How to Choose the Right Studio Monitors for Your Home Studio

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Learn how studio monitors work, how to choose monitors that are the right size, how to identify if you need a subwoofer, which additional features to look for in a pair of monitors, and the importance of acoustic treatment.
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"Nearfield vs. Midfield Monitors: Which is Right for You?" - bit.ly/3c0uE8L
"How to Set Up a Studio Subwoofer" - bit.ly/2SbI6yd
"The Ultimate Acoustic Treatment Guide for Home Studios" - bit.ly/2VSHTwT
Read my Kali Audio LP-6 review - bit.ly/38YqAny
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[@BlackGhostAudio]

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[@mattstroker3742]

First channel, from all the videos I watched, that provides adequate information. Many others just seem to be salesmen.

[@HenryGWalker]

This level of quality content needs more views and attention, great stuff mate, thank you

[@kingpaco87]

I am planning to purchase the Focusrite Voicemaster Pro. I am looking for the right cables to connect it to any kind of speaker. Please tell me what kind of cables or what type of speakers it supports. Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day.

[@spickeys5078]

Because of you, I just bought these Kali IN-5 ;) I don't regret at all. In your blog, you're talking about Sonarworks (compensating EQ for the room) : does it will take account of my built-in compensating EQ on my IN-5? Is it worth it ? I just bought London12 pannels to treat my room. Thanks for your precise content!

[@BlackGhostAudio]

Awesome! You can use Sonarworks’ Reference software for pretty much any pair of monitors. The boundary EQ on the IN-5s will definitely help, but you can accommodate for the acoustics of your room even further with room calibration software. You use a special microphone from Sonarworks to record the frequency response in your studio; the software guides you through how to do this. Basically, you hold the mic in different positions as your speakers play sine wave tones which lets the software create a Reference calibration profile, meaning the boundary EQ settings you use will be taken into account.

[@berkyberry]

Great details n helpful

[@DyseRLJ]

Thank you, most organized mind in all aspects of music hardware!

[@yuryskakun7788]

Thank you. Well put together as all of your videos are.

[@BlackGhostAudio]

Thanks for checking it out! I definitely had some fun getting these product shots. Kali Audio is killing it with its affordable range of monitors.

[@jamodrama]

Don´t be fooled. This is not independant advice. This is a commercial for Kali Audio monitors.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Great review! I am torn between these two speakers, the iLoud Micro Monitor and the Presonus 4.5. I am an Electric Guitar player who plays Classic Rock, i.e., AC/DC. i use amp modeling software like Amplitube 5, Tonex, Positive Grid Bis. classic rocks use a lot of bass. I am the iRig HD2 to connect my guitar to the software. i am using the iPad 10. which would recommend? Thank you.

[@BlackGhostAudio]

See if you can get your hands on both of them. Put them in your studio, listen to them, and make a choice. Return the pair that doesn’t work out.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

@@BlackGhostAudio Thank you. Very wise!

[@praks007]

Very informative video!! Thanks very much!! I have a query on this topic. The monitor pair that I intend purchasing has individual power supply. Is that common? Is that an advantage or a disadvantage?

[@cdmwilks]

Wow. Incredibly informative and helpful video. Insanely underrated channel.

[@amanieux]

when getting closer to the speakers i notice i hear more details and i bother less my neighbors. i started with the usual near field setup : the equilateral triangle of 1 meter but i notice that sounds much better if there is only 1 feet between the drivers and my ears (leaving a 1 meter distance between the 2 speakers. what driver size would you recommend for such "super near field" i tried 3" and 5" but i don't hear much difference other than more bass with the 5" ?. i notice my amp volume is around 5% for normal listening level. are there low power amp made exclusively for near field, trading off maximum power for better sound quality ?

[@henryzometa]

Very complete studio monitors information. Thank you!

[@romerarecordspodcast]

This video was everything i was looking for.

[@BreakMasterzMusic]

that's really great information thanks I subscribed! :)

[@BlackGhostAudio]

Good stuff! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@coreyfelipe5679]

Great info. Subscribed

[@DyseRLJ]

Your advice is perfect, thank you!

[@TheSpeedyr6]

For room 10x12 ft would you recommend in 5 or 8 Thanks

[@BlackGhostAudio]

One of the main differences is that larger drivers allow you to listen from a further distance. If you're sitting close to your monitors, 5" monitors will usually work just fine. If you're sitting far away, you may want to go for 8" monitors. To make an informed decision, look up the spec sheet of the monitors that you're considering purchasing. There's sometimes a maximum recommended listening distance listed there.

[@RebelXD]

Man, I don't care what anyone says when it comes to size, anything under8 in woofers, I don't want them. I need POWER!!!!

[@kdakan]

This is a promotional video not an informational one

[@BlackGhostAudio]

It's absolutely a promotional video. Brand sponsorships allow me to set aside time to create free educational content. I'm also quite transparent about disclosing sponsorships (0:53), allowing people to make informed purchasing decisions. That said, promotional and informational content doesn't need to be mutually exclusive. Here's the information I outlined in this video: - How studio monitors work - How to choose studio monitors that are the right size - How to identify if you need a subwoofer - Which additional features to look for in a pair of studio monitors - The importance of acoustic treatment I'm curious to hear your thoughts. What do you feel was missing from this tutorial? I take viewer feedback seriously and try to implement it in future videos. Thank you!

[@kdakan]

@@BlackGhostAudio I was looking to choose the right size monitor for my small music making space that is roughly a 2mx2.5m room. Mainly for mixing my tracks. After which I can choose the brand suitable for my budget. Do you think a 3 inch or 4 inch is the right match for this small space?

[@BlackGhostAudio]

@@kdakan There are too many factors to consider to give you a solid answer. I recommend comparing the two monitors within that space and seeing which size provides you with the most balanced results. Try contacting the manufacturer to see if they'll send you some demo units. Another option is to purchase both options and then return one. You don't have many speaker placement options in a small space, which is arguably the biggest factor in achieving a near-flat frequency response - along with acoustic treatment. For example, you can make a bass-heavy pair of old-generation KRKs (with good speaker placement and acoustic treatment) sound more balanced than a pair of Genelecs (in an untreated space with poor placement). Truthfully, you might not be able to hear much difference between a 3" and 4" pair of monitors unless you've already dialed in the rest of your room. To get to this point, consider using room calibration software like Room EQ Wizard's Room Simulator feature to predict optimal speaker placement based on room size and speaker type - this can help point you in the direction of monitors that will complement your space well.

[@kdakan]

@@BlackGhostAudio Thsnks for your suggestions. I will try that room simulator. Most probably I will end up mixing with both monitors and headphones with headroom correction software. There is not much can be done to treat this small room I have for making music.

[@imanal2543]

@@kdakan my room is similar to yours so what size monitors did you buy and how's mixing going for you?