# KORG monotron DELAY: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for KORG monotron DELAY with supported home markets.

Exact item: KORG monotron DELAY compact true-analog ribbon synthesizer; model monotron DELAY; 120 x 72 x 28mm; 95g; internal speaker; AUX input; headphone output; two AAA batteries; JAN 4959112089686

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T17:32:00Z. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩45,833
- Japan source price: JP¥5,182; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥219
- Japan source price: JP¥5,182; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$1,036
- Japan source price: JP¥5,182; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 57% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $32.47 (JP¥5,182 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥5,700; Low stock)
- United States expected checkout: $75.26 ($69.99 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:32:00Z
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)
- [United States price source](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/monotronDLY--korg-monotron-delay-analog-ribbon-synthesizer)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$255
- Japan source price: JP¥5,182; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$46.02
- Japan source price: JP¥5,182; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$41.56
- Japan source price: JP¥5,182; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [Sound House](https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/169373/): JP¥5,700; Low stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T17:31:00Z. Japan musical-equipment retailer and KORG dealer. The page shows low stock, Add to Cart, and free shipping. Reward points and financing are excluded from the comparison. Two AAA batteries are required.

### US

- [Sweetwater](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/monotronDLY--korg-monotron-delay-analog-ribbon-synthesizer): $69.99; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T17:32:00Z. United States authorized musical-equipment retailer. The page shows In Stock, Add to Cart, free shipping, and a retailer warranty. Sales tax depends on destination. Financing and accessories are excluded.

## Important notes

Both listings identify the exact monotron DELAY with matching analog-delay design, dimensions, battery power, speaker, and connections. Batteries and cables are not included in the compared base product. Tax, shipping, warranty, packaging, and return terms differ by region.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.