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Review: IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Reference Monitors

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 11/18/2019

Excellent Bass Response, Stereo Imaging, Calibration in a Desktop Unit

2019

P.A. Monitor Systems 2019

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 07/09/2019

Manufacturers are responding to the now-decade long boom in touring, not to mention the rise in permanent installations for event and corporate spaces

2016

Genelec 8350A SAM and 7360ASAM Monitors

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 12/22/2016

Smart active monitors with sophisticated correction software

2016

Dynaudio LYD 7

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 10/27/2016

Active Monitor With Built-in DSP

2016

Fluid Audio FPX7 Monitors

By B.Hickey ⋅ Published: 09/01/2016

Two-Way, Coaxial Speakers With Ribbon Tweeter

2016

Bose Model 812 Line Array, F1 Subwoofer

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 09/01/2016

Full Range, Portable, Powered Loudspeaker

2016

Focal Trio6 Be Monitors

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 05/31/2016

Active Speakers With Integral Sub and Focus Mode

2016

PreSonus R65 Monitors

By B.Hickey ⋅ Published: 04/07/2016

Ribbon Tweeter, Kevlar Woofer and Class-D Amps

2016

KRK Rokit 10-3 G3 Studio Monitors

By By Steve Marcantonio ⋅ Published: 03/01/2016

Three-way, Tri-amped System Offers Multiple Inputs, High SPL

2015

Focal Alpha 80 Monitors

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 11/04/2015

Two-Way Speaker Offers Great Imaging and Extended Low End

2015

Blue Sky Star System One

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 07/31/2015

Scalable 2.1 to 7.1 Monitors With DSP

2015

Gibson Les Paul 8 Reference Monitor

By B.Hickey ⋅ Published: 07/02/2015

Two-Way Active Speaker With an Iconic Look

2014

Mackie SRM450 Powered Speaker

By Tim Dolbear ⋅ Published: 12/31/2014

500 Watts RMS, 2-Channel Mixer With DSP

2014

Equator Audio Research D8

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 12/05/2014

Flagship Technology at a Reduced Price

2014

ATC SCM20PSL Monitors

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 12/05/2014

Two-Way Passive Design, Legacy Sound

2014

JBL LSR305 Powered Studio Monitor

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 11/26/2014

Incredible Performance at Under $400 a Pair

2014

Fostex PX-6 Studio Monitors

By Tim Dolbear ⋅ Published: 11/26/2014

6.5-Inch, Two-Way Active Speakers With DSP

Monitors

Samson Resolv RXA5 and RXA6 Monitors: Ribbon Tweeter, Rear Port, HF/LF Controls

By By Brandon T. Hickey ⋅ Published: 09/01/2014

It seems that every month a new studio monitor hits stores. Companies with many years in the game, like JBL, Tannoy and Genelec, are...

Monitors

Genelec M040 Active Monitors: Entry-Level Speaker for Music Creators

By By Bobby Frasier ⋅ Published: 08/01/2014

Genelec speakers, manufactured since 1978, are as common today in professional recording environments as the venerable Yamaha NS-10s were in the 1980s. Various models...

Monitors

Mackie MRmk3 Series Monitors: Three Affordable Speakers and Companion Sub

By Tim Dolbear ⋅ Published: 04/01/2014

Mackie has been a mainstay in the studio equipment world since the early ‘90s, making its early mark with mixers and making big inroads...

Monitors

ADAM F7 Monitors: Great-Sounding, Small Footprint, Two-Way Speakers

By By Bobby Frasier ⋅ Published: 03/01/2014

This German company started out in 1999 with strictly high-end offerings, which were endorsed by many high-profile audio engineers. That “high dollar, rarified air”...

Monitors

PreSonus Sceptre S6: High-Tech Studio Monitor Features Coaxial Alignment and DSP

By By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 01/01/2014

Coaxial, or dual-concentric, speakers have been around for several decades, falling in and out of favor. The PreSonus Sceptre S6 active studio monitor combines...

Monitors

Barefoot Sound MiniMain12 Monitors: Seven Drivers and Speaker Emulation Bring Honest Reproduction

By By Butch Vig ⋅ Published: 01/01/2014

Thomas Barefoot may not be a household name, but any serious recording engineer has heard of his speakers, even if they have not had...

Monitors

Yamaha HS8 Active Studio Monitor: Crystal-Clear, Wide-Range Response at an Affordable Price

By By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 11/01/2013

Seven years ago, I reviewed Yamaha’s HS Series monitors (the HS50M monitor and HS10W subwoofer in Mix’s April 2006 issue) and was mightily impressed....