Best budget studio monitors?

[Thunder]

Budget $200 for each

Some examples:

KRK Rokit RP5 G4
Yamaha HS 5
Adam T5V

 

[AudioStudies]

The JBL 305P Mk II and its bigger siblings have been highly reviewed within these pages at ASR. I just love the pair that I own.

 

[Thunder]

The JBL 305P Mk II and its bigger siblings have been highly reviewed within these pages at ASR. I just love the pair that I own.

I had and liked them, then I sold everything and now I want to get a pair of studio monitors again. How'd they compare against the ones I mentioned?

 

[AudioStudies]

I haven't owned any of the ones you mentioned; from things I have read, I would believe the Adams are the best of the ones you mentioned. I have owned a lot of studio monitors though, and as far as two-ways go, I am sold on these JBLs. I like the three-ways offered by Kali and have a pair of those.

 

[AlexanderM]

I had and liked them, then I sold everything and now I want to get a pair of studio monitors again. How'd they compare against the ones I mentioned?

You could actually get the 306p MK II within your budget and the 308p MKII are $199.00 each on Amazon, so might work.

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Powered-6-Inch-Two-Way-Monitor/dp/B08Q7W7BZ4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=27X7LVX1JJT48&keywords=jbl+306p&qid=1663541662&sprefix=jbl+306p%2Caps%2C505&sr=8-4

 

[Matias]

Kali Audio LP-6 v2 would be my choice for 200 usd each.

Kali Audio LP-6 V2 6.5-inch Powered Studio Monitor - Black

6.5" Powered Studio Monitor with 1" Soft-dome Tweeter, 3-D Imaging Waveguide, Wall/Ceiling Mountable, Boundary EQ, and LF/HF Trims - Black (each)

www.sweetwater.com

Kali Audio LP-6v2 (Second Wave) 2-Way Studio Monitor Review

Kali Audio LP-6v2 2-Way Studio Monitor Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

 

[AudioStudies]

Or better yet, if you can up your game -- go for some of the Kali Audio 3-ways for not all that much more.

 

[dfuller]

Kali Audio LP-6 v2 would be my choice for 200 usd each.

Kali Audio LP-6 V2 6.5-inch Powered Studio Monitor - Black

6.5" Powered Studio Monitor with 1" Soft-dome Tweeter, 3-D Imaging Waveguide, Wall/Ceiling Mountable, Boundary EQ, and LF/HF Trims - Black (each)

www.sweetwater.com

Kali Audio LP-6v2 (Second Wave) 2-Way Studio Monitor Review

Kali Audio LP-6v2 2-Way Studio Monitor Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

Agreed. Far and away best value.

 

[Thunder]

Thank you for your answers! I might consider getting the JBLs again or maybe try the Kalis then.

Would they be good connected to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen?

 

[Koeitje]

I haven't owned any of the ones you mentioned; from things I have read, I would believe the Adams are the best of the ones you mentioned. I have owned a lot of studio monitors though, and as far as two-ways go, I am sold on these JBLs. I like the three-ways offered by Kali and have a pair of those.

I have the first 305's and the Adam T5V. I think the T5V is better, but only if used with an equalizer (otherwise its too bright).