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The 8 best studio monitors under $500 a pair for 2024

Although $500 might seem like a lot of money to some, this is truly the lower midrange for what professionals would consider a budget expense.

To help ease the buying process, I’ve tested a wide range of speakers to come up with a curated list of the best studio monitors under $500 for 2024.

The 7 best studio monitors under $1000 a pair for 2024

As a professional audio engineer, you’re probably already well aware that having a reliable and high-quality pair of monitors is one of the most crucial things that you can have in your arsenal to make sure that your mixes are accurate, precise, and ultimately enjoyable.

We have reviewed a wide range of monitor speakers in the last two years, and today we’ll be going over the best studio monitors under $1000 you can buy in 2024.

Samson Resolv SE8 review

Today, we’ll be reviewing the Samson Resolv SE8 two-way active studio monitors.

Samson products tend to be somewhat overlooked by avid professionals, and the company definitely doesn’t have the clout that bigger industry standard companies might. However, sometimes surprises are inevitable, and we don’t turn anything away.

Let’s see what the Resolvs have to offer.

Aston Element review: High-pass filter saves the day

In this review, I’ll be testing Aston’s Element, which is an active moving-coil microphone.

Aston Microphones are well-known for their unique and innovative designs and high-quality microphones, so let’s take a closer look to see how this microphone stands up against the company’s reputation.