Monitors / Headphones
Axelvox HD660 PRO MK2 — professional monitoring headphones1 October 2026 Maxim Liadov
The Axelvox HD660 PRO MK2 are professional closed-back headphones for studio work, with a higher impedance of 150 ohms. In our tests, the headphones matched the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO in appearance, drivers and velour ear pads. Read more |
Focal Solo 6 ST6 — two-way active monitors with a 6.5-inch woofer2 September 2026 Maxim Liadov
The move from the classic Solo6 Be to the updated Solo6 ST6 is a complete redesign of the monitor. The French manufacturer offers major changes to the design, new technologies and more features. Read more |
Radiotehnika S-20M — 5-inch active nearfield monitors21 July 2026 Maxim Liadov
Radiotehnika, a brand revived in Russia with a new technical base, has released its first studio monitors. The company chose the format with the strongest market demand: active 5-inch two-way nearfield speakers. Read more |
Simgot Supermix 5 review and test — hybrid in-ear headphones with five drivers3 July 2026 Maxim Liadov
The Supermix 5 uses an advanced bone conduction driver. Sound reaches the inner ear (cochlea) through vibrations, bypassing the outer ear, middle ear and eardrum. Read more |
AuraSonics KN4.5BT — a new generation of the popular AuraSonics active speaker series1 April 2026 Grigory Liadov
The AuraSonics KN4.5BT active monitors offer improved performance and more features. The monitors use an improved low-ripple power supply and add a subwoofer output and an active-speaker selector. Bluetooth has been updated to version 5.3. Read more |
Ural Molot 103 — a karaoke speaker with a microphone (RU)26 February 2026 Maxim Liadov
The Ural Molot 103 is the smallest and most affordable speaker in a new karaoke speaker line. The line has four models with similar looks and features. The Molot 103 offers bright RGB lighting with many modes and a wireless microphone with an echo effect. Read more |
AuraSonics DESK 3 USB — compact active 3-inch monitors with passive radiators (RU)25 December 2025 Grigory Liadov
The DESK 3 USB monitors use passive radiators instead of traditional bass reflex ports. Each speaker has two passive radiators, an unusual feature that makes these AuraSonics speakers stand out. The monitors also offer many connection options: TRS, mini-jack, USB Type-C, S/PDIF and Toslink. Read more |
IMBIR 310-A, 312-A, 315-A and IMBIR SUB 315-A, 318-A — Russian active speakers made by Ural ARIS (RU)6 November 2025 Maxim Liadov
The current line includes three active two-way models with 10-, 12- and 15-inch drivers, built-in Bluetooth and a mixer. The plastic enclosures keep the speakers light enough for both mobile events and permanent installations. The matching active 15- and 18-inch subwoofers have plywood enclosures and pole mounts for speakers above them. Read more |
Ural Gagarin GR-007 and GR-005 — Russian portable Bluetooth speakers4 September 2025 Maxim Liadov
In this review, we look at two new products for 2025 from the Russian manufacturer Ural: the second version of the popular GR-007 and the new GR-005. Read more |
Fostex T50RP MK3 — the well-known Japanese professional planar magnetic headphones (RU)21 August 2025 Maxim Liadov
Over recent decades, Fostex has tested different materials and headphone designs, improving performance with each step. In this review, we look at the third version, the T50RP MK3. Read more |
Microlab SOLO 11 and SOLO 16 — active speakers for computers and more (RU)4 July 2025 Maxim Liadov
The SOLO series remains at the top of Microlab's speaker range. The series includes only high-quality active speakers, with MDF enclosures, high-quality woofers and silk dome tweeters. Read more |
Axelvox R5, Axelvox R6 and Axelvox RS10 — active monitors from the new 2025 Axelvox series (RU)21 May 2025 Grigory Liadov
Axelvox monitors are designed for home studios and small project studios. Their strengths include fully analogue Class AB amplification, a wide choice of connections, good sound and a very attractive price. Read more |
Dynaudio Core 59 review and test — digital midfield monitors (RU)19 March 2025 Maxim Liadov
We tested the Dynaudio Core 59, the most expensive and advanced three-way model in the range. The Core 59 is designed as a full-range main monitor for midfield use. However, the monitors can also be placed on a console and used in the nearfield. Read more |
Dynaudio LYD 7 — the 7-inch model in the LYD monitor series (RU)14 February 2025 Grigory Liadov
The Dynaudio LYD series updates a studio classic, with improvements throughout the design. The monitors use Class D amplification and an Analog Devices ADAU DSP for the crossover and filters. LYD monitors are made in Denmark and use only Dynaudio's own drivers. Read more |
Dynaudio BM5 MKIII — the well-known two-way 7-inch monitors from Denmark (RU)7 February 2025 Maxim Liadov
We test the third version of these well-known Danish monitors. The first Dynaudio BM5 appeared in the 1990s. The model was developed with sound engineer and producer Andy Munro, who worked in the studio with Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. Read more |
Gemini SMX-3BT and Gemini SMX-5BT — a monitor series with Bluetooth (RU)3 February 2025 Grigory Liadov
Gemini SMX active speakers are ideal as Bluetooth speakers for home use or as desktop computer speakers. Read more |
DONNER DMS-5 — 5-inch active monitors with Bluetooth (RU)28 December 2024 Maxim Liadov
The DONNER DMS-5 monitors surprised us. Sound quality is very good and matches heavily promoted models from well-known brands. Read more |
Axelvox HD410, Axelvox HD710 and Axelvox HD720 — affordable full-size headphones from the HD series (RU)23 December 2024 Grigory Liadov
The Axelvox HD410, HD710 and HD720 headphones are designed for studio use. The flagship HD720 has the most interesting sound. Read more |
Axelvox DJ250 — headphones from the new Axelvox DJ series (RU)10 December 2024 Grigory Liadov
The headphones offer good sound for the price. The headphones are very comfortable to use and have a practical folding design. Read more |
AuraSonics D200HR and AuraSonics D300HR — affordable full-size closed-back headphones (RU)8 November 2024 Grigory Liadov
The headphones fold for easy travel. Two connection options allow the same cable to connect to different sources without adapters. An additional cable with a microphone allows the headphones to work as a headset. Read more |
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FiiO FX15 review and test — hybrid in-ear headphones with three types of drivers Gemini GD-215PRO review and test — an active speaker with a 15-inch driver, mixer and Bluetooth Snorry Joule review and test — high-sensitivity planar magnetic headphones from Russia AuraSonics Source 5 — new 5-inch monitors from Audioproject Sivga SV023 review and test — flagship dynamic headphones with a beryllium diaphragm Audeze MM-500 review and test — planar magnetic headphones for the studio and home Axelvox PM-5A — active 5-inch nearfield monitors FiiO SP3 — compact active speakers for music, without voice assistants or Bluetooth RF Intell MQ-260 — active nearfield monitors Gemini ES-210MXBLU-ST — a portable PA speaker system AuraSonics KN4 — affordable active 4-inch monitors Astell&Kern AK ZERO1 — hybrid in-ear monitors (IEMs) Audio Pro A28 — active bookshelf speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity MIDIPLUS MI5 II — 5-inch active monitors with Bluetooth ISK MDH8000 and MDH9000 — testing affordable headphones for the studio and home Axelvox PM-6A — the 6-inch model in the updated budget monitor series Maxhub BM41 — the new flagship speakerphone Axelvox PM-5A — the 5-inch model in the updated budget monitor series Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X review and test — open-back headphones PreSonus R80V2 — second-generation monitors with AMT tweeters Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X review and test — closed-back headphones Sennheiser HD 400 PRO — professional open-back headphones Superlux HD662EVO — the second generation of Superlux HD662 headphones Superlux HD662, HD662F and HD662B — affordable closed-back headphones IsoAcoustics ISO-155 — isolation stands for studio monitors Axelvox HD 272 — full-size closed-back headphones with a replaceable cable Interview with the CEO of ADAM Audio Axelvox HD 271 — professional closed-back headphones Axelvox HD 242 — professional headphones with a detachable cable The full story of ADAM Audio monitors, Berlin Axelvox HD 241 — professional semi-open-back headphones Neumann MA 1 — an automatic room correction system HEDD BASS 08 — an active 8-inch studio subwoofer with Lineariser and CoP technologies Tannoy Gold 7 — active monitors from the new series with Dual Concentric coaxial drivers HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i — wireless earphones with active noise cancellation ESI eXtra 10 — ESI headphones bundled with dSONIQ Realphones simulation software HEDD Audio Type 07 MK2 — two-way 7-inch active studio monitors with Lineariser and CoP technologies ADAM S3H — three-way active midfield monitors Mackie CR5-X and Mackie CR8S-XBT — a 5-inch active monitor and subwoofer from the new CR-X series RCF AYRA PRO 8 — the flagship model in the new AYRA PRO monitor series Mackie CR8-XBT — the 8-inch active monitor in the new CR-X series JBL 104-BT — compact monitors with Bluetooth support JBL EON ONE Compact — a portable active PA system with a digital four-channel mixer and built-in battery ADAM T8V — the 8-inch model in the budget series AKG K361BT — a wireless version of the popular K361 headphones PreSonus Eris E7 XT — the 7-inch monitor in the popular Eris series PreSonus Eris HD10BT — professional wireless headphones HEDDphone ONE AMT headphones: review and test Monkey Banana Baboon 6 — monitors with an AMT tweeter and digital input |