Home Studio – Nearfield Monitors

JBL LSR 305

"Nearfield monitor" might sound technical, but the concept is simple: these are speakers designed to sit close to you and reproduce sound as accurately and honestly as possible — without colouring it the way hi-fi speakers typically do.

In a small home recording studio, nearfield monitors are the right choice. They are positioned close to your ears (1–2 metres away), so the room acoustics have minimal influence on what you hear.

I chose the JBL LSR 305 based on extensive customer reviews. They consistently rank as one of the top products in their price range.

• Active studio monitors (built-in amplifier)
• 5" woofer + 1" tweeter
• Wide sweet spot for a nearfield environment
• XLR and TRS inputs

Price: € 100 per speaker (€ 206 for a pair)