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Best small studio monitors 2026: Compact studio speakers
By Si Truss last updated
The best speakers for small studios and portable use, from KRK, Focal, IK Multimedia, Genelec and more

Eddie Van Halen’s guitar solo didn't overheat a speaker during the making of Michael Jackson’s Beat It, but an AC/DC issue did
By Ben Rogerson published
“Something let loose in the amplifier and put out a tremendous power surge,” says engineer Matt Forger

Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
By Chris Corfield last updated
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more

Best studio monitors 2026: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
By Andy Jones last updated
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer

Best budget in-ear monitors 2026: My pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
By Chris Corfield last updated
My recommended budget IEMs for practice and performance – options starting from $45/£45

Best in-ear monitors 2026: IEMs for stage and studio
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors we've testedfor practice, performance and production, no matter your budget

“Pro-quality results at semi-pro cash”: IK Multimedia Precision 6 MkII review
By Andy Jones published
IK’s iLoud Precision speaker range has just received a MKII upgrade and a price downgrade. Is it too good to be true?

“Offers excellent input flexibility, remote control and tank-like construction”: Fiio SP5 review
By Jon Musgrave published
These flexible desktop speakers could be just what you need to up your game
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