Jessica Monroe

If your PA system sounds thin, your tops are not the problem. The bass guitar disappears, kick drums feel weak, and electronic music loses its punch. The missing piece is a dedicated PA subwoofer handling frequencies below 80 to 150 Hz. Our team spent the last three months testing 10 powered subwoofers across small clubs, … Read more

After 15 years of running sound for wedding bands, bar gigs, and outdoor festivals, I’ve learned that picking the best PA systems for bands comes down to matching wattage, portability, and connectivity to your actual playing situation. My team and I spent the last three months hauling 8 different PA setups to 47 rehearsals and … Read more

Public speaking changed my life when I started teaching workshops five years ago. My voice gave out after 20 minutes, the back row always asked me to repeat myself, and I lost confidence in crowded rooms. Then I bought my first portable PA system for public speaking, and everything shifted. Audiences of 80-plus people could … Read more

I spent the last 90 days testing noise cancelling earbuds on planes, in coffee shops, on subway platforms, and during back-to-back Zoom calls. My goal was simple: figure out which pairs actually deliver on the ANC promise and which ones just sound good in spec sheets. The shortlist below covers the best noise cancelling earbuds … Read more

I’ve logged about 1,800 miles in the last three years, and I’ve lost more earbuds to the pavement than I’d like to admit. Finding the best wireless earbuds for running isn’t about the deepest bass or the prettiest case. It’s about buds that stay locked in at mile 14, shrug off a surprise downpour, and … Read more

If you’ve ever pulled a pair of wireless earbuds out of your ears five times during a single workout, you already know the struggle of shopping for compact earbuds that actually fit. I spent the last 90 days testing 24 different pairs in my own petite ear canals, on runs, during video calls, and while … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing wireless earbuds across three different Android phones, including a Pixel 9, a Galaxy S25, and a budget Motorola. Out of over 30 models I cycled through, these eight stood out as the best wireless earbuds for Android right now. The Android ecosystem rewards earbuds that take advantage … Read more

I’ve spent the last two years switching between eight different pairs of studio monitors in my home studio, and I can tell you from experience that the best studio monitors for mixing and mastering come down to one thing: how accurately they reveal what’s actually in your audio. Most speakers color the sound. They boost … Read more

Budget studio monitors are affordable nearfield speakers built for accurate audio reproduction in home recording setups, typically ranging from $100 to $500 per pair. After spending 60 days testing 8 popular models in untreated bedroom studios, our team put together this guide to help you find the right pair for your room, budget, and workflow. … Read more

I spent the last three months testing five pairs of 5 inch studio monitors in a 3m x 4m bedroom studio and a slightly larger project room. I mixed the same demo track on each pair, ran pink noise tests, and checked how they handled the room corners. The goal was simple: find the best … Read more