Detail 01
Sold each, not as a pair
You need two for stereo. Double the price and confirm your interface has two outputs before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274115050052
BehringerTRUTH B1030A 5.25" Powered Studio Monitor (Each)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 5.25-inch powered studio monitor sold one at a time. For a first home mixing setup where a full-range flat reference matters more than deep bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small home studio or bedroom desk setup at near-field distance
- First move up from headphones or computer speakers for mixing
- Adding a single speaker to an existing pair or surround setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone mixing bass-heavy music who needs the bottom octave
- Larger rooms, where a 5.25-inch woofer runs out of headroom
- Buyers expecting a pair, since this is priced and sold individually
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Powered (active)
The amplifier is inside the cabinet. No separate power amp, but each speaker needs its own wall outlet.
Detail 03
5.25-inch woofer
Honest mids and clear detail, but low bass drops off. Kick and sub content is something you'll judge on other systems too.
Detail 04
Studio monitor rather than hi-fi speaker
Voiced flat, so mixes translate. Music can sound less exciting than on consumer speakers, which is the point.
Detail 05
Near-field design
Meant to sit roughly three to five feet away, forming a triangle with your head. Further back, the room takes over.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Buy two for stereo, plus two cables from your interface outputs.
- 02No stands or isolation pads included. Desk resonance will muddy the low end.
- 03Put the tweeters at ear height, angled in toward the listening position.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come as a pair?
No. It's sold individually, so you need two units for a stereo pair. Buy them together so the drivers are closely matched.
02Do I need a separate amplifier?
No. It's powered, so the amp is built in. You just need a power outlet and a cable from your audio interface.
03Do I need a subwoofer with these?
Not to start. A 5.25-inch woofer covers most of the range, but add one later if you regularly work with bass-heavy material.
04Can I use them as computer speakers?
Yes, with the right cable from your interface or output. They're voiced flat, so casual listening sounds less hyped than consumer speakers.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
