Best Active Nearfield Monitors for Professional 2026
Let's be honest, you're not just slapping some speakers on your desk. You're a pro, and you need monitors that translate accurately, give you headroom to breathe, and won't leave you chasing phantom frequencies when you hit the club. Picking the right active nearfields is a big deal - it's the foundation of a good mix and a solid recording. We're cutting through the marketing hype and looking at what actually works for serious players.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
PMC 6
- • Exceptional transient response thanks to Class-D amplification.
- • Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) delivers remarkably tight, controlled bass.
- • The soft dome tweeter offers a smooth, detailed high-end without harshness.
- • Extensive EQ and processing allows for precise room correction and tonal shaping.
- • The substantial weight makes placement and transport a two-person job.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most home studios.
- • Limited input options; primarily XLR, may require adapters for some setups.
Genelec 8361 AP
- • Coaxial tweeter delivers remarkably precise stereo imaging and detail.
- • Oval woofers provide extended low-frequency response with minimal distortion.
- • The GLM integration offers unparalleled room correction capabilities for accurate monitoring.
- • Class-D amplification ensures clean, powerful sound across the entire frequency spectrum.
- • The substantial weight makes placement and transportation a significant consideration.
- • Premium-priced, requiring a serious investment for most home studios.
- • Requires Genelec GLM software and potentially additional hardware for optimal calibration.
Genelec 8361 AW
- • Exceptional detail retrieval thanks to the coaxial tweeter design.
- • The Class-D amplification delivers immense headroom and dynamic range.
- • Oval woofers offer extended bass response and improved transient accuracy.
- • Genelec’s GLM integration allows for precise room correction and calibration.
- • The size and weight make placement and transport a significant consideration.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for many home studios.
- • Requires the GLM kit or 9320 controller to fully utilize its calibration capabilities.
Barefoot Sound Footprint02 Gen2
- • Tri-amplifier design separates drivers for cleaner sound
- • Sealed enclosure keeps bass tight and controlled
- • 28-bit 96 kHz AD conversion ensures high resolution
- • MEME emulations model classic mix cube speaker character
- • No input or output connection types listed in text
- • Speaker weight is not stated in the provided description
- • No specific cabinet materials mentioned beyond driver types
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Immersive BDL
- • Exceptional immersive soundstage thanks to the 11-speaker array.
- • DSP calibration ensures remarkably accurate frequency response in diverse rooms.
- • The included table stands offer convenient and adjustable monitor placement.
- • Class D amplification provides clean power with minimal distortion even at higher volumes.
- • The sheer number of speakers makes setup and space requirements considerable.
- • DSP processing, while beneficial, introduces a layer of digital coloration.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most home studios.
Genelec 8351BM
- • Exceptional coaxial design delivers pinpoint stereo imaging and clarity.
- • Robust Class D amplification ensures clean, powerful headroom across the spectrum.
- • The GLM integration offers genuinely useful room correction capabilities.
- • Solid, minimalist build quality with Genelec’s signature understated elegance.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many home studios.
- • Requires GLM calibration for optimal performance; adds to overall investment.
- • Limited connectivity compared to some larger, more versatile monitors.
Genelec 8351BP
- • Exceptional coaxial design delivers remarkably accurate stereo imaging.
- • Robust Class D amplification provides clean, powerful performance across frequencies.
- • The GLM integration allows for truly tailored room correction and calibration.
- • Build quality is superb, using premium materials for long-term reliability.
- • High-end price point makes it inaccessible for many smaller studios.
- • Requires Genelec GLM software for optimal performance, adding complexity.
- • Limited flexibility for non-critical listening applications; not a casual hi-fi speaker.
Genelec 8351BW
- • Exceptional coaxial driver delivers pinpoint imaging and phase coherence.
- • Aluminum housing provides rigidity, minimizing unwanted resonance and vibration.
- • The GLM integration offers remarkably accurate room correction capabilities.
- • Class D amplification ensures clean, powerful sound across the entire frequency spectrum.
- • Price point places it firmly in the high-end professional monitor category.
- • Requires the GLM kit for optimal performance; adds to the overall investment.
- • Limited connectivity compared to some larger studio monitors; lacks more analog inputs.
Neumann KH 150 MA-1 Bundle
- • Exceptional transient response delivers incredible detail and clarity.
- • MA 1 calibration drastically improves accuracy in less-than-ideal rooms.
- • Robust bass reflex cabinet provides surprising low-end extension for its size.
- • Discrete amplifier sections protect drivers, ensuring long-term reliability.
- • Price point positions it firmly in the premium-priced studio monitor category.
- • Limited connectivity compared to some competitors offering more analog inputs.
- • Relatively compact size may require careful placement for optimal stereo imaging.
Neumann KH 150 WH MA-1 Bundle
- • Exceptional detail retrieval across the frequency spectrum.
- • The MA-1 calibration system significantly improves room correction accuracy.
- • Neumann's waveguide design delivers a wide, stable sweet spot.
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and well-engineered with quality components.
- • The white finish can be prone to showing fingerprints and dust.
- • Bass extension, while respectable, isn't earth-shattering for larger rooms.
- • The MA-1, while powerful, adds to the already premium-priced investment.
Quested V2108
- • Exceptional transient response for detailed, accurate mixes.
- • The coaxial driver design yields a remarkably focused sweet spot.
- • Robust, high-density MDF cabinet minimizes unwanted resonances.
- • The adjustable treble and bass controls offer useful tonal shaping.
- • The limited EQ range might necessitate external processing for some users.
- • Their large size and weight (23 kg) make placement challenging.
- • The premium-priced tag puts them out of reach for budget-conscious studios.
PSI Audio A21-M Studio Red
- • Exceptional transient response due to analogue design, minimizing phase smearing.
- • Remarkably flat frequency response offers incredibly accurate monitoring.
- • Robust, dense MDF construction minimizes unwanted cabinet resonances.
- • Powerful bi-amplification (280W + 45W) delivers headroom and clarity.
- • Limited input options – XLR only, lacks RCA or other common connections.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for smaller studios.
- • Large physical footprint demands ample space for optimal placement.
PSI Audio A21-M Metal Black
- • Exceptional transient response due to analog circuitry, no DSP coloration
- • Impressive bass extension for a nearfield monitor – genuinely usable low end
- • Robust metal black cabinet provides excellent damping and aesthetics
- • Phase coherence delivers remarkably accurate stereo imaging for critical mixing
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many studios
- • Size and weight make placement and relocation somewhat cumbersome
- • Lack of EQ or DSP options demands careful room treatment for optimal results
Neumann KH 310 II Right
- • Three-way design handles bass, mids, and highs perfectly
- • Highly neutral sound with excellent impulse fidelity
- • Powerful 300-watt woofer drives to low distortion
- • 32-bit DSP allows precise system configuration
- • Calibration software MA 1 is not included
- • Lack of built-in inputs for direct connection
- • Heavy cabinet may be difficult to move alone
Neumann KH 310 II Left
- • True three-way design handles bass, mids, and highs separately
- • Class D amplifier keeps distortion very low at high volumes
- • 32-bit DSP path allows precise system setup and calibration
- • High excursion capability maintains neutrality even with deep bass
- • Room calibration software is an extra purchase, not included
- • No input connections or control knobs are listed in the text
- • Weight and total dimensions are not provided in the description
Every active nearfield monitors that matches
364 models match this page. The 15 above are covered in detail; the rest are listed here with their published specifications.
| # | Model | Specifications | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Neumann KH 150 Set | Size 6.5" · Weight 8 kg | $3,300 |
| 17 | Neumann KH 150 WH Stand Bundle | Size 6.5" · Weight 8 kg | $3,289 |
| 18 | EVE Audio SC3070 SoundID Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 9.8 kg | $3,288 |
| 19 | Genelec 8341 RAW | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $3,094 |
| 20 | Genelec 8341 AW | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $3,094 |
| 21 | Genelec 8341 AM | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $3,025 |
| 22 | Quested V2104 | Size 4" | $3,037 |
| 23 | Genelec 8341 AP | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $2,865 |
| 24 | PMC Result 6 | Size 6.5" | $2,979 |
| 25 | JBL 708P | Size 8" · Weight 11.5 kg | $2,750 |
| 26 | Focal Trio6 Black ST6 | Weight 25 kg | $2,761 |
| 27 | Genelec 8331 AM | Size 13" · Weight 6.7 kg | $2,452 |
| 28 | Genelec 8331 RAW | Size 13" · Weight 6.7 kg | $2,406 |
| 29 | Genelec 8331 AP | Size 13" · Weight 6.7 kg | $2,395 |
| 30 | Focal Twin6 | Size 6.5" · Weight 22 kg | $2,290 |
| 31 | Genelec 8331 WH | Weight 6.7 kg | $2,406 |
| 32 | EVE Audio SC2070 SoundID Bundle | Size 6.5" · Weight 9.4 kg | $2,234 |
| 33 | Genelec 8350 AMM | Size 8" · Weight 12.8 kg | $2,234 |
| 34 | Genelec 8350 AWM | Size 8" · Weight 12.8 kg | $2,234 |
| 35 | PSI Audio A17-M Metal Black | Weight 7.5 kg | $2,388 |
| 36 | PSI Audio A17-M Pure White | Weight 7.5 kg | $2,372 |
| 37 | Genelec 8330 RAW Pack | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $2,177 |
| 38 | Genelec 8330 AM Pack | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $2,177 |
| 39 | Genelec 8330 AWM Pack | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $2,177 |
| 40 | Genelec 8330 APM Pack | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $2,172 |
| 41 | Kali Audio SM-8 | Size 8" · Weight 14.5 kg | $2,154 |
| 42 | Genelec 8350 APM | Size 8" · Weight 12.8 kg | $2,149 |
| 43 | Neumann KH 150 AES67 | Size 6.5" · Weight 8 kg | $2,120 |
| 44 | PSI Audio A17-M Studio Red | Weight 7.5 kg | $2,280 |
| 45 | Neumann KH 120 II Black Edition Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $2,084 |
| 46 | Neumann KH 120 II Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $2,084 |
| 47 | Palmer Orbit 11 Black - MoniconXL Set | Size 6.5" · Weight 13.9 kg | $2,062 |
| 48 | Dynaudio Core 7 | Size 7" · Weight 14 kg | $2,005 |
| 49 | Fluid Audio Image 2 White | Size 8" · Weight 12.6 kg | $1,948 |
| 50 | Genelec 8330 APM Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $1,879 |
| 51 | Fluid Audio Image 2 | Size 8" · Weight 12.6 kg | $1,833 |
| 52 | ADAM Audio A8H right | Size 8" · Weight 13.6 kg | $1,776 |
| 53 | ADAM Audio A8H left | Size 8" · Weight 13.6 kg | $1,776 |
| 54 | Neumann KH 120 II Tilt Stand Set | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $1,776 |
| 55 | Genelec 8050 BWM | Size 8" · Weight 12.7 kg | $1,763 |
| 56 | Genelec 8320 APM Pack | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $1,718 |
| 57 | Genelec 8050 BPM | Size 8" · Weight 14.4 kg | $1,718 |
| 58 | Quested S7R Mk3 Active | Size 6.5" · Weight 11.7 kg | $1,718 |
| 59 | Genelec 8320 AMM Pack | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $1,695 |
| 60 | ADAM Audio S2V | Size 7" · Weight 11 kg | $1,672 |
| 61 | Genelec 8320 RAW Pack | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $1,661 |
| 62 | Neumann KH 150 | Size 6.5" · Weight 8 kg | $1,661 |
| 63 | Neumann KH 150 WH | Size 6.5" · Weight 8 kg | $1,638 |
| 64 | ADAM Audio A7V Stand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 8.7 kg | $1,604 |
| 65 | Kali Audio SM-5 | Size 5" · Weight 9.5 kg | $1,604 |
| 66 | Genelec 8340 AMM | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $1,592 |
| 67 | Genelec 8340 AWM | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $1,592 |
| 68 | Genelec 8030 CP ARC Studio Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $1,588 |
| 69 | Fluid Audio Image 1 | Size 6.5" · Weight 9.9 kg | $1,581 |
| 70 | Genelec 8340 RAW | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $1,569 |
| 71 | Dynaudio Core 5 | Size 5" · Weight 8.6 kg | $1,546 |
| 72 | EVE Audio SC3070 right | Size 7" · Weight 9.8 kg | $1,546 |
| 73 | EVE Audio SC3070 left | Size 7" · Weight 9.8 kg | $1,546 |
| 74 | Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 2 | Size 4" · Weight 3.5 kg | $1,523 |
| 75 | Genelec 8340 APM | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $1,464 |
| 76 | Focal Solo6 Black ST6 | Size 6.5" · Weight 13 kg | $1,442 |
| 77 | Genelec 8020 DPM Stand Bundle WH | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $1,374 |
| 78 | Genelec 8020 DPM Stand Bundle BK | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $1,374 |
| 79 | Genelec 8030 CP Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $1,347 |
| 80 | Genelec 8020 DPM ARC Studio Bundle | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $1,340 |
| 81 | JBL 705P | Size 5" · Weight 5.68 kg | $1,317 |
| 82 | Neumann KH 120 II AES67 | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $1,294 |
| 83 | Dynaudio BM5 MKIII ARC Studio Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.7 kg | $1,274 |
| 84 | Dynaudio LYD-48 White Left | Size 8" · Weight 12 kg | $1,260 |
| 85 | Dynaudio LYD-48 White Right | Size 8" · Weight 12 kg | $1,260 |
| 86 | Neumann KH 120 II W AES67 | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $1,260 |
| 87 | Dynaudio LYD-48 Black Right | Size 8" · Weight 12 kg | $1,248 |
| 88 | Dynaudio LYD-48 Black Left | Size 8" · Weight 12 kg | $1,248 |
| 89 | KRK V8S5 | Size 8" · Weight 14.7 kg | $1,237 |
| 90 | Neumann KH 80 DSP Tilt Stand Bundle | Size 4" · Weight 3.5 kg | $1,214 |
| 91 | Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL | Size 8" · Weight 10.4 kg | $1,095 |
| 92 | Dynaudio BM6A Classic | Size 7" · Weight 11 kg | $1,088 |
| 93 | Genelec 8040 RAW | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.6 kg | $1,088 |
| 94 | Genelec 8040 BWM | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.6 kg | $1,088 |
| 95 | Dynaudio BM5 MKIII Desktop Stand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.7 kg | $1,070 |
| 96 | Genelec 8040 BMM | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.6 kg | $1,065 |
| 97 | Dynaudio BM5 MKIII Stand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.7 kg | $1,049 |
| 98 | IK Multimedia iLoud Precision MTM MKII | Size 5" · Weight 10.5 kg | $1,031 |
| 99 | Genelec 8040 BPM | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.6 kg | $1,019 |
| 100 | Teenage Engineering OD-11 | Size 6.5" · Weight 7.5 kg | $1,019 |
| 101 | EVE Audio SC2070 | Size 6.5" · Weight 9.4 kg | $1,018 |
| 102 | KRK V6S5 | Size 6" · Weight 9.3 kg | $1,008 |
| 103 | HEDD Type 07 MK2 | Size 7" · Weight 9.9 kg | $985 |
| 104 | EVE Audio EXO 28 | Size 8" · Weight 11.6 kg | $973 |
| 105 | Genelec 8330 AM | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $950 |
| 106 | Neumann KH 120 II W | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $950 |
| 107 | Yamaha HS 8 ARC Studio Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $926 |
| 108 | EVE Audio SC305 | Size 5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $916 |
| 109 | EVE Audio SC208 | Size 8" · Weight 10.9 kg | $916 |
| 110 | Focal Shape Twin | Size 5" · Weight 11 kg | $916 |
| 111 | Genelec 8330 RAW | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $916 |
| 112 | Genelec 8330 AWM | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $916 |
| 113 | IK Multimedia iLoud Precision 6 MKII | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $916 |
| 114 | Neumann KH 120 II | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $916 |
| 115 | Palmer Orbit 11 White | Size 6.5" · Weight 13.9 kg | $904 |
| 116 | Palmer Orbit 11 Black | Size 6.5" · Weight 13.9 kg | $904 |
| 117 | Genelec 8330 APM | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $892 |
| 118 | Neumann KH 120 II Black Edition | Size 25" · Weight 5.4 kg | $882 |
| 119 | HEDD Type 05 MK2 White | Size 5" · Weight 6.4 kg | $859 |
| 120 | EVE Audio SC204 Stand Bundle | Size 4" · Weight 3.8 kg | $847 |
| 121 | HEDD Type 05 MK2 | Size 5" · Weight 6.4 kg | $847 |
| 122 | ADAM Audio A7V | Size 7" · Weight 8.7 kg | $840 |
| 123 | KRK Rokit RP8 G5 ARC Studio Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 0.47 kg | $820 |
| 124 | ADAM Audio T8V ComboStand Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $801 |
| 125 | Dynaudio LYD-8 Black | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $801 |
| 126 | IK Multimedia iLoud Precision 5 MKII | Size 5" · Weight 7 kg | $801 |
| 127 | Dynaudio LYD-8 | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $790 |
| 128 | Kali Audio LP-8 2nd Wave Sonarworks Bdl | Size 8" · Weight 9 kg | $790 |
| 129 | ADAM Audio T8V Isolation Riser Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $778 |
| 130 | KRK V4S5 | Size 4" · Weight 5.4 kg | $778 |
| 131 | ADAM Audio A44H | Size 19" · Weight 9.7 kg | $767 |
| 132 | Focal Shape 65 | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.5 kg | $757 |
| 133 | ADAM Audio T8V Stand Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $755 |
| 134 | Tannoy Gold 8 Stand Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 14 kg | $755 |
| 135 | EVE Audio EXO 27 | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.1 kg | $732 |
| 136 | HEDD Type 07 A-CORE | Size 7" · Weight 9.7 kg | $724 |
| 137 | ADAM Audio T8V ISO Pad Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $721 |
| 138 | Genelec 8320 RAW | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $721 |
| 139 | Kali Audio IN-UNF | Size 4" · Weight 11.2 kg | $721 |
| 140 | Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave Sonarworks Bdl | Size 6.5" · Weight 7.01 kg | $698 |
| 141 | Yamaha HS 8 Stand Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $698 |
| 142 | AIAIAI UNIT-4 Wireless+ | Size 4" · Weight 2.5 kg | $687 |
| 143 | Genelec 8030 CM | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $687 |
| 144 | Genelec 8030 RAW | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $687 |
| 145 | Genelec 8320 AWM | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $687 |
| 146 | Yamaha HS 8 W Stand Set | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $687 |
| 147 | Presonus Eris Studio 8 ARC Studio BDL | Size 8" · Weight 0.47 kg | $685 |
| 148 | Genelec 8320 AMM | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $675 |
| 149 | Genelec 8320 APM | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $675 |
| 150 | Genelec 8030 CW | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $669 |
| 151 | Genelec 8030 CP | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $664 |
| 152 | Yamaha HS 8 Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $664 |
| 153 | Clavia Nord Piano Monitor V2 | Size 4" · Weight 5.5 kg | $661 |
| 154 | Yamaha HS 8 W Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $661 |
| 155 | HEDD Type 05 A-CORE | Size 5" · Weight 6.2 kg | $648 |
| 156 | Neumann KH 80 DSP white | Size 4" · Weight 3.5 kg | $641 |
| 157 | EVE Audio SC207 All Black | Size 6.5" · Weight 8 kg | $636 |
| 158 | ADAM Audio T7V ComboStand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.1 kg | $629 |
| 159 | KRK Rokit RP8 G5 M-Control Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.45 kg | $618 |
| 160 | EVE Audio EXO 25 | Size 5" · Weight 5.35 kg | $602 |
| 161 | Neumann KH 80 DSP | Size 4" · Weight 3.5 kg | $602 |
| 162 | Focal Shape 50 | Size 5" · Weight 6.5 kg | $600 |
| 163 | ADAM Audio T7V Isolation Riser Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.1 kg | $595 |
| 164 | KRK Rokit RP8 G5 Stand Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.45 kg | $595 |
| 165 | Genelec 8050 BMM | Weight 14.4 kg | $1,833 |
| 166 | Output Frontier | Size 6.5" | $1,776 |
| 167 | Genelec 8320 AWM Pack | Weight 3.2 kg | $1,695 |
| 168 | Sonifex RM-CA2 Reference Monitor | Size 19" | $1,603 |
| 169 | PSI Audio A14-M Studio Red | Weight 5.1 kg | $1,581 |
| 170 | Dynaudio BM15A Right | Weight 18.6 kg | $1,546 |
| 171 | Dynaudio BM15A left | Weight 18.6 kg | $1,546 |
| 172 | PSI Audio A14-M Studio Black | Weight 5.1 kg | $1,545 |
| 173 | Avantone CLA-10A Limited Edition | Weight 8.2 kg | $1,306 |
| 174 | Avantone CLA10 Active | Weight 8.2 kg | $1,244 |
| 175 | Focal Alpha 80 Evo ARC Studio Bundle | Weight 9.8 kg | $1,070 |
| 176 | Auratone 5C Active Sound Cube Black | Weight 7 kg | $882 |
| 177 | Fostex RM-3 | Size 19" | $870 |
| 178 | Auratone 5C Active Sound Cube Classic | Weight 7 kg | $860 |
| 179 | Fostex 6301DT | Weight 2.2 kg | $859 |
| 180 | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII White | Weight 2.5 kg | $801 |
| 181 | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII | Weight 2.5 kg | $801 |
| 182 | Focal Alpha 65 Evo M-Control Bundle | Weight 7.6 kg | $790 |
| 183 | Genelec 8010 AP M-Control Bundle | Weight 1.5 kg | $744 |
| 184 | ADAM Audio T7V Isolation Stand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.1 kg | $572 |
| 185 | ADAM Audio T7V Desktop Stand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.1 kg | $572 |
| 186 | Dynaudio LYD-7 Black | Size 7" · Weight 8 kg | $571 |
| 187 | ADAM Audio T7V ISO Pad Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.1 kg | $561 |
| 188 | Genelec 8020 RAW | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $561 |
| 189 | Fostex 6301ND | Weight 2.2 kg | $721 |
| 190 | Yamaha HS 7 Stand Bundle | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $550 |
| 191 | Dynaudio LYD-7 | Size 7" · Weight 8 kg | $549 |
| 192 | Yamaha HS 7 M-Control Bundle | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $549 |
| 193 | Yamaha HS 7 W Stand Set | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $549 |
| 194 | Genelec 8020 DPM | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $538 |
| 195 | Genelec 8020 DWM | Size 4" · Weight 3.2 kg | $536 |
| 196 | ADAM Audio A4V | Size 4" · Weight 5.8 kg | $526 |
| 197 | Yamaha HS 8 MP | Size 8" | $692 |
| 198 | Presonus Eris Studio 8 Bundle | Size 8" · Weight 10.1 kg | $515 |
| 199 | Yamaha HS 7 W Bundle | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $515 |
| 200 | Yamaha HS 7 Bundle | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $515 |
| 201 | Dynaudio BM5 MKIII | Size 7" · Weight 7.7 kg | $503 |
| 202 | KRK Rokit RP7 G5 Stand Bundle | Size 7" · Weight 7.65 kg | $502 |
| 203 | EVE Audio EXO 24 | Size 4" · Weight 4.3 kg | $492 |
| 204 | Avantone MixCubes Active | Size 25" | $652 |
| 205 | Avantone MixCubes Active Red | Size 25" | $641 |
| 206 | Avantone MixCubes Active White | Size 25" | $629 |
| 207 | ADAM Audio T5V M-Control Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $457 |
| 208 | ADAM Audio T5V Isolation Riser Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $457 |
| 209 | JBL 306P MKII Stand Bundle | Size 6" · Weight 6.1 kg | $457 |
| 210 | ADAM Audio T5V Desktop Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $453 |
| 211 | ADAM Audio T5V Isolation Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $446 |
| 212 | Fostex 6301NX | Weight 2.2 kg | $606 |
| 213 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro White | Weight 1.37 kg | $606 |
| 214 | ADAM Audio T5V Tilt Stand Set | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $434 |
| 215 | Yamaha HS 5 W Stand Set | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $434 |
| 216 | Yamaha HS 8I | Size 8" · Weight 10.7 kg | $434 |
| 217 | Yamaha HS 5 M-Control Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $424 |
| 218 | Dynaudio LYD-5 | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $423 |
| 219 | Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave Grey | Size 8" · Weight 10.4 kg | $423 |
| 220 | Kali Audio IN-8 White 2nd Wave | Size 8" · Weight 10.4 kg | $423 |
| 221 | Presonus Eris Pro 8 | Size 8" · Weight 9.5 kg | $423 |
| 222 | Yamaha HS 5 Isolation Riser Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $423 |
| 223 | Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave | Size 8" · Weight 10.4 kg | $413 |
| 224 | EVE Audio SC204 | Size 4" · Weight 3.8 kg | $412 |
| 225 | Yamaha HS 5 Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $412 |
| 226 | Yamaha HS 5 Desktop Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $410 |
| 227 | Dynaudio LYD-5 Black | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $400 |
| 228 | KRK Rokit RP5 G5 Clamp Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 4.95 kg | $395 |
| 229 | KRK Rokit RP5 G5 Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 4.95 kg | $395 |
| 230 | Yamaha HS 8I W | Size 8" · Weight 10.7 kg | $395 |
| 231 | Yamaha HS 5 W Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $394 |
| 232 | Genelec 8020 DMM | Weight 3.2 kg | $561 |
| 233 | Kali Audio LP-UNF Blue | Size 4.5" · Weight 3.2 kg | $391 |
| 234 | Yamaha HS 5 Tilt Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $389 |
| 235 | Yamaha HS 5 Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $377 |
| 236 | Yamaha HS 7 MP | Size 6.5" | $538 |
| 237 | Kali Audio IN-5 | Size 5" · Weight 8.4 kg | $369 |
| 238 | Kali Audio IN-5 White | Size 5" · Weight 10.4 kg | $366 |
| 239 | Tannoy Gold 8 | Size 8" · Weight 14 kg | $366 |
| 240 | KRK Rokit RP5 G5 ISO Pad Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 4.95 kg | $358 |
| 241 | ADAM Audio T8V | Size 8" · Weight 9.8 kg | $354 |
| 242 | Kali Audio LP-UNF Red | Size 4.5" · Weight 3.2 kg | $343 |
| 243 | Tannoy Reveal 502 Stand Bundle | Size 5" · Weight 7.2 kg | $343 |
| 244 | Yamaha HS 8 SG | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $343 |
| 245 | Kali Audio LP-UNF | Size 4.5" · Weight 3.2 kg | $338 |
| 246 | EVE Audio SC203 Bag Bundle | not published | $664 |
| 247 | Yamaha HS 8 | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $327 |
| 248 | Avantone MixCubes Active Single Cream | Size 25" · Weight 3.5 kg | $323 |
| 249 | Yamaha HS 8 W | Size 8" · Weight 10.2 kg | $323 |
| 250 | Yamaha HS 7I | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.7 kg | $320 |
| 251 | Yamaha HS 7I W | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.7 kg | $315 |
| 252 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Bag Bundle | Size 4" · Weight 1.72 kg | $308 |
| 253 | Presonus Eris E5 M-Control+ Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $308 |
| 254 | Tannoy Reveal 502 ISO Pad Set | Size 5" · Weight 7.2 kg | $308 |
| 255 | Avantone MixCubes Active Black | not published | $629 |
| 256 | Auratone 5C Active Sound Cube Single | Weight 3.5 kg | $434 |
| 257 | Auratone 5C Active Sound Cube Single Bk | Weight 3.5 kg | $423 |
| 258 | M-Audio Forty Eighty Stand Bundle | Weight 10 kg | $423 |
| 259 | Monkey Banana Turbo 8 black | Weight 12.2 kg | $412 |
| 260 | EVE Audio SC203 | not published | $572 |
| 261 | Focal Alpha 80 Evo | Weight 9.8 kg | $399 |
| 262 | Yamaha HS 5 MP | Size 5" | $395 |
| 263 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro | not published | $561 |
| 264 | Focal Alpha 65 Evo | Weight 7.6 kg | $368 |
| 265 | Genelec 8010 AM | Weight 1.5 kg | $366 |
| 266 | Genelec 8010 RAW | Weight 1.5 kg | $366 |
| 267 | Genelec 8010 AW | Weight 1.5 kg | $366 |
| 268 | ADAM Audio D3V White | Weight 1.85 kg | $343 |
| 269 | ADAM Audio D3V Black | Weight 1.85 kg | $343 |
| 270 | Genelec 8010 AP | Weight 1.5 kg | $343 |
| 271 | Mackie CR8 BT | Size 8" | $343 |
| 272 | Avantone MixCubes Active Red Single | Size 25" | $331 |
| 273 | Avantone MixCubes Active Black Single | Size 25" | $331 |
| 274 | Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen Subwoofer Set | Weight 7.38 kg | $331 |
| 275 | Behringer B2031A Truth | not published | $456 |
| 276 | Kali Audio LP-UNF White | not published | $389 |
| 277 | Fluid Audio FX50 V2 Bundle | not published | $384 |
| 278 | JBL 305P MKII Stand Bundle | not published | $366 |
| 279 | JBL 305P MKII Tilt Stand Bundle | not published | $343 |
| 280 | JBL 305P MKII Bundle | not published | $320 |
| 281 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Mon. White Edition | Size 4" · Weight 1.72 kg | $297 |
| 282 | Presonus Eris E5 Table Stand Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $297 |
| 283 | Presonus Eris E5 Isolation Riser Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $297 |
| 284 | Presonus Eris E5 Stand Set | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $297 |
| 285 | Tannoy Gold 7 | Size 6.5" · Weight 9.4 kg | $297 |
| 286 | ESI uniK 08 Plus | Size 8" · Weight 8.1 kg | $292 |
| 287 | JBL 308P MKII | Size 8" · Weight 8.1 kg | $285 |
| 288 | Kali Audio LP-8 2nd Wave | Size 8" · Weight 9 kg | $285 |
| 289 | Presonus Eris E5 Isolation Stand Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $285 |
| 290 | Mackie MR824 | Size 8" · Weight 10.4 kg | $281 |
| 291 | ADAM Audio T7V | Size 7" · Weight 7.1 kg | $274 |
| 292 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | Size 4" · Weight 1.72 kg | $274 |
| 293 | KRK Rokit RP8 G5 | Size 8" · Weight 10.45 kg | $274 |
| 294 | Presonus Eris Pro 4 | Size 4.5" · Weight 4.3 kg | $274 |
| 295 | Yamaha HS 4 W | Size 4.5" · Weight 3.7 kg | $274 |
| 296 | Yamaha HS 4 | Size 4.5" · Weight 3.7 kg | $274 |
| 297 | Presonus Eris E5 Tilt Stand Bundle | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $263 |
| 298 | Behringer NEKKST K5 | Size 5" · Weight 5 kg | $260 |
| 299 | Presonus Eris E5 | Size 25" · Weight 4.63 kg | $251 |
| 300 | Yamaha HS 7 W | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $251 |
| 301 | Yamaha HS 7 | Size 6.5" · Weight 8.2 kg | $251 |
| 302 | Tannoy Gold 5 | Size 5" · Weight 5.8 kg | $250 |
| 303 | Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave White | Size 6.5" · Weight 7.01 kg | $240 |
| 304 | Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave | Size 6.5" · Weight 7.01 kg | $240 |
| 305 | Presonus Eris 5BT 2nd Gen | Size 25" · Weight 6.3 kg | $240 |
| 306 | Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave Grey | Size 6.5" · Weight 7.01 kg | $236 |
| 307 | JBL 306P MKII | Size 6" · Weight 6.1 kg | $228 |
| 308 | Yamaha HS 5I W | Size 5" · Weight 5.5 kg | $228 |
| 309 | KRK Rokit RP7 G5 | Size 7" · Weight 7.65 kg | $226 |
| 310 | Mackie MR624 | Size 6.5" · Weight 7.5 kg | $224 |
| 311 | Fluid Audio FX80 V2 | Size 8" · Weight 7.8 kg | $220 |
| 312 | KRK Kreate 8 | Size 8" · Weight 9.3 kg | $217 |
| 313 | ADAM Audio T5V | Size 5" · Weight 5.7 kg | $205 |
| 314 | Palmer STUDIMON 5 | Size 5" · Weight 3.95 kg | $205 |
| 315 | Presonus Eris 4.5BT 2nd Gen | Size 4.5" · Weight 4.5 kg | $205 |
| 316 | Presonus Eris Studio 8 | Size 8" · Weight 10.1 kg | $205 |
| 317 | M-Audio BX5BT | Size 5" · Weight 7.1 kg | $201 |
| 318 | Yamaha HS 5 W | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $191 |
| 319 | ESI nEar i7 | Size 6.5" · Weight 5.8 kg | $182 |
| 320 | Yamaha HS 5 SG | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $182 |
| 321 | Yamaha HS 5 | Size 5" · Weight 5.3 kg | $182 |
| 322 | Monkey Banana Gibbon5 black | Size 4" · Weight 5.9 kg | $174 |
| 323 | KRK Rokit RP5 G5 | Size 5" · Weight 4.95 kg | $172 |
| 324 | Fluid Audio FX50 V2 | Size 5" · Weight 3.8 kg | $171 |
| 325 | Mackie MR524 | Size 25" · Weight 4.6 kg | $171 |
| 326 | JBL 305P MKII | Size 5" · Weight 4.73 kg | $159 |
| 327 | Superlux BES5 | Size 5" · Weight 6.7 kg | $159 |
| 328 | KRK Kreate 5 | Size 5" · Weight 4.3 kg | $155 |
| 329 | ESI nEar i5 | Size 5" · Weight 3.9 kg | $148 |
| 330 | Tannoy Reveal 502 | Size 5" · Weight 7.2 kg | $148 |
| 331 | Presonus Eris Studio 5 | Size 25" · Weight 5.2 kg | $136 |
| 332 | Presonus Eris Studio 4 | Size 4.5" · Weight 4 kg | $107 |
| 333 | Monkey Banana Turbo 5 black | Weight 5.9 kg | $285 |
| 334 | Avantone Gauss 7 | Size 7" | $274 |
| 335 | Focal Alpha 50 Evo | Weight 6 kg | $250 |
| 336 | Mackie CR5 BT | Size 5" | $248 |
| 337 | Yamaha MSP3 A | Weight 3.6 kg | $240 |
| 338 | Yamaha HS 3 | Weight 2.8 kg | $228 |
| 339 | Yamaha HS 3 W | Weight 2.8 kg | $226 |
| 340 | Prodipe Pro 7 V4 Rosewood | Weight 7 kg | $217 |
| 341 | Prodipe Pro 7 V4 Black Wood | Weight 7 kg | $217 |
| 342 | KRK Kreate 3 | Weight 4.5 kg | $182 |
| 343 | Mackie CR4.5 BT | Size 4.5" | $182 |
| 344 | M-Audio Forty Eighty | Weight 10 kg | $174 |
| 345 | Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen Riser Bundle | Weight 3.1 kg | $171 |
| 346 | Mackie CR4.5 | Size 4.5" | $159 |
| 347 | M-Audio Forty Sixty | Weight 7.2 kg | $155 |
| 348 | Presonus Eris 3.5BT 2nd Gen Stand Set | Weight 3.1 kg | $154 |
| 349 | Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen Stand Set | Weight 3.1 kg | $152 |
| 350 | Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen Tilt Set | Weight 3.1 kg | $136 |
| 351 | Behringer Studio 50USB | Weight 6.5 kg | $133 |
| 352 | Presonus Eris 3.5BT 2nd Gen | Weight 3.1 kg | $127 |
| 353 | M-Audio BX5 D3 | Weight 6 kg | $125 |
| 354 | Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen | Weight 3.1 kg | $111 |
| 355 | Hercules DJ Speaker 32 Party | Weight 1.425 kg | $104 |
| 356 | Hercules DJ Monitor 32 | Weight 1.425 kg | $79 |
| 357 | Superlux BES3.5 | Weight 4.3 kg | $79 |
| 358 | M-Audio BX4 M-Control Bundle | not published | $171 |
| 359 | Mackie CR3.5 BT | not published | $142 |
| 360 | M-Audio BX4BT | not published | $136 |
| 361 | M-Audio BX3BT | not published | $113 |
| 362 | M-Audio BX4 | not published | $113 |
| 363 | Mackie CR3.5 | not published | $102 |
| 364 | M-Audio BX3 | not published | $97 |
Active Nearfield Monitors by the numbers
Measured across all 364 models in this category, so «wide», «short» or «expensive» mean something you can check.
How to Choose the Best Active Nearfield Monitors
Frequency Response & Accuracy
It's not just about 'flat.' We're looking for evenness across the spectrum, particularly in the critical midrange where guitars and vocals live. A slight bump in the low-mids can add warmth, but a peak can bury your kick drum. That 'fat midrange honk' needs to be controllable, not a permanent fixture.
Stereo Imaging & Sweet Spot
A wide, stable stereo image is essential for separation and clarity. The 'sweet spot' shouldn't be a tiny area - you need to be able to move around the room and still hear a balanced mix. Poor imaging can make your mixes sound muddy and phasey in other environments.
Dynamic Range & Headroom
Pro mixes are dynamic. Monitors need to handle those peaks without compression or distortion. Headroom is your safety net - it lets you push the monitors without introducing unwanted artifacts, especially when tracking loud sources like drums or electric guitars.
Transient Response & Articulation
Can you hear the attack of a snare drum or the pluck of a bass string? Sloppy transient response smears details and makes mixes sound dull. Tight, accurate articulation lets you hear every nuance of your performance.
Connectivity & Features
Beyond the basics, consider features like pole switches for acoustic treatment, multiple inputs (XLR, TRS, RCA), and aux sends for external effects. These details can streamline your workflow and provide more flexibility.
Buying Guide
Don't fall for the 'bigger is better' trap. Room size is critical. A pair of massive monitors in a small room will just create a mess. Spend your money on quality drivers and a well-designed waveguide - that's what truly affects the sound. Be wary of monitors that claim 'studio-quality' at a bargain price; those corners are almost always cut in the crossover or driver materials. Finally, don't underestimate the importance of room treatment. Even the best monitors will sound bad in an untreated room.
How This List Is Built
We don't play these instruments — we're a catalog, not a review desk, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. This page covers 364 active nearfield monitors from the Thomann catalogue, which is the largest single source of specification data in this category: 15 in detail, the rest listed with their specifications.
Position is computed, not curated. We parse the manufacturer's own description into actual values — nut width, scale, fret count, fingerboard radius, size, alloy — and rank on them: how many specifications a model has published, how many of them are measurable numbers, and how precisely it meets this page's criterion. A product image adds a little. Price is not a ranking signal: it tells you nothing about whether a neck fits your hand. The same inputs always produce the same order, so nothing here is shuffled to look fresh.
What this list is good for: narrowing a category down to a shortlist by spec and budget. What it isn't: a substitute for hearing an instrument. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.