Best Alto-/Baritone Horns Under $800 2025
Affordable alto-/baritone horns under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

Thomann AH 803GP Superior Alto horn
- • Traditional band sound
- • Affordable option
- • Limited solo repertoire
- • Limited versatility
Thomann AH 803GP Superior Alto hornEb Alto Horn"Superior" model3 ValvesBore Ø: 11.80 mmBell Ø: 210.00...

Thomann AH-702S Alto Horn
- • Good for intermediate players
- • Affordable option
- • Limited versatility
- • Basic instrument category
Thomann AH-702S Alto HornAlto hornSuperior modelTuning: E flatBell: 203.2 mm (8")Bore: Large 11.94 mm...

Thomann AH-702L Alto Horn
- • Traditional band sound
- • Affordable option
- • Limited solo repertoire
- • May lack professional applications
Thomann AH-702L Alto HornAlto HornSuperior modelTuning: E flatBell Ø: 203.2 mm (8")Bore: Large 11.94 mm...

Thomann AH-702SL Alto Horn
- • Educational value
- • Traditional band sound
- • Limited versatility
- • Basic instrument category
Thomann AH-702SL Alto HornAlto HornSuperior modelTuning: E flatBell Ø: 203.2 mm (8")Bore: Large 11.94 mm...

Thomann BR 604 Baritone Horn
- • Educational value
- • Essential ensemble voice
- • May lack professional applications
- • Limited solo repertoire
Thomann BR 604 Baritone HornBb Baritone Horn4 Perinet valvesarrangement 3 + 1Bore: 12.8 mmLeadpipe: Gold brassBody:...
How to Choose the Best Alto-/Baritone Horns
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation