and informative, thanks!

[@mdumbe_raymond254]

Wow am loving the JBL monitor think ama get my self one for my home studio

[@frescoakash]

You would need two 😉

[@mardzj]

@@frescoakash pro gamer tip

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

Why didn’t he say the prices wtf

[@subhadeepdas3944]

These are the least expensive monitors.Only the Sound quality is good in Kali and JBl .Other 3 are worst in this video.. I Use Yamaha HS8 and Alesis Elevate 5 both have different character ,but those are not false like those 3 - PreSonus Eris E4.5 , PreSonus Eris E3.5 and Mackie Studio Monitor. Don't waste you hardend money on those 3 . Go for Yamaha , Adam , kali , alesis or KRK . And you need extra sub woofer for making pop music .Cheap does not mean good.

[@mimmina1982]

@@subhadeepdas3944 I was just wondering how come the top of the list one is the cheapest? 🤔🤔🤔

[@rogthepirate4593]

@@subhadeepdas3944 the Presonus Eris E3.5 are extremely well reviewed for a reason m8. Yes, of course there are better monitors on the market. But not ANYWHERE near that price bracket. You seem to miss the fact that this is about price-performance ratio, and in this, they simply blow everything else completely out of the water. For what they deliver they should cost twice as much, but they don't, and THAT is the point. They're a great choice for a small home studio.

[@flamersss]

@@rogthepirate4593 would they be good to mix and master hip hop vocals in my room studio?

[@shahsoarrogant7770]

@@flamersss yeah

[@eliezeramadorperez4676]

Very good reviews, thanks.

[@tonycrivera]

I've owned a pair of the makie's for a little over a year now I loved em. I just ordered a pair of the kali LP-6's and I'm super excited !!!!!

[@ShivaAshutosh]

How's the kali

[@videosyncrisy]

I bought a set of the Mackies for next to nothing, and they are amazing. So clean, decent bass response and CHEAP!!! Love em! PLEASE do a review on Best Budget Studio Subwoofers!!

[@vetrimaran3529]

JBL is one of the best among these collection.It has genuine features with excellent sound quality.I recommend this highly.

[@brownpunk1794]

do u own one?

[@MILKWynn]

@@brownpunk1794 I do. they are great. But if u have or know what u look out for. I think any of the recommendation is best choice. Sound is still subjective and how u set these up. Dac? sound card? etc. Owning the lsr 305 in white. But lsr 305 are discontinued sadly

[@DNGMaestro]

I bought the mackie’s some years ago and they really helped my mixing game. Highly recommend!

[@1rotravirus]

oh crap i really need a PreSonus Eris E3.5 thanks for share

[@subhadeepdas3944]

These are the least expensive monitors.Only the Sound quality is good in Kali and JBl .Other 3 are worst in this video.. I Use Yamaha HS8 and Alesis Elevate 5 both have different character ,but those are not false like those 3 - PreSonus Eris E4.5 , PreSonus Eris E3.5 and Mackie Studio Monitor. Don't waste you hardend money on those 3 . Go for Yamaha , Adam , kali , alesis or KRK . And you need extra sub woofer for making pop music .Cheap does not mean good.

[@talsophos]

Great buy the presonus eris e3.5 don't listen to 👇 i can vouch for them and have owned lots of decent monitors to compare

[@jusmax374]

@@talsophos is the bass good on them?

[@talsophos]

@@jusmax374 yeah really good

[@vikplevnes736]

@@talsophos how are they compared to the eris 4.5? I have the 3.5s and they fit great on my desk's stands but i am thinking to get the 4.5s cause they would be even better on the stands and I assume they are better?

[@eladiomora2287]

the best thing would be to have the PreSonus Eris E4.5 for your 50 watt amplification Class AB (25 w / side) and its Acoustic adjustment controls for midrange, HF, high pass and acoustic space settings for a precise mixing contour, I need it for my musical works. I stay with him.

[@Grub370]

Great video cheers!

[@12310001passat]

Nice. Very helpful.

[@rob_dug]

I have the Logitech z333 set and am really happy with them

[@BIG_APEX_REACTS]

NICE! Very Informative I didn't know the specs on those JBLs I have some ol skool Event 2030s

[@sylart57]

I just recently purchased the Mackie monitors to go with my Tascam DP-32SD Digital Studio!! I'm glad to see them in this video!! Now...it's time to make some serious noise!!!!

[@alejandraramirez3575]

The number 5 PreSonus looks awesome, so the 3 too. Which is the most expensive?

[@henryhymc2709]

I actually spend alot of time listening to these recommend studio monitors from the 4" - 8" versions and all have a certain degree of nose pinching sounding to the vocals which i believe is caused by the digital crossover attenuation. Noticed somewhat missing upper highs between the bass driver & tweeter freq despite the freq curves showing flat response. I finally ended up buying Samson Resolv SE6 at USD300/pair for my daughter's studio room of about 150sqft. My audiophile system consists of B&W Nautilus speakers and hand made tube pre-amps & amps. I'm used to the imaging, sounstage depth and bass driver's speed. Thus it was important for me to have a studio monitor that demonstrate these characteristics. Was about to consider the BBC studio monitor series before i discovered the Samson with very acceptable sounding for that price point.

[@DiconmigoJesus]

Awesome bro very helpful I have recomended to lots of people! Hidden word Keyword:Studio

[@antonietoniemusacchio4841]

loved your video. I am hesitating between mackie c3 or Presonus eris 3.5 for vocal recording & acoustic piano keyboard. studio starting off

[@MegsMakeupRoom]

Which did you go for in the end, and how did they perform in your opinion??

[@Zamperla]

yay. Lakey Inspired!

[@josebastidas5333]

Great video

[@ClaudioGonzaga]

Very Nice feature comparison.

[@teymyneytor]

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[@prophetsidisamed2237]

so great and helpful

[@tiny_gyarados8848]

Ive heard this beat in so manyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy different youtube videos

[@JMXCzw]

Hi. Thanks for the review I recently got the Elevate 5. pretty good sound. But i have an issue with the headphone jack. the sound output is super low. Any idea what the issue could be?

[@dzonisetac3448]

I can argue from my own experience that the JBL Professional LSR305 is one of the best and most useful, considering its performance and the quality it provides for the money it needs to stand out. I'm a big fan of him.

[@dalvynoficial]

I’ll do it because of your comment

[@miless254]

how do you control the volume in the last one??

[@tlalves1]

Im looking for a good studio monitor and liked the number one, but i would like to know about the her BASS. has a good bass?? because i want to use with my controller Dj.

[@jair3132]

PreSonus Eris has really good bass for the price, like, didn’t expect that at all!

[@krauselee877]

Ya they thump

[@OrganistaAndrzej]

I have a Yamaha p125 digital piano. the lowest A note is 27.5 Hz. What monitors do you recommend for such a piano? what model and diameter of the woofer?

[@vikplevnes736]

this got me thinking now...so the eris 3.5 over the 4.5 even tho the 4.5 are $100 extra?

[@timhomstad]

Would these be good computer speakers for general use? Occasional music and gaming?

[@balansilviu2579]

Of course ,if they are good for music production they are definitely good for occasional use and gaming too.

[@baronvonderg]

Finding your video is super coincidental since I'm in the process of designing and setting up my new studio! New house, blank canvas! I'd had my eyes on the Mackie speakers however the Presonus look like a solid contender! All hail the small and mighty!

[@joseRivas-cr8zd]

PreSonus Eris E4.5 is the best for me.

[@keremsenturk8604]

So does mackie plug into a laptop with usb or aux caple

[@felipecarlesso8923]

I'm in doubt, and I would like a suggestion ... Fluid C5 .. Mackie CR4 .. or Presonus Eris 4.5 ... All of them are in the same price range. My room is not a treated room. I will mix headphones, it would be my input monitor, to later invest in a Yamaha H5 or more ... Thanks!

[@pdraggy]

I'm looking at the Micca OoO for 99USD have you looked at NHT C-series C1 with a 5.25" driver for just 159USD?

[@kajakun]

Do these studio monitors actually good for normal people use? as in watching films, gaming and listen to spotify? or are they specially used for audio professionals only?

[@NoCoverCharge]

Keyword studio ...looking for some decent affordable monitors myself

[@raviml7814]

Very nice make some more studio monitors please

[@connguoilangbat]

please help guy, Im a newbie. How those speakers compare to an JBL charge 3? Thank you

[@ndMaikel]

Thanks for the list! Is the EDIFIER Studio R1280T not worth mentioning or did you just forget ?

[@desrus]

I own the black version of those and they sound great!!

[@captainfruitbatify]

R1280T is a well-built, good sounding speaker for the money, but with a frequency response of 75Hz-18KHz plus or minus a massive 9dB, they're hardly flat enough to take seriously as studio monitors.

[@callumhunter9296]

Hi are these any bettee athe rokit tp g3

[@dgillies5420]

Why do half of these videos switch between Eris 4.5 and Eris 5 which are totally different speakers with tuned ports?

[@user-mb8ep5eq5m]

If anyone know what is speaker for computer under 60$ that good for aaa game?, detail and flat

[@swagg049]

What about the Eris 5's?

[@istillsuckatguitar]

If I'm willing to shell out the extra cash, does the PreSonus 4.5 sound better, richer, deeper than the 3.5?

[@mohammedthufail7146]

Very good video

[@markmiller409]

Great job... keyword Studio

[@45djjasong]

Kali Audio LP6 i love them ............

[@Didier_Lardenoije]

Do you get 1 or 2 speakers?

[@canigetayass5912]

Didier Lardenoije you pay 150$ each

[@mario_bajs6463]

Key word is STUDIO if it still counts?

[@raviml7814]

Yamaha hs8 that one is or ???

[@teabagNBG]

i got me the presonus 3.5 bt ceres... i got them used like new, for 40 bucks... i really like them

[@mamunurrashid2699]

Have wanted these since you recommended them over the JBL in their review

[@anukutty4533]

I would prefer JBL Professional LSR305 its just amazing. Thanks for the review

[@DanBlake3rd]

Agreed. I selected these and true to their heritage, do sound amazing. High build quality for the price.

But they have hissing sounds

[@DanBlake3rd]

@ Hey Tom, mine are dead quiet. I keep them plugged into the headphone port of my iMac rather than a DI. Not sure if that is the difference.

[@zian3694]

are they good to hear the bass and sub bass clearly??

[@Lord.Sinclair]

What about Focal Alpha series ???

[@alistairhomewood7344]

I have Kali audio lp6. Amazing. So happy with my purchase. You can see them in my latest vide ha Also, the lp6 will have a lot more bass than the Eric e3.5 and 4.5 due to the larger driver. Just letting you know. You will hear very little bass with anything under 5 inch

[@moondragon5630]

Thanks for the tip man, looking to buy speakers myself now. Cant use headphones, my ears gets easily heated.

[@alistairhomewood7344]

@@moondragon5630 yup I absolutely love them. Would recommend focusrite 2i2 to connect to your computer unless u already got an interface

[@DENZTRIX]

I have them in white there so clean 🔥🔥

[@alistairhomewood7344]

Denztrix yeh I'm a month into having mine (black) and I still love them

[@Sashko_Dee]

Don't get the Mackie CR speakers. They sound great but crap out right outside of the warranty period.

[@Afthrast]

I second this

[@thomasfischer9259]

I third this

[@madhan1320566]

Have wanted these since you recommended them over the JBL in their review!!!!!!!! That 3 pair giveaway is insane!!

[@joshperry5454]

Are any of these compatible with the Pioneer ddj200?

[@alexzehnmusik]

Of course

[@dnshandelsbedrijf6497]

Yo guys! So I make trap/hip hop beats and wanna but my first studio monitors. I really dont know wich ones are the best, but from review vids I think the presonus e5, mackie mr524 and the krk r5g4 are the best in my budget range, you agree? But since I make trap beats I want the spreaker to have some good bass and a good balance between low and high frequencys (for mixing). So yeah sich one would you guys regiment to me?🔥

[@tlalves1]

which those speakers has the best bass???

[@uselessoldman7964]

none of them there all far too small. If you are looking for good bass you need to be looking at 8" plus or a sub. I choose the Adams T7Vs cos they do go low but if you were to crank up the bass to vibration levels you mix would be miles out. Studio Monitors are supposed to be flat, they are not Hi-Fi/Car Audio.

[@ralitonecustom9392]

how do you determine the flatness of sound?

[@uselessoldman7964]

dull lifeless boring, no heavy bass no screeching highs everything is in moderation. They should be crystal clear and superb stereo imaging. IF they sound Hi-Fi then there not studio. Remember you are supposed to sit no more than 3ft 1mtr away from them, that is what differentiates them from normal speaker cabs. They also make GREAT computer speakers !!

[@UserTube1234]

Event 20/20 BAS V1 best budget monitors ever!

[@Motorscor-oi3gg]

Anyone have experience hooking up the PreSonus Eris E3.5 with a Audio Technicia LP60X turntable? Hows the sound quality etc

[@sidaksandhu1417]

I have a pair of the 5.25 inch model but it sounds great with a LP60X and my AT2030

[@intermediateguy4184]

Can it directly connect dynamic mic?

[@OOYAH]

no, you need an audio interface for that and probably for the monitors too

[@biglobster4335]

do I need Audio interface PreSonus Eris E3,5 ? Thanks for reply peace.

[@Mathijszzz]

my question

[@hugorodriguez5848]

I think that you need one, however you'll get a better sound with the interface

[@GoofballDyl]

If you’re making music you definitely need a audio interface regardless

[@stephanweinberger]

You don't strictly need one, as the Eris series offers unbalanced line input whch can be connected to e.g. your computer's audio output. But since onboard-audio is often of rather poor quality , a separeate audio interface is usually a good idea (and if you want to use professional audio equipment you will need one anyways to connect it to your computer). The Eris series also have balanced audio inputs to connect to an audio interface or other professional equipment.

[@jacobbrown1690]

the jbl is the best of this bunch. jbl has a new mk2 line out so get that instead of the lsr. 305p

[@GameFirst]

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[@fahyen6557]

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[@GameFirst]

@@fahyen6557 傻逼。

[@bleakapathy]

Recently spent time doing demo's with the jbl lsr series, the Mackie hr series, the Yamaha hs series and Adam t series. Walked out with a pair of Adam t7v's. mackies were muddy with a scooped sound, jbl I found to smear lower mids, and Yamaha we're harsh in the highs and too forgiving in the mids. The Adams were the only ones that highlighted the flaws in my mix that I knew were there already. The others sort of smoothed the warts over. For me that was an eye opener, because I had gone in with intentions of buying the HS8.

[@slumz12]

So you hyped number 1 up... what would drive me to buying a more expensive speaker for the experienced musician?

[@rickyhughes93]

Adam Audio T7V

[@narayanacooper8571]

No M-Audio BX5D3's. They're what I'm getting after watching all the "Comparison" videos, "Bx5D3 Vs..." Considering their price & sound, they are the hands-down winner IMO. I just wish there were more comparison videos featuring Extreme Metal mixes, as THAT would make it easier to choose considering that is my niche. 🤔

[@sozo_jamma1593]

m-audio's are fantastic! i upgraded to the m-audio BX8 Carbon's not too long ago and WOW...halfway turned up my neighbors think i am throwing a dance party. But the part that gets me is how CLEAN they stay at whatever sound level i have them on. ALWAYS clear, ALWAYS clean, ALWAYS true to the original sound when working out of my DAW. I also use m-audio for several of my pieces of hardware gear, (m-audio trigger finger pro, m-audio axiom 85). Just a good company that makes great products and sometimes it feels they go a little under the radar.

[@StefanoMaddalena]

Listening it through an Eris E4.5

[@clappedoutmotor]

Would you recommend?

[@user-mt2gz9ty8z]

I know I'm late but Studio!

[@dammdopeboy29]

Kali lp6 are the best d-class monitor there is .... no capp💪💪

[@jdsimz8147]

Why not include the prices?

[@Manu-hp5qq]

I got the kali audio lp-6's and they are fucking awesome

[@jc3drums916]

They're all inexpensive, but the PreSonus are super-affordable. If you're considering the Mackie, you might as well look at the Adam T5V, which are only $40/pair more expensive. Otherwise, skip the Mackie and go with one of the other monitors on the list.

[@acidbath3226]

kali lp-6 are the best for the money

[@oskypmc]

You really didn’t put prices in the video or description?

[@edgarmartinez-rk2ry]

@Shy Brotha Speaks yeah well but at least u have an idea with prices

[@casualmcztmc9989]

Kali Audio Lp6 are the best under £300.

[@logicxmusic999]

Is this still available?? Giveaway thing

[@emirablondell7000]

How sad that technology is sometimes quite expensive, don't you think the M-Audio AV42 is better? Well, everyone with their tastes, but I like this one and it's cheaper

[@CaR1235100]

I got a pair of Yamaha NS-4's, the model before ns-10, for $10 and wouldnt trade em for anything on here

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

My home audio system is a JBL and I wouldn't trade it for anything. But for strictly monitors these little Presonus 3.5's are killer. They have a very flat but very pure, crisp sound to them at any frequency.

[@tonygiannattasio9137]

I do edm music what do you think would be the best, presonus 3.5 or the jbl?

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

@@tonygiannattasio9137 Either would be good as monitors when putting together a flat mix. The Presonus have a tight, punchy bass response, but the JBL's would probably have a bit better low-end response post-production.

[@dominion285]

forgot iloud speakers...those are good