Pick a studio monitor model and see the lowest current prices on eBay, the biggest marketplace for used audio gear, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live so what you see is what sellers are actually asking this minute. Remember to check the listing, as some prices are for a single speaker and others are for a stereo pair.
Live from eBayCheck if you are buying a single or a pair. Studio monitors are sold both ways on eBay. A stereo pair is what you need for mixing work, so read the listing carefully. A suspiciously low price often means it is a single speaker, not a pair. Confirm in the title or ask the seller before bidding.
Match the woofer size to your room. A 5-inch woofer like the KRK Rokit 5, Yamaha HS5 or JBL 305P works well for small rooms, desks and home studios. A 7 to 8-inch woofer like the Rokit 7, HS8 or PreSonus Eris E8 gives deeper bass and suits larger spaces. Smaller drivers give tighter bass and work in confined spaces; larger drivers need more room but give more low-end response.
Verify power and cables. Studio monitors are active speakers with built-in amplifiers, so each speaker needs mains power from a wall outlet. Connect balanced XLR or TRS cables from your audio interface to each monitor, one cable per speaker. Test that both speakers power on cleanly with no hum, hiss or crackling. Check the woofer and tweeter both produce sound.
Inspect the foam surrounds and condition. Foam surrounds on older monitors deteriorate and can ruin the speaker. Look for photos showing the foam in good condition and ask the seller if there is any rot or flaking. Monitors are heavy so prefer local pickup to save on shipping, or confirm the seller packs securely. Used monitors often come without the original packaging so confirm condition reports before committing.
Live eBay listings, the largest source of used and new studio monitors. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time. Always check the listing to confirm if the price is for one speaker or a stereo pair.
Yes. Favour high-feedback sellers, check that it powers on with no hum or noise, look for detailed photos of the actual monitor, test that the tweeter and woofer both work, and lean on eBay's Money Back Guarantee if anything arrives faulty.
XLR or TRS cables if not included, monitor stands or isolation pads for better sound, and possibly foam surround replacement if aging. Budget 30-150 dollars depending on your setup and the monitor age.
A 5-inch woofer gives tighter, cleaner bass and works in small rooms and studios. An 8-inch woofer produces deeper bass and suits larger rooms and loud mixing. Choose based on room size and mixing style. Many studios use smaller monitors for detail work and larger ones for reference.
A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 1 August 2026 . Tap a model above for the full live list.
| Model | Cheapest now | vs typical | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
| PreSonus Eris E5 | $55 lowest yet | about typical | steady |
| KRK Rokit 5 | $67 | about typical | ▲ 3% |
| Mackie CR | $70 | about typical | ▲ 133% |
| JBL 305P MkII | $70 | about typical | ▲ 8% |
| Yamaha HS5 | $79 lowest yet | about typical | steady |
| Adam Audio T5V | $151 | about typical | ▲ 51% |
| Yamaha HS8 | $225 | about typical | ▲ 12% |
| Genelec 8010 | $275 lowest yet | about typical | steady |
| KRK Rokit 7 | $129 | above typical | ▲ 12% |
| KRK Rokit 8 | $120 | above typical | ▲ 21% |