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Unpowered Studio Monitors

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ATC SCM12 Pro 6" Passive Studio Monitor Pair

ATC SCM12 Pro 6" Passive Studio Monitor Pair

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Evolution Acoustics Pro Evolution v.1 Brian Lucey Signature Series Stereo Monitoring System

Evolution Acoustics Pro Evolution v.1 Brian Lucey Signature Series Stereo Monitoring System

$9,999.00
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Behringer 1C 5.5" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) Black

Behringer 1C 5.5" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) Black

$139.00
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ATC SCM20P Pro 6.5" Passive Studio Monitor Pair

ATC SCM20P Pro 6.5" Passive Studio Monitor Pair

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Avantone Mixcube 5.25" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) - Buttercream

Avantone Mixcube 5.25" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) - Buttercream

$299.00
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Amphion One18 6.5" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

Amphion One18 6.5" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

$1,800.00
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Avantone Pro AV10MLF Replacement Woofer for NS10 Monitor

Avantone Pro AV10MLF Replacement Woofer for NS10 Monitor

$149.00
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Amphion One12 4.5" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

Amphion One12 4.5" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

$900.00
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Kali Audio SM5-5-C 5" 3-Way Passive Studio Monitor (Ceiling/Wall Mountable)

Kali Audio SM5-5-C 5" 3-Way Passive Studio Monitor (Ceiling/Wall Mountable)

$999.00
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Amphion Two15 Dual 5.25" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

Amphion Two15 Dual 5.25" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

$2,400.00
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Amphion One15 5.25" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

Amphion One15 5.25" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

$1,200.00
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Amphion Two18 Dual 6.5" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

Amphion Two18 Dual 6.5" Passive Studio Monitor (Each)

$3,600.00
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Used Bose 901 Series VI Unpowered Monitor

Used Bose 901 Series VI Unpowered Monitor

$999.99
$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:Des Moines, IA

Condition: Great

Used Yamaha NS1000 PAIR Unpowered Monitor

Used Yamaha NS1000 PAIR Unpowered Monitor

$1,499.99
$63.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:West Palm Beach, FL

Condition: Great

Used Tannoy System 15 Unpowered Monitor

Used Tannoy System 15 Unpowered Monitor

$2,399.99
$100.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:Pasadena, CA

Condition: Good

Used Truth Audio TA-1P Pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Truth Audio TA-1P Pair Unpowered Monitor

$949.99$1,049.99
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$40.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:Des Moines, IA

Condition: Great

Used Yamaha NS10 Pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Yamaha NS10 Pair Unpowered Monitor

$599.99
$25.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:West Palm Beach, FL

Condition: Great

Used Klipsch r-5502 Unpowered Monitor

Used Klipsch r-5502 Unpowered Monitor

$149.99
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Available at:Scranton, PA

Condition: Good

Used Pro-ac SM100 Pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Pro-ac SM100 Pair Unpowered Monitor

$3,999.99$4,799.99
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$167.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:Nashville, TN

Condition: Great

Used KRK K ROK PAIR Unpowered Monitor

Used KRK K ROK PAIR Unpowered Monitor

$269.99$299.99
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Available at:Natick, MA

Condition: Good

Used Klipsch aw650bk pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Klipsch aw650bk pair Unpowered Monitor

$499.99
$21.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:Lubbock, TX

Condition: Great

Used Yamaha NS10MX Pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Yamaha NS10MX Pair Unpowered Monitor

$749.99
$32.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Available at:Gainesville, FL

Condition: Great

Used Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube 8ohm Pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube 8ohm Pair Unpowered Monitor

$363.99$449.99
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Available at:Arlington Heights, IL

Condition: Great

Used Electro-Voice SX80 Pair Unpowered Monitor

Used Electro-Voice SX80 Pair Unpowered Monitor

$249.99
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Available at:Sarasota, FL

Condition: Great

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You don't have to be a professional to appreciate that not all speakers are created equal. However, if you are a pro, or even just a hobbyist with high standards, nothing less than a proper high-end studio monitor is good enough for your recording setup. Monitors have a very important job: accurate reproduction of sound in situations where every note, each sample and every vocal are absolutely crucial. When you're recording, you need a speaker more precise than any you'll expect the sound to be played back on if you want to make sure it will sound right on every system.

What sets powered studio monitors apart from unpowered ones is that they have their own built-in amplifier. That means they don't need an amp head to power them—you can just plug a powered monitor directly into an electrical outlet, hook it up to an audio source, and you'll get sound. This ease of use makes powered monitors a great choice for studios just getting off the ground that don't have an amplifier head on hand. They're also perfect if you're an audiophile, providing the best sound quality with a home stereo system. Since the amplifier in a powered monitor is specifically designed for the speakers it shares its cabinet with, it also takes some of the guesswork out of putting together a studio setup.

There are still a few things to think about, though. Mainly, you'll want to be sure the monitors are a good size for the application. If you're working out of a very small studio, then you can get by with a compact set. If you're using them as stereo speakers or in a big studio space, then look at some larger monitors instead. It's also a smart idea to match the speaker configuration of the monitors with the type of music you'll be working with—for example, if you're recording hip-hop with deep, thumping bass, the ideal monitor will probably be one with a big woofer that can best handle those heavy low frequencies.

No matter how you plan to use your powered monitors, from the studio to recreational listening to the sound booth, they're a choice as individual as the hardware and software you connect them to. Take your time when looking at the available choices, and look for the monitors that fit your space, your style and your budget.

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