Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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What monitors are you currently using? Are you planning to upgrade?

🎧 What Most People Get Wrong when it comes to Studio Monitors.
What studio monitors should you get for your home studio? In this video, I break down everything you need to know to make the right choice—2-way vs 3-way, Size of the monitors/woofers, and how to choose monitors that actually fit your space, budget, and workflow.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to upgrade your monitoring setup, this video will help you avoid common mistakes and get the clarity and accuracy your mixes need.

We’ll also take a look at the Kali Audio SA-5, a compact high-end 3-way monitors.

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Why your room is more important than your speakers
01:34 - Nearfield vs Midfield monitors
02:39 - Woofer sizes and bass extension
04:00 - 2-way vs 3-way monitors explained
05:47 - The truth about crossover points
06:45 - Why 3-way monitors are better for mixing
08:30 - Should you get a subwoofer?
09:33 - Budget tips & affordable monitor suggestions
10:38 - First impressions of the Santa Monica 5


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Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
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CUBASE 13 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75


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