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Studio equipment reviews

Whether you’re building a home setup or fine-tuning a professional workspace, choosing the right equipment makes all the difference. Here at Higher Hz, we’ve tested a wide range of products to help you make informed decisions.

To start, check out our top picks for the best audio interfaces, the best studio monitors, and the best studio headphones – including both high-end models and budget-friendly options.

M-Audio BX5 D3 review: Better than the price suggests

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 studio monitors have to offer.

M-Audio AIR 192|6 review

In this article, I’ll be reviewing the M-Audio AIR 192|6 USB audio interface. This is a fairly popular choice in the budget-priced, entry-level range. Let’s take a closer look and see if its reputation has been well-earned.

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 review

The Komplete Audio 1 is one of the most popular options out there for entry-level budget units, and rightfully so. It looks good, sounds good, and Native Instruments is an incredibly trustworthy company.

The question is whether all of this makes it a worthy contender of your consideration.

Pioneer DJ DM-50D review: For novice producers and DJs

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.

Anyway, they’ve come out with the DM-50D active monitor speakers, so let’s see what they have to offer.

Shure SRH440 review

In this review, I’ll be looking at the Shure SRH440 closed-back headphones. These are an incredibly popular choice for starter headphones, so let’s take a look and see why.