Monitors / Monitoring

Dynaudio have concentrated on high-quality internal and external engineering to create a communicative new ported monitor which isn't afraid to go loud.

JBL's new monitors incorporate Room Mode Correction technology which claims to be able to reduce the bass problems caused by standing waves at the listening position. But does it really work in practice?

Mindprint cram mic and line channel strips, monitor control, and talkback into a single desktop unit.

Pioneering digital amplifiers are combined with PMC's proven transmission-line cabinet designs to deliver spectacular monitoring performance at a project-studio price.

I've heard of having a subwoofer in your studio in combination with your monitors to reproduce the extra-low frequencies, but why would anyone use two?

This pair of active monitors provides much of the performance of the company's high-end S3As, but at a more affordable price point.

Following on from their Model 2380 surround monitoring controller, SPL have now designed a stereo version with built-in talkback facilities.

These studio headphones provide excellent monitoring resolution at a surprisingly affordable price.

KRK's well-known V Series has been overhauled, making these active monitors even more tempting for the home studio owner.

This new infinite-baffle 2.1 monitoring system incorporates some unusual technology, including cabinets cast from aluminium-zinc alloy. But do these innovations translate into a cutting-edge sound?

These compact ported monitors from Belgium boast a communicative mid-range and a flattering overall sound.

Mackie's desktop controller offers source selection, monitor switching, and talkback facilities, all in a single robust box.

The new baby of the Blue Sky range brings their design philosophy to the small computer studio. But will the 'satellite plus subwoofer' configuration and closed-box speaker loading work as well on a small scale as it does in the company's larger systems?

Genelec update their popular 1000-series monitors, improving the technical specifications without losing the family sound.

ADAM's new passive nearfields combine proprietary ribbon tweeters with doped-paper woofers to provide high-precision monitoring on a budget.

What are your opinions on having a subwoofer in the studio? I recently demoed the Blue Sky Media Desk 2.1 system and I was very impressed by its quality and its price...

Despite its small size, this new system leads the field when it comes to nearfield monitoring accuracy.

This high-quality passive monitor controller can cater for five stereo input sources and three pairs of speakers, with built-in cue monitoring and talkback functions.

Is it best to use table-top stands, floor stands or wall brackets to mount my speakers? I have Mackie HR624s, which are not ported, so does it matter if they're positioned close to the wall? SOS Forum Post

These new active nearfields from Wharfedale offer a polished sound for studio owners on a budget.

The new baby in Behringer's Truth monitor range offers great value for money and sleek good looks, but how good do they sound?