Best Open Hole Flutes Under $5,000 2025

Affordable open hole flutes under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Performance For Advanced Students For Contemporary Music For Extended Techniques For Orchestra For Solo Performance

BRANDS: Pearl Flutes Yamaha Azumi Powell Sonare Muramatsu Altus Thomann Sankyo

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute

by Powell Sonare

Extended Techniques Advanced Students Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Enhanced projection and resonance
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• More expensive than closed holes

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF FluteConcert FluteHandcrafted Powell signature headpiece in sterling silverWith Powell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 439719

$3,658

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Powell Sonare PS 601 BEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Powell Sonare PS 601 BEF Flute

by Powell Sonare

Extended Techniques Professional Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Enhanced projection and resonance

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• More expensive than closed holes
• More complex maintenance

Powell Sonare PS 601 BEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted headjoint made from sterling silverMade using the Powell...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 231495

$3,134

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Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare

Extended Techniques Professional Performance Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Enhanced projection and resonance
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Requires proper finger coverage

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF FluteFluteHandcrafted Powell signature headpiece in sterling silverWith Powell scaleSterling...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 439725

$3,464

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Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite

by Powell Sonare

Orchestra Extended Techniques Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Extended technique capabilities

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Can be challenging for beginners
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute AurumiteTransverse FluteSterling silver bodyHandmade Powell Signature sterling silver...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 439723

$4,398

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Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes

Professional Performance Solo Performance Extended Techniques

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599681

$2,858

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Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RE

by Pearl Flutes

Professional Performance Solo Performance Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Enhanced projection and resonance
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RETransverse FluteDolce seriesCompletely silver headjointNickel silver plated bodyfootjoint...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 175911

$2,198

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Azumi AZ-S3 RE Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Azumi AZ-S3 RE Flute

by Azumi

Professional Performance Contemporary Music Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Extended technique capabilities

✓ PROS

• Better acoustical properties
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Azumi AZ-S2 RETransverse FluteScaleappearancesound and embouchure of the Altus flutes are reflected in the Azumi...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 264419

$2,936

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Powell Sonare PS 501 CEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Powell Sonare PS 501 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare

Contemporary Music Solo Performance Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• More expensive than closed holes
• More complex maintenance

Powell Sonare PS 501 CEF FluteTransverse FluteHand-crafted head joint made from sterling silverMade using the Powell...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 231456

$2,198

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Sankyo CF 301 Flute RE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sankyo CF 301 Flute RE

by Sankyo

Orchestra Contemporary Music Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Better acoustical properties

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• Can be challenging for beginners

Sankyo CF 301 Flute RESilversonic Transverse FluteHeadjoint and body made from 925 Sterling silverRing...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 175888

$4,728

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Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute Aurumite - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute Aurumite

by Powell Sonare

Contemporary Music Advanced Students Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• Can be challenging for beginners

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute AurumiteConcert FluteHandcrafted Powell signature headpiece in sterling silverWith...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 439721

$4,618

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Muramatsu EX-III-RBE Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Muramatsu EX-III-RBE Flute

by Muramatsu

Contemporary Music Orchestra Extended Techniques

Key Feature:

• Better acoustical properties

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Requires proper finger coverage

Muramatsu EX-III-RBE FluteTransverse FluteSilver headjointRing keysE-MechanismOffsetSilver plated body and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 210533

$4,499

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Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - Vigore - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - Vigore

by Pearl Flutes

Advanced Students Professional Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• Can be challenging for beginners
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - VigoreTransverse FluteSterling silver headjoint with 3K gold lip plateSilver plated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 313942

$3,848

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#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare

Orchestra Contemporary Music Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Better acoustical properties

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to temperature changes
• Can be challenging for beginners

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted Powell Signature K Style headjoint in sterling silver with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 502884

$3,706

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Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore

by Pearl Flutes

Orchestra Extended Techniques Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - VigoreTransverse FluteSterling silver headjoint with 3K gold lip plateSterling silver...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 313944

$4,432

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Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE

by Pearl Flutes

Advanced Students Contemporary Music Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✗ CONS

• More expensive than closed holes
• Requires proper finger coverage

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBETransverse FluteSilver headjointbody and footjointSilver-plated nickel silver...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 496914

$4,065

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How to Choose the Best Open Hole Flutes

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced open hole flutes typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Open Hole Flutes Under $5,000 2025

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute

Powell Sonare PS 601 BEF Flute

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite

Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RE

Azumi AZ-S3 RE Flute

Powell Sonare PS 501 CEF Flute

Sankyo CF 301 Flute RE

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute Aurumite

Muramatsu EX-III-RBE Flute

Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - Vigore

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE

How to Choose the Best Open Hole Flutes

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying open hole flutes?

How much should I spend on open hole flutes?

Are expensive open hole flutes worth the investment?

What are the best brands for open hole flutes?

Should I buy open hole flutes online or in-store?

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