Although many speakers look alike, there are very real differences. Studio monitors are designed to provide a flatter, un-boosted sound that carries over short distances. Rather than creating smooth and fully finished audio, they provide clear pitch and the true tone without speaker input or limitations.

With studio monitor speakers, sound engineers can hear each aspect of a recording clearly so that they can get the mix just right and find possible flaws to eliminate with music editing software. Studio speakers can also be used as inward-facing speakers for musicians while playing, allowing them to hear the other musicians and stay in tune.

While you may be tempted to only use over-ear headphones for a small home recording studio, having studio speakers can give you a much more complete sense of the sound you are recording. They are well worth the investment when you are producing your own music.

The best speakers for a studio are still only as good as the rest of your equipment and the acoustics of your recording room. You’ll want to eliminate all bounce and echo in the space so that you get a clean sound, and you’ll want to use the proper mics for the job. The best microphone for recording changes depending on what you are recording. There are designs that are best suited for talking, singing and other musical instruments. So, ensure you understand your recording microphones well.

Additionally, you’ll want to place your studio speakers appropriately. Using speaker wall mounts may help you achieve the best height and angle. 

In terms of getting great sound onto your final recording, all the hardware that is at play matters. The audio interface is an important device as it converts analog signals from microphones into digital audio, and a USB mixer can give you easy control over sound levels.