Best studio monitors with built-in room correction
Only monitors with room correction (GLM, MA 1 and similar), for an untreated room of about 16 m². Up to €1,500 per pair.
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Our picks
Best fit
Neumann KH 80 DSP
€1,050
- Enough headroom at 1.1 m (+12 dB)
- Bass reaches 53 Hz (−6 dB): enough for your use
- Built-in room correction (MA 1)
Runner-up
Genelec 8320A
€1,178
- Enough headroom at 1.1 m (+12 dB)
- Built-in room correction (GLM)
- Very neutral in independent measurements
Stretch · €98 over budget
Neumann KH 120 II
€1,598
- 5.25″ woofer suits a medium room
- Enough headroom at 1.1 m (+16 dB)
- Bass reaches 41 Hz (−6 dB): enough for your use
Top 7
| # | Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neumann KH 80 DSP | €1,050 | 4″ | Front | 53 Hz | 8.25 |
| 2 | Genelec 8320A | €1,178 | 4″ | Rear | 59 Hz | 8.04 |
| 3 | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII | €699 | 3.5″ | Rear | 49 Hz | 7.44 |
| 4 | ADAM Audio A4V | €822 | 4″ | Front | 53 Hz | 6.33 |
| 5 | ADAM Audio A44H · Specs only | €1,272 | 4″ | Front | 46 Hz* | — |
| 6 | ADAM Audio A7V · Specs only | €1,466 | 7″ | Front | 40 Hz* | — |
| 7 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro · Specs only | €489 | 3″ | Front | 57 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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