What are the loudest active near-field monitors available?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Frequency Response (Hz) ⇅ | Peak SPL (dB) ⇅ | Power Output (Watts) ⇅ | Driver Size (Inches) ⇅ | Crossover Frequency (Hz) ⇅ | DSP Processing (Boolean) ⇅ | Connectivity Options (Text) ⇅ |
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Focal Trio11 Be 3-Way Monitor
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£2986.26 ≈ | 30 Hz to 40 kHz ±3 dB | 118 dB | 550 W | 10 in subwoofer; 5 in midrange; 1 in tweeter | 280 Hz; 2.4 kHz | Rear-panel EQ: LF shelf ±3 dB (35-250 Hz), Mid peaking ±3 dB at 160 Hz, HF shelf ±3 dB (4.5-40 kHz) | 1x XLR balanced input; 1/4 in TS focus pedal jacks; 1/4 in TS parallel output |
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The Trio11 Be is a large active 3-way nearfield/midfield monitor with a 10 in sub, 5 in mid, and 1 in beryllium tweeter, delivering 550 W total and 118 dB peak SPL. It offers Focus mode to switch to a 2-way response and rear-panel EQ for room tuning, suited to professional engineers and mixing/mastering studios needing full-range monitoring. |
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Genelec 1032C SAM Studio Monitor
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£1418.08 ≈ | 33 Hz - 23 kHz | 124 dB | 250 W Bass + 150 W Treble | 250 mm Bass + 25 mm Treble | 1.8 kHz | SAM with GLM calibration (AutoCal) | 1 x XLR Analog Input; 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input; 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output; 2 x RJ45 Control |
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The 1032C is a high‑SPL two‑way SAM studio monitor with a 10 in woofer and 1 in metal‑dome tweeter, Class D amplification, and GLM AutoCal room‑correction. It suits professional music production, post, and broadcast applications needing high output and precise calibrated monitoring.
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Genelec 8350A SAM Studio Monitor
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£2232.78 ≈ | 38 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5 dB) | ≥121 dB | Two amplifiers: 150 W + 150 W | Woofer 8 in; Tweeter 1 in | — | SAM calibration with GLM software and internal DSP | Analog XLR; AES/EBU digital XLR; RJ45 GLM network; Digital thru |
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High-headroom two-way Smart Active Monitor with built-in DSP and GLM calibration, offering extended low-frequency response and very high peak SPL for nearfield studio use. Suited to professional studios and broadcast facilities needing accurate, tunable monitoring at high levels.
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Barefoot Sound MicroMain27
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£8210.52 ≈ | 30Hz - 45kHz (±3dB) | 119 dB | 1180 watts per monitor | 2 x 10 in subwoofers; 2 x 5.25 in midbass; 1 in tweeter | 100 / 600 / 3000 Hz | DSP crossover with MEME™ technology | Analog XLR input; AES3 input; XLR loop-through output |
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The MicroMain27 is a 3.5-way active studio monitor with opposing Dual-Force subwoofers, MEME voice-emulation, and a dedicated DSP crossover for precise response control. It delivers very high output, extended low-end and detailed mid/high resolution, suited for professional mixing and mastering in nearfield and midfield environments.
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Kali Audio IN-UNF Ultra-Nearfield System
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£447.30 ≈ | 39 Hz - 25 kHz | 103 dB | 320 W Class D | LF 4.5 in; Midrange 4 in; HF 1 in | LF to Midrange 280 Hz; Midrange to HF 2800 Hz | — | USB-C (24-bit/48 kHz), Optical, 3.5 mm (unbalanced), TRS (balanced) |
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Three-piece ultra-nearfield system with a bass unit and two coaxial mid/high satellites designed for desk use. Offers full-range reference-level output at 0.8 meters, adjustable trims and multiple digital and analog inputs, suited for desktop producers and content creators who need accurate nearfield monitoring.
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Adam Audio S5H (Three-Way High SPL Monitor)
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£8961.00 ≈ | 22 Hz - 50 kHz (-20 dB) | ≥131 dB (per pair at 1 m) | 1100 W (total RMS: 700 W LF, 300 W MF, 100 W HF) | 2 x 10 in woofer; 4 in midrange; S-ART tweeter (equivalent diaphragm diameter 2 in) | 250 Hz, 3 kHz | Custom DSP with optimized crossovers, 6 parametric EQs, 1 high-shelf, 1 low-shelf, 5 preset memories, limiter-based HF protection, USB control | Analog XLR, AES3 digital, USB (for DSP control) |
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The S5H is a three-way horizontal main monitor with dual 10 in woofers, a 4 in hybrid midrange and ADAM's S-ART tweeter, driven by a total of 1100 W RMS. It offers DSP-based tuning, room compensation and very high SPL capability, suited to large control rooms and professional mastering or mixing environments.
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ATC SCM50ASL Pro
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— | 70Hz-17kHz | 112 dB | Bass 200W, Mid 100W, High 50W | HF 25mm, Mid 75mm, LF 234mm | 380 Hz, 3.5 kHz | — | Rear panel female XLR |
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The SCM50ASL Pro is a tri-amped three-way active studio monitor with ATC Super Linear drivers, onboard 350W amplification, and adjustable LF contour. It delivers high headroom, accurate midrange and transparent highs, suited for professional mixing and midfield control rooms.
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