Neither JBL LSR305 nor Mackie CR4BT were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements , however neither JBL LSR305 nor Mackie CR4BT were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Studio Monitor received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Yamaha HS8 or other critically acclaimed Studio Monitors of this month.
For reference, Yamaha HS8 received 5 endorsements this month, from E-Home Recording Studio, woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023) Hyperbits and 2 others.
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 |
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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 |
N/A | N/A | Check price | JBL LSR305 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $120 | Mackie CR4BT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Studio Monitors ranking? It's here
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 |
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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 | - |
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Mackie CR4BT is a very popular option at the bottom 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 Mackie CR3-XBT or Tannoy Reveal 402 .
Mackie CR4BT is $130 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).