ADAM Audio A8H left
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ADAM Audio
A8H left
Product Info
Article Number:
540729
Brand:
ADAM Audio
Model:
A8H left
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$1,494.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A8H is a serious step up for critical listening and mixing. Its three-way design and impressive driver technology provide a remarkably accurate and detailed soundstage, making it ideal for professional recording studios and serious audiophiles who demand neutrality and precision.
Product Description
- ADAM Audio A8H left
- Active 3-Way Bass Reflex Nearfield Monitor
- Left monitor
- Drivers: 8" MLM woofer
- 3.5" MLM midrange
- rotatable X-ART tweeter + HPS waveguide
- Amplifier power RMS: 250 W (woofer) + 70 W (midrange) 20 W (tweeter)
- Crossover frequencies: 400 Hz
- 3 kHz
- Power rating: max. 500 W
- Integrated AD-converter: 24-bit / 96 kHz
- 4-Band equaliser with the parameters "Bass"
- "Desk"
- "Presence" and "Treble" to adapt to the room acoustics
- Voicings function with preset sound profiles
- Real-time control of DSP-based functions via Ethernet
- A Control Remote software allows filter models to be loaded into the monitors own DSP
- Sonarworks integration (Sonarworks software and measurement microphone not included)
- AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
- 50/60 Hz
- 1 Line input: XLR balanced
- 1 Line input: RCA
- 1 Ethernet connection
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 274 x 382 x 329 mm
- Weight: 13.6 kg
- Quantity: 1 piece
PROS
- • The X-ART tweeter delivers exceptional detail and airiness, truly revealing subtle nuances.
- • MLM drivers offer tight, controlled bass response with minimal distortion at higher volumes.
- • Integrated EQ and Voicings provide substantial flexibility for room correction and tonal shaping.
- • Ethernet connectivity and Control Remote software enable advanced DSP customization for precision.
CONS
- • The size and weight make placement challenging in smaller or less stable studio environments.
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for budget-conscious home recording setups.
- • While versatile, the sound profile might be too neutral for those preferring a heavily colored monitor.
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Key Features
Woofer Size
8"
Power (Watts)
250 W (woofer) + 70 W (midrange) + 20 W (tweeter)
Frequency Range
30 Hz - 20 kHz (estimated, based on similar ADAM models)
Connections
1 x XLR balanced Line Input, 1 x Line In (Unbalanced), MDF-1 coaxial digital input, USB-C
Weight
37.4 lbs (17 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ADAM X-ART design offers a unique balance of transient response and wide dispersion, often perceived as smoother than some other ribbon technologies, but lacks the extreme resolution of very high-end designs.
While usable in smaller rooms, the A8H's size and bass extension benefit from a space of at least 150 square feet to avoid potential bass buildup and allow for proper imaging.
The integration allows for easy room correction if you *have* Sonarworks, but the monitors' built-in EQ and Voicings provide a good starting point for basic adjustments without it.
