Monitors / Monitoring

Always wanted a pair of Adam speakers but couldn’t quite afford them? Then their new F-series might be just the ticket...

Could Eve’s DSP-based approach to monitor design tempt users away from the more established brands?

If you value quality monitoring, it’s worth investing in a good pair of headphones. Here’s a selection of premium models from some of the leading manufacturers, with links to the SOS review where available.

To celebrate their 65th anniversary, AKG have launched a limited-edition version of their popular K702's.

Two-way or three-way? You decide! This premium nearfield speaker from Focal is unique in offering both full-range and band-limited listening modes.

You can’t buy these in-ear monitors in shops, as each pair is custom-made — but if you need outstanding comfort and noise rejection, the extra time and money might just be worth it!

In the D5, Equator have employed the same innovative technology they use in their premium models — but at a remarkably low price.

A good monitor controller is invaluable — but ‘good’ doesn’t have to mean complicated...

This compact ‘wedge’ speaker uses a coaxial driver to deliver broad stage coverage and a sound that cuts through.

Designed to meet very specialised needs, mastering consoles can be scarily expensive. Crookwood’s modular system offers faultless sound quality at a surprisingly affordable price.

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.