10 Best Affordable Studio Monitors of December 2025

• JBL104 reference monitors are compatible with most desktop and laptop computers, as well as home or professional recording equipment
• Acoustically optimized for desktop Placement
• Three sets of inputs allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players and consumer products
• Smart features include front-panel volume control and headphone jack with speaker mute feature
• Coaxial 4. 5-Inch (118 mm) LF driver and 0. 75-Inch (19 mm) soft-dome HF driver
• Integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier; 30 watts distributed to each speaker
• Input connectors: 2x 1/4-inch balanced; 2x RCA; 1x 1/8-inch unbalanced
• Purchase includes: 1x extension monitor speaker wire (2-Conductor, 2 meters); 1x 1/8-inch (3. 5 mm) to RCA audio cable; 1x AC power cable; 1x quick setup guide

JBL Professional

• Size: 11.73 x 6.69 x 1.49 Inches (W x D x H). Designed to fit with most popular 5" inch monitors.
• Material: SMPad 5 is made out of the highest quality acoustical foam (50kg/m^3 density).
• Acoustics: Generates cleaner more precise sound by reducing vibrations and low-end distortion.
• Multi-Angle: Two-component design allows 5 different angle configurations.
• Easy to Enjoy: Keep your studio clean, enjoy the excellent sound.

Shayson

• Easiest and affordable way to improve your studio monitors sound. Decouples your studio monitors from desktops and monitor stands for accurate reproduction. Each package contains 2 Isolation Pads - enough for 2 studio monitors. Handsome charcoal gray color.
• 2-part angled design provides you with a wide range of tilt options, including flat, +/-4 degrees, and +/-8 degrees. Supports up to 100 lbs., so they can isolate a variety of studio gear. 3 Angle High quality, High Density Foam. Eliminates vibrations and unwanted noises in your studio
• Rockville isolation pads are designed to acoustically isolate your studio monitors. They were designed to work in studios and give studio quality sound; however some customers will also use them for high end home theater setups. Typically when speakers are placed on hard surfaces, they can vibrate.
• The vibrations cause the speakers’ sound to become inaccurate, unfocused and lose their “musical transparency." The Rockville Isolation Pad package includes a pair of high-density acoustic foam pads with multiple angle inserts that allow you to fine-tune your speakers positioning.
• Though conceived and designed for studio monitors/speakers you can decouple and isolate any sensitive studio device such as DVD players, turntables and laptops.

Rockville

• These Mackie CR3 Studio Monitors come with all manufacturer accessories and warranties and include an 8-piece bundle with PRO TOOLS FIRST DAW music editing sofware, Mackie foam isolation pads (2), Macke 3.5mm aux cable, Mackie RCA cable, Mackie speaker cable, Pro dual 1/4" stereo to 3.5mm cable and Circuit City microfiber cleaning cloth.
• Studio-quality design, sound and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment
• Professional-grade components for optimized sonic performance.1/8 inches to stereo RCA cable to connect computer output to speakers
• Ultra-wide frequency range perfect for full-range multimedia (80 Hz - 20 kHz)
• Convenient front panel volume knob with lit power ring gives you on/off/volume control and power indication where you need it. Plug your smartphone or other source right into the front of the speakers and listen instantly

Circuit City

• General Size: Near-field System type: Active Configuration: 2-way Drivers Low-frequency driver: 5" Mid-frequency driver: Not applicable High-frequency driver: 1" Full-range driver: Not applicable Driver type: Cone Sound Frequency response: 54Hz - 22kHz Max peak SPL: 97 dB Amplifier class: Info not available Output power: 40W Onboard Features Input connectors: Bluetooth Standby mode:
• C5BT is an affordable Bluetooth enabled monitor, and like it’s big brother the BT5, also uses the newest CSR BT 4
• 0 technology with aptX support
• aptX has revolutionized the Bluetooth Stereo listening experience by significantly reducing the bit rate without affecting audio quality or introducing latency issues
• With a bit-rate of 384 kbit/s @ 16/48kHz, the aptX audio codec source material is transparently delivered over the Bluetooth link, whether it is stored uncompressed or in an alternative compression (MP3, AAC, FLAC) format

Fluid Audio

• Advanced build quality and engineering; Designed for studio tracking and mixing
• 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
• Tune for enhanced low frequency performance
• Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
• Convenient single side cable exit; Magnet neodymium; Designed for studio tracking and mixing

Audio-Technica

• Kevlar gives you that tight sound you seek in studio monitors.
• The silk dome tweeters take care of reproducing high and upper-mid frequencies.
• Acoustic room switch lets you tune your speakers to the size of your room.
• Connect either an XLR input source or a line level source.
• Free pair of acoustic foam pads to reduce vibration wherever you need it.

Vault

• General Size: Near-field System type: Active Configuration: 2-way Drivers Low-frequency driver: 5" Mid-frequency driver: Not applicable High-frequency driver: 1" Full-range driver: Not applicable Driver type: Cone Sound Frequency response: 54Hz - 22kHz Max peak SPL: 97 dB Amplifier class: Info not available Output power: 40W Onboard Features Input connectors: Bluetooth Standby mode:
• C5BT is an affordable Bluetooth enabled monitor, and like it’s big brother the BT5, also uses the newest CSR BT 4
• 0 technology with aptX support
• aptX has revolutionized the Bluetooth Stereo listening experience by significantly reducing the bit rate without affecting audio quality or introducing latency issues
• With a bit-rate of 384 kbit/s @ 16/48kHz, the aptX audio codec source material is transparently delivered over the Bluetooth link, whether it is stored uncompressed or in an alternative compression (MP3, AAC, FLAC) format

Fluid Audio

• Active Vertical 2-way Nearfield Monit with 50W 7" Woofer 20W U-ART Accelerated-ribbon Tweeter (each)

Adam Audio

• High quality audio performance, with clear sound at any volume. Use the auxiliary input to bring Bose performance to another audio source such as your iPhone or iPad. Upgrade your sound and your experience with Bose Companion 2 Series III speakers
• High quality audio performance, with clear sound at any volume
• Play an additional device just connect to the auxiliary input
• Volume control/headphone jack on front of right speaker
• Operating compatibility: Mac, Windows XP

Bose