Audio Monitor Reviews

The Jerry Harvey Audio JH16 Pro represent the absolute latest in monitoring technology, offering portable, high-quality monitoring in a compact, relatively affordable package. How does it stack up against the competition? About.com's Joe Shambro takes the JH16 for a test drive in both the stage and studio.

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Powered speakers are the ultimate in convenience for smaller installed systems and bands on the go, but until recently, many brands haven't delivered on quality. QSC's HPR series changes that, offering phenomenal quality in a reasonably priced package.

A full review of the fantastic ACS T2 monitor earphones, designed primarily with stage performers in mind. Made of full silicone, the T2 is one of the most comfortable custom-fit products on the market, bringing stellar sound quality into a small, comfortable package.

A full review (including comparisons to the UE-10) of the Ultimate Ears UE-11 Pro, a custom-fit, quad-driver earphone monitor suitable for both professional musicians and the most discerning of audiophiles.

A review of LiveWires, the newest custom earphone product to hit the market for musicians, hi-fi listeners, and recording engineers, from About.com's Joe Shambro.

About.com's Joe Shambro reviews the custom-fit SofterWear™ sleeves for the Future Sonics Atrio Series earphones, an affordable way to add the comfort and durability of custom-fit to the super-affordable yet high quality Atrio Series earphones (as well as the FS1 and EM3 earphones).

An exclusive first-look and review of the new Future Sonics Atrio series, including a hands-on review of the Atrio M5, a phenomenal quality earphone with an equally remarkable price.

Shure's latest entry into the personal listening and onstage monitoring world is the E500, a triple-driver earphone with an included Push-To-Hear accessory. Check out our review of this earphone and the interesting PTH module included!

A complete review of the Etymotic Research ER-4 in-ear monitor earphones. A great earphone available in several flavors including the ER-4P, ER-4B, and ER-4S.

A review of the Sensaphonics 2X-S custom-fit in-ear monitors.

A review of the Future Sonics XtremeMac FS1 In-Ear Monitor Earphones

Ultimate Ears has announced that, in collaboration with Capital Studios in Los Angeles, they have released the Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Reference Monitors, designed to carry on the legacy of the UE-10 reference monitor with a nod to the monitoring quality required to work in the world's best studios. About.com's resident audio engineer Joe Shambro takes the UE In-Ear Reference Monitors for a test drive and writes this review.

The Sanyo Pedal Juice answers an age-old question: how to power your pedal board effects easily and effectively. It's a rechargeable battery pack for powering your pedals without changing batteries or using multiple cords. How does it stack up? About.com's Joe Shambro takes the Pedal Juice for a test run.

A hands-on review of the KAM Instruments Fidelio 6.5 Studio Monitors, a fantastic pair of studio monitoring speakers well-suited for studios at any stage of evolution. Check out the detailed review here at About.com.