Avantone CLA-10A Limited Edition
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Avantone
CLA-10A Limited Edition
Product Info
Article Number:
582806
Brand:
Avantone
Model:
CLA-10A Limited Edition
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$1,344.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These CLA-10As are a unique beast – Chris Lord Alge's stamp makes them surprisingly revealing for a nearfield monitor. The mahogany finish looks fantastic, but be warned, they're not a bass trap replacement; best for mixing rock, pop, and genres needing accurate midrange representation.
Product Description
- Avantone CLA-10A Limited Edition
- Active 2-Way Studio Monitor
- Limited edition in natural mahogany veneer
- Developed in collaboration with Chris Lord Alge
- Speaker configuration: 18 cm woofer and 3.5 cm tweeter
- Frequency range: 60 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Max SPL: 104 dB
- Amplifier: 200 W Class AB
- Volume control and VTPC (Variable Tissue Paper Control)
- 18 mm MDF housing
- Connections: Combo input (XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- balanced) and RCA (unbalanced)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 381.5 x 215 x 197.5 mm
- Weight: 8.2 kg (per monitor)
- Price for pair
PROS
- • Mahogany veneer adds warmth and visual elegance, a real upgrade.
- • Chris Lord Alge's input yields a surprisingly flat and revealing response.
- • The VTPC is genuinely useful for tailoring response to room acoustics.
- • Robust 18mm MDF construction minimizes unwanted cabinet resonances.
CONS
- • Limited frequency extension below 60Hz; lacks serious sub-bass reproduction.
- • The Class AB amplifier, while powerful, can introduce more noise than Class D.
- • The unique sound profile isn't universally appealing; requires careful room treatment.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
18 cm
Power (Watts)
200
Frequency Range
60 - 20,000 Hz
Connections
XLR/6.3mm Jack, RCA
Weight
8.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mahogany adds a subtle warmth and a more pleasing aesthetic; the sonic impact is minimal but contributes to the overall perceived quality.
It's surprisingly effective; allows fine-tuning of the high-frequency response to compensate for room reflections and speaker placement issues.
They offer a more distinctive, 'forward' sound than many, leaning towards a more 'vintage' presentation, requiring careful consideration of your mixing style.
