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Studio monitors – how to choose the right ones

A studio monitor is the most honest speaker in your room. It shouldn't flatter the bass or sweeten the highs — it should show your mix exactly as it is, so you make the calls, not the speaker. This collection covers monitors for mixing and mastering: from compact nearfields for a home studio to full-range main monitors for a control room.

Active vs passive monitors

Active monitors have the amplifier built in — plug in your interface and go. That's the simplest route for most studios and our default for a home setup. Passive monitors need a separate power amp but give you freedom in large, tuned rooms. Already know what you want? Jump to Active Monitors.

Monitor size vs room size

Start with the size of your room, not the size of the driver. An 8-inch monitor in a small room causes more problems than it solves. For a room under ~15 m² a 5-inch woofer is usually enough; anything bigger won't have space to breathe. Working with low end? Consider adding a studio subwoofer.

The brands we carry

We carry the brands engineers trust: Genelec, ADAM Audio, PMC, Focal, plus Neumann, Dynaudio and KRK. We don't stock everything that can be ordered — we stock what we'd put in our own studio.

Hear them in our Warsaw showroom

The biggest difference between us and a mail-order shop: you can hear them before you buy. Our showroom at Nowogrodzka 6A/102 in Warsaw is there so you can compare two sets of monitors on your own material, not a shop demo. Book a listen or just swing by — the coffee's on, and so is the advice. Call: +48 573 580 840.

FAQ

Active or passive studio monitors?

For most studios — active. Fewer cables, an amplifier matched to the drivers, fewer things to go wrong.

What size monitor for a small room?

For a room under 15 m², usually a 5-inch woofer. Anything bigger won't have room to develop.

Can I hear the monitors before buying?

Yes — in the Warsaw showroom, on your own mix. Book a slot by phone: +48 573 580 840.

Guides & related

• How to choose active studio monitors
• Reading a monitor's frequency response
• Best mid-range studio monitors 2026

See also: Active Monitors · Studio Subwoofers