The Palmer STUDIMON 5 ranks #53 out of 58 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
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#53 Palmer STUDIMON 5: $175 each Thomann eBay
Pros: An affordable 60W bi-amplified 5-inch nearfield monitor with balanced XLR/TRS inputs and a sturdy plywood/MDF cabinet. Spinorama data predicts a competitive 5.58 preference score with a subwoofer, broad horizontal coverage and 68Hz in-room bass extension.
Cons: The underlying third-party measurement is low confidence. Its 0.225 on-axis smoothness and 2.84 directivity-index deviation are only fair, bass is limited without a subwoofer, and there are no RCA/digital inputs or room-EQ controls.
How it compares: Just above it: Audioengine HD4 - $254 more. Just below it: Neumi BS5P - $25 cheaper.
| Country | Germany (design) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 7.5W x 8.5D in |
| Drivers | 0.75" soft-dome tweeter, 5" woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS |
| Power Output | 60W each (30W LF, 30W HF) |
| Weight | 8.7 lbs each |
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