Opiniones sobre monitores Adam A8X

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Let's be clear: if you are interested in the A8X you'll need space! In fact, this monitor is very similar to the SX models in terms of integration into a home studio or project studio. This is quickly confirmed when you power on the A8X: the green LED lights on (instead of the blue LED on the A5 and A7 models) and the speakers start roaring!


The maximum output power of these speakers is only 4 dB below the maximum sound pressure level of the S3X (for example), which is already much higher than the output power of the previous S3A!! Having said that, the A8X is clearly a mid-field rather than a near-field monitor. The second surprise is the the low-frequency response. The A8X is extremely generous with the lows and it is a delight to have such a powerful and deep low-end considering the dimensions of the cabinet (however, it's still not a main monitoring system!). But this low-end power doesn't imply that the response is imprecise. On the contrary, the sensation is similar to the one I felt when I listened to the S3X for the first time. The low-end is both wide and accurate: I guess all beat makers and "urban" music style producers will have a lot of fun! The same applies to the high-frequency range: the new X-ART ribbon tweeter is a real turning point in the performance of the speakers, both in terms of output power and precision. The A8X is not the evolution of an already existing model and it is difficult to compare it to another speaker. However, the evolution of the tweeter/amp combination results in a very accurate high-frequency response.


Another noteworthy advantage is the stereo imaging. Every element of a mix can be easily spotted in the stereo field, which is quite rare for speakers of such dimensions. After long listening sessions, I decided to start working with the A8X on a rock/electro beat project. In order to match this monitoring system with the others already in the studio (ATC SCM2000 and Adam S3A), I reduced the low-frequency level by 1 dB with the 300-Hz shelving filter. I did that because the low-frequency response of the A8X seemed a bit overemphasized and it didn't quite match the other monitoring systems (I must acknowledge that they have rather strong mids, especially in this particular control room...). After a few hours, I felt quickly at ease with the A8X and they gave me a different "vision"(!) of my mix. Like with all the other new X series speakers, you can use very different volumes without perceiving any variation in the response of the speaker. As you can read from the specs, the speaker allows you to work with high sound pressure levels... enough to get in trouble with your neighbors, especially considering the size of the speakers!

My subjective impression, considering the acoustics of the control room and the other monitoring systems in the studio, is that they need a bit more "bite" or aggressiveness in the mid-frequency range. That's the only clear difference I noticed compared to the other monitor speakers I already work with (including the S3A...). This point of view is obviously not objective at all because it all depends on the other monitoring systems, the control room and the music project itself! All the same, the stereo imaging and accuracy of the frequency response in the high and low end really impressed me, considering the product's segment. The combination of the new amplification system with the new transducers results in a high-quality overall response.

Conclusion


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.

It's true that the development of the new X-ART tweeter was the starting point of this evolution. but the improvements in the overall sound go way beyond the tweeter performance. The precision on the low-frequency range and the stereo imaging are important features that make this new series a success. The A8X is not an update of an existing product, but it features the same assets as its predecessors and siblings, and its performance is comparable to much more expensive mid-field monitors...
Announced at $899, the A8X will seduce the masses effortlessly!!

+Big sounding low frequencies considering the size of the speaker
+Accurate frequency response
+Stereo imaging
+Control panel
+Price!!!!

-Lack of "bite" in the mid range