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Studio/Live Equipment Packages

Analysis of 1,447 equipment packages to determine market value for studio and live sound setups.

What you'll usually pay

$255 typical price
Most are between$35$860
Brand new$250
Used$200
On sale now1,447

💡 Buying used saves about 20% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in packages containing microphones, which sit closest to the market median. High-end value is concentrated in Electro-Voice brands (+111%) and Japanese-origin gear (+175%).

Price by items included

Microphone
$263+3%
Mixer
$318+25%
Acoustical Treatment
$341+34%
Audio/MIDI Interface
$349+37%
Amplifier
$383+50%
Studio Monitor
$384+51%

Why? Prices vary based on hardware complexity, ranging from microphones at 263.3 to studio monitors at 383.9.

Price by brand

Rockville
$282+11%
Focusrite
$300+18%
PreSonus
$385+51%
JBL
$439+72%
Electro-Voice
$539+111%

Why? Market value shifts significantly by manufacturer, from Rockville at 281.92 to Electro-Voice at 539.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price difference between new and used equipment packages?

The median price for new packages is 250, while used packages have a median of 200.

Which brand typically commands the highest premium in this category?

Electro-Voice packages have the highest median price at 539, representing a 111% increase over the market median.

How does the price of packages including studio monitors compare to the overall median?

Packages including studio monitors have a median price of 383.9, which is 51% higher than the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $35$860, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.