Studio Monitor Suggestions - 02/16/22 02:05 PM
Can anyone recommend a medium-end studio monitor?
I’m slowly building a small home studio and want to replace the cheap desktop computer speakers that have served me well since the 90’s with 2 powered monitors. Space is at a premium and I don’t need a separate sub-woofer unit. The office/studio is 12’ x 12’.
I have 3 basic needs for these monitors.
1. To listen to/produce BiaB arrangements and internet music; mainly SoundCloud and YouTube
2. Play my bass to MP3 files for learning songs and recording
3. To connect to a Korg keyboard via ¼” TRS output
I lump 1&2 together which are computer based separate from 3 which is instrument based.
In order to switch between listening/recording vs playing the keyboard I think I could use my existing multi-output audio/video/game switch box. But I’d need TRS to RCA(Red/white) adapters to connect the monitors to the switch, which hopefully won’t be a problem.
I should be able to achieve a massive step up from what I currently have for under $400 per monitor ($800 total). Focal has a unit North of $2000 . . . no thank you. And as far as I know I see no value in them being Bluetooth enabled. But a nice-to-have would be a sleep mode or complete shut off after say, 1 hour of non-use.
After 10 minutes of research I came across the JBL 305P as a possibility but wanted to hear from anybody with studio monitor experience. Probably there are factors I haven’t considered. Many thanks.
I’m slowly building a small home studio and want to replace the cheap desktop computer speakers that have served me well since the 90’s with 2 powered monitors. Space is at a premium and I don’t need a separate sub-woofer unit. The office/studio is 12’ x 12’.
I have 3 basic needs for these monitors.
1. To listen to/produce BiaB arrangements and internet music; mainly SoundCloud and YouTube
2. Play my bass to MP3 files for learning songs and recording
3. To connect to a Korg keyboard via ¼” TRS output
I lump 1&2 together which are computer based separate from 3 which is instrument based.
In order to switch between listening/recording vs playing the keyboard I think I could use my existing multi-output audio/video/game switch box. But I’d need TRS to RCA(Red/white) adapters to connect the monitors to the switch, which hopefully won’t be a problem.
I should be able to achieve a massive step up from what I currently have for under $400 per monitor ($800 total). Focal has a unit North of $2000 . . . no thank you. And as far as I know I see no value in them being Bluetooth enabled. But a nice-to-have would be a sleep mode or complete shut off after say, 1 hour of non-use.
After 10 minutes of research I came across the JBL 305P as a possibility but wanted to hear from anybody with studio monitor experience. Probably there are factors I haven’t considered. Many thanks.