Which Studio Monitors Should I Buy? Studio Monitor Finder Quiz
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- 186 hand-scored studio monitors
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Which studio monitors should I buy?
7 quick questions. Your top 5 from 186 hand-scored monitors, sized for your room, priced as a pair.
By Ivan Meshcheriakov (IvanFromRnD), producer. Built on the Speaker Bible '26.
Find your monitors in 60 seconds
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- What you use them for
- Budget for the pair
- Room size and treatment
- Desk or stands
186 monitors hand-scored on 10 criteria. Prices are Sweetwater list prices from my July 2026 scorecard: check the live price before you buy.
How it picks
- Removes what won't work for youMidfields in a small room, big woofers on a small desk, passive speakers unless you are a pro with an amp.
- Weighs 10 hand scores by your answersMix translation for mixing, detail for mastering, room-friendliness for untreated rooms, low end for bass-heavy music.
- Shows your top 5, plus one step upThe pricier pick only shows up if it is clearly better for you, with what the extra money buys.
FAQ
What size studio monitors for a small room?
Usually 5 to 6.5-inch woofers. Bigger woofers in a small, untreated room make the bass boom and hide problems. The quiz filters by room size and desk position.
Do I need a subwoofer?
Not to start. Get the room and speaker placement right first; add a sub when your monitors and room can already handle it.
Monitors or headphones first?
In an untreated room, good headphones are often the better first buy. Ideally you use both: monitors for balance, headphones for detail.
How current are the prices?
These are Sweetwater list prices from my July 2026 scorecard, shown for a pair. Prices and stock change often, so check the live price before you buy.
Are these affiliate links?
Yes. If you buy through a store link, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes the ranking: the quiz only uses the scores and your answers.
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