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ADAM Audio A8X Active Studio Monitor Pair - Used From ADAM
Active two way studio monitors. In Used, Very Good condition
$748.00
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The ADAM Audio A8X is the powerhouse of the classic AX-Series, bridging the gap between a precise nearfield monitor and an explosive midfield speaker. Designed for recordists and producers who want huge soundstage depth and subterranean low-end without adding a standalone subwoofer, the A8X delivers massive SPL headroom, pinpoint transient speed, and effortless clarity.
At the core of its sound is ADAM’s famous, handmade X-ART ribbon tweeter paired with a massive 8.5-inch carbon/Rohacell/glass fiber woofer. The ribbon driver pushes air with blinding speed, giving you sweet, extended top-end air out to 50kHz without inducing ear fatigue during long mixing sessions. Down low, the 8.5-inch composite woofer and dual front-firing bass ports pump out tight, punchy, distortion-free low-end down to 38Hz, making it a absolute dream for modern pop, hip-hop, electronic, and rock production.
One of the speakers in this pair has some physical blemishes that can be seen. This does not effect their operation in any way.
Manufacturer's Description from ADAM
The ADAM Audio A8X is the flagship nearfield/midfield studio monitor of the award-winning AX-Series. Engineered for recording, mixing, and mastering applications that demand high SPL capability, pristine high-frequency detail, and extended low-end response, the A8X bridges the gap between nearfield precision and midfield power.
The A8X features ADAM Audio's proprietary X-ART (eXtended Accelerating Ribbon Technology) tweeter, hand-crafted in Berlin. Driven by an ultra-efficient 50W A/B amplifier, the X-ART tweeter accelerates air four times faster than traditional dome tweeters, resulting in an extended frequency response up to 50kHz with pinpoint transient clarity and negligible distortion. Bass and midrange frequencies are handled by an 8.5-inch carbon fiber/Rohacell/glass fiber woofer powered by a robust 150W PWM (Class-D) amplifier. This lightweight yet extremely rigid cone structure delivers deep, tight, and punchy low-end response down to 38Hz without mid-range coloration.
To maximize low-frequency output and efficiency, the front panel incorporates dual large bass-reflex ports designed to minimize wind noise and port turbulence at high volume levels. Comprehensive rear-panel room-adaptation controls include high and low shelf filters along with a dedicated tweeter gain control, allowing seamless acoustic calibration to any control room environment.
Key Features
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Handmade German X-ART Tweeter: Ultra-precise handmade X-ART ribbon tweeter delivering air, speed, and extended high-frequency response up to 50kHz.
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8.5" Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber Woofer: Lightweight, ultra-rigid composite driver cone yields deep, distortion-free low-end response down to 38Hz.
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Bi-Amplified Power Plant: 150W Class-D (PWM) amplifier for the woofer and a 50W Class-A/B amplifier for the X-ART tweeter ensure high SPL capability without thermal compression.
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Front-Firing Bass-Reflex Ports: Specially designed dual front ports optimize bass reproduction and allow positioning close to room boundaries.
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Acoustic Room Controls: High-shelf (>5kHz) and Low-shelf (<300Hz) EQ controls alongside Tweeter Gain adjustability for precise room tuning.
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Flexible Input Connectivity: Features both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input connections for seamless interface integration.
About Manufacturer
ADAM studio monitors are state-of-the-art, no compromise speakers intended for audio engineers who are interested in the truest possible reproduction of their recordings. ADAM monitors have been constructed with one design objective only: to achieve the most realistic sound quality for each speaker in the line. Groundbreaking innovation in electro-acoustic transducers, painstaking design and superior materials are the cornerstones of ADAM Technology. The authentic reproduction of recordings of acoustical events (a frequently discussed and subjective issue) is our yardstick in the unconditional search for the finest product possible. To achieve this goal we combine years of our own musical and acoustic experience and with feedback from the critical 'golden ears' of our professional customers, and double-check the results with the most advanced measurement techniques in order to ensure the finest sound reproduction available at any price. ADAM Audio produces a complete range of both passive and active monitoring systems to suit any given studio environment, from the smallest home/project studios to the most demanding professional environments and applications.
Specifications
- Monitor Type: 2-Way Active Nearfield / Midfield Monitor
- Woofer Size: 8.5" (216mm) Composite Cone
- Tweeter Type: X-ART Ribbon (Diaphragm area equivalent to 2" / 56mm)
- Amplifier Power: Woofer: 150W RMS (225W Peak) Class-D; Tweeter: 50W RMS (75W Peak) Class-A/B
- Frequency Response: 38Hz – 50kHz
- Max Peak SPL: ≥ 120 dB (per pair at 1m)
- Crossover Frequency: 2.3 kHz
- Input Connectors: 1 × XLR (Balanced), 1 × RCA (Unbalanced)
- Input Impedance: 30 kΩ
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 15.5" × 10" × 12.5" (400mm × 255mm × 320mm)
- Weight: 28.7 lbs (13.0 kg)
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