ADAM Audio A8X User Manual

A8X

Product Sheet

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A8X

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.

Basic technical data at a glance

• X-ART tweeter

• 8.5” carbon/rohacell/glass fiber-midwoofer

• 50W/150W amplification

• on-/off-switch and volume gain on the front

• tweeter gain and 2 shelf filters on the rear panel

• 38Hz - 50kHz

• XLR & RCA connectors

• 120dB max peak SPL per pair

• 5 years warranty

Review Samples

“Upgrading the already very successful A Series was no
easy task for the German manufacturer. But once again,
we have to acknowledge that ADAM Audio successfully
took up the challenge with this A8X monitor - the flagship
of the new AX Series.” (Audiofanzine.com, 09/2010)

“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, Germany 10/2010)

“Even if it optically does not fit into every living room,
audiophiles looking for pure sound should rally to find
a dealer for a demo session. These speakers tend to
transform favorite songs with a hitherto unheard clarity.
The combination of the 220 mm mid/low woofer and the
X-ART AMT let this speaker sound powerful and detailed at
the same time.” (Audio Test, Germany 02/2011)

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