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product_id: 2536689
title: "Akai Professional RPM3 Production Monitors with USB Audio Interface"
brand: "akai professional"
price: "R347"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2536689-akai-professional-rpm3-production-monitors-with-usb-audio-interface
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Front panel controls Lightweight & portable USB audio interface Akai Professional RPM3 Production Monitors with USB Audio Interface

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** R347
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unleash Your Creativity with Every Beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Akai Professional RPM3 Production Monitors with USB Audio Interface by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** R347 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Instant Access:** Quickly adjust volume and connect headphones with front-facing controls.
- • **Elevate Your Sound:** Experience studio-quality audio with the Akai RPM3.
- • **Ideal for Creatives:** Designed for project studios and on-the-go recording enthusiasts.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Seamlessly integrates with your favorite devices via USB.
- • **Compact Design, Big Impact:** Perfectly fits your desk or mobile setup without sacrificing performance.

## Overview

The Akai Professional RPM3 Production Monitors are lightweight, portable USB monitors that double as an audio interface, featuring convenient front panel controls for volume and headphone access, making them perfect for both stationary and mobile recording setups.

## Description

Production Monitors with USB Audio Interface

## Features

- USB monitors and audio interface
- Lightweight, portable size perfect for desks, project studios and mobile-recording rigs
- Volume control, power-switch and 1/8" headphone jack located on front panel for quick access

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 5 Watts
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Mounting Type:** Tabletop Mount

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Far too much bass
  

*by I***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2013*

I bought these looking for an upgrade to basic PC speakers.  The build quality is nice.  Mid and high end seem just right.  The bass is too much, though.  The generated bass sounds very artificial and can overwhelm the higher frequencies.  The funny this is that these come with a switch to add even more bass.  I ended up plugging the ports with foam.  Helps with the loudness of the bass, but makes it sound real hollow.  Although I am let down a little bit, they're still a huge upgrade from my old stuff.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    For the price...you can't go wrong!!!
  

*by P***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2012*

I purchased a nice pair of M-Audio BX5 D2s and I was super stoked to recieve them. M-Audio recieved RAVE reviews and their name was unparrelled. Once I plugged them in I became instantly disappointed!!! There was a high pitched humming sound coming from one monitor and the monitor was unresponsive. I sent them back. I recieved a second set and I had the same issue!!! I decided to pay the $70.00 for the Akai RPM3 monitors instead. I was not disappointed!!!For the price these are effective and versatile little monitors. They are very loud for the size of the monitors and think they have a perfect sound for reference monitoring your music. People complain these are too "boomy"...honestly I think they are nothing compared to the M-Audio speakers...those were REALLY "boomy". Turn off the bass boost switch in the back and these should do good for you. They are small, but the sound delivers a very satisfying sound. These are also ONLY 110V, so I had to use a transformer while I am in Europe...but a 100W transformer is super cheap...so no problem there.If you are looking for an inexpensive monitor at a great price...these little monitors deliver!!! You will not be unsatisfied!!!

### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Reference Production Monitors??? I don't think so.
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2012*

I thought these would be good for desktop video editing. I was replacing a pair of M-Audio AV40s that I thought were broken. How do they compare with the M-Audios? A little cleaner, less bass, less punch. In the end, I'm not thrilled with either one. So what do I think of the Akai RPM3? A good value, but not great sound. I've decided I need to go up the price scale to find something I'll be happy with. The quality available at this price point just doesn't do it for me. But - here's the great news... USB audio!When plugged into the computer's sound card, the audio was pretty bad no matter how I tried to tweak the EQ. Very colored sound, bassline in most music missing. But, I tried the USB connection - quick setup in Windows 7 - and to my surprise under Control Panel>>Sound>>Playback>>USB Audio>>Properties>>Enhancement, a utility appeared called "Room Compensation"! Very much like most AV receivers, you can plug a mic into the computer (I just used my webcam), and Windows will run some test tones and calibrate the flattest eq curve possible! The results were astonishing!!! Still no weight to the bass at all, but the bassline was audible, at least and the midrange revealed very nice detail.I've decided I need to look for a better quality monitor with USB interface. The ability to calibrate the speakers using Windows 7 is too good to be true.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-02*