BEST Studio Monitors Under $500 🔊 | Home Studio Setup on a Budget

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Komentáře • 153

  • @waynewav
    @waynewav  Před 4 lety +7

    If you are looking to take your music production skills to the next level, join the Wavy Seals Elite.
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    • @Dipankerz
      @Dipankerz Před 4 lety

      🔥🔥🔥

    • @chrishernandezmusic
      @chrishernandezmusic Před 4 lety +1

      Wayne.wav Fire!!!

    • @BillyWrightLive
      @BillyWrightLive Před 4 lety

      Wayne.wav Hey thank you so much for your videos. They’ve been incredibly helpful. I was wondering.... could you share what camera and mic you used to record this video and editing software? Thank you again

    • @liltrboofficial4671
      @liltrboofficial4671 Před 4 lety

      So my home studio is in one of the corners in my bedroom and it is next to a wall so I don’t know if back ported monitors or front porch and monitors are better for the best response

  • @joshuastanford
    @joshuastanford Před 4 lety +45

    "if you don't know what you're doing, get some monitors that make it look like you know what you're doing" LOL

  • @gemsound
    @gemsound Před 4 lety +14

    I’ve had Tha HS5s for 4 years now and they’re amazing. My mixes always come out top notch and I get my money’s worth.👌🏾

  • @CarltonCarvalho
    @CarltonCarvalho Před 4 lety +2

    YESS! THANK GOD YOU PICKED MY SPEAKERS AS THE FAVORITE BC I REALLY VALUE YOUR OPINION ON THIS STUFF.

  • @sirchtheproducer7019
    @sirchtheproducer7019 Před 4 lety +3

    Just in the nick of time, i was just searching for some new monitors. Thanks mr. wayne 👍😁

  • @MissRockn
    @MissRockn Před 3 lety +2

    I love how much I learn with your videos!! Thank you!

  • @drcustomblades2984
    @drcustomblades2984 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your videos!! Thanks Wavy you are the MAN!!

  • @bobaattila6832
    @bobaattila6832 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Wayne! I just discovered your channel and I very appreciate your videos and advices. And you are funny as hell too! 😀 Thanks and keep it up!😀

  • @declan9058
    @declan9058 Před 4 lety

    Was just looking into a pair of stu monitors thank you!

  • @TDAWWWWWWWW
    @TDAWWWWWWWW Před rokem

    LOVE THE FACT THAT YOUR SHOWING THE MONITORS WITH DETAILS INSTEAD OF JUST LISTING THEM 💯💯💯

  • @Tonyy1602
    @Tonyy1602 Před 2 lety

    Love the details and layout of video.

  • @darwingibson1058
    @darwingibson1058 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video and good information bro keep killing it my guy! 💪🏾💪🏾✊🏽

  • @barneycarniperfitz1915
    @barneycarniperfitz1915 Před 3 lety +2

    Listen up all you Ditherers. This is important. If you are learning how to record WavyWayne is the place to go. I’ve been pouring over the internet for years and I can tell you from a point of wisdom that there are countless mixers, masterers and ditherers that have infinite knowledge of recording but there are very few teachers. Just because you know things doesn’t mean you have the ability to impeccably impart that knowledge to others. You have to be a teacher to do that. WavyWayne is that teacher. He just might be the top of the list of individuals who have the ability to give you his knowledge in a way that you can actually utilize it with minimum confusion. We all know that people are born with the ability to play a musical instrument. We all know that people are born with the ability to sing. In the same way teachers are born with this gift of teaching. WavyWayne has this gift outright. I’m not telling you to avoid other tutorials. I’m saying that if you want the best the internet has for free, awesome learning WavyWayne is the place to go. Don’t take this lightly and don’t hold the fact that he does rap almost exclusively against him. (Yea, Wavy. I can joke too) Copy and paste this so others will know. Thanks Wavy!

  • @TheLastMoomin
    @TheLastMoomin Před 4 lety

    Just got me some JBL 104's, really tidy. Thanks for the info.

  • @henryssurfshowcase
    @henryssurfshowcase Před 2 lety

    Great review thank you, I would like a pair of those A7x's..

  • @shripallamichhane4604
    @shripallamichhane4604 Před 4 lety +2

    the vibe this guy gives is so nice

  • @qwestdonc355
    @qwestdonc355 Před 3 lety

    got the yhs5 space grey ,love em thanks bro

  • @i.shadrin
    @i.shadrin Před 4 lety +1

    awesome vibes dude)

  • @B-free7
    @B-free7 Před rokem

    That's great information thanks for posting, what about the M - Audio 5 and 8 Monitors?

  • @wokeil
    @wokeil Před 4 lety

    I just got the T7Vs and I love that high end

  • @Bruceta
    @Bruceta Před 4 lety

    Excellent video!
    Subscribed and thumbs up!

  • @accentontheoff
    @accentontheoff Před 3 lety

    Nice review thanks, the JBL could be a great affordable option to the iLouds if one needs portability. Btw would the Kali LP8 or the Adam T7V be too big for a 10 by 11 room.

  • @blessdatrack4masssoundprod773

    thanks a lot for the review i was deciding which ones to get till i seen ur vid bigs up to fam

  • @f507715
    @f507715 Před 4 lety +59

    this dude has great energy

  • @KevyJBeatzBangerzfromBelow

    Love the energy Bro! Imma New sub

  • @dawudmc
    @dawudmc Před rokem

    Had the Adam t5v and Yamaha hs5 but got some cheap Mackie´s mr624 and Wow
    they sound so much bigger with an open stage.. the messurements show a superflat Frequency
    but they sound really Hi-Fi, very impressed by Mackie.

  • @EllieRose1997
    @EllieRose1997 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks, The next thing I need to get is studio monitors. I have been using headphones for now..

  • @jerrywaynecalloway
    @jerrywaynecalloway Před rokem

    I just setup my HS5’s and I love them. Great speakers.

  • @rahsheemshabazz5860
    @rahsheemshabazz5860 Před 4 lety +2

    Bro thank you for your videos. You help me so much. Yo if they still had 106 and Park or the Basement, you should be the host. #Allfacts lol

  • @sunnyjohnlouis4843
    @sunnyjohnlouis4843 Před 2 lety

    Great vid 🔥🔥🔥

  • @iAMKAMARi
    @iAMKAMARi Před 4 lety

    Yess I love the Yamaha Hs5 ! I use these !

  • @anthonysilva5312
    @anthonysilva5312 Před 3 lety

    WW.... you’re content is lit!!!

  • @Robert-Dubwise-Browne
    @Robert-Dubwise-Browne Před 4 lety +2

    What about the iK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors? They're pretty good in my book.

  • @maddavid5159
    @maddavid5159 Před 2 lety +1

    With your energy and your flow I feel like buying the 5 models 😂😂😂 Unfortunately I don't have that much money so, I will choose the JBL 305p MkII. By the way, you have a new subscriber.

  • @xavierreid5153
    @xavierreid5153 Před 2 lety

    Great info, I think I'll go with the Yamaha's

  • @SaniBanks
    @SaniBanks Před 4 lety

    Can you do a video on the equipment you use to record these CZcams videos? Your audio is always A1

  • @zophenoseye
    @zophenoseye Před 4 lety

    I got the G4 KRK’s I think they sound spot on

  • @bobbytagariello9388
    @bobbytagariello9388 Před 2 lety

    i got the jbl mk2s and they are dope love them

  • @EHall-zj9zy
    @EHall-zj9zy Před 4 lety

    Yo “Wavy”. What up bruh. Quick question? So I’m getting ready to upgrade my mic. Rode NT1 or Rode NT1a? I have heard some mixed reviews. Some say the NT1 is more flat across the board providing a more accurate reference whereas the NT1a is brighter on the high end. I know you are pretty good with this kind of stuff so what you think?

  • @markbennett316
    @markbennett316 Před 4 lety

    Wayne, whatchu think about the Behringer Studio 50USB 5" Powered Studio Monitors with USB

  • @tobypalmore9
    @tobypalmore9 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Wavy

  • @tyglo3437
    @tyglo3437 Před 3 lety

    After watching multiple of your videos, I’m finally subscribing. My bad

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 Před 3 lety

    I’ve always used headphones for my pc, some decent (i dont spend that much) speakers for my tv (kef q150). Now I’m thinking getting a pair for my pc, so, near field.
    Would monitors suit my needs? I don’t create music or anything, I do,play games. Would a monitor be ok for me? Maybe max 500 for a pair.
    Thinking tannoy gold 5 or something (I do have an audio interface)

  • @djmooryb3576
    @djmooryb3576 Před 4 lety +4

    i'll get the HS5/7 just to look like I know what I'm Doing

  • @Jacob-ie2hh
    @Jacob-ie2hh Před 3 lety +2

    Picked up the JBLs used (no Bluetooth) for pretty cheap and it was worth it, they play a static sound though when nothing is coming through it, but when music is played the static sound goes away.
    For the price they’re amazing

  • @dashondtm
    @dashondtm Před 4 lety +6

    I needed this class big brother, Just was talking with wifey about new studio monitors 👍👍🙏

    • @luffykillua2199
      @luffykillua2199 Před 4 lety

      Da'shon. dtm what did u go with ? I’m thinking Jbl because my circuit breakers lol

  • @OzieCargile
    @OzieCargile Před 2 lety

    Best audio channel on CZcams!

  • @beatsbystyhlo5875
    @beatsbystyhlo5875 Před 4 lety +24

    Think ima get those HS5’s 🤔

  • @weserio
    @weserio Před rokem

    love my Kali lp6's

  • @DruGaTecH
    @DruGaTecH Před 4 lety +2

    A pair of Yamaha HS8 brand new on sweetwater. For 480$ Black and $550 White. Check the Used gear marketplace right now!
    BTW you didn't include the Presonus E5/E7/E8 XTs. They're also less than $500.

  • @chrishernandezmusic
    @chrishernandezmusic Před 4 lety +3

    Hello Wavy Wayne! I am your biggest fan and I would like to email you for a personal thing about the studio! God Bless You and keep on making amazing tutorials!!!

  • @terrancegordon7384
    @terrancegordon7384 Před 3 lety

    your presentation is official. so many ppl see lack of knowledge as something to be ashamed of..smh the shame is in not educating yourself. KEEP cooking us n*ggas!! i enjoy your videos. I'm a 41 Harold beginner when it comes to mixing and mastering..lol

  • @A1DULLU
    @A1DULLU Před 4 lety

    Thanks bro

  • @BustaMovePurkinz
    @BustaMovePurkinz Před 4 lety +2

    Yo Wavy. Jus purchased your roddy rich vocal templet for studio one. How do u use it in the daw.? Help ya boy out🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  Před 4 lety +1

      Got you, be sure to check out the *READ ME* file included in the download. I will be posting a detailed video this week. email me if you still having trouble.

  • @stiss61
    @stiss61 Před 2 lety

    The Yamaha HS5 has a sub woofer would it be good to get that a well I know it would jack up the Price.

  • @danieldwyer5547
    @danieldwyer5547 Před 4 lety

    Snagged a pair of Yamaha HS8's for under $500 (a little over with tax) online from Alto Music in NY which was a steal. Always looking for those good refurbished deals. Also using them to appreciate the bass in the opening music of your videos. 👌🏼

  • @chiefyovany572
    @chiefyovany572 Před 4 lety

    JBL is something I’m going to consider. Thanks for the information

  • @nightstringers
    @nightstringers Před 3 lety

    Well Wayne now I don't know what I want. lol Guess I need to stop binge watching studio monitor channels. Thanks for all the info .... Take care stay safe ,stay healthy . Nice arms btw.

  • @Walter-gb3td
    @Walter-gb3td Před 3 lety

    So Yamaha HS7 and Adam T7v, which one is better for mixing

  • @RobMitshi
    @RobMitshi Před rokem

    per 1 monitor or for a set :) I got the Adams A7X and a sub for my budget hehehe, intermediate maybe, the high end of beginner.

  • @PoseidonArsh
    @PoseidonArsh Před 3 lety

    Are the KRK Rp5 Rokit G4 Good studio monitors speakers good ??

  • @Leizy520
    @Leizy520 Před 3 lety

    I got the big hs8 right away, thought it was very good. Tomorrow the t8v arrive, hope they have enough depth and a sound that is at least as clear as possible

    • @wekabee162
      @wekabee162 Před 2 lety

      How's been the journey mate?

    • @Leizy520
      @Leizy520 Před 2 lety

      @@wekabee162 The speakers are really really good. But I found the hs8 in the middle and therefore generally better. The sound sounded much better with them and amazed me more. greetings🙂

  • @chriscaliplugg4806
    @chriscaliplugg4806 Před 4 lety

    Gratitude CHRIS CALI GOIN UP

  • @T.Y.P.A
    @T.Y.P.A Před rokem

    Im thinking about the jbLs or the kali in8

  • @thehitmaster102
    @thehitmaster102 Před 3 lety

    So are you saying a 5 inch monitor by yamaha is a better option than a hs8 by Yamaha I have krk classic 5 inch gen3 but I havent used them yet but I was really thinking about investing in 8 inch monitors

  • @DjR3aper
    @DjR3aper Před 4 lety +1

    I've been doing a lot of looking up mixing in mono. I currently have a pair of bx8 graphite, and samson mediaone bt5. Could I buy a single high end(focal or adam audio) monitor and use it as a center channel and mix on that?

    • @Joeysthedev
      @Joeysthedev Před 4 lety

      i do not see why you couldn't, as long as you mix and master in mono like you said you should be fine.

  • @Shmack_
    @Shmack_ Před 2 lety

    I found a set of krk rokit g4 7 for $250. I was gonna go for a pair of the 5s but that's $389 and smaller

  • @Chrisjenkinstvg
    @Chrisjenkinstvg Před 4 lety +2

    Definitely need some new speakers!

  • @ryansavic9170
    @ryansavic9170 Před 4 lety +4

    Don't sleep on the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro's. You won't believe how good they sound until you're sitting in front of them...and even then it's hard to believe!

  • @CarltonCarvalho
    @CarltonCarvalho Před 4 lety

    2 mins in hoping my yamahas on this list or we got a problem houston haha

  • @darionjaikaran4180
    @darionjaikaran4180 Před 4 lety +3

    Wayne, you said that you prefer mixing on five inch monitors. In my research, I’ve been told that smaller monitors do not produce proper low end. What is your opinion on this? The style of music I produce requires proper bass.

    • @thehitmaster102
      @thehitmaster102 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah that what every dang near review I have listened to says but I guess everyone is different

  • @mikebass52
    @mikebass52 Před 4 lety

    Hello Wayne! Question, I'm about to upgrade my windows 7 computer to windows 10. Will my pro tools 11 work on windows 10? Need help! Thanks!

  • @mavo95
    @mavo95 Před 4 lety +4

    love from sri lanka ♥

  • @Rinzo2x
    @Rinzo2x Před 4 lety +1

    Yo Wayne what’s the best software to record on for windows

  • @Daduu
    @Daduu Před 3 lety +2

    Hs5 or KRK rp5 gen4? I plan on using them for mixing hip hop rap music. Honestly if I had the funds I would get the hs8s and have another 5inch set of monitors. I would appreciate the suggestions

  • @tusharsrivastavamusic
    @tusharsrivastavamusic Před 3 lety

    Hs5 vs mkii 6. Jbl which is best?

  • @simbaking6338
    @simbaking6338 Před 3 lety +3

    Dont have a clue what am doing so will get me some HS5..This dude is hillarious...I swear he seems 'high' in all his videos.

  • @MrSkyTown
    @MrSkyTown Před 4 lety

    What you think about krks

  • @sigurdbertram9594
    @sigurdbertram9594 Před 3 lety

    thx

  • @ChrisKeyman
    @ChrisKeyman Před 3 lety

    What about Mackie Mr524?

  • @erickontomwa7433
    @erickontomwa7433 Před 4 lety +1

    What's up wavy, do a vodeo on how to route your vocals correctly

  • @joeyvotion8033
    @joeyvotion8033 Před 4 lety +8

    "who don't love new gear" lmao

  • @Perrock6338
    @Perrock6338 Před 3 lety

    My man, you have not heard the Rockville 6.5 for $179 on Amazon bro, please check them out.

  • @jasonrego2008
    @jasonrego2008 Před 4 lety

    slightly unrelated question Wayne - what camera are you using for the video??

  • @stiss61
    @stiss61 Před 2 lety

    I’m a beginner in studio one 5 and need help getting started can you help me Dr. Wayne

  • @BullionRookie
    @BullionRookie Před 4 lety

    Dang Wavy...good thing we ain’t got 4d realistic TV effects yet or you would need a face mask.😷... 😆😆😆

  • @marcusmathis5979
    @marcusmathis5979 Před 3 lety +2

    Kali audio lp 8's

  • @dashondtm
    @dashondtm Před 4 lety +1

    #WavySealsElite 💪💪

  • @jzeondre
    @jzeondre Před 4 lety

    What about KRK?

  • @famosofly142
    @famosofly142 Před 4 lety

    Please any under 500 dollar budget laptop for recording?

  • @silveramateur571
    @silveramateur571 Před 4 lety +1

    KALI LP6 OR THE HS5 ? FOR MIXING TRAP/HIP-HOP/R&B/

    • @ashrackem
      @ashrackem Před 4 lety

      good luck getting kali lp6 i’m going hs5

  • @nicocuevas5649
    @nicocuevas5649 Před 3 lety

    Guys whats best presonus 3.5, presonus 5 XT, krk rokit, yamaha 5s5 or the jbl 306p mark 2?

    • @thehitmaster102
      @thehitmaster102 Před 3 lety

      If I had to do it over again I would have bought the hs8 to begin with Yamaha

  • @verse2747
    @verse2747 Před 4 lety +3

    Well I guess ima be getting the Yamaha HS5's

  • @ADAMAudioBerlin
    @ADAMAudioBerlin Před 4 lety +6

    👊

  • @yamsang0__0
    @yamsang0__0 Před rokem

    I GOT MY TOP FIVE UNDER FIVE RIGH NEOWWWW!

  • @liyilongedison
    @liyilongedison Před 4 lety

    No KrK??

  • @valentineezeudu6638
    @valentineezeudu6638 Před 4 lety +1

    big truth about the yamaha, makes everyone look like they know what they doing ..hahaha big ups

  • @broyo420
    @broyo420 Před 4 lety

    Is it worth it to spend the extra cash on the HS 8's?

  • @jmxi1121
    @jmxi1121 Před 4 lety +4

    Damn!!! what about KRK’s?? I have Rokit 8’s had them for few years

  • @suryadnb
    @suryadnb Před 4 lety

    No mention of the limitation in directionality of ribbon tweeters?
    No mention of the down sides of 8" woofers?
    Not mentioning the Focal Alpha 65 is a bit sad.
    Thanks for not mentioning the KRKs though.

    • @gfbgamerpt171
      @gfbgamerpt171 Před 3 lety +1

      Have you ever listened to both the focal alpha 65 and the hs7? If so which ones do you prefer and why? What are the plus and cons of each?

    • @surya_dnb
      @surya_dnb Před 3 lety

      @@gfbgamerpt171 I have not listened to the HS7, but I prefer the Alpha's for two reasons:
      - The Yamaha has a soft dome tweeter, which I am not a fan of. I really like the inverted metal dome tweeter Focal has
      - The Yamahas are back ported. I find front ported speakers a bit more convenient as placement is a bit more straight forward. The Focal Alphas are front ported.