HR5
Best compact professional monitors for critical listening and mixing.
These monitors offer a massive, forgiving sweet spot that lets you move around the studio without losing your mix’s critical detail. While they demand significant desk space, the deep, punchy low-end response means you can finally ditch the bulky subwoofer and reclaim your floor.
$2799.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
4948
/ 12060
#4948 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
+61%
Above average
Model Number
5
/ OWA-HR
Who it's for
- Audio engineers and producers demanding critical listening accuracy
- Professionals working in varied studio environments or with multiple listeners
- Studios and professionals seeking long-term investment in monitoring
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians and aspiring producers
- Users with untreated rooms or limited space for acoustic optimization
- Novice mixers or those accustomed to more forgiving speakers
Performance breakdown
Sweet Spot Width
Dual-horn waveguide creates an exceptionally broad, forgiving listening area.
Low-End Extension
Deep, authoritative bass response often eliminates the need for external subwoofers.
Transient Accuracy
Mechanically time-aligned drivers ensure sharp, precise reproduction of complex audio signals.
Input Versatility
Seamlessly handles both analog and high-resolution digital AES3 audio sources.
Dynamic Range
Bi-amplified power delivers impressive headroom for demanding professional monitoring tasks.
Build Integrity
Solid wood ported cabinet construction ensures minimal resonance and long-term durability.
Key Specs
Model Number
OWA-HR5
Power Output
215W bi-amplification
Frequency Response
45Hz–20kHz
Maximum Peak SPL
110dB
Horizontal Dispersion
100 degrees
Vertical Dispersion
40 degrees
Connectivity
Analog and digital (AES3)
Number of Drivers
2
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