Monitors / Monitoring

Don’t let their diminutive size fool you: these are serious monitors that punch way above their weight.

Many people place their monitors on a desktop, but they’re not usually designed to be used in this way — until now...

Eve are a very new name in studio monitoring but, as this active nearfield model proves, they’ve got a wealth of experience behind them...

With the M902 already lauded as one of the best high-end headphone amps, what could Grace do to make it better?

ESI claim to have improved on the design of their popular Near range of desktop monitors. The result is definitely Unik...

These three-way, sealed-box speakers aren’t cheap — but then they might just be the best monitors in the world...

This compact stage monitor puts the foldback controls exactly where they’re needed — right in front of the performer!

Continuing their assault on the monitor market, Unity roll out this premium three-way, active design. How does it perform?

Italian company RCF are famous for their PA systems, but they also make studio monitors. We put these compact speakers to the test.

Shure’s assault on the headphone market continues, as they follow up their closed-back models with this flagship open-back design.

The award‑winning AX family of speakers have a new member, in the shape of Adam’s most affordable three-way monitor yet.

Think three-way monitors are out of reach for your project studio? Think again...

Personal monitor mixes can be tricky to set up, particularly in large sessions. Can this modular system take the pain away?

With so many active nearfield monitors available, how do you decide which pair is right for you? Here’s a round-up of some of the models we’ve rated highly in the last few years, along with advice on choosing monitors.

QSC’s K-Series speakers look serious enough, but can their sound wow the crowd?

Mic veterans Neumann turn their attention to the other end of the signal chain, with a miniature speaker that packs a big punch.

Since Event changed ownership in 2006, their popular 20/20 BAS monitor has been completely redesigned, and relaunched at a very attractive price.

If you’ve always thought in-ear stage monitoring was out of your league, maybe it’s time to think again...

Behringer’s take on the classic Auratones won’t break the bank — but will they help you make those crucial mix-balancing decisions?

M-Audio’s aim for the BX5 D2 was to make a studio monitor that’s compact but doesn’t compromise on sound. Have they succeeded?

Monitor controllers aren’t just glorified volume knobs, as this latest offering from Coleman shows...