Best studio monitors for a flat, without a sub

For an untreated room of about 14 m² with neighbours close by, so lower levels and no subwoofer. Up to €600 per pair.

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Our picks

Best fit
JBL Professional 305P MkII
€278
  • 5″ woofer suits a medium room
  • Enough headroom at 1 m (+23 dB)
  • Bass reaches 47 Hz (−6 dB): enough for your use
Runner-up
ADAM Audio T5V
€358
  • 5″ woofer suits a medium room
  • Enough headroom at 1 m (+18 dB)
  • Bass reaches 51 Hz (−6 dB): enough for your use
Stretch · €98 over budget
Dynaudio LYD 5
€698
  • 5″ woofer suits a medium room
  • Enough headroom at 1 m (+18 dB)
  • Very neutral in independent measurements

Top 10

#MonitorPairWooferPortBass −6 dBPref. score
1JBL Professional 305P MkII€2785″Rear47 Hz7.52
2ADAM Audio T5V€3585″Rear51 Hz7.02
3Pioneer DJ VM-50~€4185.25″Rear54 Hz7
4Kali Audio LP-6 V2 (2nd Wave)€4186.5″Front41 Hz7.48
5Kali Audio LP-UNF€2954.5″Front44 Hz6.67
6M-Audio BX5 D3€2185″Rear59 Hz6.69
7ADAM Audio D3V€2993.5″Passive radiator48 Hz7.59
8JBL Professional 306P MkII€3986.5″Rear43 Hz6.94
9PreSonus Eris Studio 5 · Specs only€2785.25″Front55 Hz*—
10Mackie MR524 · Specs only€2985.25″Rear51 Hz*—

* estimated from the maker's figure. Ranked by our engine from independent measurements and maker specs, for the answers above. Prices are typical pair prices in euros. How the ranking works: About the data

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