Pro Audio & Music Gear: warranties compared
10 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
8 of 10 brands cover pro audio & music gear in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 3 years, from Focusrite and KRK. 2 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Focusrite43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2KRK43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 3Denon DJ21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4Numark21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5PreSonus21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Rane21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 7Pyle16/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 8BOSS15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole productVaries by model line
- 9Alesis13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (defective parts); Factory-refurbished units
- 10Pioneer DJ10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse7 of 10 brands
- Normal wear and tear5 of 10 brands
- Power problems3 of 10 brands
- Batteries1 of 10 brands
- Noise1 of 10 brands
- Water damage1 of 10 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for pro audio & music gear.
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- MichaelsCricut machines and products60 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggOpened hard drives, motherboards, graphics cards, projectors and TVs30 days from delivery
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
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- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesProjectors and projector screens30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyDrones, digital cameras, lenses, camcorders and projectors15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesTVs and home audio15 days
- Guitar CenterRecording devices, DJ equipment, workstation keyboards, rack signal processors, lighting and fog machines14 days
- TargetApple and Beats products, including phones14 days
- Car ToysPacific Northwest, Colorado and Texas storesPortable navigation, radar detectors and portable video products5 days from delivery
- SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesGaming consoles, gaming PCs, drones; opened headphones, Apple, Bose and Sonos productsNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for pro audio & music gear where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of pro audio & music gear has the best warranty?
On paper, Focusrite scores highest, with 3 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on pro audio & music gear really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 10 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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