J2producing
J2 Productions
I'm looking for some good studio monitors for under $200
Best monitors for under $200?
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Would post links but I'm not allowed to.. SAMSUNG B550 Series S23B550V ToC 23" 2ms GTG HDMI Widescreen LED Monitor 250 cd/m2 1000:1
$199.99
ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000000:1 (ASCR)
ASUS VE247H Black 23.6" 2ms Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 300 cd/m2 10,000,000:1 (ASCR)
$189.99
ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers
$189.99
Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50,000,000:1
$179.99
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ Speakers 300 cd/m2 20000 :1 (ASCR)
$149.99 and a $20 rebate makes the final price $129.99 and free shipping.
$199.99
ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000000:1 (ASCR)
ASUS VE247H Black 23.6" 2ms Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 300 cd/m2 10,000,000:1 (ASCR)
$189.99
ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers
$189.99
Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50,000,000:1
$179.99
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ Speakers 300 cd/m2 20000 :1 (ASCR)
$149.99 and a $20 rebate makes the final price $129.99 and free shipping.
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J2producing
J2 Productions
Thanks man
Wait… you're looking for studio monitors as in speaker right?
If so, right now Guitar Center has the Tannoy Reveal 502 for 89 per side, so only $180 for the pair. Hard to beat. Next closest for price/sound is JBL LSR305 at $120 per side, but that would put you over $200 for the pair.
If so, right now Guitar Center has the Tannoy Reveal 502 for 89 per side, so only $180 for the pair. Hard to beat. Next closest for price/sound is JBL LSR305 at $120 per side, but that would put you over $200 for the pair.
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Stereo(no surround sound) computer gaming speakers with a sub in the $100-200 price range will sound better than all those by far. If you can, don't take my word, go to stores and try out both. Make sure to consider that the "monitors" will more than likely be in a treated room in a music store while somewhere like Best Buy would have gaming speakers out in the open, so make sure you consider those things while listening.
Anyone who's ever taken my advice and listened to both before buying always end up with a pair of gaming speakers over cheap monitors. Different story if you got more money to play with, but even RP5s and HS5s don't compare to gaming speakers in the $100-200 price range(they do once you invest another $400+ in their sub, oh, then they're better). with cheap monitors, you're paying for cabinets, connectors you won't use except one set of, the idea you're getting something pro level(when you're absolutely not), name brands, ect. With comp gaming speakers, you're paying for an awesome sound experience for games and music coming from a computer, not even close competition. Other option is go to a pawnshop, buy a $100 Amp and some $100 Speakers. I just advise you to listen before buying if you have that option.
Anyone who's ever taken my advice and listened to both before buying always end up with a pair of gaming speakers over cheap monitors. Different story if you got more money to play with, but even RP5s and HS5s don't compare to gaming speakers in the $100-200 price range(they do once you invest another $400+ in their sub, oh, then they're better). with cheap monitors, you're paying for cabinets, connectors you won't use except one set of, the idea you're getting something pro level(when you're absolutely not), name brands, ect. With comp gaming speakers, you're paying for an awesome sound experience for games and music coming from a computer, not even close competition. Other option is go to a pawnshop, buy a $100 Amp and some $100 Speakers. I just advise you to listen before buying if you have that option.