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Description
The ADAM Audio A8X Powered Studio Monitor is a sonic powerhouse, crafted to meet the demands of both home and professional studios. Its unique ability to serve as both a nearfield and midfield monitor makes it versatile for various studio settings. The A8X is designed with an X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, renowned for delivering breathtaking highs up to 50kHz, ensuring every subtle nuance of your mix is captured with clarity. This handcrafted component, a hallmark of ADAM Audio's commitment to quality, ensures ultra-low distortion and an immersive listening experience, all while reducing the risk of listening fatigue during extended sessions.
The robust 8.5" carbon/Rohacell/glass fiber woofer provides a powerful low-end punch, with bass reflex ports specifically matched for precision. This design choice guarantees not just depth, but also control in the low frequencies. The A8X’s impressive SPL of 120dB at one meter and its 150W PWM amplifier for the woofer, complemented by a 50W Class AB tweeter amplifier, ensures it can handle demanding audio tasks with ease.
Engineered in Berlin with a keen eye for detail, the A8X integrates seamlessly into any setup with its analog XLR and RCA inputs. Its sleek design includes user-friendly features such as front-panel volume control and bass reflex ports, making it as functional as it is visually appealing. Whether you're in a commercial studio or a finely tuned home setup, the ADAM Audio A8X delivers world-class audio performance that professionals trust.
Key Features:
- Vertical 2-way system featuring an 8.5" carbon/Rohacell/glass fiber woofer and X-ART tweeter
- Linear frequency response from 38Hz to 50kHz
- Highly efficient 200W PWM bi-amplification
- Maximum SPL of 120dB per pair at 1 meter
- Analog XLR and RCA inputs
- Large front-baffle bass reflex ports and volume control
- Handmade X-ART tweeter for ultra-low distortion and detailed highs
- Sold individually with a 2-year warranty, extendable to 3 years with registration
Videos
Warp Academy
How to pick reference monitor speakers & review of the Adam A8X, Adam A7X and Genelec 8040a
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ADAM Audio A8X Powered Studio Monitor.
Setup and maintenance
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Buzzing occurs even with only power connected, suggesting potential ground loop issues despite use of a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter.
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Intermittent sound issues may be caused by cold or cracked solder joints, often resolved by checking the amp board's PCB.
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Swapping the monitors left and right can help isolate the fault to either the speaker or external wiring/equipment.
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Comparisons
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Users note that KRK G3 monitors are quieter than ADAM A8X in terms of hiss and buzz, highlighting potential noise concerns with the A8X.
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The ADAM A8X is noted for superior clarity compared to KRK Rokit 7, but KRK provides a warmer, more bass-emphasized sound.
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Genelec 8030As are recommended over ADAM for durability and sound quality, especially in gig environments, due to their robust aluminum casing.
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User experience
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Owners report communication issues with ADAM Audio support, indicating potential challenges in resolving product issues through the manufacturer.
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Some users recommend trying different power sources or locations to diagnose persistent noise issues with the A8X monitors.
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One owner experienced temporary distortion and buzzing in the right monitor, which corrected itself after a heavy bass note.
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Some users found the ADAM A8X lacking justification for its higher price compared to KRK, despite its clarity and technology.
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Build quality
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Some issues, such as intermittent faults, may develop immediately or during shipping, even in units less than six months old.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 3 Reviews and 18 Ratings
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Its whats u listen when you turn them up ! Es lo que escuchas cuando los enciendes "
Artist usage
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Dillon Francis uses ADAM A8X monitors in his studio. In a tweet he says "I want headphones that are like my Adam a8x"
"In terms of set-up I have a pair of Adam 8X monitors, which have a great high-end, I really like those."
3LAU uses a pair of Adam monitors in his studio which can be seen in this picture he tweeted.
You can see in the fourth (and final) pic of this tweet that he's using the A8X. You can tell it's the A8X because of the specific alignment of the screws for the driver.
In this YouTube video of Slushii Playing Never Let You Go (Slushii Cover), At 0:34 you can see the Adam Audio A8x.
In this Instagram post you can see Otto uses the ADAM A8X 2-Way 8.5" Nearfield Active Studio Monitors.
In a photo of Miley Cyrus' home studio featured by Architectural Digest, the ADAM Audio A8X Powered Studio Monitor is clearly visible.
Album Usage
The ADAM Audio A8X Powered Studio Monitor has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use ADAM Audio A8X Powered Studio Monitor, it is most commonly used with the following gear.