Monitors / Monitoring

Fostex’s new headphone range offers closed, open and ‘semi-open’ options. But what’s the difference, and which would suit you best?

Do monitors now deserve a place alongside chocolate, watches and army knives on Switzerland’s list of exemplary exports? We think so!

PreSonus’ latest speakers employ an intriguing driver configuration that makes them more versatile than traditional designs.

Fluid Audio’s decision to use a ribbon tweeter in a dual-concentric speaker is an unusual one. We find out how it works in practice.

As their name suggests, these unassuming two-way monitors employ a traditional, tried-and-tested design — and they pull it off surprisingly well.

Pioneer might not be the first name you’d associate with studio monitoring — but their new 'dual-coincident' creation is quite remarkable.

When you think of headphones, Samson might not be the first name that springs to mind, but their top-of-the-range Z55 might surprise you.

The BBC’s legendary LS3/5A is arguably the Godfather of nearfield monitors — and now it’s back, thanks to UK company Graham Audio.

Auratone’s classic ‘grotbox’ is back. How does it compare with its modern imitators?

ESI’s Unik-series monitors have been extensively upgraded, and now offer even better value for money than before.

As studio headphones go, the Lindy HF-40s are quite inexpensive, yet they have a very respectable technical specification. Of...

I recently bought myself a pair of Event Opal speakers. I’ve only had them for about 10 days, so I’m still...

If you’re wary of using closed–back headphones for mixing, this stylish design might just change your mind.

Bearing in mind my room is untreated and I do the bulk of my mixing on headphones.

The humble speaker stand or desktop speaker platform can make a huge difference to the sound in your room.