ADAM Audio A8H Right
Product information "ADAM Audio A8H Right"
The A8H is the flagship model of the A-Series. This 3-way speaker delivers the highest level of resolution and sonic precision — perfect for the most demanding monitoring tasks. The A8H features an 8-inch woofer made from multi-layer mineral-fibre material (MLM), an innovative midrange driver and ADAM Audio's handmade X-ART tweeter. As with all models in the A-Series, the A8H offers innovative features for personal listening preferences and the acoustic environment: a rotatable HPS waveguide and integrated DSP technology. The A8H is suitable for all conceivable monitoring situations in medium and larger rooms. It is the perfect choice when the highest possible reproduction fidelity is required.
Rotatable HPS waveguide and X-ART tweeter
The ADAM Audio HPS (High-Frequency Propagation System) waveguide provides precisely directed sound propagation with a wide horizontal dispersion and a narrow vertical focus. All models in the A-Series use the rotatable HPS waveguide design, which allows the tweeter to be rotated by 90 degrees. This means you can use the monitor either vertically or horizontally — without losing the benefits of the waveguide.
The A-Series HPS waveguide is made from a novel fibreglass-polymer material. Its high density minimises unwanted resonances and supports a clear sound image. At the centre of the rotatable HPS waveguide sits the ADAM Audio X-ART tweeter. Handmade in Germany, this tweeter guarantees maximum transient accuracy and a wealth of detail. All models in the A-Series are equipped with this X-ART tweeter.
Multi-layer mineral woofer
The diaphragm of an A-Series woofer consists of multiple, firmly bonded layers of a mineral-fibre material. This material combines minimal weight with maximum stiffness. The exact construction has been specially adapted for each speaker model. In combination with the newly developed magnet system, every woofer in the A-Series delivers exceptionally high levels with minimal distortion — essential for clean and powerful bass reproduction.
Midrange driver
The A-Series midrange driver is inspired by the much-admired DHC midrange driver from the S-Series — ADAM Audio's high-end monitors. The human ear is particularly sensitive to colouration in the mid-frequency range. The new midrange driver delivers exceptionally clean reproduction in this range. It also relieves the woofer of reproducing mid frequencies. Both the A77H and the A8H are designed as 3-way systems and are equipped with the A-Series midrange driver.
Hybrid amplification
The A-Series combines the best of the digital and analogue worlds: woofers are driven by Class-D amps — ideal for linear performance and minimal distortion. The amps used are highly efficient and produce little heat, leaving room for further improvements and even higher power.
Class-AB amplifiers are used for the high- and mid-range drivers. They are known for particularly neutral reproduction of high frequencies. Each amplifier is exactly optimised for its frequency range. The selection and combination of the individual components are the result of countless measurements and listening sessions in the ADAM Audio development labs.
DSP-based electronics
Thanks to powerful DSP technology, all A-Series monitors offer significantly improved and more extensive fine-tuning options compared with purely analogue speakers. Firmware can be updated at any time via an Ethernet connection. This ensures A-Series monitors continually benefit from ADAM Audio's latest DSP features — such as new filter types and „Voicings“.
Adaptation to room acoustics
To optimally adapt to the acoustic environment, the rear of each A-Series speaker features a 4-band equaliser with the parameters "Bass", "Desk", "Presence" and "Treble". Over 100 fine-tuning variants let you adapt in seconds to the most demanding monitoring environments.
Voicings
By „Voicings“ we mean preset tonal profiles. On all A-Series models you can select different Voicings via buttons on the rear of the studio monitors. Available options are „UNR“, „Pure“ and „Ext“.
„UNR“ or „Uniform Natural Response™“ provides a minimally coloured yet very natural-sounding frequency response. It is modelled on some particularly popular monitors from ADAM Audio's history, above all the AX series. The pleasant and lively sound allows for long production and songwriting sessions without fatigue. This setting is also ideal for enjoying music.
„Pure“ offers a maximally neutral and linear frequency response. This Voicing is therefore the first choice whenever the highest degree of reproduction accuracy is required — typically for mixing and mastering.
The option labelled „Ext“ enables access to the functions of the "A Control" software via an Ethernet connection.
A Control (Real-Time Remote Control)
The DSP-based functions of all A-Series monitors can be controlled in real time via Ethernet using the A Control remote software. It is available free of charge as a download for Windows and macOS to customers who register their A-Series monitors in the MyADAM area. Further information at www.adam-audio.com.
With the A Control remote software you can conveniently control monitoring levels and all equaliser settings remotely. Regardless of the monitoring position, multiple speakers can be accessed at the same time. In multi-purpose studio rooms, the quick reconfiguration of all monitor functions (including Voicing and EQ) via A Control is particularly practical.
Adaptation to room acoustics and Sonarworks integration
All A-Series speakers can be easily adapted to a wide range of monitoring situations, acoustic environments and personal listening preferences. Via A Control you can load powerful filter models into the speaker's own DSP, for example room-correction filters from Sonarworks. Equipped with the Sonarworks software and a measurement microphone (not included), you can perfectly adapt all A-Series speakers to different rooms and sonic preferences.
Bass-reflex system, cabinet and placement
The cabinets of the A-Series are the logical development of proven ADAM Audio concepts. Notable are the more heavily chamfered and thus acoustically advantageous cabinet edges. A significantly reinforced baffle stabilises the entire enclosure and reduces resonances. Double-sided, flow-optimised bass-reflex openings improve airflow and reduce turbulence noise. All A-Series monitors feature four M8 threads on the underside for easy mounting using suitable mounting solutions.
5-year manufacturer's warranty
- 2 years warranty + 3 years optional with product registration
- 3.5 mm jack in: no
- 6.3 mm jack in: no
- Amplifier class: PWM
- Amplifier output per channel: 250 W (LF),70 W (MF),20 W (HF)
- Bluetooth: no
- Controls: Input Select, Voicing Switch, Level, Bass Desk Presence Treble, Power on/off
- Digital inputs: no
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 382 x 274 x 329 mm
- Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 34 Hz - 41 kHz
- HF Driver: 2"
- Housing Colour: Black
- Includes: Monitor, power cord
- LF-Driver: 1x 8"
- MF Driver: 3,5"
- Manual Frequency Correction: yes
- Other in/outputs: Remote Control Anschluss
- Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Price & packaging unit: 1 Piece
- RCA-In: yes
- Special Features: Room correction via Sonarworks on the internal DSP, Control remote software, Rotatable waveguide
- Subcategory: Near-/Midfield Monitor
- Technology: 3-Way active
- Weight per speaker: 13,6 kg
- XLR-In: yes
- max. sound pressure: 100 dB
The German company ADAM Audio develops, manufactures and distributes high-end loudspeakers for professional use. Founded in Berlin in 1999 and still based there today, ADAM Audio has grown from a hidden gem into a true pioneer and global player in loudspeaker development. The name ADAM Audio comes from the specially developed Advanced Dynamic Audio Monitor.
The foundation for its success was laid by the newly developed X-ART tweeter, which is based on Oskar Heil's Air Motion Transformer from the 1960s. Sound in the X-ART tweeter is not produced by a piston-like moving diaphragm, as was customary until then, but by a pleated film used in the tweeter. This drives the air four times faster than it would move on its own. In fact, the Advanced Dynamic Audio Monitors quickly became the new benchmark in professional monitoring.
The newly developed tweeter immediately became synonymous with a crystal-clear, highly resolved sound and is ADAM Audio's most famous development. Further progress was also made through the use of modern materials such as rare-earth magnets and high-strength diaphragm films, which enabled new designs.
As part of continuous development, a successor to the renowned X-ART tweeter was already designed: the S-ART tweeter. New, solid-aluminium machined HPS and MPS waveguides were also developed to improve dispersion, projection and imaging of the sound and to enlarge the speakers' sweet spot.
Even in times of automated mass production, all ADAM Audio products are meticulously handmade and tested at the Berlin facility. ADAM Audio employs over 60 people worldwide and is represented in more than 75 countries. The fan base, made up of renowned recording studios as well as thoroughly satisfied hi‑fi listeners using ADAM Audio products, is large and continues to grow.
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