<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Speakers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:51:31 +0000 en <![CDATA[ With up to 35% off PA equipment in Sweetwater's Live Sound Month sale, there's never been a better time to upgrade your band's onstage presence - including over $800 off a Midas mixer ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/sweetwater-live-sound-month-sale-2026 UBp45SzUDNjGD92FRjSf4H Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:51:31 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:31:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You can have a great amp but if the speaker sucks it won’t sound good”: Sylosis' Josh Middleton on the most important link in your signal chain – and how a remarkable find from Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood helped him nail Andy Sneap’s tone ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/josh-middleton-sylosis-why-guitar-speaker-is-crucial-to-our-tone qxqW7dy4Vxf5vGxFVjKtXk Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:03:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hands-on with the Popumusic PartyStudio: we tried “the world’s first wireless MIDI synthesizer speaker” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/synths/hands-on-with-the-popumusic-partystudio-we-tried-the-worlds-first-wireless-midi-synthesizer-speaker SMPefG8xKMY7rD4EBFH6rF Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:02:50 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:55:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Pro-quality results at semi-pro cash”: IK Multimedia Precision 6 MkII review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/ik-multimedia-precision-6-mkii-review PnD6KLVXyHUGd3cbmh3kX7 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:15:06 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Offers excellent input flexibility, remote control and tank-like construction”: Fiio SP5 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/fiio-sp5-review ai2ircns8VtRvEdzFCK4Be Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went to the Kraftwerk auction to buy their chairs, but came back with loads of gear from Florian Schneider’s studio and a massive bill instead ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/i-went-to-the-kraftwerk-auction-to-buy-their-chairs-but-came-back-with-most-of-the-contents-of-florian-schneiders-studio-and-a-massive-bill-instead MeedNVUGTDHgWNz9DKECVS Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:22:26 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:37:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “No complicated setups. No software. No cables. Just play”: Popumusic’s PartyStudio is “the world’s first wireless MIDI synthesizer speaker”, and lets up to four people jam simultaneously ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/synths/no-complicated-setups-no-software-no-cables-just-play-popumusics-partystudio-is-the-worlds-first-wireless-midi-synthesizer-speaker-and-lets-up-to-four-people-jam-simultaneously eMHWsjw86dK86gnQfgUc4H Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:43:51 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:08:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Bringing a long-awaited rock 'n' roll flair to the world of soundbars": Marshall’s Heston 120 packs the latest tech into the style signature of its classic amp heads ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/gear-gadgets/bringing-a-long-awaited-rock-n-roll-flair-to-the-world-of-soundbars-marshalls-heston-120-packs-the-latest-tech-into-the-style-signature-of-its-classic-amp-heads Cq33LUEr29SKGHYf9MWy7Q Wed, 21 May 2025 12:23:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The burglars either had no idea - or knew exactly what they were doing": Esteemed Cologne venue Essigfabrik just had its entire soundsystem stolen in a “Hollywood-worthy” robbery ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/shows-festivals/the-burglars-either-had-no-idea-or-knew-exactly-what-they-were-doing-esteemed-cologne-venue-essigfabrik-just-had-its-entire-soundsystem-stolen-in-a-hollywood-worthy-robbery e6pNBYYrJaibHSN3wN4xvn Mon, 19 May 2025 10:03:10 +0000 Mon, 19 May 2025 10:12:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ever wondered if you need a subwoofer and which one to buy? Kali Audio has the perfect options for producers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/studio-monitors/ever-wondered-if-you-need-a-subwoofer-and-which-one-to-buy-kali-audio-has-the-perfect-options-for-producers zkcoGeCh8Hh4conwwJ4trf Tue, 06 May 2025 09:25:58 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 13:22:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s time to finally ditch those cables: SonicLink from AlphaTheta is here, and it will most likely change your life ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/its-time-to-finally-ditch-those-cables-soniclink-from-alphatheta-is-here-and-it-will-most-likely-change-your-life Cy4ivKJJSKEQtoBd5AoUMA Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:23:16 +0000 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:41:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you're listening to amazing gear through terrible monitors, you've wasted your cash”: Why monitors are the most important part of your studio ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/if-youre-listening-to-amazing-gear-through-terrible-monitors-youve-wasted-your-cash-why-monitors-are-the-most-important-part-of-your-studio yUp5SRSx2EJLFmzuQvsKv Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:36:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “With the room calibration and support software, it's the most flexible mini monitor we’ve tried”: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/studio-monitors/ik-multimedia-iloud-micro-monitor-pro-review MkFm6eT6H5cUaxjqy3h5Cn Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:38:58 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Designed for everyone from singer-songwriters and buskers to acoustic duos and electric players”: Positive Grid launches Spark Edge, the take-anywhere 65W amp and PA speaker with 36 amp models, 50 effects and heaps of smart features ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/designed-for-everyone-from-singer-songwriters-and-buskers-to-acoustic-duos-and-electric-players-positive-grid-launches-spark-edge-the-take-anywhere-65w-amp-and-pa-speaker-with-36-amp-models-50-effects-and-heaps-of-smart-features VaKZuprEFjqtyY4ekZ3Eqn Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:49:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Mackie has gone above and beyond to make the ShowBox an absolute no-brainer for buskers and small live performances": Mackie ShowBox battery-powered all-in-one PA review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/mackie-showbox-battery-powered-all-in-one-performance-rig-review 2YvJZ7U3rute54LnyswFuf Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:24:36 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "You guys definitely have to be the first band into the Sphere, because this is the future": U2's live sound engineer on how he persuaded Bono and The Edge to be the Las Vegas Sphere's first resident band ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/you-guys-definitely-have-to-be-the-first-band-into-the-sphere-because-this-is-the-future-u2-s-live-sound-engineer-on-how-he-persuaded-bono-and-the-edge-to-be-the-las-vegas-sphere-s-first-resident-band wFUQBMFv2Y6RG2hyqcLf4T Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:59:17 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ M-Audio’s new Forty Series monitors promise “precision sound, adaptability, and seamless connectivity” no matter where you’re working ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/studio-monitors/m-audios-new-forty-series-monitors HZc48fKkwKBtezeKDUghmb Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:51:34 +0000 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:04:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It screams ‘party speaker’, with a definite focus on bass; but not, happily, at the complete expense of detail”: Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/speakers/it-screams-party-speaker-with-a-definite-focus-on-bass-but-not-happily-at-the-complete-expense-of-detail-anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review mBBQFkp7SkPpJHNHuDDcy5 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:23:58 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An inconspicuous, fantastically priced and great-sounding workhorse, the IRX ONE is an easy recommendation": JBL IRX ONE review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/an-inconspicuous-fantastically-priced-and-great-sounding-workhorse-the-irx-one-is-an-easy-recommendation-jbl-irx-one-review paGVokEMUbKcAMudBAeG67 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:39:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I think the speakers in your amplifier have the largest single impact on guitar tone": This guitarist seeks to proves it ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/i-think-the-speakers-in-your-amplifier-have-the-largest-single-impact-on-guitar-tone-this-youtuber-seeks-to-proves-it gaNpGF2GooyeFaghjJuWsc Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:17:12 +0000 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:17:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Super quiet, accurate and won’t colour your mix”: Kali Audio LP-8 Second Wave review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/kali-audio-lp-8-second-wave-review fSZnGSGfoC8txAtZUbjHka Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:30:14 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:02:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Powerful sound and exceptional connectivity”: Orange launches ‘revolutionary’ new Pyramid Audio system ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/powerful-sound-and-exceptional-connectivity-orange-launches-revolutionary-new-pyramid-audio-system jJXVbMNZF9Y8tkeLkAYpbn Tue, 28 May 2024 15:27:37 +0000 Tue, 28 May 2024 15:48:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything DJs need to know about subwoofers: From how they work to where to position them for optimal bass ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/everything-djs-need-to-know-about-subwoofers kGhBAYTr6AUC6rWs7i3XKE Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:08:59 +0000 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:09:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: AlphaTheta Corporation's Wave-Eight is a take-anywhere party speaker with an all-new "ultra-low-latency" wireless audio technology ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alphatheta-corporations-wave-eight-is-a-take-anywhere-party-speaker-with-an-all-new-wireless-technology fdDjdyEgHV7mrPeJNyoK47 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:51:22 +0000 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:06:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/presonus-eris-sub-8bt-review 4zuMLt8Hc8HkWSZ9hfWyUb Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:17:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:49:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ There’s something missing in your monitor setup and Kali Audio might just have the answer with the WS-6.2 Sub ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/theres-something-missing-in-your-monitor-setup-and-kali-audio-might-just-have-the-answer-with-the-ws-62-sub vYaTmF9wG2MgWZnWhc7Z8A Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:02:43 +0000 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:59:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've used the Yamaha HS5 monitors in my home studio for five years - and now they’re discounted for Cyber Monday ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/cyber-monday-yamaha-studio-monitor-deals f4Gk2JRGYqjEuhukkBKFuK Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:52:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The WiiM Pro Plus is the best music gadget you’ll buy this Cyber Weekend - turn your existing hi-fi or powered speakers into a smart, high-quality streaming setup ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/wiim-music-streamer-deals 3BG4wN4eF8TpJbFaBn6ngB Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:04:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ The IRX One All-In-One Column PA sets a new standard for audio performance ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/jbl-irx-one-all-in-one-column-pa mkzqYbMk2Xhfq4WUwkk23f Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:57:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha’s new HS3 and HS4 monitor speakers promise great sound in small and affordable packages ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/yamaha-hs3-hs4-studio-monitors ETaE6LwzSsDGWLoXqXrLnh Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:01:13 +0000 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:12:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 reasons you should upgrade your PA ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/5-reasons-you-should-upgrade-your-PA SXNtwJa3w5jTKce88VKKYN Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:08:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ PA speaker jargon buster: Everything you need to know about PA systems and live sound ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pa-speaker-jargon-buster-everything-you-need-to-know-about-pa-systems-and-live-sound Momngxn7k8xD7d98c8dyxH Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:26:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adam Audio A8H review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/adam-audio-a8h-review 7zMt2Gsz9VK9kZjwcLhpH5 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:12:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the difference between an active and passive PA speaker? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/active-pa-vs-passive-pa-speakers U3MfomvamixZ5SVKmb3fqR Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:43:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Orange Amps enters the Bluetooth speaker market with the Orange Box ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/orange-amps-orange-box-bluetooth-speakers xLiPwzoqgk7qreMFGfUzEN Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:54:01 +0000 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2023: Fender unveils the RIFF, the take-anywhere Bluetooth audio speaker that doubles as a guitar amp ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-riff-bluetooth-speaker-guitar-amp hSUiFjZ2U4MkWbUBxosdkT Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:40:50 +0000 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:54:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Focal ST6 Sub12 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/focal-st6-sub12 7Z3rUH8UMaZCjapMiAnZej Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:20:04 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best PA systems for bands: active PA speakers to ensure your band gets heard ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-pa-systems-for-bands aXyTTfAstKKfjHhJmomroG Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:43:21 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:08:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL EON ONE MK2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/jbl-eon-one-mk2-review LoXXMqFw7Dn3fud7EF4fFK Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:10:32 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:05:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ The JBL PRX900 Series will take your next portable audio rig to the next level ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/features/the-jbl-prx900-series-will-take-your-next-portable-audio-rig-to-the-next-level JKiRmiQtZG82TKBrSQKxBV Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:40:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL promises professional performance from its new PRX900 portable PA systems ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/jbl-prx900-pa-speakers XxXQWpdkAUQJ8Pwa3c6RVK Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:04:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to build a home music studio: speaker positioning and room correction ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/home-music-studio-speaker-positioning SMFqH6qxTSxYSPZecjZRGW Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:14:11 +0000 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:36:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best PA speakers: Compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-pa-speakers-and-mobile-pa-systems-for-bands-and-buskers 4TL89PksBsvgtXLu3tr9To Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:29:15 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:12:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kemper announces new lightweight Kone Neo 12-inch speaker ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/kemper-announces-new-lightweight-kone-neo-12-inch-speaker vLuH6XzxMsgc6da6VwCzKk Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:30:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best FRFR speakers: Full range flat response speakers for your digital modelling unit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-frfr-speakers uo5k5t3X8V3UVReodMi3sZ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:29:13 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:15:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 tips for buying your first PA system ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/tips-for-buying-your-first-pa-system VjHFqwiLESE4sCoTKEEPpm Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:45:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thomann’s scorching Summer Music Madness sale includes Harley Benton acoustics from just £59 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/thomann-summer-music-madness-deals r52PDi5W8haAfEM9iASgfc Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:45:17 +0000 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:32:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best portable PA systems 2026: Lightweight and mobile PA solutions for musicians and events ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-portable-pa-systems PnE5VrK69mV2XZ8NHEEwA5 Thu, 12 May 2022 15:43:39 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:06:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha DZR12-D review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/yamaha-dzr12-d-review tUmRaSTohjHvNd2SWseN7c Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:57:21 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:06:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Find your sound solution with JBL’s EON 700 portable PA systems ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/find-your-sound-solution-with-jbls-eon-700-portable-pa-systems i6aMvZBRpEUoNqhjUnd5CJ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:42:54 +0000 Thu, 12 May 2022 15:55:40 +0000