Buyer's Guide: Studio Monitors
If you feel that the monitors you're currently using are deceiving your ears, we're here to help! In this Buyer's Guide, we'll be exploring everything you need to know when it comes to the best studio monitors for mixing ; it includes what they mean and what makes them different, and how they differ depending on functionality. TYPES OF STUDIO MONITORS NEARFIELD MONITORS Typically costing hundreds of dollars less than floor-standing models, nearfield monitors are the most popular type of speaker on the market today. Using a simple two-way design and a four to eight-inch driver, they're designed to sit three to five feet from the listening position, with some even having integrated power amplifiers. Due to their proximity and relatively low volume, nearfield speakers create minimal room reflections, making them ideal for anyone working in an untreated space. Near field, monitors are also commonly used in pro studios for referencing a mix while sitting on the meter ...