SM 300

For audiophiles, Sonodyne has been a legendary Make in India brand, & the Bandish offers 120W of pure grade sound!

Sonodyne is an Indian brand many of us (and some of our parents) grew up with, and my earliest memories of the brand date back to the late '80s/ early '90s, when I used to regularly visit an uncle in Kolkata who was a big fan of the brand and its single-minded focus on recreating music "as the artist intended". Fast forward to 2024, and while the brand continues to serve the serious audiophile and pro-studio markets, it's their Bluetooth wireless speaker range that caught my eye, specifically the most powerful in their range, the aptly named Malhar (after the raga , Malhar which, as the myth goes, has the power to induce thunder and rain). Not one for slimline aesthetics, the Malhar resembles a cajón (or a clapbox as many may know it), an immediate throwback to when audio equipment was engineered for producing clean sound, first and foremost. With its wooden cabinet, classic aesthetics and all, the 8-kilogram Malhar is pleasing on the eye, but it demands pride of place — it's not one to disappear into the décor. Around the front are two 5" glass-fiber cone drivers accompanied by two 1" tweeters, and the sides have two 5" passive radiators. Inputs are all clustered towards the rear, with optical, aux, USB ports along with a handy 5V DC USB port to charge a phone while it's connected to the speaker. Controls to switch between these inputs and change tracks/volume are all on the top and are mirrored on the supplied remote. No buttons to fiddle around with bass/treble settings (intentionally so to retain the original feel of the track), and I would have preferred the indicator LEDs to be more visible, so you know the speaker is on or which input is selected. No app or Wi-Fi connectivity, which one starts expecting at this price point. Any reservations you may have had subside the moment you start playing music on the Malhar. Irrespective of genre, the speaker stands up and delivers, with a balanced sonic signature that accurately renders the highs, mids and lows without colouring the audio, so to speak. Streaming tracks as varied as Simon and Garfunkel to the Beach Boys to some of AR Rahman's classics, Malhar reproduces the tracks damn near flawlessly across its wide 40Hz – 20kHz frequency range. Throw in some punchier tracks and bump up the volume, and you really have to wake up the neighbours before the speaker starts showing the slightest hint of distortion at the top end. Worth noting as well is the expansive soundstage and the open quality to the playback. At its price, Malhar is likely to appeal to audio purists, and despite its name, this truly is a speaker for all seasons. The 'Made in India since 1970' is bonus appeal. Rating: 8/10 Price: INR 37,500

Thank a lot to Pro AVL Asia for featuring the visionary Sunny M R of Chordfather Productions Mumbai in their September–October 2025 issue. It's an honour to read about his creative journey and studio philosophy celebrated in such depth — and even more rewarding to witness his trust in our Sonodyne SM 3200 in his Atmos mix room and SM 3300 Active Studio Monitors for his 55 sqm flexible production space. At Sonodyne India, we’re proud to be of Sunny’s incredible journey of sonic excellence.

From Mumbai to Netflix and beyond — Prashant Kumar from KMR MASTERING is shaping the new sound era of INDIA. KMR MASTERING is India’s own dedicated mastering studio, offering a complete end-to-end mastering Solution— right here in Mumbai. At the core of his mastering setup is the specially customized Sonodyne SM 3300 — delivering precision, depth, and clarity where every note and nuance finds its true place. It’s not just heard. It’s felt. Prashant’s journey is about choosing passion over convention, and believing that world-class sound doesn’t need to be outsourced abroad. His work with Netflix, MX Player, and others, labels like T-Series, Sony Music, Tips, and Many Bollywood Legendary Composer’s stands as proof: World-class mastering lives in AMCHI MUMBAI. Make in India. Made in India. Heard across the world.

Since its inception in the early 70s, Sonodyne is a company that has been at the forefront of the innovative Indian professional audio market

From being hailed a prodigy at a young age to touring the world and collaborating with icons like A.R. Rahman, Louiz Banks, Peter Finger, and Zakir Hussain — Rhythm Shaw has become one of India’s most versatile and celebrated musicians. A 29-year-old Mumbai-based guitarist and classically trained tabla player, Rhythm blends technical mastery with boundless creativity. His music flows seamlessly across genres, weaving tone, texture, and emotion into soundscapes that inspire. For him, the guitar is more than an instrument — it’s an extension of his imagination and pursuit of honesty, clarity, and depth. The SM 300 is a triamplified monitor with detailed sound for mixing and mastering applications.

I have finally found a speaker system I can focus with, hear the depth and is tight on the hi and low end." Bil VornDick's artistry as a producer and engineer has helped earn his clients 40 Grammy nominations that encompass 7 that won (among them Alison Krauss' very first Grammy). He has worked on many albums during his 40 years in music. These include projects for such other Grammy recipients as Ralph Stanley, Marty Robbins, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Mark O'Connor and jazz bassist Charlie Haden, as well as for legendary troubadour Jesse Winchester and bluegrass empress Rhonda Vincent.

Mark "Tufty" Evans is a highly regarded producer and mixer. He has worked with a whole bunch of acts including the Beverly Knight, Imelda May, Elton John, Boyzone, Melanie C and the list (really does) go on. Wispington Studios is Mark's own facility and boasts a pristine 96 fader Euphonix C3000 console, Manley Massive Passive EQ, Summit MPE200, Eventide H3000-D/SE along with a Lexicon 480L and some other choice toys. In this film, Mark talks to us about his recent purchase of the Sonodyne SM100AK's reference speakers and also gives some useful tips on mixing. SHOW LESS

I love using my Sonodyne SM 200AKs on remote classical sessions. Since they are self-powered I don't need to haul a power amp to the session and their extended low frequency response means I get more than adequate low end content without having to rig a subwoofer and spend time on its adjustments. Best of all, the 200s sound great!

Robin Reumers, SAE Brussels Manager, talks about their Auro 3D room and why they chose Sonodyne SM100AK for this truly amazing system. We would recommend that if you get a chance to hear the Auro 3D system yourself, then grab it with both ears, you won't be disappointed. And if you can hear the system with Sonodyne SM100AK's then it will be even better.

I have my Sonodyne SM 300 for quite a few years now and I have found them to be very clean and very solid with a surprising natural low end response

The detailed tops end of the SM 100s translate extremely well when I get to the mix theatre

For the last 20 years or so I used 2 sets of monitors to produce/mix on. Yamaha NS10s and Mackie HR824s (which I really only ever used towards the end of a mix to check the bottom end which the NS10s didn’t have much of). I fancied a change! I knew my NS10s inside out and while I didn’t mind the sound I didn’t love them either. I wanted something more pleasurable to work on with an extended low end yet still accurate. A couple of producers had mentioned the SM100ak monitors made by Sonodyne……..a company based in India who I’d never heard of. I also want to get some smaller monitors equivalent to the old Auratone 5Cs so I bought a pair of Avantones which are useful for checking the levels at the very end of a mix but certainly not essential because as soon as I heard the SM100AKs I was blown away!!!!!! The Avantones are an added bonus but really the SM100AKs are all I need for everything. I have never in my life heard such a natural beautiful sounding pair of monitors. Whether monitoring really quietly, really loud or somewhere in the middle the sound is warm and so accurate. My mixes translate brilliant on all systems and the Sonodynes are such a pleasure to use. My ears never get fatigued now and the lows and mids sound gorgeous with a beautiful top end. Nothing is harsh unless you make your mix sound harsh and then these mornings will really show it up as well as any other mistakes. Also the low end shows up any sounds which shouldn’t be there. More than anything the Sonodynes sound so clear. You can hear every little details and who up sounds I never before realised were there! The Sonodyne SM100ak monitors are in my opinion the best around even compared to monitors 10 times more expensive………… A no brainer in my book!

For audiophiles, Sonodyne has been a legendary Make in India brand, & the Bandish offers 120W of pure grade sound!

Sonodyne is an Indian brand many of us (and some of our parents) grew up with, and my earliest memories of the brand date back to the late '80s/ early '90s, when I used to regularly visit an uncle in Kolkata who was a big fan of the brand and its single-minded focus on recreating music "as the artist intended". Fast forward to 2024, and while the brand continues to serve the serious audiophile and pro-studio markets, it's their Bluetooth wireless speaker range that caught my eye, specifically the most powerful in their range, the aptly named Malhar (after the raga , Malhar which, as the myth goes, has the power to induce thunder and rain). Not one for slimline aesthetics, the Malhar resembles a cajón (or a clapbox as many may know it), an immediate throwback to when audio equipment was engineered for producing clean sound, first and foremost. With its wooden cabinet, classic aesthetics and all, the 8-kilogram Malhar is pleasing on the eye, but it demands pride of place — it's not one to disappear into the décor. Around the front are two 5" glass-fiber cone drivers accompanied by two 1" tweeters, and the sides have two 5" passive radiators. Inputs are all clustered towards the rear, with optical, aux, USB ports along with a handy 5V DC USB port to charge a phone while it's connected to the speaker. Controls to switch between these inputs and change tracks/volume are all on the top and are mirrored on the supplied remote. No buttons to fiddle around with bass/treble settings (intentionally so to retain the original feel of the track), and I would have preferred the indicator LEDs to be more visible, so you know the speaker is on or which input is selected. No app or Wi-Fi connectivity, which one starts expecting at this price point. Any reservations you may have had subside the moment you start playing music on the Malhar. Irrespective of genre, the speaker stands up and delivers, with a balanced sonic signature that accurately renders the highs, mids and lows without colouring the audio, so to speak. Streaming tracks as varied as Simon and Garfunkel to the Beach Boys to some of AR Rahman's classics, Malhar reproduces the tracks damn near flawlessly across its wide 40Hz – 20kHz frequency range. Throw in some punchier tracks and bump up the volume, and you really have to wake up the neighbours before the speaker starts showing the slightest hint of distortion at the top end. Worth noting as well is the expansive soundstage and the open quality to the playback. At its price, Malhar is likely to appeal to audio purists, and despite its name, this truly is a speaker for all seasons. The 'Made in India since 1970' is bonus appeal. Rating: 8/10 Price: INR 37,500

Thank a lot to Pro AVL Asia for featuring the visionary Sunny M R of Chordfather Productions Mumbai in their September–October 2025 issue. It's an honour to read about his creative journey and studio philosophy celebrated in such depth — and even more rewarding to witness his trust in our Sonodyne SM 3200 in his Atmos mix room and SM 3300 Active Studio Monitors for his 55 sqm flexible production space. At Sonodyne India, we’re proud to be of Sunny’s incredible journey of sonic excellence.

From Mumbai to Netflix and beyond — Prashant Kumar from KMR MASTERING is shaping the new sound era of INDIA. KMR MASTERING is India’s own dedicated mastering studio, offering a complete end-to-end mastering Solution— right here in Mumbai. At the core of his mastering setup is the specially customized Sonodyne SM 3300 — delivering precision, depth, and clarity where every note and nuance finds its true place. It’s not just heard. It’s felt. Prashant’s journey is about choosing passion over convention, and believing that world-class sound doesn’t need to be outsourced abroad. His work with Netflix, MX Player, and others, labels like T-Series, Sony Music, Tips, and Many Bollywood Legendary Composer’s stands as proof: World-class mastering lives in AMCHI MUMBAI. Make in India. Made in India. Heard across the world.

Since its inception in the early 70s, Sonodyne is a company that has been at the forefront of the innovative Indian professional audio market

From being hailed a prodigy at a young age to touring the world and collaborating with icons like A.R. Rahman, Louiz Banks, Peter Finger, and Zakir Hussain — Rhythm Shaw has become one of India’s most versatile and celebrated musicians. A 29-year-old Mumbai-based guitarist and classically trained tabla player, Rhythm blends technical mastery with boundless creativity. His music flows seamlessly across genres, weaving tone, texture, and emotion into soundscapes that inspire. For him, the guitar is more than an instrument — it’s an extension of his imagination and pursuit of honesty, clarity, and depth. The SM 300 is a triamplified monitor with detailed sound for mixing and mastering applications.

I have finally found a speaker system I can focus with, hear the depth and is tight on the hi and low end." Bil VornDick's artistry as a producer and engineer has helped earn his clients 40 Grammy nominations that encompass 7 that won (among them Alison Krauss' very first Grammy). He has worked on many albums during his 40 years in music. These include projects for such other Grammy recipients as Ralph Stanley, Marty Robbins, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Mark O'Connor and jazz bassist Charlie Haden, as well as for legendary troubadour Jesse Winchester and bluegrass empress Rhonda Vincent.

Mark "Tufty" Evans is a highly regarded producer and mixer. He has worked with a whole bunch of acts including the Beverly Knight, Imelda May, Elton John, Boyzone, Melanie C and the list (really does) go on. Wispington Studios is Mark's own facility and boasts a pristine 96 fader Euphonix C3000 console, Manley Massive Passive EQ, Summit MPE200, Eventide H3000-D/SE along with a Lexicon 480L and some other choice toys. In this film, Mark talks to us about his recent purchase of the Sonodyne SM100AK's reference speakers and also gives some useful tips on mixing. SHOW LESS

I love using my Sonodyne SM 200AKs on remote classical sessions. Since they are self-powered I don't need to haul a power amp to the session and their extended low frequency response means I get more than adequate low end content without having to rig a subwoofer and spend time on its adjustments. Best of all, the 200s sound great!

Robin Reumers, SAE Brussels Manager, talks about their Auro 3D room and why they chose Sonodyne SM100AK for this truly amazing system. We would recommend that if you get a chance to hear the Auro 3D system yourself, then grab it with both ears, you won't be disappointed. And if you can hear the system with Sonodyne SM100AK's then it will be even better.

I have my Sonodyne SM 300 for quite a few years now and I have found them to be very clean and very solid with a surprising natural low end response

The detailed tops end of the SM 100s translate extremely well when I get to the mix theatre

For the last 20 years or so I used 2 sets of monitors to produce/mix on. Yamaha NS10s and Mackie HR824s (which I really only ever used towards the end of a mix to check the bottom end which the NS10s didn’t have much of). I fancied a change! I knew my NS10s inside out and while I didn’t mind the sound I didn’t love them either. I wanted something more pleasurable to work on with an extended low end yet still accurate. A couple of producers had mentioned the SM100ak monitors made by Sonodyne……..a company based in India who I’d never heard of. I also want to get some smaller monitors equivalent to the old Auratone 5Cs so I bought a pair of Avantones which are useful for checking the levels at the very end of a mix but certainly not essential because as soon as I heard the SM100AKs I was blown away!!!!!! The Avantones are an added bonus but really the SM100AKs are all I need for everything. I have never in my life heard such a natural beautiful sounding pair of monitors. Whether monitoring really quietly, really loud or somewhere in the middle the sound is warm and so accurate. My mixes translate brilliant on all systems and the Sonodynes are such a pleasure to use. My ears never get fatigued now and the lows and mids sound gorgeous with a beautiful top end. Nothing is harsh unless you make your mix sound harsh and then these mornings will really show it up as well as any other mistakes. Also the low end shows up any sounds which shouldn’t be there. More than anything the Sonodynes sound so clear. You can hear every little details and who up sounds I never before realised were there! The Sonodyne SM100ak monitors are in my opinion the best around even compared to monitors 10 times more expensive………… A no brainer in my book!