The year 2025 in the audio world was marked by the search for the perfect balance between precision, portability, and price. The Wired Tunes bestseller list includes both proven classics and modern designs packed with DSP technology. Here is a roundup of the studio monitors you chose most often for your studios this past year.

ADAM Audio. Ribbon precision at every price point

German engineering has set industry standards for years, and the T Series proved that professional U-ART ribbon sound doesn't have to cost a fortune. This price-to-performance ratio kept the T7V and T5V models on the sales podium.

ADAM T7V

The absolute king of home and project studios. The ADAM T7V is a two-way monitor with a 7-inch woofer that extends bass down to 39 Hz, often eliminating the need for a subwoofer. The key to its success is the U-ART tweeter with HPS waveguide, providing a wide sweet spot and non-fatiguing highs, perfect for long mixing sessions.

ADAM T5V

The smaller brother that holds its own. The ADAM T5V with a 5-inch woofer is the number one choice for smaller rooms and tight "bedroom producer" setups. It retains the same crystal-clear high-frequency detail as the T7V while offering surprisingly punchy and fast bass for its size.

IK Multimedia. Big sound in micro format

The Italians at IK Multimedia revolutionized thinking about portable monitors. Their iLoud series proves that physics can be "cheated" with advanced DSP, which was appreciated by mobile creators and owners of very small desks.

IK iLoud Micro Monitor (Black & White)

The world's smallest professional monitors that sound like much larger designs. Available in Black and stylish White versions, the iLoud Micro Monitor offers a linear frequency response and 50W RMS power. Thanks to built-in DSP and adjustable stands, they are unrivaled for travel and tight hotel setups.

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII

The second generation of the D'Appolito (MTM) hit. The iLoud MTM MKII are monitors that "hear" your room. Thanks to the built-in ARC™ calibration system and included measurement microphone, they automatically adapt to room acoustics in seconds. The new MKII version brings even better drivers, deeper bass, and full integration with X-MONITOR software.

GENELEC. The Finnish industry standard

A brand that needs no introduction. Genelec is synonymous with reliability and brutal honesty in monitoring. Their MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure) aluminum cabinets have become icons in studios worldwide.

GENELEC 8030C

The golden mean in Genelec's offer. The Genelec 8030C is a nearfield monitor with incredible power and precision that has become a standard in broadcast trucks and post-production studios. Its 5-inch woofer combined with a metal dome tweeter and ISS™ (Intelligent Signal Sensing) system guarantees reference monitoring.

GENELEC 8010A

Compact size, but big heart. The Genelec 8010A is the smallest member of the 8000 family, offering the same professional DNA as its bigger brothers. Ideal for small control rooms, OB vans, and as an ultra-portable reference system for sound engineers.

2025 Summary

Choosing monitors is one of the most important decisions in a studio. Whether you opted for the economical precision of ADAM Audio, the technological magic of IK Multimedia, or the uncompromising quality of Genelec – 2025 showed that sound awareness among creators is higher than ever. All listed models can of course be found in the Wired Tunes offer!