Used studio monitors in the UK typically sell for £60 to £350 (about $81 to $470). Studio monitors sell as a matched pair, so confirm both are the same model and revision, and check the drivers and surrounds on each.
What studio monitors are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £298 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £228 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £158 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £88 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Matched pairs from recognised brands
- Drivers with no distortion at volume
What pulls it down
- Perished foam surrounds on older monitors
- Odd single monitors
Selling studio monitors in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Royal Mail, Evri and InPost cover the whole country, and InPost lockers mean neither side has to be in for a delivery. Tracked 48 is the usual default for small parcels.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Play a full-range test tone through both and compare
- Inspect the driver surrounds for perishing
Sell your Studio Monitors in the UK
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
Getting it ready
- Confirm both speakers are the same model and revision, and test each independently.
- Note whether they are active or passive, the driver size, and what inputs they have.
Photograph
- Both monitors together, front, grilles off if removable
- The tweeter, plus any dent, tear or cabinet damage
Put in the description
- Woofer size and rated power
- Cone and surround condition on both units, and whether cables are included
Brand, size and type: “Yamaha HS7 Active Studio Monitors, Pair, 6.5in Woofer”. Driver size is the primary spec and “pair” must be explicit. Say active or passive, since passive monitors need a separate amplifier.
Heavy for their size and the drivers are exposed. Post each separately, well padded, ideally in original boxes.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £350 a buyer pays is the £350 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for studio monitors.
- Selling studio monitors in London
- Selling studio monitors in Birmingham
- Selling studio monitors in Leeds
- Selling studio monitors in Glasgow
- Selling studio monitors in Sheffield
- Selling studio monitors in Manchester
- Selling studio monitors in Edinburgh
- Selling studio monitors in Liverpool
- Selling studio monitors in Bristol
- Selling studio monitors in Leicester
- Selling studio monitors in Cardiff
- Selling studio monitors in Belfast
- Selling studio monitors in Coventry
- Selling studio monitors in Nottingham
- Selling studio monitors in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Selling studio monitors in Brighton
- Selling studio monitors in Wolverhampton
- Selling studio monitors in Derby
- Selling studio monitors in Stoke-on-Trent
- Selling studio monitors in Swansea
- Selling studio monitors in Portsmouth
- Selling studio monitors in Sunderland
- Selling studio monitors in Northampton
- Selling studio monitors in Luton
- Selling studio monitors in York
- Selling studio monitors in Bolton
- Selling studio monitors in Aberdeen
- Selling studio monitors in Bournemouth
- Selling studio monitors in Norwich
- Selling studio monitors in Huddersfield
- Selling studio monitors in Southend-on-Sea
- Selling studio monitors in Middlesbrough
- Selling studio monitors in Reading
- Selling studio monitors in Warrington
- Selling studio monitors in Oxford
- Selling studio monitors in Poole
- Selling studio monitors in Preston
- Selling studio monitors in Cambridge
- Selling studio monitors in Slough
- Selling studio monitors in Telford
- Selling studio monitors in Stockport
- Selling studio monitors in Gloucester
- Selling studio monitors in Exeter
- Selling studio monitors in Watford
- Selling studio monitors in Solihull
- Selling studio monitors in High Wycombe
- Selling studio monitors in Rotherham
- Selling studio monitors in Basingstoke
- Selling studio monitors in Doncaster
- Selling studio monitors in Basildon
- Selling studio monitors in Mansfield
- Selling studio monitors in Sutton Coldfield
- Selling studio monitors in Crawley
- Selling studio monitors in Rochdale
- Selling studio monitors in Chelmsford
- Selling studio monitors in Eastbourne
- Selling studio monitors in Worcester
- Selling studio monitors in Lincoln
- Selling studio monitors in Barnsley
- Selling studio monitors in Oldham
- Selling studio monitors in Bath
- Selling studio monitors in Stevenage
- Selling studio monitors in Redditch
- Selling studio monitors in Bury
- Selling studio monitors in West Bromwich
- Selling studio monitors in Guildford
- Selling studio monitors in South Shields
- Selling studio monitors in St Albans
- Selling studio monitors in Aylesbury
- Selling studio monitors in Taunton
- Selling studio monitors in Walsall
- Selling studio monitors in Newtownabbey
- Selling studio monitors in Torquay
- Selling studio monitors in Livingston
- Selling studio monitors in Canterbury
- Selling studio monitors in Kirkcaldy
- Selling studio monitors in Durham
- Selling studio monitors in Winchester
- Selling studio monitors in Ayr
- Selling studio monitors in Lisburn
- Selling studio monitors in Falkirk
Common questions
Where can I sell studio monitors in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Are they active or passive?
Check the rear for a power inlet. Passive monitors need a separate amp, which is a real extra cost for the buyer.
Should studio monitors be sold as a pair?
Always. Monitors are used in matched pairs, and a single one is worth far less than half a pair.
How do I test monitors?
Play the same full-range material through both and listen for any difference. Mismatched output means a failing driver.
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