Monitors / Monitoring

It might be marketed as a gaming headset, but Audeze’s Maxwell has serious studio potential, especially for Atmos.

The new MkII editions of beyerdynamic’s flagship headphones are outwardly identical to the previous versions. Internally, however, it’s a very different story!

Need high‑quality but portable headphone amplification for both engineer and artist? Elysia may have the answer.

In-ear Monitors (IEMs) have transformed the on‑stage experience for many performers, but they aren’t always ideal for bass players. Could a new hybrid design be the answer?

In the age of mixer‑less studios, monitor controllers are on the rise!

The SOS team pick their favourite hardware and software from the past 12 months.

Kii’s impressive new cardioid monitors prove there’s still room for innovation in loudspeaker design.

The H200 are the first headphones ADAM Audio have developed entirely in‑house.

Sony’s latest closed‑back headphones complement the open‑backed MDR‑MV1.

Kali Audio’s latest three‑way speakers look unassuming, but represent a big step up in performance.

Austrian Audio's Hi‑X20 is a closed‑back, moving‑coil model that sits in between the affordable Hi‑X15 and the more upmarket pairs in their range.

Sound and fury, signifying nothing... or a remarkably useful mixing tool?

Genelec's new UNIO PRM (Personal Reference Monitoring) solution ensures reliable and consistent monitoring across multiple environments. In conversation with Sam Inglis, R&D Director Aki Mäkivirta and Regional Business Development Manager Andy Bensley explain all.