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Adam Professional Audio Sub8 - 240W 8.5" Active Subwoofer

BH #ADSUB8 • MFR #SUB8
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Adam Professional Audio Sub8 - 240W 8.5" Active Subwoofer
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Adam Professional Audio Sub8 Overview

The Sub8 from Adam Audio is a compact yet powerful 8.5-inch active subwoofer with a 38mm voicecoil. The Sub8 is driven by a 160W RMS amplifier that stays cool, even while handling maximum power levels for a sustained period of time. The front panel has two motorized knobs for setting input level and crossover frequency. An included wireless remote allows you to change those settings from your normal listening position for the highest degree of accuracy. An ideal match to several of the Adam active and passive nearfield monitors, the Sub8 offers a balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors.

Compact and powerful 8.5-inch subwoofer
160W RMS amp stays cool, even under heavy operating conditions
Front-panel knobs for input level and crossover frequency can be adjusted using the included remote control
Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors
EAN: 4260113130087

Adam Professional Audio Sub8 Specs

Key Specs
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active Subwoofer
Total Power Output
160 W RMS / 240 W Peak
Subwoofer Drivers
1x 8" / 20.32 cm Paper Cone
Voice Coil: 1.5" / 38.1 mm
Frequency Range
28 Hz to 150 Hz
Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Input (10 Kilohms)
1x RCA Unbalanced Line Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
Wireless
No
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active Subwoofer
Number of Included Monitors
Single Monitor
Enclosure
Bass-Reflex/Ported, Unshielded
Total Power Output
160 W RMS / 240 W Peak
Drivers per Monitor
Subwoofer
1x 8" / 20.32 cm Paper Cone
Voice Coil: 1.5" / 38.1 mm
Amplifiers
Subwoofer: 160 W RMS / 240 W Peak Class-D
Performance
Frequency Range
28 Hz to 150 Hz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
110 dB
Signal Processing
EQ
No
Filters
High-Pass at 85 Hz
Crossover Frequency
50 to 150 Hz
Phase Adjustment
0 / 180° Phase Inversion
Connectivity
Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Input (10 Kilohms)
1x RCA Unbalanced Line Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB
No
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
AC Input Power
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Color
Black
Monitor Orientation
Vertical
Dimensions (W x H x D)
10.2 x 16.1 x 15" / 260 x 410 x 380 mm
Weight
26.5 lb / 12.0 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
33 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.65 x 17.75 x 12.9"

Adam Professional Audio Sub8 Reviews

Great sub. A little pricey. Be careful about repackaging.

By Christian
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2015-09-08

I use these in my office paired with a set of Adam A7Xs. The sub sits in a room that isn't treated and is simply my office where I like to enjoy high quality music. The sub is pretty good. It is well built and doesn't take up a lot of room. It has a built in xover so it will cut frequencies from the XLR pass through @ 85Hz saving your primary drivers the work if you so choose.B&H is what really failed here. Both $$subs were returns and repackaged. This was evident in the factory sub box being retaped with B&H tape and the remotes not having the protective gloss shield and being scratched and dented.

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