What Are The Best Music Equipment in 2025

Professional studio monitor headphones with detachable cables.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones offer an extended frequency range with detailed audio clarity and solid bass response. The 45mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets provide superior sound isolation. The headphones are constructed with professional-grade materials and robust construction for durability and comfort. The circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments.

Direct-drive turntable with USB connectivity.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK turntable is a professional standard in the music world. It offers fully manual operation with a direct-drive motor and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control. It plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and features a selectable phono pre-amplifier. The USB output allows you to digitize your vinyl records with ease.

88-key weighted action digital piano with 10 different voices.

The Yamaha P71 is a digital piano that offers realistic piano sound and feel in a portable and compact design. It features 88 fully weighted piano-style keys that simulate the feel of an acoustic piano. It also offers 10 different voices, including digitally sampled tones from real Yamaha acoustic grand pianos. The piano also includes a sustain pedal and power adapter.

Fully automatic belt-drive stereo turntable with 2 speeds.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable offers professional-grade sound quality with its redesigned tonearm base and headshell, which improve tracking and reduce resonance. It features two speeds (33-1/3 and 45 RPM), an AC adapter for reduced noise interference, and a removable hinged dust cover. The turntable is compatible with powered speakers for easy setup.

Cardioid dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional vocal use.

The Shure SM58-LC is a professional-grade vocal microphone designed for live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It offers a tailored vocal response for a sound that is a world standard. The cardioid design isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise. It has a built-in spherical wind and pop filter and a pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise.

Wireless, noise-cancelling headphones with voice control.

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II Headphones bring you world-class noise cancellation with three levels to suit your listening environment. They offer easy Bluetooth and NFC pairing, and voice prompts make setup a breeze. The dual-microphone system offers clear sound and voice pick-up, and a 20-hour battery life ensures you can enjoy your music all day.

Professional large diaphragm headphone with closed-ear design.

The Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone features a closed-ear design that provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises. It has a 40mm driver unit for clear, high-quality sound reproduction. The headphone has a foldable design, making it convenient for storage and travel. It comes with a soft case for headphone protection and a 9.8-foot cord that ends in a gold-plated plug.

USB audio interface with two inputs and outputs.

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) is a compact and versatile USB audio interface. It provides two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. It also features two high-headroom instrument inputs for plugging in your guitar or bass. With high-performance converters, you can record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Solid top folk guitar with rosewood back and sides.

The Yamaha FG830 Solid Top Folk Guitar features a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides, delivering rich overtones and improved sustain. The guitar's nato neck and rosewood fingerboard provide comfortable playability. The scalloped bracing pattern enhances the guitar's low to mid-range response. It also features die-cast tuners for stable and precise tuning. The guitar comes with a hex wrench for neck adjustments.