Detail 01
HPS waveguide
Designed to keep dispersion consistent across a wider listening area.
Product detailSKU #1500000326129
ADAM AudioT8V 8" Powered Studio Monitor
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for nearfield and midfield monitoring, the T8V pairs an 8-inch polypropylene woofer with a U-ART tweeter and HPS waveguide. Its response reaches down to 33Hz, while the waveguide is designed for consistent dispersion and a broad listening area. Bi-amplified power, a 2.6kHz crossover, and up to 118dB SPL per pair give it the capacity for detailed mix work at substantial levels. XLR and RCA inputs make it straightforward to connect to balanced or unbalanced studio gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Nearfield or midfield mix setups needing monitoring that extends to 33Hz.
- Studios connecting either balanced XLR equipment or unbalanced RCA sources.
- Desktop or speaker-stand monitoring with adjustable high- and low-frequency shelving.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
XLR and RCA inputs
Allows connection from balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA sources.
Detail 03
High- and low-frequency shelving
Rear-panel controls provide ±2dB adjustment in each range.
Detail 04
Peak and thermal limiters
Protection is provided for the drivers and amplifier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose XLR or RCA with the rear-panel input selector.
- 02The cabinet is rear-ported, so account for its placement in the monitoring setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the T8V connect to unbalanced gear?
Yes. It has one unbalanced RCA input, alongside one balanced XLR input.
02Where can I place the T8V?
It is designed for nearfield or midfield use and can be mounted on a desktop or speaker stand.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- High frequency driver
- U-ART tweeter
- Woofer voice coil
- 1"
- Crossover frequency
- 2.6kHz
- Low frequency driver
- 8" polypropylene woofer
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Level control
- -60dB to +18dB
1 detailsBody & build
- Cabinet material
- MDF with ABS front baffle
3 detailsConnections & power
- Input voltage
- 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Woofer power
- 70W RMS
- Tweeter power
- 20W RMS
20 detailsOther
- Amplifier type
- Class-D (PWM)
- Design
- Nearfield/midfield, rear-ported
- THD
- 0.5% (>80Hz)
- HF adjustment
- -2dB / 0 / +2dB
- Tier
- new
- Frequency response
- 33Hz–25kHz (-6dB)
- Inputs
- 1 × XLR (balanced), 1 × RCA (unbalanced)
- Protection
- Peak and thermal limiters (drivers and amplifier)
- Tweeter diaphragm
- 1.9"
- Category Source
- detail
- Maximum SPL
- ≥118dB (per pair)
- Product type
- Powered studio monitor
- Korena Special
- false
- Mounting
- Desktop or speaker stand
- Power consumption
- 150W max
- Product Type
- Powered studio monitor
- LF adjustment
- -2dB / 0 / +2dB
- Model
- T8V
- Source Id
- site51500000326129
- Input selection
- XLR / RCA
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