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Experts prefer M-Audio BX5 over JBL Control 1 Pro

On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .

Currently, M-Audio BX5 received 1 endorsement from PianoDreamers (22 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, JBL Control 1 Pro did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	Pocket-lint	E-Home Recording Studio	woodandfirestudio.com	Popular Science	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic
39	N/A	Check price	M-Audio BX5 The M-Audio BX5 Studio Monitor is a compact and affordable speaker that delivers accurate and dependable audio with a flat-response style sound signature, making it ideal for small to medium-sized rooms such as home studios, podcasting setups, and video editing suites.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	-
N/A	N/A	$198	JBL Control 1 Pro	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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On 22 Jan 2024 PianoDreamers ranked M-Audio BX5 as #7

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#7 out of 10 M-Audio BX5
Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)

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Source: www.pianodreamers.com

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JBL Control 1 Pro

M-Audio BX5

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither JBL Control 1 Pro nor M-Audio BX5 were recommended by key experts who publish Studio Monitors recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	Pocket-lint	E-Home Recording Studio	woodandfirestudio.com	Popular Science	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic
1	-	$399	Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances.	-	3	2	-	6	9	-	-	-	1
2	-	$720	Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments.	-	6	1	-	-	12	4	-	-	2
3	+4	$129	JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging.	-	-	-	6	1	5	-	6	5	-
4	-	$159	KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups.	-	1	-	-	2	3	-	-	6	-
5	+1	$200	Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces.	-	-	-	1	4	-	-	4	4	-
6	-3	$514	Genelec 8010A The Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful option for near-field monitoring in small studios or home recording setups, delivering exceptional sound quality in a small package.	2	8	8	-	8	8	-	-	-	-
7	-2	Check price	KRK Rokit RP7 G4 The KRK Rokit RP7 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio tool with a neutral and flat frequency response, making it suitable for music production, mixing, and mastering, and is ideal for use in recording studios and live sound reinforcement applications.	3	-	-	-	7	-	2	3	-	-
8	-	$800	Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring.	5	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	8	-
9	-	$200	PreSonus Eris E.45 The PreSonus Eris E.45 Studio Monitor is a compact and affordable nearfield monitor with a neutral sound signature, defined high and mid-range frequencies, and punchy bass response, making it a great choice for small home studios, desktop setups, and casual listening.	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	1	-
10	New *	$139	M-Audio BX4 The M-Audio BX4 Studio Monitors deliver powerful and immersive sound for a variety of tasks, making them a versatile and reliable choice for gaming, recording, and more.	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	1	-	-
11	-1	$100	PreSonus Eris E3.5 The PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker that delivers clear and accurate sound, making it an ideal solution for a variety of audio uses.	6	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-
12	-1	$350	Yamaha HS7 The Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile speaker that provides precise and accurate sound with low resonance, making it ideal for critical listening, mixing, and mastering in larger studio spaces.	1	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-
13	-1	$799	Mackie HR824 mkII The Mackie HR824 mkII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of professional and personal applications, with impressive low-end performance and individual calibration plots that ensure better matching between pairs of speakers.	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	6
14	-1	Check price	Focal Solo6 Be The Focal Solo6 Be is a versatile and high-powered studio monitor that delivers remarkable clarity and an expansive soundstage, making it suitable for professional and personal use.	-	-	-	-	14	-	7	-	-	5
15	-1	$250	KRK Rokit 8 G4 The KRK Rokit 8 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio solution with clear and accurate sound reproduction, making it ideal for studio recording, DJ monitoring, and other professional audio applications.	-	-	3	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	-1	$150	Presonus Eris E5 The Presonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor is a reliable and powerful speaker that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need to mix and master their music.	-	-	9	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
17	-	$250	Adam Audio T7V The Adam Audio T7V is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound at an accessible price point, making it an ideal choice for home recording enthusiasts, podcasters, and music producers.	-	-	5	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
18	-	$400	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker system that delivers exceptional sound quality for music production, mixing, and mastering, with advanced DSP processing, a unique design, and excellent stereo imaging and low-end.	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	5	-	-
19	New *	Check price	Kali Audio LP-6 The Kali Audio LP-6 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of applications, making it an ideal choice for music producers, sound engineers, and home studio owners who prioritize accuracy and clarity in their audio production.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	9	-	-
20	+2	$2299	Focal Twin6 Be	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-
21	-	Check price	Adam Audio A7X The Adam Audio A7X is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers exceptional sound quality and accuracy, making it suitable for professional audio engineers, music producers, and home recording enthusiasts, but falls short in the lows.	-	7	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
22	+1	$2493	Neumann KH 310	4	-	-	-	15	-	-	-	-	-
23	-4	$899	Focal Shape 65 The Focal Shape 65 Studio Monitor is a powerful and precise nearfield monitor suitable for professional use, praised for its accurate and detailed sound reproduction and well-balanced low-frequency performance.	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	7	-	-
24	-	Check price	Genelec 8030C The Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor is a compact and lightweight device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its bi-amped design, power response, and maximum SPL, making it ideal for critical listening and mixing applications in small to medium-sized studio spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	10	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [1]

78

Total expert reviews: 1

with a score: 1
without a score: 0

Score distribution:

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Expert reviews [6]

88

Total expert reviews: 6

with a score: 4
without a score: 2

Highest score by Old Time Music	98
Average score based on 6 reviews	88
Lowest score by PCMag	80

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From Seller:

Compact design makes it ideal for audio-visual applications, computer workstations, recording and broadcast studios, mobile audio-video control rooms and foreground and background music
Incorporates full-range Sonic Guard overload protection into the design, ensuring network and transducer protection from excessive power surges from the amplifier
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From Seller:

Authentic, flat frequency response in a compact footprint
5" woven Kevlar low-frequency driver
New, bi-amplified 70 Watt (40+30) Class A/B amplification
Acoustic Space Control lets you calibrate the BX5 to your mixing environment
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0050036903455, 0050036903486, 0050036908870, 0133588899053, 0500369088706, 0500369089178, 0714573520178, 4050310001965, 5051964746102

UPC Numbers: 050036903455, 050036903486, 050036908870, 133588899053, 500369088706, 500369089178, 714573520178

Model Numbers: C1PRO, C1PRO-WH, CONTROL1PRO, K950081

Official Urls:

[EN] https://m-audio.com/products/view/bx5-carbon Report

EAN Numbers: 0694318016435

UPC Numbers: 694318016435

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JBL Control 1 Pro is a popular option in the middle of the studio monitors price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Rockville APM8B or Rockville APM8W .

JBL Control 1 Pro is $23.99 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).

M-Audio BX5 is a well-known option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Presonus Eris E5 or Rockville Apm6 6.5" .

M-Audio BX5 is $100 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).