ADAM Audio A8H-A side midfield active studio monitor

The pinnacle of the A Series, the A8H is a 3-way speaker that delivers the extremely accurate and analytical sound required for critical-listening environments.

SUPREME MONITORING

The A8H incorporates an 8-inch resonant Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) fiber woofer, innovative midrange driver, and handmade precision X-ART tweeter, which together produce an ultra-wide frequency response.

Like the other members of the A Series family, the A8H gives you tremendous flexibility for fine-tuning the sound through rotatable HPS waveguide technology and onboard DSP. At home across a full range of audio applications in mid- to full-sized spaces, the A8H is the right choice when you’re looking for the most detailed representation of your audio.

The A8H is available in a left and right version. 

• German Handmade Precision X-ART Tweeter with rotatable HPS waveguide
  
• 8'' Woofer (Multi-Layer Mineral)
  
• 3.5" DCH Midrange Driver
  
• Cumulated Amp. Power Peak: 340 W

EXPLORE THE TECHNOLOGY

ADAM Audio monitors have earned a worldwide reputation for the innovations that we have established in the field of loudspeaker technology. Here you can explore the technology of the A8H.

Specifications:

General Data

• Display: Front panel multi-colour LED
  
• Cabinet Design: Single front ported
  
• Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel
  
• Mounting options: Threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet (4 x M8)
  
• AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
  
• Power Rating: 500 W max.
  
• Operating Conditions: -10° C to +45° C (+14° F to +113° F); <75 % RH, non-condensing
  
• Weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb)
  
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 274 mm x 382 mm x 329 mm (9 3/4″ x 15″ x 13″)
  
• Warranty: 5 years (2 years warranty plus 3 years optional with product registration)
  
• Delivery Contents: A8H loudspeaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide

Audio Input Connectors

• Analog: XLR, RCA
  
• Input Impedance: 9 kOhm / 3.3 kOhm
  
• Max. Input Level: +19 dBu

Amplification

Woofer

• Amplifier Type: PWM
  
• Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 250 W
  
• RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 200 W

Midrange

• Amplifier Type: Class A/B
  
• Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 70 W
  
• RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 55 W

Tweeter

• Amplifier Type: Class A/B
  
• Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 20 W
  
• RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 15 W

Control Options [via Network]

• Networking Connector: RJ45
  
• Connection Type: Ethernet
  
• Communication Protocol: OCA using standard IP data
  
• Control Software: A Control (Windows and MacOS available)
  
• Room Adaption Options: Backplate, Extended, Sonarworks SoundID Reference integration
  
• Advanced Room Adaptation: 6 x PEQ, Level, Delay
  
• Third-party Calibration Compatibility: Import from Sonarworks SoundID Reference

Drivers

Woofer

• Basket Diameter: 8″
  
• Voice Coil Diameter: 1.5″ (38 mm)
  
• Cone Material: MLM
  

Midrange

• Type: Dome Cone Hybrid (DCH)
  
• Basket Diameter: 3.5″
  
• Voice Coil Diameter: 1.3″ (33 mm)
  
• Cone Material: MLM

Tweeter

• Type: X-ART
  
• Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
  
• Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter: 2″ (56 mm)
  
• Velocity Transform Ratio: 4 to 1
  
• Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g
  
• Waveguide: HPS (rotatable)
  
• Waveguide Dispersion: 120° horizontal, 70° vertical

Signal Processing

• AD converter: 24-bit
  
• Internal sample rate: 96 kHz
  
• Delay range, resolution: 0 – 10 ms, 0.1 ms
  
• Protection: Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters

Control Options [via Backplate]

• Input Sensitivity: 0 dBu = 100 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting
  
• Level: -12 dB to +12 dB
  
• Input Selection: Balanced, unbalanced
  
• Voicings: Pure, UNR

Room Adaption:

• Bass: +2, 0, -2, -4 dB
  
• Desk: 0, -2, -4 dB
  
• Presence: +1, 0, -1 dB
  
• Treble: +1.5, 0, -1.5 dB

Package includes:

• ADAM Audio A8H-A side midfield active studio monitor x1
  
• Power cable x1