The short version
- Typical range: £60 – £350
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Music & Instruments
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used studio monitors is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for studio monitorss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £297 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £227 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £157 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £87 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a studio monitors
- Matched pairs from recognised brands
- Drivers with no distortion at volume
- Intact surrounds with no perishing
- Original cables and isolation pads
What lowers it
- Blown or distorting drivers
- Perished foam surrounds on older monitors
- Odd single monitors
- Discontinued models with no driver spares
How to work out what yours is worth
- Play a full-range test tone through both and compare
- Inspect the driver surrounds for perishing
- Confirm both monitors match exactly
Once you have those three answers you can place your own studio monitors on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What are perished surrounds?
The foam ring around the driver crumbling with age. It is repairable with a re-foam kit but should be disclosed.
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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