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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
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| 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 |
Διαστάσεις
Height: 17.75 Inches (44.1 cm)
Width: 10 Inches (25.4cm)
Depth: 11.25 Inches (28.5cm)
Weight: 23 lbs (10.4 Kg) |
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S2X
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
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The most powerful AX monitor
With its power and radiation characteristics, the brand new A8X is suitable for both nearfield and midfield monitoring. With a price/performance ratio that could hardly be better, this monitor is a perfect entry into these monitoring fields.
The A8X is equipped with the X-ART tweeter and a large (8.5”) midwoofer, a combination that adds both a very deep and yet very tight bass response to the unsurpassed reproduction qualities of the ADAM proprietary tweeter: a licence to thrill.
Cabinet- and bass reflex-construction
Like the other AX-Series models, the upper corners of the A8X are slanted to minimize reflections. The very large, double bass reflex tubes on the front have been specifically designed to perfectly match the midwoofer with its large voice coil.
Amplification and controls
With a 50W A/B amplifier for the tweeter and a 150W PWM amplifier for the midwoofer, the A8X has power in abundance and is the brawny monitor of the AX-Series.
On the rear panel are several controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for the high and low frequencies.
There are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors on the rear panel of the speaker, which allow the A8X to be used in almost any application.
Review: A8X: a "powerful link" between near- and midfield monitors!
"The A8X is a powerful link between ADAM´s AX Series and the formidable and more expensive SX Series. Its all-in-all homogenous tuning, the deep and precise bass as well as the brilliant mid- and high-frequency reproduction make this speaker a huge recommendation for ambitious people without deep pockets." (Professional Audio 10/2010)
| Mid-Woofer |
| | Number | 1 | | Basket Ø | 8.5" (220 mm) | | Voice coil Ø | 1.5" (38 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 | 150 W / 225 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 | 38 Hz - 50 kHz | | THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz | ≤0.5 % | | Long term output | ≥112 dB | | Max. peak | ≥120 dB | | Crossover frequencies | 2300 Hz | | Input impedance | 30 KOhm | | Weight | 28.7 lb (13 kg) | | Magnetically shielded | No | | Height x Width x Depth | 15.5" (400 mm) x 10" (255 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm) | | Warranty | 5 Years |
| Delivery contents | |
Power cord, Manual
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Behringer MS-20 24-Bit/192 kHz Digital 20-Watt Stereo Near Field Monitors
OVERVIEW
The MS20 Studio Monitors from Behringer are a pair of extremely compact, 2 x 10-Watt nearfield monitors that feature high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters. With the MS20, you can connect directly to your digital signal sources and eliminate annoying analog line-loss and hum forever. Whether you connect to your computer sound card, keyboard, or MP3 player, you will enjoy exceptional sound quality with great dynamics. The built-in amplifiers provide lots of headroom, while the powerful woofers and tweeters provide ultra-linear frequency response.
The MS20 connectivity includes stereo 1/8" and RCA jacks, which can be used simultaneously or mixed with a digital stereo source. Digital duties are handled by either RCA or TOSLINK sockets, providing for ultra-simple hookup. Individual volume controls for both Line inputs plus Bass and Treble EQ controls are provided on the front panel, along with a 1/4" headphone jack that automatically mutes the internal speakers.
Sound Quality
Sporting 3.625" woofers and 2.5" high-resolution tweeters, MS20 monitor speakers bring quality audio within the reach of anyone that operates a computer workstation. Whether you're a musician tracking your latest masterpieces, or just someone who listens to your favorite songs at work, MS20 loudspeakers will make them sound significantly better. They also make excellent add-on speakers for electronic keyboards. Front-mounted volume and individual bass and treble controls make accurate sound adjustments a breeze.
Built-in Mixer
The MS20 takes audio to an even higher level with its multiple input options. The built-in mixer features 1/8" stereo inputs for connecting CD/MD/MP3 players, dual RCA jacks for tape decks and stereo keyboard modules, and even both RCA and TOSLINK connectors for digital signal sources. This adds up to a system that lets you play along with a variety of prerecorded tracks. And you can wail away to your heart's content in total privacy, thanks to MS20's powerful headphone jack.
FEATURES
- 2-Way active studio monitor pair
- Ideally suited for computer studios, multimedia workstations and keyboards
- Built-in 2 x 10-Watt powerful amplifiers with lots of headroom
- Powerful woofers and high-resolution tweeters
- High-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters for extended dynamic range
- Optical and coaxial inputs to directly connect digital audio sources by S/PDIF interface
- Two stereo analog inputs featuring 1/4'' TRS and stereo RCA connectors
- Individual volume controls for both Line inputs plus Bass and Treble EQ controls
- 1/4'' TRS headphone connector with auto-mute loudspeaker function easily accessible on the front panel
SPECIFICATIONS
MS20 Digital Monitor Speakers (Pair)
- Loudspeakers
Tweeter: ˜ 65 mm (2 1/2“), 8 ?
Woofer: ˜ 92 mm (3 5/8“), 4 ?
Audio Inputs
Line 1: 1/8" TRS stereo, impedance 20 k?
Line 2: 2 RCA, impedance 20 k?
Digital Inputs
Optical: TOSLINK
Coaxial: RCA
Converter: 24-bit
Sample rate:
System Specs
Output power: 2 x 20W
Frequency response: 50Hz to 25kHz
Power Supply
Mains Voltages: USA/Canada 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 80W
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ADAMs A7 & A7X: the evolution of a legend
The predecessor to the A7X, the A7, became the most famous of all ADAM monitors in a very short time. Not only has it been reviewed over three dozen times with outstanding results, it has also received numerous awards. The A7 quickly gained mass appeal, praised in many of the worldʼs largest internet forums. Still today, the A7 are the reference monitors in many smaller studios.
With the A7X, ADAM Audio proudly presents the evolution of a legend. It takes everything that made the A7 such an outstanding speaker to a new level.
Driver technology
The first aspect that distinguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has a higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.
The perfect integration with the lower frequencies has been achieved with a newly designed 7” midwoofer. It has been redesigned with a much bigger voice coil (1.5”) and is driven by an amplifier with twice the power compared to its predecessor. This combination produces an amazing sound and pressure levels with an almost distortion-free musical reproduction.
Amplifiers / controls
Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the midwoofer is being driven by a 100W PWM amp. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.
On the rear panel are several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.
| Mid-Woofer |
| | Number | 1 | | Basket Ø | 7" (175 mm) | | Voice coil Ø | 1.5" (38 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 | 100 W / 150 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 | 42 Hz - 50 kHz | | THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz | ≤0.5 % | | Long term output | ≥106 dB | | Max. peak | ≥114 dB | | Crossover frequencies | 2500 Hz | | Input impedance | 30 KOhm | | Weight | 20.3 lb (9,2 kg) | | Magnetically shielded | No | | Height x Width x Depth | 13.5" (337 mm) x 8" (201 mm) x 11" (280 mm) | | Warranty | 5 Years |
| Delivery contents | |
Power cord, Manual
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A revolutionary formula: 2 x 7 = 77
In some set-ups it can be advisable to use a horizontally designed speaker rather than a vertical one. Until now, such monitors were only available within the SX top line.
The brand new A77X, due to its outstanding features, might become a true game changer: Equipped with the same advanced technologies as the A7X, it therefore is very similar to the two-way speaker. The A77X, however, distinguishes itself by much higher, compression-free maximum sound pressure levels and dynamics. Due to its power and radiation characteristics, it also is perfectly suited for both near- and midfield monitoring.
Driver technology
Like all models of the AX series, the A77X features the ADAM proprietary X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.
The two 7” woofers are identical with that of the A7X. With their large voice coils (1.5”) and powerful amplifiers, they are capable of both very high maximum sound pressure levels as well as very deep registers. The woofers do not cover the same frequency bands: while both of them are responsible for the (sub-) bass frequencies up to about 400Hz, only one of them reproduces the midrange. This prevents interferences between the two drivers. For stereo setups the A77X is available in A and B versions in order to guarantee a precise stereo image.
Amplifiers / controls
Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the bass-/midwoofers are driven by a 100W PWM amp each. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.
The rear panel features several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.
Review samples:
“… a refreshing change“
"… if you liked the A7X youʼll like the A77X even more, and if the companyʼs smaller near-fields werenʼt your cup of tea, the A77X are definitely worth another listen. They are not much bigger than a two-driver cabinet design, so should slip into any installation where a near-field speaker will fit, but the extra low/ mid frequency drivers mean that the bass is more naturally extended and the mid-range clearer and more detailed. I like the A77X a lot and they make a refreshing change from the usual mid-priced near-field speakers." AUDIO MEDIA magazine / February 2012
“… wide and spacious soundstage with solid left/right imaging“
"… they are fun and easy to work with, covering all the essential functions required of high-end monitors with aplomb." MusicTech magazine / April 2012
| Subwoofer |
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| Number |
1 / 1 |
| Basket Ø |
7" (175 mm) / 7" (175 mm) |
| Voice coil Ø |
1.5" (38 mm) / 1.5" (38 mm) |
| Cone material |
Carbon / rohacell / glass / Carbon / rohacell / glass |
| Tweeter |
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| 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 |
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| Subwoofer |
1 |
| Type |
PWM |
| Amp. power RMS / music |
100 W / 150 W |
| Subwoofer |
1 |
| Type |
PWM |
| Amp. power RMS / music |
100 W / 150 W |
| Tweeter |
1 |
| Type |
A/B |
| Amp. power RMS / music |
50 W / 75 W |
| Control panel |
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| Input Sensitivity |
-∞ to +14 dB |
| High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz |
±6 dB |
| Low Shelf EQ |
±6 dB |
| Tweeter gain |
±4 dB |
| Input connectors |
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| Analog |
XLR / RCA |
| Location |
Rear |
| General data |
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| Panel |
Front |
| Frequency response |
38 Hz - 50 kHz |
| THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz |
≤0.5 % |
| Long term output |
≥114 dB |
| Max. peak |
≥122 dB |
| Crossover frequencies |
400 / 3000 Hz |
| Input impedance |
30 KOhm |
| Weight |
28.2 lb (12,8 kg) |
| Magnetically shielded |
Optional |
| Height x Width x Depth |
9.5" (235 mm) x 21" (530 mm) x 11" (280 mm) |
| Warranty |
5 Years |
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