Finding Speakers for a 25sqm Proberaum (Hobby DJing, Producing, and Listening)

[Maffin]

Hey everyone,

I’m usually the "tech guy" in my friend group, but I’ll admit, audio gear isn’t my strong suit. My friends and I are setting up a "Proberaum" (rehearsal room) that’s about 25sqm in size. They’ve tasked me with finding suitable speakers, but I could use your advice.

Here’s the deal:
The speakers will serve two main purposes:

1. Producing and DJing (Hobby Level):
   • Distance to the speakers will be around 1 meter.
   • Planning to mount them on something that allows rotation for flexibility.
2. Casual Listening:
   • For this, the speakers will be rotated to face the room.
   • They need to handle mid/high to high listening levels at a distance of around 3.5 meters.

Budget:

• Ideally, looking for pairs under €1000.
• If great options exist under €750 or €500, I’m all ears.
• New or used recommendations are welcome.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[staticV3]

Hi @Maffin! Welcome to ASR.

I'd recommend you look into 8" studio monitors: Link

Four of them have been measured:
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/kali_in-8v2
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/kali_lp-8v2/
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ds/jbl-308p-mkii-studio-monitor-review.17338/
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/adam-t8v-studio-monitor-review.17118/

The IN-8's combination of 8" woofer and Coax mid/tweeter would make it more suitable to both nearfield and midfield use.

Edit:
Here's a THD comparison using the data above:


The Adam has the most capable woofer while the JBL has the least. The Kalis are in between.

 

[theaudiopath]

Cudos Muffin Cheers for providing the details that make recommendations easier! If you can find a used pair of Event Opals used.
Oldies but pretty damn good. I'm heavily biased. But if you can find a pair of 10 in Tannoy dual conentrics. Passive @ your max price point. But you might just be impressed. And you have more chance as you appear to be somewhere in europe of snatching a pair. Like I always say Audition audition audition. For what you want to do Don't skimp on the window into your craft. The cleaner & clearer that window the better what you do will be . I would max your budget if possible for higher resolution options.