"I was specifically looking for a wedge monitor that would work with our in-ear monitors," explained Hermouet. "The band enjoys using their in-ears but we all agreed that it would be great if we could find something to supplement the IEMs so that they could benefit from the physical sensations on stage that you only get with a wedge monitor."
Hermouet took three pairs of APG SMX15 on tour; one for each guitarist on stage and one as a listener. "I had several occasions to compare the SMX15s with monitors from other brands, and I have to say that on the whole they compared very favourably he reports. "There is a stronger, more defined bottom end to the SMX15 which gives an impression of extra power.
"I also liked that they were lighter than similar wedges from competing brands, and the design of the cabinet offering five possible angles makes the SMX15 very versatile," he continues. "Our support band, Dry River, used them on all their shows in a traditional monitor configuration, and were delighted with them from the outset."
(Jim Evans)
