Project Independence Kali’s IN-8 is one of the most innovative studio monitors ever made. Combining the natural advantages of a 3-way design with hyper-realistic imaging of a co-axial mid-range and tweeter, it offers more transparency, lower distortion, and a soundstage that must be heard to be believed. Performance Power. Detail. Soundstage. The IN-8 Studio Monitor […]
Kali’s IN-8 is one of the most innovative studio monitors ever made. Combining the natural advantages of a 3-way design with hyper-realistic imaging of a co-axial mid-range and tweeter, it offers more transparency, lower distortion, and a soundstage that must be heard to be believed.
Performance
Power. Detail. Soundstage.
The IN-8 Studio Monitor is a speaker like no other. Using the same woofer and tweeter from Kali’s celebrated LP-8, the IN-8 adds a midrange driver that surrounds the tweeter, and acts as its waveguide.
In doing so, both the tweeter and the woofer are unburdened; with a smaller workload, they are able to play more clearly and with less distortion.
The coaxial nature of the midrange and tweeter make the IN-8 an acoustic point source. Off-axis lobing is thereby eliminated, resulting in a stereo soundstage that presents the listener with a hyper-realistic level of detail.
All of this means that the IN-8 is extremely accurate and easy to mix on, and that mixes made on the IN-8 will transfer wonderfully to other systems.
140W Class D Power
37 Hz Lower Frequency Response
< 1.4% System THD 94 dB @ 1M
114 dB Max SPL
Co-Axial Midrange and Tweeter
A three-way with impeccable imaging.
8-Inch Woofer
Powerful, clean bass. Crossed over at 330 Hz to make the IN-8 an acoustic point source.
Low Noise Port Tube
Precisely engineered using airflow simulations for powerful bass without port noise.
We know. We keep harping on about the “hyper-realistic” imaging of the IN-8. What does that mean?
When you listen to a stereo set of speakers, you’re hearing information about where instruments and players were placed when the material was recorded. Even with purely digital material, producers can manipulate physical locations of elements in the mix, and you will hear these on a stereo recording.
Not only does this allow producers to create interesting spatial effects, but it means that you can work faster and with more confidence. An accurate soundstage lets you “see” each element of the mix in front of you, so you can hear exactly what happens when you make changes.
2-way systems with good waveguides, like Kali’s LP-6 and LP-8, do a good job at conveying this spatial information. However, because the tweeter and woofer on those speakers (and most studio monitors!) are separate, this information gets lost in the space immediately above and below the speaker. This means that at the listening position, you’re not hearing the full stereo picture.
The IN-8 solves this problem. The tweeter and midrange share an acoustic center, and the woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, so the distance between the woofer and midrange is well under a quarter wavelength at the crossover point. This means that the IN-8 is acoustically a point source. As such, it has the same excellent directivity that the LP-6 and LP-8 have at their sides in a full 360 degrees around the speaker. You’re hearing all of the spatial information at the listening position, so the soundstage that you hear will have every detail that’s present in the mix.
The IN-8’s total harmonic distortion is less than 1.4%, which is exceptional. This is the result of unburdening both the woofer and the tweeter, so that both are doing less work. The woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, a full 2.5 octaves lower than on the LP-8.
The tweeter is crossed over at 3000 Hz, nearly an octave higher than on the LP-8. Taking up the space in between in the hero of the IN-8 system: the 4-Inch, profile-optimized midrange driver. This driver has a lot of work to do. In addition to reproducing midrange frequencies, it also acts as the waveguide for the tweeter. This means that the shape needed to be precisely engineered to provide an ideal dispersion characteristic for the tweeter.
It also means that the midrange needs to stay still. In many other co-axial or concentric systems, high excursion from the larger driver causes intermodulation distortion, and degrades the accuracy of the system. The midrange on the IN-8 is limited to less than 1 millimeter peak excursion, making it acoustically stationary while still providing midrange to keep up with the powerful woofer and tweeter.
Boundary EQ Control
A speaker’s given position in a space can drastically change it’s frequency response. A speaker placed against a wall or on a desk will sound very different than a speaker placed on a stand, even in a well-treated space. Hard surfaces like walls, desk tops, and recording consoles can change the low end frequency response of the monitor, and degrade the overall clarity of the sound.
Happily, most of the common positions are fairly predictable and easily corrected.
Kali’s team did our Boundary EQ tuning at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, and came up with boundary compensation EQ settings to help you get the optimum sound for where you need to put your speakers.
Combined with the LF and HF trims, this will ensure that the speakers sound their best no matter what room you’re mixing in, or where the speakers are placed.
Easy Connections
The LP-6 and LP-8 both feature balanced XLR and TRS inputs, and an unbalanced RCA input.
The RCA input can be set to -10 dBu sensitivity when you’re using consumer devices like a laptop or smartphone’s headphone jack.
Specifications
Powered:
Yes
Amp Class:
D
Power Config:
Tri-Amped
LF Power:
60 W
Mid-Range Power:
40 W
HF Power:
40 W
Total Power:
140 W
LF Driver:
8\” Poly-Coated Paper
Mid-Range Driver:
4\” Optimized Profile Poly-Coated Paper
HF Driver:
1-Inch Textile Dome
Freq. Response (-10 dB):
37 Hz – 25 kHz
Freq. Range (±3 dB):
45 Hz – 21 kHz
LF to Mid-Range Crossover:
330 Hz
Mid-Range to HF Crossover:
3000 Hz
Listening Distance:
2.8 Meters
Max SPL:
114 dB
Weight
11.00 kg
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Kali’s IN-8 is one of the most innovative studio monitors ever made. Combining the natural advantages of a 3-way design with hyper-realistic imaging of a co-axial mid-range and tweeter, it offers more transparency, lower distortion, and a soundstage that must be heard to be believed.
Performance
Power. Detail. Soundstage.
The IN-8 Studio Monitor is a speaker like no other. Using the same woofer and tweeter from Kali’s celebrated LP-8, the IN-8 adds a midrange driver that surrounds the tweeter, and acts as its waveguide.
In doing so, both the tweeter and the woofer are unburdened; with a smaller workload, they are able to play more clearly and with less distortion.
The coaxial nature of the midrange and tweeter make the IN-8 an acoustic point source. Off-axis lobing is thereby eliminated, resulting in a stereo soundstage that presents the listener with a hyper-realistic level of detail.
All of this means that the IN-8 is extremely accurate and easy to mix on, and that mixes made on the IN-8 will transfer wonderfully to other systems.
140W Class D Power
37 Hz Lower Frequency Response
< 1.4% System THD 94 dB @ 1M
114 dB Max SPL
Co-Axial Midrange and Tweeter
A three-way with impeccable imaging.
8-Inch Woofer
Powerful, clean bass. Crossed over at 330 Hz to make the IN-8 an acoustic point source.
Low Noise Port Tube
Precisely engineered using airflow simulations for powerful bass without port noise.
We know. We keep harping on about the "hyper-realistic” imaging of the IN-8. What does that mean?
When you listen to a stereo set of speakers, you’re hearing information about where instruments and players were placed when the material was recorded. Even with purely digital material, producers can manipulate physical locations of elements in the mix, and you will hear these on a stereo recording.
Not only does this allow producers to create interesting spatial effects, but it means that you can work faster and with more confidence. An accurate soundstage lets you "see” each element of the mix in front of you, so you can hear exactly what happens when you make changes.
2-way systems with good waveguides, like Kali’s LP-6 and LP-8, do a good job at conveying this spatial information. However, because the tweeter and woofer on those speakers (and most studio monitors!) are separate, this information gets lost in the space immediately above and below the speaker. This means that at the listening position, you’re not hearing the full stereo picture.
The IN-8 solves this problem. The tweeter and midrange share an acoustic center, and the woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, so the distance between the woofer and midrange is well under a quarter wavelength at the crossover point. This means that the IN-8 is acoustically a point source. As such, it has the same excellent directivity that the LP-6 and LP-8 have at their sides in a full 360 degrees around the speaker. You’re hearing all of the spatial information at the listening position, so the soundstage that you hear will have every detail that’s present in the mix.
The IN-8’s total harmonic distortion is less than 1.4%, which is exceptional. This is the result of unburdening both the woofer and the tweeter, so that both are doing less work. The woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, a full 2.5 octaves lower than on the LP-8.
The tweeter is crossed over at 3000 Hz, nearly an octave higher than on the LP-8. Taking up the space in between in the hero of the IN-8 system: the 4-Inch, profile-optimized midrange driver. This driver has a lot of work to do. In addition to reproducing midrange frequencies, it also acts as the waveguide for the tweeter. This means that the shape needed to be precisely engineered to provide an ideal dispersion characteristic for the tweeter.
It also means that the midrange needs to stay still. In many other co-axial or concentric systems, high excursion from the larger driver causes intermodulation distortion, and degrades the accuracy of the system. The midrange on the IN-8 is limited to less than 1 millimeter peak excursion, making it acoustically stationary while still providing midrange to keep up with the powerful woofer and tweeter.
Boundary EQ Control
A speaker’s given position in a space can drastically change it’s frequency response. A speaker placed against a wall or on a desk will sound very different than a speaker placed on a stand, even in a well-treated space. Hard surfaces like walls, desk tops, and recording consoles can change the low end frequency response of the monitor, and degrade the overall clarity of the sound.
Happily, most of the common positions are fairly predictable and easily corrected.
Kali’s team did our Boundary EQ tuning at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, and came up with boundary compensation EQ settings to help you get the optimum sound for where you need to put your speakers.
Combined with the LF and HF trims, this will ensure that the speakers sound their best no matter what room you’re mixing in, or where the speakers are placed.
Easy Connections
The LP-6 and LP-8 both feature balanced XLR and TRS inputs, and an unbalanced RCA input.
The RCA input can be set to -10 dBu sensitivity when you’re using consumer devices like a laptop or smartphone’s headphone jack.
Specifications
Powered:
Yes
Amp Class:
D
Power Config:
Tri-Amped
LF Power:
60 W
Mid-Range Power:
40 W
HF Power:
40 W
Total Power:
140 W
LF Driver:
8\" Poly-Coated Paper
Mid-Range Driver:
4\" Optimized Profile Poly-Coated Paper
HF Driver:
1-Inch Textile Dome
Freq. Response (-10 dB):
37 Hz - 25 kHz
Freq. Range (±3 dB):
45 Hz - 21 kHz
LF to Mid-Range Crossover:
330 Hz
Mid-Range to HF Crossover:
3000 Hz
Listening Distance:
2.8 Meters
Max SPL:
114 dB
PRICE PER UNIT
The smallest big sound ever...
With the A3X, ADAM Audio present their smallest monitor to date, making it perfectly suited for all environments where space is limited but sound shouldnʼt be constricted. The A3X combines a tiny footprint with the much acclaimed ADAM sound quality by using the X-ART tweeter for the higher frequencies, a guarantee for crystal clear music reproduction.
A 4.5” (basket) driver handles the lower registers. The diaphragm is made from carbon fiber, a material that is very light but very stiff and therefore capable of delivering colouring-free sound. Two built-in 25 Watt amplifiers powers each of the drivers directly.
Stereolink
A very handy and exclusive technology found in the two smaller AX monitors is the Stereolink. This is accomplished by a pair of additional RCA connections that allow for a bypass of the second stereo channel to the other speaker.
This new technology connects two A3X speakers in such a manner as to allow the user the option to control the overall stereo volume of the system from either speakerʼs gain control. This makes the A3X a natural for "mixer-less” desktop applications where overall system volume needs to be adjusted easily.
Controls and Connectors
The front of the A3X sports dual ports for surprisingly low frequency response down to 60Hz. The front panel also has power and gain controls. The rear panel includes a tweeter gain control as well as balanced (XLR) jacks and unbalanced (RCA) jacks, allowing for greater connection flexibility. There are also two M6 (6 mm) metric screw threads for stand/wall mounting.
Review: "Highly recommended“
"Iʼve used various monitors for my computer work before, but never of the caliber of the A3X series. Before these, I would have to redo my mixes significantly when transitioning from the small cheapies to the big 'real ones'. The ADAM Audio A3Xʼs save me a step by providing both great sound in a compact format and by changing mundane audio task-work into a quality listening experience. If you use good monitors from the outset, youʼll learn your music that much faster so that when it comes time for mixdown and mastering on your big boxes, youʼll already be acclimated to your songʼs subtler sonic aspects—aspects revealed only by the A3Xʼs with their sweet, smooth top end, and impressive handling of bass frequencies. Highly recommended.“ (Jon Chappell, Harmony Central, 03/10)
Review: "...one of the best compact monitors“
"ADAM´s A3X as the smallest monitor with a X-ART tweeter to date has convinced us in every respect. It´s one of the best compact monitors we have ever reviewed and with its almost shameless low price it´s worth every penny. (Professional Audio, 05/10)
Mid-Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
4.5" (120 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1" (25 mm)
Cone material
Carbon Fiber
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
25 W / 40 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
25 W / 40 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity
-∞ to +14 dB
Tweeter gain
±4 dB
Input connectors
Analog
XLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response
60 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz
≤0.8 %
Long term output
≥98 dB
Max. peak
≥106 dB
Crossover frequencies
2800 Hz
Input impedance
10 KOhm
Weight
10.1 lb (4,6 kg)
Magnetically shielded
No
Height x Width x Depth
10" (252 mm) x 6" (150 mm) x 7.5" (185 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Cinch-cable, Power cord, Manual
PRICE PER UNIT
The original A5
The small A5 managed to make itself a big name in both professional environments as well as in computer or desktop applications. A wealth of truly outstanding reviews and many awards helped to establish this speaker as one "of the best small monitors” and a "great choice for the small studio.” (Future Music, 01/2009).
The new A5X
The similar dimensions and name could make one believe that the A5X is nothing more than a new version of the A5. A quick listening however leaves no doubt that the A5X is much more than that.
Like all other models of the AX-Series it features the proprietary X-ART tweeter. The very data of this technology shows that it is at the forefront of what tweeters can accomplish. Numerous listening tests have confirmed this.
A 5.5” Midwoofer reproduces the frequencies below 2.5kHz. The diaphragm is made from Carbon fiber/Rohacell/Glass fiber, which is the same composite structure shared in the next two bigger models. This material with minimum weight and maximum rigidity prevents break up resonances, resulting in an outstanding dynamic behaviour and impeccable sound characteristics.
Stereolink
A very handy and exclusive feature found in the two smaller AX monitors is the Stereolink. This is accomplished by a pair of additional RCA connections that allow for a bypass of the second stereo channel to the other speaker.
This new technology connects two A5X speakers in such a manner as to allow the user the option to control the overall stereo volume of the system from either speakers gain control. This makes the A5X a natural for "mixer-less” desktop applications where overall system volume needs to be adjusted easily.
Controls and Connectors
The front of the A5X sports dual ports for surprisingly low frequency response down to 50Hz. The front panel also has power and gain controls. The rear panel includes a tweeter gain control as well as balanced (XLR) jacks and unbalanced (RCA) jacks, allowing for greater connection flexibility. There are also two M6 (6 mm) metric screw threads for stand/wall mounting.
Review: "The A5X: a superb impression.“
"A sparkling and lively desktop monitor with an open, powerful character. Good filters and practical ergonomics as well as useful equipment make ADAMs A5X an ideal partner in multimedia nearfield sound." (Stereo, 10/10)
Mid-Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
5.5" (145 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1.5" (32 mm)
Cone material
Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 75 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 75 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity
-∞ to +14 dB
High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz
±6 dB
Low Shelf EQ
±6 dB
Tweeter gain
±4 dB
Input connectors
Analog
XLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response
50 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz
≤0.6 %
Long term output
≥102 dB
Max. peak
≥110 dB
Crossover frequencies
2500 Hz
Input impedance
30 KOhm
Weight
14.6 lb (6,6 kg)
Magnetically shielded
No
Height x Width x Depth
11" (280 mm) x 6.5" (170 mm) x 8.5" (220 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Cinch-cable, Power cord, Manual
M-Audio BX8 D3 Features:
150W active studio monitor with 8" military-grade Kevlar low-frequency driver and 1.25" silk dome tweeter
Bi-amplified design delivers a sound that's both powerful and precise
Custom waveguide ensures accurate dispersion for an incredibly tight soundstage
Optimized rear-mounted port produces defined low-end response with bass extension down to 37Hz
Acoustic Space Control tailors your monitor to your mix space
Volume control for dialing in the perfect playback level
Balanced combo input allows for flexible installation
Front-panel LED shines brightly when the speaker is positioned at an ideal angle
M Audio BX8 D3 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor Specifications
Frequency Range: 37Hz – 22kHz
Crossover: 2.0kHz
Maximum Peak Input Level: -2dBU
Input Types: Balanced 20kO XLR, and TRS
Unbalanced: 10kO TS
Input Sensitivity: -12dBU
HF Driver Size: 31.8 mm (1.25“)
LF Driver Size: 203 mm (8“)
Amplifier Power: 150W Class A/B
HF Driver Power Amp: 70W
LF Driver Power Amp: 80W
Port: Rear internally flared
Controls: Yes
Magnetic Shielding: Yes
AC Input Voltage: 100–120V, 50/60 Hz 220–240V, 50/60 Hz
Enclosure Construction: MDF
Enclosure Finish: Black PVC
Baffle Construction: Injection-molded ABS
Baffle Finish: Matte black with Soft-touch
Dimensions (HxWxD): 384 mm x 250mm x 302mm (15.1” x 9.8” x 11.9”)
Weight: 10.5 kgs (23.1 lbs)
Display Carton (HxWxD): 398mm x 345mm x 482mm (15.6” x 13.5” x 18.9”)
Shipping Carton (HxWxD): 412mm x 359mm x 502mm (16.2” x 14” x 19.68”)
The S2X brings together the virtues of the ʽclassicalʼ 7” woofer and tweeter combination by using ADAM innovative technologies and top-class materials.
The HexaCone 7” woofer is driven by a sophisticated magnet system with a 2” voice coil creating a greater linear excursion. This produces more dynamics than one would assume in a monitor of such small proportions. As a result, in addition to the unsurpassed audio quality of the X-ART and A/B amplifier combination, this monitor surprises the listener with a very powerful, deep, but always tight and precise low end.
Review at a glance: "Sonic sensation“
“The ADAM Audio S2X can convince in all areas, concerning the sound as well as the workmanship, and are worth every Euro. […] a no-compromise tool for all who mean serious business, whether in music or postproductions.” (www.96kHz.de, 03/2010)
“We started off with a classical string quartet recording and let´s just say right away that the S2Xs floored us. Several adjectives spring to mind [...] - wide open, transparent, effortless, breathtaking realistic, loud, dynamic, involving... [...] If you close your eyes and continue listening, the S2Xs seem to ‚disappearʽ almost entirely. [...] you gradually become less aware that you´re listening to speakers because they´re like an open window on the music itself. [...] Result: These monitors are up there with the best we´ve tried so far.” (MusicTech, 01/2010)
Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
7.5" (186 mm)
Voice coil Ø
2" (50 mm)
Cone material
HexaCone
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Woofer
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
250 W / 350 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 100 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity (coarse)
-20 to +8 dB (4 dB steps)
Input Sensitivity (fine)
-1.5 to +2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
EQ 80 Hz
0 to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
High Shelf EQ > 6 kHz
±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Low Shelf EQ
±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Tweeter gain
±2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
Input connectors
Analog
XLR
Digital (optional)
AES/EBU / SPDIF / word clock
General data
Panel
Front
Frequency response
35 Hz - 50 kHz
THD > 80 Hz
≤0.8 %
Long term output
≥110 dB
Max. peak
≥120 dB
Crossover frequencies
2200 Hz
Input impedance
10 KOhm
Weight
23.8 lb (10,8 kg)
Magnetically shielded
Optional
Height x Width x Depth
14.5" (370 mm) x 8.5" (220 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Power cord, Manual
Ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz with individual frequency diagrams
Built-in 150- and 75-Watt power amps with enormous power reserve
Ultra high-resolution ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
Long-throw 8 ¾" woofer with special polypropylene diaphragm and deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis
Controlled dispersion characteristics and extremely large "sweet spot” owing to the unique BEHRINGER wave guide technology
Active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions and subwoofer operation
Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
Automatic standby mode (defeatable)
Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
Delivered as "matched pairs” with individual frequency diagrams
Low-vibration and environment-friendly E1 MDF cabinet
Servo-balanced inputs with XLR and ¼” TRS connectors
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Ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz with individual frequency diagrams 
Active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters 
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