BEST Studio Monitors Under $500 🔊 | Home Studio Setup on a Budget

[@waynewav]

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[@BillyWrightLive]

Wayne.wav Hey thank you so much for your videos. They’ve been incredibly helpful. I was wondering.... could you share what camera and mic you used to record this video and editing software? Thank you again

[@liltrboofficial4671]

So my home studio is in one of the corners in my bedroom and it is next to a wall so I don’t know if back ported monitors or front porch and monitors are better for the best response

[@barneycarniperfitz1915]

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[@joshuastanford]

"if you don't know what you're doing, get some monitors that make it look like you know what you're doing" LOL

[@gemsound]

I’ve had Tha HS5s for 4 years now and they’re amazing. My mixes always come out top notch and I get my money’s worth.👌🏾

[@f507715]

this dude has great energy

[@ehal2303]

You forgot no homo

[@nightstringers]

Nice arms too

[@snowbeatz7639]

Factss

[@shripallamichhane4604]

the vibe this guy gives is so nice

[@TDAWWWWWWWW]

LOVE THE FACT THAT YOUR SHOWING THE MONITORS WITH DETAILS INSTEAD OF JUST LISTING THEM 💯💯💯

[@jerrywaynecalloway]

I just setup my HS5’s and I love them. Great speakers.

[@beatsbystyhlo5875]

Think ima get those HS5’s 🤔

[@GarciaOnThaBeat]

Always good Monitors👍🏽

[@drcustomblades2984]

I love your videos!! Thanks Wavy you are the MAN!!

[@terrancegordon7384]

your presentation is official. so many ppl see lack of knowledge as something to be ashamed of..smh the shame is in not educating yourself. KEEP cooking us n*ggas!! i enjoy your videos. I'm a 41 Harold beginner when it comes to mixing and mastering..lol

[@Jacob-ie2hh]

Picked up the JBLs used (no Bluetooth) for pretty cheap and it was worth it, they play a static sound though when nothing is coming through it, but when music is played the static sound goes away. For the price they’re amazing

[@kingjay4581]

Your speakers are blown

[@maddavid5159]

With your energy and your flow I feel like buying the 5 models 😂😂😂 Unfortunately I don't have that much money so, I will choose the JBL 305p MkII. By the way, you have a new subscriber.

[@OzieCargile]

Best audio channel on KZbin!

[@sirchtheproducer7019]

Just in the nick of time, i was just searching for some new monitors. Thanks mr. wayne 👍😁

[@CarltonCarvalho]

YESS! THANK GOD YOU PICKED MY SPEAKERS AS THE FAVORITE BC I REALLY VALUE YOUR OPINION ON THIS STUFF.

[@xavierreid5153]

Great info, I think I'll go with the Yamaha's

[@djmooryb3576]

i'll get the HS5/7 just to look like I know what I'm Doing

[@bobbytagariello9388]

i got the jbl mk2s and they are dope love them

[@MissRockn]

I love how much I learn with your videos!! Thank you!

[@ryansavic9170]

Don't sleep on the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro's. You won't believe how good they sound until you're sitting in front of them...and even then it's hard to believe!

[@weserio]

love my Kali lp6's

[@EllieRose1997]

Thanks, The next thing I need to get is studio monitors. I have been using headphones for now..

[@tyglo3437]

After watching multiple of your videos, I’m finally subscribing. My bad

[@simbaking6338]

Dont have a clue what am doing so will get me some HS5..This dude is hillarious...I swear he seems 'high' in all his videos.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Its called charisma

[@B-free7]

That's great information thanks for posting, what about the M - Audio 5 and 8 Monitors?

[@wudimusic]

Had the Adam t5v and Yamaha hs5 but got some cheap Mackie´s mr624 and Wow they sound so much bigger with an open stage.. the messurements show a superflat Frequency but they sound really Hi-Fi, very impressed by Mackie.

[@darionjaikaran4180]

Wayne, you said that you prefer mixing on five inch monitors. In my research, I’ve been told that smaller monitors do not produce proper low end. What is your opinion on this? The style of music I produce requires proper bass.

[@thehitmaster102]

Yeah that what every dang near review I have listened to says but I guess everyone is different

[@qwestdonc355]

got the yhs5 space grey ,love em thanks bro

[@Tonyy1602]

Love the details and layout of video.

[@henryssurfshowcase]

Great review thank you, I would like a pair of those A7x's..

[@DruGaTecH]

A pair of Yamaha HS8 brand new on sweetwater. For 480$ Black and $550 White. Check the Used gear marketplace right now! BTW you didn't include the Presonus E5/E7/E8 XTs. They're also less than $500.

[@wokeil]

I just got the T7Vs and I love that high end

[@rahsheemshabazz5860]

Bro thank you for your videos. You help me so much. Yo if they still had 106 and Park or the Basement, you should be the host. #Allfacts lol

[@Aggeesound]

What’s the difference between the yamaha hs 50m and hs5? And which ones better?

[@sunnyjohnlouis4843]

Great vid 🔥🔥🔥

[@KevyJBeatzBangerzfromBelow]

Love the energy Bro! Imma New sub

[@dashondtm]

I needed this class big brother, Just was talking with wifey about new studio monitors 👍👍🙏

[@luffykillua2199]

Da'shon. dtm what did u go with ? I’m thinking Jbl because my circuit breakers lol

[@RobMitshi]

per 1 monitor or for a set :) I got the Adams A7X and a sub for my budget hehehe, intermediate maybe, the high end of beginner.

[@i.shadrin]

awesome vibes dude)

[@anthonysilva5312]

WW.... you’re content is lit!!!

[@chiefyovany572]

JBL is something I’m going to consider. Thanks for the information

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

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[@SaniBanks]

Can you do a video on the equipment you use to record these KZbin videos? Your audio is always A1

[@darwingibson1058]

Great video and good information bro keep killing it my guy! 💪🏾💪🏾✊🏽

[@waynewav]

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[@chriscaliplugg4806]

Gratitude CHRIS CALI GOIN UP

[@bobaattila6832]

Hey Wayne! I just discovered your channel and I very appreciate your videos and advices. And you are funny as hell too! 😀 Thanks and keep it up!😀

[@iAMKAMARi]

Yess I love the Yamaha Hs5 ! I use these !

[@T.Y.P.A]

Im thinking about the jbLs or the kali in8

[@declan9058]

Was just looking into a pair of stu monitors thank you!

[@tobypalmore9]

Thanks Wavy

[@blessdatrack4masssoundprod773]

thanks a lot for the review i was deciding which ones to get till i seen ur vid bigs up to fam

[@blessdatrack4masssoundprod773]

im copping those yamaha hs5

[@zophenoseye]

I got the G4 KRK’s I think they sound spot on

[@EHall-zj9zy]

Yo “Wavy”. What up bruh. Quick question? So I’m getting ready to upgrade my mic. Rode NT1 or Rode NT1a? I have heard some mixed reviews. Some say the NT1 is more flat across the board providing a more accurate reference whereas the NT1a is brighter on the high end. I know you are pretty good with this kind of stuff so what you think?

[@stiss61]

The Yamaha HS5 has a sub woofer would it be good to get that a well I know it would jack up the Price.

[@TheLastMoomin]

Just got me some JBL 104's, really tidy. Thanks for the info.

[@Chrisjenkinstvg]

Definitely need some new speakers!

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

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[@mavo95]

love from sri lanka ♥

[@danieldwyer5547]

Snagged a pair of Yamaha HS8's for under $500 (a little over with tax) online from Alto Music in NY which was a steal. Always looking for those good refurbished deals. Also using them to appreciate the bass in the opening music of your videos. 👌🏼

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

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[@nightstringers]

Well Wayne now I don't know what I want. lol Guess I need to stop binge watching studio monitor channels. Thanks for all the info .... Take care stay safe ,stay healthy . Nice arms btw.

[@yamsang0__0]

I GOT MY TOP FIVE UNDER FIVE RIGH NEOWWWW!

[@accentontheoff]

Nice review thanks, the JBL could be a great affordable option to the iLouds if one needs portability. Btw would the Kali LP8 or the Adam T7V be too big for a 10 by 11 room.

[@Robert-Dubwise-Browne]

What about the iK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors? They're pretty good in my book.

[@Walter-gb3td]

So Yamaha HS7 and Adam T7v, which one is better for mixing

[@marcusmathis5979]

Kali audio lp 8's

[@joeyvotion8033]

"who don't love new gear" lmao

[@Shmack_]

I found a set of krk rokit g4 7 for $250. I was gonna go for a pair of the 5s but that's $389 and smaller

[@Cons2911]

I’ve always used headphones for my pc, some decent (i dont spend that much) speakers for my tv (kef q150). Now I’m thinking getting a pair for my pc, so, near field. Would monitors suit my needs? I don’t create music or anything, I do,play games. Would a monitor be ok for me? Maybe max 500 for a pair. Thinking tannoy gold 5 or something (I do have an audio interface)

[@PoseidonArsh]

Are the KRK Rp5 Rokit G4 Good studio monitors speakers good ??

[@Bruceta]

Excellent video! Subscribed and thumbs up!

[@Daduu]

Hs5 or KRK rp5 gen4? I plan on using them for mixing hip hop rap music. Honestly if I had the funds I would get the hs8s and have another 5inch set of monitors. I would appreciate the suggestions

[@dyrosx7241]

what did u end up buying?

[@silveramateur571]

KALI LP6 OR THE HS5 ? FOR MIXING TRAP/HIP-HOP/R&B/

[@BRICKSQUIRT]

good luck getting kali lp6 i’m going hs5

[@chrishernandezmusic]

Hello Wavy Wayne! I am your biggest fan and I would like to email you for a personal thing about the studio! God Bless You and keep on making amazing tutorials!!!

[@ADAMAudioBerlin]

👊

[@tusharsrivastavamusic]

Hs5 vs mkii 6. Jbl which is best?

[@Hmfmarky]

Wayne, whatchu think about the Behringer Studio 50USB 5" Powered Studio Monitors with USB

[@erickontomwa7433]

What's up wavy, do a vodeo on how to route your vocals correctly

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

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[@erickontomwa7433]

@@DidierBampiliMusicProduction okay man

[@thehitmaster102]

So are you saying a 5 inch monitor by yamaha is a better option than a hs8 by Yamaha I have krk classic 5 inch gen3 but I havent used them yet but I was really thinking about investing in 8 inch monitors

[@stiss61]

I’m a beginner in studio one 5 and need help getting started can you help me Dr. Wayne

[@jasonrego2008]

slightly unrelated question Wayne - what camera are you using for the video??

[@jasonrego2008]

and what lenses!?

[@Perrock6338]

My man, you have not heard the Rockville 6.5 for $179 on Amazon bro, please check them out.

[@MrSkyTown]

What you think about krks

[@verse2747]

Well I guess ima be getting the Yamaha HS5's

[@ChrisKeyman]

What about Mackie Mr524?

[@BustaMovePurkinz]

Yo Wavy. Jus purchased your roddy rich vocal templet for studio one. How do u use it in the daw.? Help ya boy out🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@waynewav]

Got you, be sure to check out the *READ ME* file included in the download. I will be posting a detailed video this week. email me if you still having trouble.

[@sigurdbertram9594]

thx

[@A1DULLU]

Thanks bro

[@broyo420]

Is it worth it to spend the extra cash on the HS 8's?

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

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[@tuneunleashed]

Depending the size of your room

[@DjR3aper]

I've been doing a lot of looking up mixing in mono. I currently have a pair of bx8 graphite, and samson mediaone bt5. Could I buy a single high end(focal or adam audio) monitor and use it as a center channel and mix on that?

[@Joeysthedev]

i do not see why you couldn't, as long as you mix and master in mono like you said you should be fine.

[@jmxi1121]

Damn!!! what about KRK’s?? I have Rokit 8’s had them for few years

[@tuneunleashed]

Those are absolute trash!!! Not accurate at all

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Serve a different purpose

[@wadewilliams1892]

Great video but, I love HS7s punchy, floorboard shaking bass, great high end, translate beautifully I’ll always love them - I just sent them back - in complete honesty, the Kali LP6’s rain ‘pro level status’ on them quite easily. - just the build quality is not amazing - LP6’s could easily sell for $1200 they are that good - I do get why you might put Yamaha’s at no1, I love em but they are not pro level - just a well very very balanced pair of monitors that translate well.

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

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[@nicocuevas5649]

Guys whats best presonus 3.5, presonus 5 XT, krk rokit, yamaha 5s5 or the jbl 306p mark 2?

[@thehitmaster102]

If I had to do it over again I would have bought the hs8 to begin with Yamaha

[@BullionRookie]

Dang Wavy...good thing we ain’t got 4d realistic TV effects yet or you would need a face mask.😷... 😆😆😆

[@suryadnb]

No mention of the limitation in directionality of ribbon tweeters? No mention of the down sides of 8" woofers? Not mentioning the Focal Alpha 65 is a bit sad. Thanks for not mentioning the KRKs though.

[@gfbgamerpt171]

Have you ever listened to both the focal alpha 65 and the hs7? If so which ones do you prefer and why? What are the plus and cons of each?

[@surya_dnb]

@@gfbgamerpt171 I have not listened to the HS7, but I prefer the Alpha's for two reasons: - The Yamaha has a soft dome tweeter, which I am not a fan of. I really like the inverted metal dome tweeter Focal has - The Yamahas are back ported. I find front ported speakers a bit more convenient as placement is a bit more straight forward. The Focal Alphas are front ported.

[@jzeondre]

What about KRK?

[@Rinzo2x]

Yo Wayne what’s the best software to record on for windows

[@waynewav]

Pro Tools

[@famosofly142]

Please any under 500 dollar budget laptop for recording?

[@valentineezeudu6638]

big truth about the yamaha, makes everyone look like they know what they doing ..hahaha big ups

[@CarltonCarvalho]

2 mins in hoping my yamahas on this list or we got a problem houston haha

[@mikebass52]

Hello Wayne! Question, I'm about to upgrade my windows 7 computer to windows 10. Will my pro tools 11 work on windows 10? Need help! Thanks!

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

I have music content check me out

[@ndujamz]

Studio monitors is very subjective. I'd choose Tannoy Reveal on any day.