Reviews
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Headphone Review
Here, we look back at the various headphones (and one set of IEMs) that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Headphones
Reviews
Focal Lensys Professional – A Mix Real-World Review
Focal's latest high-end headphones, Lensys Professional, aren't cheap; find out why our reviewer said you get your money's worth.
Reviews
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X LE Headphones — A Mix Real-World Review
Live sound pro/audio educator Steve La Cerra puts Beyerdynamic's new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones to the test.
New Products
beyerdynamic Launches DT 1770 and DT 1990 PRO MKII Headphones
beyerdynamic’s flagship second-generation studio reference headphones sport new drivers and features.
Reviews
Audio-Technica ATH-M60X Headphones – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer loves his ATH-M50X headphones, so when he discovered the M60X model, he had to give them a try.
New Products
Audio-Technica Launches ATH-ADX3000 Open-Air Headphones
Aimed at audiophiles and pros who prefer an open-backed ear cup, Audio-Technica has introduced its ATH-ADX3000 Open-Air Dynamic Headphones.
New Products
Focal Lensys Professional Headphones Debut
The Focal Professional headphone line expands to three models with a new closed-back headphone—the new “Lensys Professional.”
New Products
Austrian Audio Introduces Hi-X20 Headphone
Building on the company's sonic signature, newest closed-back model is designed for precision, clarity and a well-defined low end.
New Products
ADAM Audio Enters New Market with H200 Headphones
ADAM Audio has entered the headphone market with the introduction of its new H200 closed-back studio headphones and accompanying plug-in.
New Products
A-T Launches Fan-Favorite Custom Headphones
Audio-Technica has announced new limited-edition headphones with a custom look designed and chosen by fans.
New Products
beyerdynamic Bows DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition Headphones
beyerdynamic has shipped its DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition headphones, first announced at NAMM 2024.
New Products
beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Ltd. Ed. Headphones Debut
Turning 100, beyerdynamic has a new anniversary edition take on its DT 770 PRO studio headphones.
Reviews
Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus Headphones – A Mix Real-World Review
Sennheiser introduced its new HD 490 Pro Plus Headphones today, designed for use when producing, mixing or mastering, so we put them to the...
Music Production
Latin Artist, Engineer Team on Latest Album
Grammy-nominated singer Paula Arenas and Latin Grammy-winning engineer Maria Elisa Ayerbe used KRK headphones throughout making the singer's latest album.
New Products
HEDD Audio Unveils HEDDphone Two
HEDD Audio has announced its appropriately named HEDDphone Two, intended for use by mastering engineers, mix engineers, producers and others.
Blog
Editor’s Note: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Temperatures are up all over the world this summer, and that got me thinking about what it means to be hot. It's supposed to...
Blog
Mix Tech Spotlight: Headphones 2023
Every year, the range of studio headphones options only grows, with new brands, new models and more. With that in mind, here’s a baker’s...
Monitors
Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
To test a pair of Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones, we took them far, far afield...and then started recording.
New Products
Avantone Pro Unveils Planar the II Headphones
Avantone Pro has introduced its new “Planar the II” headphones, updating its original Planar model released three years ago.
New Products
Sony Immersive Open Back Monitor Headphones Launch
Sony has introduced its MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones for professional sound engineers engaged in immersive music mixing.
The Wire
Austrian Audio Expands Product Line, Artist Roster, and Growth in 2022
Vienna, Austria (December 16, 2022) - Austrian Audio celebrated its 5th anniversary this year. The Vienna based manufacturer has become a household name in...
Plug-ins
Waves CLA Nx Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Waves' latest Chris Lord-Alge plug-in, CLA Nx, is a virtual mix-room emulation of his Mix LA control room.
New Products
Lake People G108 Studio Headphone Amplifier Announced
Lake People has announced the G108, a new headphone amplifier intended for mixing and mastering applications.
Guides
Mix’s 2022 New Studio Headphones Roundup, Part 2
Here's a look at the latest offerings from the top names in pro-level studio headphones.
Guides
Mix’s 2022 New Studio Headphones Roundup, Part 1
Here's a look at the latest offerings from the top names in pro-level studio headphones.
New Products
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Deep Sea Blue Headphones Debut
Audio-Technica has introduced a limited-edition “Deep Sea Blue” version of its ATH-M50xDS Professional Monitor Headphones.
New Products
Neumann Open-Back NDH 30 Headphones Unveiled
Neumann.Berlin has introduced its new NDH 30 open-back headphone, intended to be a reference-class studio headphone for mixing and mastering.
Reviews
Shure SRH840A Headphones – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine tries out Shure's new SRH840A headphones and finds "based on their build quality and performance, I would have thought they’d...
New Products
Røde NTH-100 Headphones Mark First Foray into New Market
Røde has jumped into the headphones market with its new NTH-100 model, aiming to make extended listening sessions more comfortable.
Blog
Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering Enters Public Beta
Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering, for pros creating Atmos content while headphone monitoring, has entered public beta.
New Products
On-Stage Unveils HH7000 Headphone Stand
On-Stage has released the HH7000 headphones stand, which allows users to safely store headphones near a mixing desk.
Business
Audio-Technica Canada Opens New Headquarters
Audio-Technica Canada has expanded its operations with the grand opening of its new headquarters in St-Hubert, Quebec.
New Products
Genelec Aural ID Plug-In for Headphone Monitoring Debuts
Genelec has released an Aural ID plug-in, allowing users to create a customized HRTF to aid headphone monitoring.
The Wire
KRK Hits all the Marks for Italian Guitarist Xabier Iriondo
Milan-based musician Xabier Iriondo has been dedicated to his craft since he picked up his first guitar at age seventeen. Today, he is a...
The Wire
KRK Announces Grand Prize Winner of “KRK Kreator Classic”
Clyde Strokes to Head to Nashville for First-Ever KRK Kreativity Bootcamp
New Products
Shure SRH840 and SRH440 Headphones Get Updated
Shure has introduced the second-generation its SRH440A and SRH840A headphones.
New Products
Sennheiser HD 400 PRO Studio Headphones Debut
Sennheiser has introduced its new HD 400 PRO studio reference headphones, intended for use in mixing, editing and mastering applications.
Reviews
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Austrian Audio's Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones are designed to provide a clean, uncolored listening experience.
Reviews
KRK Systems KNS 8402 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Audio pro Barry Rudolph puts the new KRK Systems KNS 8402 headphones to the test and deems them "a smart buy."
New Products
New Company! 512 Audio Launches With 2 New Mics, Headphones and Accessories
Backed by the professional pedigree of Warm Audio, 512 Audio introduces a new line of microphones and essential audio accessories.
The Wire
KRK Enhances its Line of KNS Headphones
New KNS 6402 and KNS 8402 Headphones Take Durability and Comfort to the Next Level
New Products
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 and Hi-X25BT Headphones Debut
Austrian Audio has launched its new Hi-X15 closed-back and Hi-X25BT headphones, intended for use in studios, stages, rehearsal rooms and more.