Top 8-inch active monitor speaker sets for 700€ - The best 8-inch powered monitor speakers for less than 700€ per pair
LearningSometimes you need a couple of big speakers, but can't necessarily afford them. Don't panic! There are some speakers with an 8-inch woofer that can manage the low end quite decently without setting y…
Dynaudio LYD 7 Review - Back in white
Written testWe are the first to brawl about the lack of innovation among speaker manufacturers. Dynaudio is one of those brands with an undeniable know-how, but whose road map only seems to lead into a desert wh…
A review of the PreSonus R80 studio monitors - True Blue
Written testPreSonus recently added to its growing line of studio monitors with its new R-Series, active near-field monitors that feature AMT tweeters, and come in two sizes, the R80 (8” woofer) and the R65 (6.5…
Dynaudio BM Compact mkIII review - Danish Sound
Written testLack of space is a well-known issue for most people living in cities. When you live in a small apartment and you make computer music, every single inch counts. That's why one particular model caught …
KRK Rokit 8 G3 Review - The Return of the Yellow Cones
Written testRokit speakers ─ the entry-level product range of Californian manufacturer KRK ─ have found their way into numerous home studios for many years. But until the recent release of the third-generation o…
Hercules DJ Monitor 5 Review - Give me Five!
Written testWell-known for its interfaces and control surfaces for DJs, Hercules surprised us with the XPS 2.0 DJ Monitors and their excellent value for money. If you are curious to hear the DJ Monitor 5, which …
Presonus Sceptre S6 Review - Helter-Sceptre
Written testDuring the last NAMM, Presonus came out big and introduced two new series of monitor speakers: the entry-level Eris, which were very convincing in the review we previously did, and the Sceptres, whos…
Presonus Eris E8 Review - Eris Ramazzotto
Written testIn Greek mythology, Eris is the goddess of discord, but also of emulation: In the Iliad, Zeus asked him to inspire the Greek war chiefs on the battlefield. Does this first PreSonus monitor speaker in…
Focal SM9 Review - The Mighty Giants
Written testWatch out! Last year the renowned French manufacturer famous for its mid-field monitors introduced a new monitoring system aimed at the most demanding users. Available for several months now, it was …
Taming a New Studio - How to Control a Monitoring System
LearningRegardless of whether you're mixing in a studio you don't know, just bought a new monitoring system or moved into a new flat, it's crucial for you to get used to your listening environment before sta…
Which speakers should you buy? - How to choose studio monitors
LearningThe time has come to buy a pair of monitors for your home studio, but you don't know which ones you should choose? Do's and don'ts.
Comparing Monitor Speakers - How to listen to monitor speakers and compare them
LearningSo, you have made a first selection of several speaker models, you have found a shop (or a friend) who has them and now you only have to listen to them... But what should you listen to?
ADAM F5 Review - ADAM Low Priced
Written testOver the last years, ADAM has become a house name in the studio monitor market. The brand itself has become the symbol of ribbon tweeters. Originally focused on the highest market segment, the manufa…
Setting Up Studio Monitors - Tips on How to Set Up Studio Monitors
LearningSo, your studio monitors are in place, now you just have to connect and adjust them. Here are some tips to help you out.
How to position studio monitors - Tips to get the best studio monitor placement
LearningHere are a few recommendations for optimizing the placement (and therefore, the sound) of your home studio monitors.
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