Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My thoughts & experiences auditioning 8 speakers under £10k!
*Watch the Ex Machina Segment Here: youtu.be/OkA7ioqiong?si=_iSfL4ERC7xMs-Pv
➡️ SPEAKER CHOICE REVEAL VIDEO
youtu.be/TkHRZmuuMcY?si=yMUvpEYhMWsc_zak
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🎙️ SPEAKERS TESTED 🎙️
- PDP M.U.M.8 Silk & Beryllium models: presentdayproduction.com
- ATC SCM 25A mkIIs: shop.funky-junk.com/brand/atc-loudspeakers
- PSI AUDIO A23Ms: emerginguk.com/product/psi-audio-a23-m
- BAREFOOT SOUND 01s: sxpro.co.uk/product/barefoot-sound-footprint-01-pair-6069/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1t2pBhAFEiwA_-A-NB6pR_QthVEvlYVSezfVR5nitc6jmQuvj8Btj2GmKMJxAmQh3TP0RxoChF8QAvD_BwE
- EX MACHINA PULSARs: sxpro.co.uk/product/ex-machina-pulsar-mkii-pair-49116
- PMC 6s & 6-2s: pmc-speakers.com
- IsoAcoustics Pucks & Stands:
(THOMANN) thmn.to/thoprod/417001?offid=1&affid=707
(SWEETWATER) sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN
🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS 🎬
GEAR FEST UK: youtu.be/Kw3KRlrFEBA
NEUMANN SPEAKER FAIL: youtu.be/EuiLbrh7P58
PDP MUM8 Interview pt.1: youtu.be/JE5Ny1S9hcc
UPGRADING MY CONVERTERS: youtu.be/gLBApDoEeKc
➡️ HUGE THANK YOUs to Paul at Emerging UK, Dale at SX Pro Audio, Phil at PMC, Louis at Funky Junk London, and Mark & James at Present Day Productions for making this video possible!
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🎤 All Audio recorded at 24bit/48kHz 🎤
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ORIGINAL MUSIC: https://shorturl.at/ceiPT
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/TheEdThorne
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
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💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - THOMANN 💲
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💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - SWEETWATER 💲
- Current Deals - imp.i114863.net/9m5OQ
VOCAL CHAIN (Videos & Podcast)
- SE Dynacaster Microphone - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
- Flock Audio Digital Patch Bay - sweetwater.sjv.io/PykK1R
- API 550b EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBqdQ
- Maag EQ4 - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJVx
- DBX 520 De-Esser - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWamLN
AUDIO INTERFACES
- Apollo Twin - sweetwater.sjv.io/Gmg2GL
- Apollo X6 - sweetwater.sjv.io/B0AxqW
- Apollo X16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOm0E
- UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP Core - sweetwater.sjv.io/EKVzEP
SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- PSI A23 Speakers - Get in touch via email.
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN
HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP
- sweetwater.sjv.io/R5aOya
HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD600s - sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj9qeA
ANALOG GEAR
-Warm Audio Bus-Comp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xG5r
- SSL G-Bus Compressor (500) - sweetwater.sjv.io/oqNeDo
- Serpent Audio SB4001 Stereo Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkb2kd
- Wes Audio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/5gLMg9
- SSL 611 EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBr1r
- AMS Neve RMX16 Reverb - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV
ACCESSORIES
- Monitor Screen - amzn.to/46vNn63
- SanDisk 1Tb Hard Drive (Never had one fail!) - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
#StudioMonitors #StudioSpeakers #MixingSpeakers
00:00 BEST SPEAKERS UNDER £10k?
01:03 SPEAKERS TESTED
02:41 BRANDS NOT TESTED & WHY
04:22 AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
05:43 BAREFOOT SOUND 01s
07:02 PMC 6s & 6-2s
09:08 DSP vs ANALOG SPEAKERS
09:45 ATC SCM25A mkIIs
10:57 PSI AUDIO A23Ms
11:47 PDP M.U.M.8s
12:58 LESSONS, ADVICE, & SPEAKER ISOLATION
My thoughts & experiences auditioning 8 speakers under £10k!
*Watch the Ex Machina Segment Here: youtu.be/OkA7ioqiong?si=_iSfL4ERC7xMs-Pv
➡️ SPEAKER CHOICE REVEAL VIDEO
youtu.be/TkHRZmuuMcY?si=yMUvpEYhMWsc_zak
🎧 Get an INSTANT Quote for Mixing & Mastering NOW 🎧
edthorne.com/order
🎙️ SPEAKERS TESTED 🎙️
- PDP M.U.M.8 Silk & Beryllium models: presentdayproduction.com
- ATC SCM 25A mkIIs: shop.funky-junk.com/brand/atc-loudspeakers
- PSI AUDIO A23Ms: emerginguk.com/product/psi-audio-a23-m
- BAREFOOT SOUND 01s: sxpro.co.uk/product/barefoot-sound-footprint-01-pair-6069/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1t2pBhAFEiwA_-A-NB6pR_QthVEvlYVSezfVR5nitc6jmQuvj8Btj2GmKMJxAmQh3TP0RxoChF8QAvD_BwE
- EX MACHINA PULSARs: sxpro.co.uk/product/ex-machina-pulsar-mkii-pair-49116
- PMC 6s & 6-2s: pmc-speakers.com
- IsoAcoustics Pucks & Stands:
(THOMANN) thmn.to/thoprod/417001?offid=1&affid=707
(SWEETWATER) sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN
🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS 🎬
GEAR FEST UK: youtu.be/Kw3KRlrFEBA
NEUMANN SPEAKER FAIL: youtu.be/EuiLbrh7P58
PDP MUM8 Interview pt.1: youtu.be/JE5Ny1S9hcc
UPGRADING MY CONVERTERS: youtu.be/gLBApDoEeKc
➡️ HUGE THANK YOUs to Paul at Emerging UK, Dale at SX Pro Audio, Phil at PMC, Louis at Funky Junk London, and Mark & James at Present Day Productions for making this video possible!
🎧 WORKING AUDIO TOOLS PODCAST 🎧
https://linktr.ee/workingaudiotools
🎼 GET 7% OFF DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION with DistroKid 🎼
distrokid.com/vip/EdThorne
🎹 GET 30% OFF MASTERING: get.landr.com/edthorne 🎹
Use THIS coupon at checkout: GETLANDREDTHORNE30OFF
🎧 BACKGROUND MUSIC from EPIDEMIC SOUNDS 🎧
epidemicsound.com/referral/v313az
🎤 All Audio recorded at 24bit/48kHz 🎤
🔥 ED ONLINE 🔥
ORIGINAL MUSIC: https://shorturl.at/ceiPT
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/TheEdThorne
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for home studio music production-related content:
youtube.com/edthorne?sub_confirmation=1
💰 WAVES PLUGIN DEALS 💰
waves.alzt.net/bAMqm
💰 PLUGIN BOUTIQUE DEALS 💰
pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=619c0eb80476d
💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - THOMANN 💲
thomann.de/intl/thlpg_i0msr745wz.html
💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - SWEETWATER 💲
- Current Deals - imp.i114863.net/9m5OQ
VOCAL CHAIN (Videos & Podcast)
- SE Dynacaster Microphone - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
- Flock Audio Digital Patch Bay - sweetwater.sjv.io/PykK1R
- API 550b EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBqdQ
- Maag EQ4 - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJVx
- DBX 520 De-Esser - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWamLN
AUDIO INTERFACES
- Apollo Twin - sweetwater.sjv.io/Gmg2GL
- Apollo X6 - sweetwater.sjv.io/B0AxqW
- Apollo X16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOm0E
- UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP Core - sweetwater.sjv.io/EKVzEP
SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- PSI A23 Speakers - Get in touch via email.
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN
HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP
- sweetwater.sjv.io/R5aOya
HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD600s - sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj9qeA
ANALOG GEAR
-Warm Audio Bus-Comp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xG5r
- SSL G-Bus Compressor (500) - sweetwater.sjv.io/oqNeDo
- Serpent Audio SB4001 Stereo Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkb2kd
- Wes Audio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/5gLMg9
- SSL 611 EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBr1r
- AMS Neve RMX16 Reverb - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV
ACCESSORIES
- Monitor Screen - amzn.to/46vNn63
- SanDisk 1Tb Hard Drive (Never had one fail!) - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
#StudioMonitors #StudioSpeakers #MixingSpeakers
00:00 BEST SPEAKERS UNDER £10k?
01:03 SPEAKERS TESTED
02:41 BRANDS NOT TESTED & WHY
04:22 AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
05:43 BAREFOOT SOUND 01s
07:02 PMC 6s & 6-2s
09:08 DSP vs ANALOG SPEAKERS
09:45 ATC SCM25A mkIIs
10:57 PSI AUDIO A23Ms
11:47 PDP M.U.M.8s
12:58 LESSONS, ADVICE, & SPEAKER ISOLATION
