A common question about studio monitors is: aren’t they just regular loudspeakers? Well, in some ways they are. They differ from regular home loudspeakers in three ways. The first is that most of the time they are active, not passive. Which is to say that they have amplifiers built in to power the drivers. In the better models, there’s one amplifier per driver, which means that the crossover can also be active, allowing improved control of the crossover topology. The second is that sometimes they have different connections. In addition to the usual RCA line inputs (usual, that is, for active speakers), some have balanced XLRs and some support such professional standards as Dante, which provides distributed digital audio over IP using Ethernet cables. And finally, there’s a different design emphasis: with studio monitors it’s all about accuracy, with relatively little attention paid to styling.
So if accuracy is at the very top of your list of loudspeaker requirements, perhaps you should check out some studio monitors.
At Addicted To Audio we carry some extraordinary studio monitors from the leading brand HEDD. You may not be familiar with this brand, but its models have a quality experience in store for your ears.
There are two great ways to buy studio monitors. The best way for most people is at a quality retail outlet in your city. That way you can have a listen, try some out, see whether they feel like a good “fit” for you. And, of course, receive expert advice. But if you’re confident that you already know what you want, consider purchasing your studio monitors direct from us at Addicted To Audio. We are an authorised New Zealand reseller for all our products. We provide full service and after sales support. And we ship fast.
