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Best studio monitors 2025: 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

If you’ve got an LG TV then this smart LG soundbar serves as a perfect accompaniment
By Advertorial published
This incredible, AI-driven, triple up-firing channel speaker is currently on sale at Currys for a knock-down price

Best PA speakers 2025: Compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers
By Daryl Robertson last updated
These PA systems and speaker setups are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Roland, Bose, Yamaha and JBL speakers

Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: Record killer guitar parts at home with our top picks
By Chris Bird last updated
The best audio interfaces for guitar from IK Multimedia, Focusrite, UAD and more

Best external hard drives for music production 2025: Back up your music and boost your computer's performance
By Chris Corfield last updated
Store recording sessions, video files, and sample libraries with our expert pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC

Best website builders for bands and musicians 2025: Sell tickets, offer merch and expand your digital reach with your own band website
By Chris Barnes last updated
Band websites are still vital for so many reasons – and making your own doesn’t need to be hard, as evidenced by these seven outstanding website builders for creatives in music

Best budget audio interfaces 2025: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget

Best podcasting microphones 2025: our expert picks for every budget and level, with audio demos
By Chris Corfield last updated
Record your next podcast or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including our recommendations under $100/£100 – plus full reviews and expert buying advice
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