All items tagged with studio monitors (230)
Neumann Expands KH Studio Monitor Line with Five New Subwoofers
September 11, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Expands KH Studio Monitor Line with Five New Subwoofers

Aiming to offer precise bass reproduction for stereo, surround, and immersive monitoring systems, German pro audio specialist Neumann announced the launch of five new DSP-powered subwoofers in its KH series: KH 805 II, KH 810 II, and KH 870 II, as well as specific models KH 810 II AES67 and KH 870 II AES67 for audio-over-IP (AoIP) configurations. With high SPL capabilities, these new subwoofers deliver unmatched precision, power, and flexibility, with multichannel bass management, more DSP power, and integration with the MA 1 software.
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Test Bench: The New TW 104.28 N/Ag 1.1" Soft Dome Tweeter from RS Speakers
September 9, 2025 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The New TW 104.28 N/Ag 1.1" Soft Dome Tweeter from RS Speakers

RS Speakers is a new Italian brand recently introduced by SICA Altoparlanti, to enter the high-end home transducer market. The driver on this Test Bench is a 28mm soft dome tweeter that features a treated silk dome directly bonded to the voice coil, with a wide roll surround and an unusual wire screen to keep the damping in place beneath the dome.
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IK Multimedia Releases iLoud Precision MKII Studio Monitors with New ARC X System
September 9, 2025 by Alfred Moody

IK Multimedia Releases iLoud Precision MKII Studio Monitors with New ARC X System

IK Multimedia just released updated iLoud Precision MKII studio monitors, building on the legacy of the brand’s acclaimed predecessors, now offering superior acoustic correction with the updated ARC X software, along with enhanced performance and more mounting options. All three updated models in the iLoud Precision MKII offer improved drivers and cabinets, advanced DSP control, and seamless integration with the new ARC X room correction and calibration software.
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Palmer Introduces MONICON Series Analog Monitor Controllers
July 22, 2025 by Alfred Moody

Palmer Introduces MONICON Series Analog Monitor Controllers

Palmer, the musician-oriented and problem-solving products brand from the German group Adam Hall, just announced a brand-new series of monitor controllers, an always-essential solution for any home and project studio as well as audio enthusiasts. These new analog monitor controllers allow precise, zero-latency monitoring at home or in the studio. The Palmer MONICON Series offers passive, active, and hybrid models with well-thought-out features.
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PSI Audio Introduces A326 D-REX Dynamic Range Extension for A226 Main Studio Monitors
July 16, 2025 by Alfred Moody

PSI Audio Introduces A326 D-REX Dynamic Range Extension for A226 Main Studio Monitors

PSI Audio introduces the A326 D-REX, a bass extension cabinet intended as a complement for the recently launched A226 MAIN monitor speakers. As the A226 MAIN studio monitors already reach all the way down to 20Hz, the A326 D-REX was designed not as a subwoofer but to act more as a Dynamic Range Extender, considerably enhancing the dynamic accuracy and transparency for the spectrum from 20Hz to 100Hz. The combination of A226 MAIN monitors and one or two A326 D-REX turns the listening into a lifelike experience.
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Gibson Refreshes Budget Studio Monitors with New KRK Kreate Series
July 7, 2025 by Joao Martins

Gibson Refreshes Budget Studio Monitors with New KRK Kreate Series

Intended to serve as a “versatile solution for producers, podcasters, and content creators alike,” the new two-way studio reference monitors from KRK feature new transducer designs, along with tuning EQs, and Class D amplification in elegant cabinets designed for close-nearfield use. Available in 3.5”, 5”, and 8” woofer models, the KRK Kreate Series offers standard Bluetooth Classic 5.3 streaming capabilities, while the two larger models have XLR inputs.
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The Latest Advanced Loudspeaker Designs Are Measured in Voice Coil June 2025
May 29, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest Advanced Loudspeaker Designs Are Measured in Voice Coil June 2025

Voice Coil June 2025 offers the latest news from Klippel and Dayton Audio, and includes a complete listing of Headphone Test & Measurement Equipment, with updates on all the companies active in that space. For this issue's Test Bench, Vance Dickason prepared two extended characterizations of the TSQ2145 21" Pro Sound Subwoofer from Celestion's 10 Squared line-up, and the C16NX001/X, an advanced 5.25" metamodal TPCD coaxial driver from SEAS.
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Kali Audio Announces SM-8 Powered Studio Monitor
May 27, 2025 by Alfred Moody

Kali Audio Announces SM-8 Powered Studio Monitor

Kali Audio has announced the SM-8, an 8" model in their top-tier Project Santa Monica, or SM-Series, line of studio monitors, which already includes a 5" model. The US-based brand of studio monitors keeps expanding its successful formula, leveraging the proven 3-way coincident architecture with more refined components and craftsmanship in each iteration. The more expensive product from the company, the new SM-Series aims for improved quality for critical production applications.
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PSI Audio Unveils A226-MAIN Three-Way Main Studio Monitor
May 8, 2025 by Alfred Moody

PSI Audio Unveils A226-MAIN Three-Way Main Studio Monitor

PSI Audio unveiled its latest A226-MAIN, an active three-way studio monitor, designed for main monitors and mastering applications. Two 10-inch woofers in symmetrical configuration combine with an all-new aluminum coil tweeter and the company’s Extended Dome (EXD) midrange driver. Touted as the pinnacle of PSI Audio speaker development, the Swiss company rates the A226-MAIN to cover the entire 20Hz to 23kHz frequency spectrum with a maximum SPL level of 112dB as per AES 75 standard.
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Spikes & Isolation: The Art of Speaker Decoupling for Optimal Audio Performance
April 30, 2025 by Dave Morrison

Spikes & Isolation: The Art of Speaker Decoupling for Optimal Audio Performance

This contributed article by IsoAcoustics' founder and president is an interesting piece that sums up his vast experience in the field, working with professional audio engineers, loudspeaker designers, and music lovers all over the world. The article explores how speakers physically interact with their supporting surfaces, the key factors that affect speaker decoupling, and the pros and cons of many common isolation approaches.
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