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    Avantone CLA-10

    Passive Monitors

    There’s no shortage of homages to classic microphones and processors but, until now, the monitor market has resisted the notion. Enter Avantone’s take on the iconic Yamaha NS‑10.

    Reviews Dec 2018
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    Kali Audio LP-6

    Active Nearfield Monitors

    These compact monitors from new company Kali Audio strike an enticing balance between performance and affordability.

    Reviews Dec 2018
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    Q. Which subwoofer would you choose?

    I have a pair of Focal SM9 monitor speakers and am wanting to add a subwoofer. I’m torn between the Focal Sub‑6 and ADAM Sub‑10 Mk2 for playback/DJ’ing vinyl records in my small, treated home studio...

    Sound Advice Nov 2018
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    Unity Audio Mini Rock

    Active Monitors

    The baby of Unity’s rock-themed monitors might be small, but its low-frequency performance is seriously impressive.

    Reviews Nov 2018
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    Q. Are closed-box speakers really better than ported ones?

    Why do so many monitor manufacturers persevere with reflex-loaded active monitors? 

    Sound Advice Oct 2018
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    Focal Shape Twin

    Active Monitors

    Focal’s newest Shape-series speaker boasts a host of unusual design features — which combine to make an unusually good monitor!

    Reviews Sep 2018
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    ADAM T7V

    Active Nearfield Monitors

    ADAM’s new T Series makes the company’s signature technology and sound available at a much lower price than ever before.

    Reviews Aug 2018
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    Q. Do new monitor speakers really need to be ‘run in’ before they sound right?

    Following a recent nearfield monitor review of mine in SOS — a product, it’s true to say, that I didn’t find entirely...

    Sound Advice Aug 2018
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    Mackie MP Series

    In-ear Monitors

    Mackie enter the in-ear-monitor market with three models offering top-notch performance, comfort and durability at Mackie value-for-money pricing.

    Reviews Jul 2018
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    ADAM Audio S3V

    Three-way Active Monitors

    ADAM’s new S Series is packed with DSP, and incorporates all-new driver designs. We try out the mighty midfield three-way S3V.

    Reviews Jun 2018
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    Apple HomePod

    Wireless Speaker

    With sophisticated technology at a relatively low price, have Apple created the ultimate consumer listening experience?

    Reviews Jun 2018
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    DACS Clarity HeadLite 3

    Headphone Amplifier

    This four-channel headphone amp sets itself apart from the crowd with a number of thoughtful and useful features.

    Reviews Jun 2018
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    Kerr Acoustic K300

    Passive Monitors

    This debut speaker from new UK company Kerr Acoustic combines a number of unusual design elements — to impressive effect!

    Reviews Jun 2018
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    Focal Clear Professional

    Open-back Headphones

    Focal’s new flagship studio cans aren’t cheap — but their performance is up there with the very best of them.

    Reviews May 2018
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    Neumann KH80 DSP

    Active Monitors

    The newest member of Neumann’s celebrated KH family of monitors might be the smallest, but it’s also the most technologically advanced.

    Reviews May 2018
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    PMC Result6

    Active Monitors

    PMC’s new entry-level monitors represent a distillation of nearly three decades of R&D.

    Reviews May 2018
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    OS Acoustics DB7

    Active Monitors

    New British company OS Acoustics impress us with their high-performance debut monitor.

    Reviews Apr 2018
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    Q. Should I choose small speakers for a small room?

    I finally have a spare bedroom into which I can put some studio gear. Assuming I’ve treated my room acoustically and sound leakage is not a concern, what size of monitors would it be worthwhile me considering?

    Sound Advice Apr 2018
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    HEDD Type 20

    Three-way Active Monitors

    By combining traditional speaker engineering with a little help from software, HEDD have come up with a rather special set of monitors.

    Reviews Mar 2018
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    Mackie MR Series

    Active Monitors

    With Mackie’s experience in making monitors, it’s no surprise that their affordable new range punches above its weight.

    Reviews Mar 2018
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    JBL 7 Series

    Active Monitors

    If you’re looking for a monitor that goes loud and low, and has excellent high-frequency performance, JBL’s new range might just fit the bill.

    Reviews Feb 2018

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