What are the compact and portable passive studio monitors available?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Frequency Response (Hz) ⇅ | Max Peak SPL (dB) ⇅ | Impedance (Ohms) ⇅ | Crossover Frequency (Hz) ⇅ | Driver Size (inch) ⇅ | Power Handling (Watts) ⇅ | Connections ⇅ |
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Mackie CR3-X (3-inch Multimedia Powered Monitors)
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£75.72 ≈ | 70Hz-20kHz (-10dB) | 97 dB SPL | — | 3.0 kHz | 3 in | 50W Class AB | 1 x dual RCA stereo, 2 x 1/4 in TRS, 1 x 1/8 in TS, 1 x 1/8 in headphones |
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The Mackie CR3-X is a compact 3-inch powered 2-way monitor pair with 50W Class AB amplification and a 3.0 kHz passive crossover. It includes front-panel 1/8 in headphone output and rear-panel inputs for dual RCA stereo, 1/4 in TRS, and 1/8 in TS, making it simple to connect to desktop setups and audio interfaces. It's designed for near-field use where small size and straightforward connections matter. ★ Ideal forFor compact and portable studio monitoring, the CR3-X's 3 in woofer and built-in amplification with direct 1/8 in headphone output lets you use it on a desktop without a separate passive monitor amp or extra hardware.
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Behringer 1C-BK Ultra-Compact Monitor - Pair
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£105.27 ≈ | 60 to 23,000 Hz | 112 dB @ 1 m, half-space | 4 ohms | 5500 Hz | Woofer 5 in, Tweeter 0.5 in | 100 W/IEC268-5 | Speaker terminal (binding posts) |
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The Behringer 1C-BK Ultra-Compact Monitor is a passive 2-way monitor pair built around a 5 in woofer and 0.5 in tweeter, using an internal crossover for frequency band separation and tweeter overload protection. It's designed for compact fixed installations with full-bandwidth output (60 to 23,000 Hz) and includes mounting brackets for wall or ceiling mounting. ★ Ideal forFor compact and portable passive studio monitors, the 1C-BK pair is passive 2-way with a 5 in woofer and 0.5 in tweeter, a 60 to 23,000 Hz frequency response, and includes wall/ceiling mounting brackets for flexible small-space setups.
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IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors (Pair, Black) (IP-ILOUD-MM-IN)
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£151.45 ≈ | 55 Hz to 20 kHz | 107 dB | — | — | 0.75 in tweeter, 3 in woofer | 25 W RMS per monitor | 1x 1/8 in TRS unbalanced input, 1x stereo 2RCA unbalanced input |
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These are ultra-compact active 2-way bi-amped studio monitors designed for nearfield listening in small spaces. They include DSP and EQ switching to support free-field or desktop placement, and offer wired analog inputs plus Bluetooth for wireless playback. ★ Ideal forThey're compact active 2-way monitors with a 3 in woofer and 0.75 in tweeter per speaker, built for small/portable setups and offering wired 1/8 in TRS and RCA inputs plus Bluetooth.
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Avantone Pro Mixcube Active
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£196.14 ≈ | 90Hz - 17,000Hz | 104dB @ 1 meter = 1%THD (PINK NOISE) | Nominal 8 ohms | — | 5.25 | 60 watts RMS@ .005% THD (1kHz) | XLR & TRS (COMBO JACK) +4/Balanced and -10 unbalanced |
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Mixcube Active are compact, self-powered (built-in 60W Class A/B amp) full-range reference monitors with a sealed MDF cube design. They use a 5.25 driver and are aimed at providing 'bass-challenged' playback translation so mixes hold up on TVs, phones, laptops, and other small speakers. ★ Ideal forCompact and portable studio reference use is supported by the cube's small size and sealed design, plus a built-in 60 watts RMS Class A/B amp with combo XLR/TRS inputs so you can place them on a desk or mic stand for quick setup.
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