The range of prices for audio monitors is vast: from a simple set of computer speakers all the way to a full-fledged surround-sound audio setup. If you can't spend a lot of money to buy a great pair of audio monitors, a good pair of bookshelf speakers will do the trick. Usually, you can get a decent pair that will sound good and do the job for around $100 to $300. If you need stronger and deeper bass, you will be spending a little more. These speakers will reproduce deeper bass while still maintaining a good sound. In this range, you are looking at spending anywhere from $300 to $600. Spend above the $600 level, and you can get a great-sounding and usually rather large set of audio monitors that will reproduce a full range of frequencies accurately. Spending more will not always be the right decision. It's more important to match the right speakers with the right projects.
Following these simple steps will make adding audio monitors to your editing suite a breeze, no matter how simple or elaborate that suite is.
John Devcic is a freelance writer and videographer.
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