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All the studio monitor reviews, guides, and tutorials at Higher Hz.

PMC Result6 review

The Professional Monitor Company (PMC) has made some enormous leaps and strides since its conception in the 90’s. Today, we will be reviewing the Result6, designed to be a more recent entry-level option from PMC. Let’s get into it.

PreSonus Eris E3.5 review

We get it – making music is expensive. If you’re not willing to spend your life savings away on gear (like most of us), finding a way to better your studio in any meaningful way can be pretty challenging.

M-Audio BX5 D3 review

In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the M-Audio BX5 D3 studio monitors, which are one of my go-to choices for professional audio production and home recording.

M-Audio tends to be fairly hit or miss, especially with their lower-budget products. However, every once in a blue moon they really nail it. Let’s take a closer look and see what the BX5 D3 monitors have to offer.

Pioneer DJ DM-50D review

Pioneer has had a long history of making equipment tailored for DJs in particular, although recent years have begun to show a steady decline in the company’s influence.

The trajectory seems to be following a path similar to Technics and Nokia, especially as companies like Denon have begun to take the lead in terms of DJ equipment.

PMC PMC 6 review

PMC is an innovative company that has consistently delivered high-end quality speakers at the cutting-edge of audio technology since its inception.

The PMC 6 monitors, which we’ll be reviewing, have been designed for smaller studio spaces while attempting to retain the same quality of larger models.

I’ll be taking a deeper look into the PMC 6’s performance, build, and features, to see how capable it truly is.

The 8 best studio monitors under $500 a pair for 2023

Although $500 might seem like a lot of money to some, this is truly the lower midrange for what professionals would consider a budget expense.

To help ease the buying process, I’ve tested a wide range of speakers to come up with a curated list of the best studio monitors under $500 for 2023.