KS Digital C8-Reference black
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KS Digital
C8-Reference black
Product Info
Article Number:
419012
Brand:
KS Digital
Model:
C8-Reference black
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These KS Digital C8s are seriously impressive nearfields – the coaxial design really shines for critical listening and mixing. They’re built with quality components, and the FIRTEC filtering provides a remarkably clean and revealing sound. If you're a serious producer, engineer, or mastering specialist needing accurate reference monitors, these are worth a close look.
Product Description
- KS Digital C8-Reference black
- Active 2-way coaxial nearfield monitor
- Digital FIRTEC(tm) filter
- Equipped with an 8" carbon woofer and 1" cloth dome
- Frequency range: 38 - 22
- 000Hz
- Power: 175 W bass amplifier and 80 W treble amplifier
- Maximum sound pressure level (SPL): 116 dB peak / pair
- Level control for volume
- High and low shelving filter to facilitate fast adaptation to equipment positioning
- Six user-adjustable phase compensated peak filters for installation- and room adjustments via the optional KSD-RC remote control for filter and volume control (not included)
- Delay adjustable with asymmetrical set-ups
- Electronic peak / thermo limiter protected circuitry separate for all speaker elements
- Input: balanced XLR
- + 4 dBV
- Incl. table stand / wall mount
- Dimensions: 240 x 290 x 310 mm
- Weight: 13 kg
- Price is per unit
PROS
- • Carbon woofer delivers tight, controlled low-end response.
- • Coaxial design offers excellent imaging and a wide sweet spot.
- • FIRTEC filters minimize phase distortion for accurate monitoring.
- • Comprehensive room correction options via remote for flexible integration.
CONS
- • Price point places it firmly in the premium-priced category.
- • Requires KSD-RC remote for full phase correction capabilities, adding to the cost.
- • Size and weight make placement potentially challenging in smaller spaces.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
8 in
Power (Watts)
255
Frequency Range
38 - 22000 Hz
Connections
Balanced XLR
Weight
19.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can select from six preset filters, but the full parametric adjustment and recall require the optional KSD-RC remote.
Primarily designed for stereo, but can be used in multi-channel configurations with careful phase alignment and potentially external DSP.
The carbon fiber cone offers exceptional stiffness and damping, contributing to a cleaner, more controlled bass response with reduced coloration.
