Studio and Nearfield Monitors: News & Reviews

Neumann Introduces KH 310 II and KH 350 Active Three-Way Studio Monitors

Neumann has expanded its range of professional studio monitors with two active three-way models, the KH 310 II and KH 350. Both are built on a common technology platform featuring proprietary drivers, integrated amplification with a total output of 585 watts, and 32-bit DSP processing. The monitors are designed primarily for studio use, although their neutral tuning, low distortion, and advanced room-correction capabilities also make them suitable for high-end home audio systems.

Lorenzo Audio Opens the Bravo Collection Series with The Essence Compact Monitors

Lorenzo Audio has introduced its new Bravo Collection loudspeaker series, marking the company’s next stage of development. The series incorporates the expertise, technologies and engineering experience accumulated in the brand’s previous models, as well as a new methodology called Resonance Optimization System, or ROS. The Lorenzo Audio catalogue now consists of two series: the Classic Collection, which includes the existing models, and the Bravo Collection, debuting with The Essence stand-mount loudspeakers.

Buchardt Audio S400 MK3 - Bigger and More Powerful Than Before

Danish company Buchardt Audio has released the third version of its most well-known bookshelf loudspeaker, the S400 MK3. The updated model features a larger cabinet, new drivers, and a redesigned crossover, while also undergoing significant structural changes compared with previous versions. Although Buchardt Audio cannot boast a century-long history like some other Scandinavian manufacturers, the brand has built a solid reputation in recent years. This was made possible by a successful concept: relatively compact loudspeakers capable of delivering a bigger and fuller sound than their size would suggest. It was precisely this philosophy that made the original S400 so well known, followed by the S400 MKII with an updated crossover and higher-quality internal components, and later the S400 MKII Signature with additional tuning refinements. Now, in 2026, the company takes the next step and brings the platform to a new level with the release of the S400 MK3.

Rogers PM510 S3 – the Return of a Classic Monitor Inspired by the BBC Legacy

British company Rogers, long regarded as one of the iconic loudspeaker manufacturers, has introduced a new version of one of its signature models – the PM510 S3. The new product is a modern interpretation of a system that first appeared back in the 1980s. Historically, the Rogers PM510 was created as a passive loudspeaker based on the technical solutions of the famous BBC LS5/8 Grade One studio monitor, developed for professional broadcast monitoring, where tonal accuracy, low distortion, and predictable system behavior are critically important. By releasing a passive version of this platform, Rogers once gave studios and demanding audio enthusiasts the opportunity to use external amplification while preserving the character and advantages of the BBC reference monitoring approach.

FiiO JH13 - Hybrid In-Ear Monitors with Triple-Driver Configuration

FiiO has introduced the JH13 hybrid in-ear monitors. One dynamic low-frequency driver and two balanced armature drivers work with a precisely calculated crossover, complemented by an effective asymmetric magnetic structure. Combined with an ergonomic shell featuring zebrawood exterior panels and a quality OFC cable, the JH13 presents an intriguing proposition in the affordable segment.

What studio and nearfield monitors are & why they matter

Nearfield means the listener sits about one to two metres from the drivers, so direct sound dominates over room reflections. Many pro monitors are active, with amplifiers and crossovers inside the cabinet tuned to each driver. Passive monitors in the BBC tradition rely on an external amplifier and a carefully damped box. Both routes aim for predictable behaviour on a stand or a desk.

What you'll find in this tag

Launch news covers active pro designs, home-oriented compact boxes and revived classics. Neumann adds three-way studio monitors, Kerr Acoustic brings a professional design into home systems, and Buchardt Audio grows its S400 line. Rogers revisits a BBC-inspired model, while Lorenzo Audio starts a new compact series with The Essence.

Key models & brands to know

Neumann KH 310 II and KH 350 - active three-way monitors, the KH 310 II with 585 W of tri-amplified power. Kerr Acoustic K400 - a professional monitor adapted for domestic listening. Buchardt Audio S400 MK3 - a larger, more powerful revision of a popular compact. Rogers PM510 S3 - the return of a classic monitor with BBC roots. Lorenzo Audio The Essence - the opening model of the Bravo Collection.

Studio and Nearfield Monitors