Adam Audio A8H 8″ 3-Way Active Studio Monitor Overview:

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.

Features

• 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
• Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 31 Hz – 45 kHz
• Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m: 105 dB SPL

Future Proof Innovations 

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.

A Control Remote Software

The DSP-based functionality of all A Series monitors can be controlled remotely and in real time over ethernet using A Control.

Rotatable HPS Waveguide & X-Art Tweeter

Made from a new glass fiber polymer compound the HPS waveguide enables the X-ART tweeter to disperse sound in space with controlled consistency.

Bass Reflex System Cabinets And Mounting

The new A Series cabinets build on the heritage of ADAM Audio and the AX Series in particular.

Automated Room Correction With Sonarworks

ADAM Audio is proud to partner with Sonarworks on an automated room correction solution that runs directly on the DSP of A Series monitors.

Specifications

Acoustics

• Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 34 Hz – 41 kHz
• Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 31 Hz – 45 kHz
• Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m (sine bursts): 105 dB SPL
• Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m (IEC-weighted noise): 116 dB SPL
• Crossover Frequencies: 400 Hz 3.0 kHz

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

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

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

Audio Input Connectors

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

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

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

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)
• Power consumption (max idle sleep): 220 W 15 W 3.5 W
• AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
• Power Rating: 500 W max.
• Operating Conditions: -10° C to +40° C (+14° F to +104° 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″)
• Delivery Contents: A8H loudspeaker power cable Quick Start Guide