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 到 40 kHz ±3 dB | 118 dB | 550 W | 10 in 低音单元；5 in 中音；1 in 高音 | 280 Hz；2.4 kHz | 后面板均衡：低频架 ±3 dB (35-250 Hz)，中频峰值 ±3 dB 于 160 Hz，高频架 ±3 dB (4.5-40 kHz) | 1 x XLR 平衡输入；1/4 in TS 踏板插孔；1/4 in TS 并联输出 |
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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 低音 + 150 W 高音 | 250 mm 低音 + 25 mm 高音 | 1.8 kHz | SAM 配合 GLM 校准（AutoCal） | 1 x XLR 模拟输入；1 x XLR AES/EBU 输入；1 x XLR AES/EBU 输出；2 x RJ45 控制 |
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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 | 两个放大器：150 W + 150 W | 低音 8 in；高音 1 in | — | SAM 校准，使用 GLM 软件 与 内置 DSP | 模拟 XLR；AES/EBU 数字 XLR；RJ45 GLM 网络；数字直通 |
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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 | 每只监听 1180 watts | 2 x 10 in 低频单元；2 x 5.25 in 中低音；1 in 高音 | 100 / 600 / 3000 Hz | 带 MEME™ 技术的 DSP 分频 | 模拟 XLR 输入；AES3 输入；XLR 直通输出 |
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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 | 低频 4.5 in；中音 4 in；高频 1 in | 低频 到 中音 280 Hz；中音 到 高频 2800 Hz | — | USB-C (24-bit/48 kHz)、光纤、3.5 mm（非平衡）、TRS（平衡） |
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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 (每对，1 m) | 1100 W (总 RMS：700 W 低频，300 W 中频，100 W 高频) | 2 x 10 in 低音；4 in 中音；S-ART 高音（等效振膜直径 2 in） | 250 Hz，3 kHz | 定制 DSP，优化分频，6 段参数均衡，1 个高架，1 个低架，5 个预设记忆，基于限幅器的高频保护，USB 控制 | 模拟 XLR，AES3 数字，USB（用于 DSP 控制） |
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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 | 低音 200W，中音 100W，高音 50W | 高音 25mm、 中音 75mm、 低音 234mm | 380 Hz，3.5 kHz | — | 后面板母头 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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