3 Rules to Keep in Mind When Searching for the Right Studio Monitors

Are you a professional musician or just getting started with your career in music? If you’re a beginner, then you probably at least know that buying products online is not as easy as it looks. And more specifically, when it comes to purchasing professional products like studio monitors, there are several factors you need to keep in mind.

When you enter the market, there are many studio monitors to choose from, ranging from $99 a pair all the way up to over $13000 (ATC comes to mind) ... This makes it difficult to identify and purchase what works best for you, doesn’t it?

To make things easier for you, we will give you 3 rules to consider when purchasing studio monitors. So, let’s get started!

• What Are Your Goals?

Before buying anything, the first rule is to identify your needs: What exactly you are looking for - and why you are looking for it? Even if you are a beginner, you may know what your problems are and what are the possible solutions. As you know by now, studio monitor prices range from low to very high depending on their functionalities and features. So, it is best to know your exact purpose and budget before you go looking for what you can afford.

• Identify the speaker driver size and Power (Wattage) You Require

If you are a beginner, then you may not know that the purpose of a studio monitor is to reproduce detailed playback information across a wide sound dynamic range. The problem with cheap studio monitors is that they are not efficient (or loud) enough when it comes to power wattage which results in distortion and low-quality sound. On the other hand, the size of your studio monitor also matters a lot. There is a lot to consider as far as the power and size of the speaker and your room, but if you are mixing in the near-field (3 ft or so) then a 5” or 8” 2-way design about 100Watts total should be sufficient.

• Setting the Wrong Expectations regarding your Studio Monitors

Another crucial fact to keep in mind is those studio monitors are not meant or designed to improve the sound of your audio files. Instead, they are designed to be accurate and reveal problems in the audio that needs to be fixed. This allows the listener to identify issues, if there are any, and correct them. Another thing that one should not expect from studio monitors is to hype the bass response. This again is an inappropriate expectation and not the purpose of the device. 

If you are looking for great-sounding, quality studio monitors at affordable prices, we have something you won’t regret buying. Fluid Audio is a great option that integrates cutting-edge coaxial technology, a great soundstage and imaging, and plenty of power and features.