Hi! I'm looking for studio monitors i can plug in my laptop direct... (without audio interface)
would these do?

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91bxDmSZUrL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
also any better alternatives (Than i can plug in straight to my laptop)
THanks!

 

Hello @samsome ,basically what you need is a Y cable to connect the monitors to your laptop.
If you haven't purchased any monitors yet & you're looking in the (3 to /4 inch woofer) category of monitors i would recommend
the Presonus eris 4.5 :
https://www.presonus.com/products/Eris-E45
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...us-eris-e4.5-4.5-inch-powered-studio-monitors
https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/cables/finder.php
Hope this info helps you,have a great day !

 

Any USB monitor will do. https://www.buythebest10.com/best-usb-studio-monitor-speakers/

 

SpyFX does the Presonus Eris connect straight to my laptop? The wire needed comes with the monitors i guess? From what i understand i connect them to the headphone input of my laptop? I don't see any other way they would connect


Thepirate: I was considering USB...but i don't have many options from Amazon.co.uk . I seen some Alesis ones..

 

^ Yes that is correct the monitors come with the Y to rca cable in the box,so you connect them to your headphone output of your laptop ,
cheers !

 

@samsome
Try to get the best monitors you can buy. Don't chose a monitor over another simply because it will be easier to connect. Monitors are an essential part of music production. Connections can be made with adapter cables to fit any configuration inputs of your monitors.

 

great thanks guys...will consider, much appreciated

 

oh that crap dont even has outputs. sorry....

 

i have seen nothing but great reviews for the eris speakers. definitely worthy of consideration.

 

I suggest you some studio monitors which you will like

OneOdio Wired Over-Ear Headphones | Mixing DJ Stereo Headset

Alesis DRP100 | Extreme Audio-Isolation Electronic Drum Reference-Headphones with

Studio Headphones with 6.6ft XLR Cable, Vogek Professional DJ Headphones Mixing DJ

Audio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

OneOdio Over-Ear Headphone, Wired Bass Headsets with 50mm Driver, Foldable Lightweight Headphones with

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

Roland RH-300 Stereo Headphones

Roland RH-5 Quality Comfort-Fit Headphones for Electronic Musical Instruments

Audio-Technica ATH-M50XGM Professional Monitor Headphones, Gun Metal

OneOdio A71 Wired Over-Ear Headphones, Studio Headphones with SharePort,

 

Last edited: Mar 14, 2022

I think the real question is, how serious are you? How cheap are you? Do you see yourself ever using a dedicated, acoustically treated room in future? Do you live in an apartment with unavoidable noises around you and can't isolate from it? Do you see yourself doing serious mix/master work, or do you want to focus on writing/producing and are fine with outsourcing mastering to professionals?

Cheap monitor speaker pairs (3-4 inches) will cost around $100 USD. You can get by without an audio interface (If it has RCA input, any TRS to RCA cable will do), but these speakers usually aren't truly flat and have high harmonic distortion. And depending how good your laptop is, it may increase the noise floor and add interference significantly.

Good monitors (5+ inches) can cost anywhere from $470-$800 USD for two (3-4x more costly than cheapos), because you buy them individually. You must think of it like a 10 year investment. They each have their own power plug, and you will want to use a real USB interface with them with balanced XLR cables, and of course, you will want a quiet and treated room. Also I would highly recommend using surge protectors (if that is not obvious already).

Regarding the audio interface, you may want it for these reasons:

- Cleaner audio (Laptop output often has noise, interference)
- Stronger signal (Speakers may require a slightly stronger signal than most laptops provide - similar to driving headphones)
- Balanced input (Some monitors sound better with or require XLR cables, and you need an interface for this)

 

Last edited: Mar 10, 2022

I'll recommend several studio monitors you'll like.

Over-ear headphones with a wire from OneOdio | DJ stereo headset


Headphones with extreme audio isolation for electronic drums, Alesis DRP100

Vogek professional DJ headphones with a 6.6-foot XLR cable for studio use

Black professional studio monitor headphones from Audio-Technica, the ATH-M20X

Foldable light-weight headphones with a 50mm driver for bass, OneOdio Over-Ear Headphones,

Professional Large Diaphragm Headphones Sony MDR7506

Headphones: Roland RH-300 stereo

Premium Comfort-Fit Headphones for Electronic Musical Instruments, Roland RH-5

Gun Metal Professional Monitor Headphones by Audio-Technica, model number ATH-M50XGM

Studio Headphones with SharePort, OneOdio A71 Wired Over-Ear,

 

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/

 

EDIFIER bookshelf speakers are suitable for your purpose.

 

take normal monitors and this cable

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/6-5-Jack-To-3-5/14964/bn_7023606660

https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_sssnake_ypk2030.htm

 

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