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Monitors & headphones

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MMRIndustryHEDD Audio ships type 40 main monitor and modular XTD bass system Berlin manufacturer HEDD Audio has launched the TYPE 40 Main three-way active monitor and a modular XTD bass extension platform, available now through selected partners at $7,499 and $6,999 per unit…

10.30

NeumannStudios & prosNeumann、次世代の3ウェイ・モニター「KH 310 II」と「KH 350」を発売 2つのモデルで共通するリファレンス基準と、異なるモニタリングニーズへの対応を両立

10.30

Headphone.GuruGearÉCOUTE AUDIO TH2 TRUE WIRELESS TUBE HEADPHONE – VACUUM TUBE WONDERLAND I have been promised a pair of écoute headphones since I first saw them. When Andy Regan took over as President of écoute audio, I was once again put off to await the arrival of the écoute audio TH2…

10.26

Thomann BlogGearStudio Monitors vs. Headphones – Where Should You Invest First Should you invest in studio monitors or headphones first? Learn the key differences and find out which makes more sense for your budget and home studio.

10.23
Audiokinetic Blog

Audiokinetic BlogStudios & prosNative Head Tracking Coming to Wwise Authoring with Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Game audio development is no longer confined to studios with multichannel speaker setups. Today game development is more distributed and audio designers increasingly rely on headphones for their…

10.19

DJ TechToolsLive & DJAlphaTheta HDJ-F9: SonicLink Wireless DJ Headphones, $349 AlphaTheta’s second SonicLink headphone goes on-ear and adds tap-to-pair with the DJM-V5. Everyone else needs a separate $159 transmitter.

10.16
Sound On Sound Podcasts

Sound On Sound PodcastsVoicesSpeaker Design | SOS Podcast phil_ward_header_620x300.jpg What's Important And Why Phil Ward talks about the fundamental challenges of loudspeaker design, from cabinet construction and bass response, to impedance…

10.13

Audio Media InternationalIndustryGenelec 8380A named finalist for 2027 NAMM TEC Award Genelec’s 8380A SAM Main Monitor has been named a finalist in the Studio Monitors category at the 2027 NAMM Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards.

10.09

SonarworksMakersDigital Signal Processing in Music Production: Mic to Monitor How Digital Processing Opens Up New Possibilities From Mic To Monitor The history of recording is one of ever-increasing flexibility.

09.16

delamarEuropeTeufel Studio 5X Test: Studiomonitor mit viel Klang zum Einstieg Im Teufel Studio 5X Test nehme ich die ersten Studiomonitore des Berliner Herstellers auf den Prüfstand.

11.01

delamarEuropeADAM Audio H715 Reference: Neuer Studio-Kopfhörer mit HiFi-Modus Der neue ADAM Audio H715 Reference ist ein offener Studiokopfhörer aus Berlin für Mixing und Mastering.

11.01

Ultimate GuitarGuitarsHow Robert Fripp Played The Feedback Lead On David Bowie's 'Heroes' By Standing At Measured Distances From The Monitors, And How To Get It With A Digitech Freqout [News] Tab Spotlight : He had one free weekend, showed up in Berlin with a guitar and no amp, and the track was played so loud it was deafening.

10.31

Lighting&Sound InternationalLive & DJPasadena church adds KLANG IEM mixing systems [USA] Even by Texas standards, First Baptist Church Pasadena is a large church

10.30

MMRIndustryFirst Baptist Church Pasadena adopts dual KLANG immersive IEM systems Texas megachurch expanded its in-ear monitoring with two KLANG:vokal+ units and 24 mixes, supplied through Paragon 360, alongside new DiGiCo consoles.

10.30
AV Magazine

AV MagazineLive & DJRoyal Albert Hall upgrades to latest d&b cardioid speakers New SL-Series and CCL-Series arrays offer improved directivity control at the venue whose landmark 2019 d&b installation set a world record for most loudspeakers in a single room.

10.29

Guitar Pedal XGuitarsBoss completes its Katana Combo Lineup with its new Katana 25 - with 25 Watt 8" Speaker onboard and smart Tone Setting Screen - ideal for beginner guitarists Boss has identified a gap in its Katana range, where the Boss Katana 50 turned out to be just a little beyond the range of young starter guitarists or older players returning to guitar in their…

10.29

Música & MercadoAmericasADAM Audio apresenta H715 Reference, fones de estúdio com calibração Sonnox e modo Hi-Fi Modelo topo de linha combina drivers de 150 ohms, ferramentas de calibração e construção aberta para mixagem, masterização e audição de alta fidelidade.

10.28

MusicTechGearADAM Audio’s H715 headphones feature Sonnox Calibration Suite and a dedicated Hi-Fi mode ADAM Audio has unveiled its new flagship H715 Reference open-back headphones. They made their debut at the recent 2026 Amsterdam Dance Event, and are positioned as a higher-end pair of cans for…

10.27

TPi MagazineLive & DJKLANG helps Hilary Duff’s monitor mixes on the road An entire generation watched Hilary Duff, the actress, singer, and songwriter transition from a beloved 2000s teen idol into a grounded, multiplatinum global superstar.

10.27

Premier GuitarGuitarsNUX C-58RC, C-7, and B-8S Wireless Demo | PG Plays Wireless has reached the point where most players can’t hear the difference, so the more interesting question is what else the box can do while it’s working.

10.23

IK MultimediaMakersIK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio+ The Most Advanced Standalone Monitor Calibration For Any Studio IK Multimedia releases ARC STUDIO+ , the next-generation hardware acoustic room correction system designed to elevate monitoring…

10.15

Headphone.GuruGearSaros Audio Systems Europa Fully Differential Tube Headphone Amplifier Regular readers will know that I have a soft spot for tube amps. Beyond the greater resolution of sound that comes with the elimination of transient intermodulation distortion, there is a natural…

10.12

Headphone.GuruGearNoble Audio FoKus ARTEMIS Hybrid True Wireless Headphone Back in 2024, when I reviewed the Noble FoKus APOLLO Hybrid True Wireless Headphone , it was clear that it was something special; not only was it the best-sounding true wireless headphone I had heard…

10.09
The Music Production Podcast

The Music Production PodcastVoicesStudio Monitor Placement 101: How to Hear Your Mix Like a Pro This episode dives into the geometry and acoustics of studio monitor placement—from listening triangles and toe‑in angles to isolation pads, room modes, and subwoofer alignment.

09.24