-Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor NEW open box . Yamaha’s HS series are seen by some as the long-awaited successor to the company’s ubiquitous NS10M studio monitors, which came onto the market way back in 1978 and can still be found in countless commercial studios to this day. In a way, that’s slightly unfair on the HS. . HS8The NS10 is still fiercely defended by its ranks of devotees, but the notoriously uneven frequency response and poor low-frequency extension make it an eccentric choice at best for the demands of modern dance music production. Sure, there are plenty of producers who know them inside out – and there are few monitors as revealing in the midrange – but 35 years on there are much more suitable options for electronic music makers. . The HS8 is an altogether more modern proposition, with a flat frequency response and impressively tight and deep bottom end. The original HS80M, released back in 2006, was impressive in its own right and the new HS8 is essentially an updated version of the same monitor, with slightly improved drivers and a redesigned cabinet. We prefer the HS8 over the smaller HS7 for its deeper bass response without sacrificing mid-range clarity. (The HS7s and HS5s are still good options if your budget won’t stretch to the larger model.) . So, a modern equivalent of the NS10? Not really. A different monitor with a much more contemporary sound which is far more useful for dance music production. But we will concede that the iconic white cone on the woofer is a nostalgic throwback to the NS10’s glory days. . -Pair of OnStage Monitor Stands: This stand is designed with home and project recording studios in mind. The height adjusts for listening sitting or standing and will lock in place with a security pin. Three adjustable leveling spikes on the bottom of the base keep this stand stable on any carpeted surface. Entire stand breaks down into three pieces for easy storage and travel. . 3-point triangle base w/ leveling floor spikesPlatform: 9 1/2" square with 1mm thick non-slip padWeight Capacity: 90 lbsHeight Adjustment: 36.5-54” with several height positions every 4 inchesBase Spread: 18" . -Presonus Isolation pads Let Your Monitors Speak Freely ISPD-4 Isolation Pads: Acoustic isolation for studio monitors. . Clarify Your Sound. You’ve invested in a pair of high-quality studio monitor speakers, and you can’t wait to hear what your music really sounds like. So you place the speakers on a desktop, mixer top, or speaker stands and… yikes! Vibrations and resonant energy travel from your monitors to the supporting surface as the speakers and surface acoustically couple, resulting in unwanted coloration and reduced clarity. Fortunately, you can easily fix the problem with a set of PreSonus ISPD-4 isolation pads. These inexpensive foam pads isolate your speakers from their supporting surface, reducing vibration and improving clarity and midrange resolution. . One Set Fits All. Sold in pairs, each PreSonus ISPD-4 isolation pad can be divided into halves and configured in several ways so you can use them with virtually any near-field studio monitors. For small, vertically placed speakers, use half of an isolator per side or employ the full pad, whichever works best. Place two half-pads side-by-side to accommodate larger speakers or horizontal placement. . -Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-back Studio Monitoring HeadphonesClosed-back Circumaural Headphones with Collapsible Design, 45mm Neodymium Magnet Drivers, Detachable Cables, 1/4" Adapter, and Carrying Pouch . Looking for amazing value in professional monitor headphones? Sweetwater has a great suggestion: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. A-T's flagship M series 'phones feature 45mm neodymium magnet drivers that deliver the accurate frequency response and stunning detail you need to make sound decisions when you're recording, mixing, or DJing. The closed-back design gives you superior isolation with minimal bleed, while the circumaural earpads give you cushy comfort during long sessions. Factor in their space-saving collapsible design, swivel earcups, and detachable cables (the ATH-M50x comes with both straig