Best Studio Monitors Under $500

19 picks ranked by value score (rating + review confidence vs price).

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#	Product	Price	Rating	Reviews	Value	Action
1	PreSonus Eris 3.5 (pair) PreSonus 3.5" woofer, 25W/side, Kevlar, front bass port	$99.99	⭐ 4.5	18,700	3.85	View
2	Mackie CR3-X (pair) Mackie 3" woofer, 50W total, front HP jack, AUX	$99.99	⭐ 4.4	12,300	3.60	View
3	PreSonus Eris E3.5 BT (pair) PreSonus 3.5" woofer, 25W/side, Bluetooth 5.0	$129.99	⭐ 4.4	8,920	2.67	View
4	JBL 305P MkII (single) JBL 5" woofer, 82W bi-amp, Image Control waveguide	$149.99	⭐ 4.7	15,600	2.63	View
5	Kali Audio LP-6 V2 (single) Kali Audio 6.5" woofer, 80W bi-amp, boundary EQ	$149.99	⭐ 4.6	5,670	2.30	View
6	PreSonus Eris E5 XT (single) PreSonus 5.25" woofer, 80W bi-amp, EBM waveguide	$149.99	⭐ 4.5	3,450	2.12	View
7	KRK Rokit 5 G4 (single) KRK 5" woofer, 55W bi-amp, DSP room correction, LCD	$179.99	⭐ 4.5	8,920	1.98	View
8	Yamaha HS5 (single) Yamaha 5" woofer, 70W bi-amp, room control switches	$199.99	⭐ 4.7	11,200	1.90	View
9	JBL 308P MkII (single) JBL 8" woofer, 112W bi-amp, Image Control waveguide	$249.99	⭐ 4.7	5,670	1.41	View
10	ADAM Audio T5V (single) ADAM Audio 5" woofer, U-ART ribbon tweeter, 70W bi-amp	$249.99	⭐ 4.7	3,450	1.33	View
11	KRK Rokit 7 G4 (single) KRK 7" woofer, 145W bi-amp, DSP EQ, 25 presets	$249.99	⭐ 4.5	4,560	1.32	View
12	Kali Audio IN-5 (single) Kali Audio 5" + coaxial tweeter, 3-way, boundary EQ	$249.99	⭐ 4.7	2,340	1.27	View
13	Yamaha HS7 (single) Yamaha 6.5" woofer, 95W bi-amp, ROOM/HIGH control	$299.99	⭐ 4.7	4,560	1.15	View
14	PreSonus Eris E8 XT (single) PreSonus 8" woofer, 130W bi-amp, EBM waveguide	$279.99	⭐ 4.5	1,890	1.05	View
15	Yamaha HS8 (single) Yamaha 8" woofer, 120W bi-amp, ROOM/HIGH control	$349.99	⭐ 4.7	3,450	0.95	View
16	ADAM Audio T7V (single) ADAM Audio 7" woofer, U-ART ribbon tweeter, 70W bi-amp	$349.99	⭐ 4.7	1,890	0.88	View
17	KRK Rokit 8 G4 (single) KRK 8" woofer, 203W bi-amp, DSP room correction	$349.99	⭐ 4.5	2,340	0.87	View
18	Genelec 8010A (single) Genelec 3" woofer, 25W bi-amp, DCW waveguide, ISS	$399.99	⭐ 4.7	1,230	0.73	View
19	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MkII IK Multimedia 2x3.5" + 1" tweeter, ARC room correction, MTM design	$449.99	⭐ 4.7	1,890	0.69	View

Value score is a quick ranking signal, not an absolute quality measure. Check product details for I/O, gain, connectivity, and workflow fit.