Adam Audio A8H Active Midfield Bass Reflex 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
- Total Peak Amp. Power: 340 W
- Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 31 Hz – 45 kHz
- Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m: 105 dB SPL
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 A7V.
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.
Hybrid Amplification
The A Series combines the best of both digital and analog worlds.
Multi-Layer Mineral Woofer [MLM]
The latest materials and advanced analysis and design processes have led to the development of our new long-throw woofers.
Midrange Driver
A Series midrange drivers deliver clean sound in the critical part of the frequency range where humans are especially sensitive to coloration of sound.
Voicings
A “Voicing” is a pre-defined sound profile of an A Series monitor. On the back panel, you will find two different selections, “UNR” and “Pure”.
Room Adaptation
On the back panel of A Series speakers, you will find four bands of room adaptation equalization: Bass, Desk, Presence and Treble.
Digital Signal Processing
The A Series capitalizes on the transformative power of DSP-based electronics to provide greater tuning precision than analog-only speakers.
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 (10 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
Acoustics
Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 34 Hz – 41 kHz
Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 31 Hz – 45 kHz
Crossover Frequencies: 400 Hz, 3.0 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
Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 104 dB SPL
Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 107 dB SPL
Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 101 dB SPL
Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 104 dB SPL
Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space: 117 dB SPL
Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space (bass managed): 121 dB SPL
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