Brand new!

The art of neutral studio sound - now digitally remastered

We have calculated every soundwave. We have perfected low-distortion materials. We have optimized the drivers with our years of experience and hand-selected every component. The system's perfection comes from its digital heart: In only 2 milliseconds, our DSP engine converts every sound to a reference quality in every environment - so no detail gets lost on the way.

The perfect sound of higher mathematics at work

The Neumann developers know every nuance, every angle and every wave reflection of the KH 80 DSP. It sounds so pure because they are directing every sound wave so precisely. The KH 80 DSP’s design is based on computer simulations that calculate with a level of accuracy that no one other than Neumann does. The Mathematical Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD™) provides the studio series with a solid base for precise sound direction that remains unique. Maths has never sounded so good.

Neumann even includes the biggest unknown factor in our calculations: Your room

It might be a project studio, an outside broadcast van, a corner at work or just a brick building: The room defines the sound. Surfaces and corners in the room cause interference, diffraction, reflection, and refraction: all are forms of distortion. For a really true sound, without acoustic-physical “accidents”, you normally need expensive equipment plus plenty of time and expertise to align it correctly – or smart algorithms. An easy adjustment to the monitor position (free standing, small/medium/large desk) is possible via the rear "Acoustical Control" switch.

For even more precise adjustments we offer the following options:

Automatic Monitor Alignment – Automatic room correction of stereo systems using the Neumann MA 1 measurement microphone (software for Mac/PC).

For the alignment of multichannel setups, we offer the multichannel option for the MA 1 software.

A tool for everyone who has professional standards

Highest quality components, high-end protection systems and power reserves are what you would expect from this studio class product even under the most demanding circumstances. Its design makes the KH 80 DSP a versatile near-field monitor, which delivers professional-quality sound wherever you need it – in project and music studios, editing and broadcasting rooms or in outside broadcast vans. Some of our customers like it so much, they use the KH 80 DSP in their living rooms. Why not? After all, the KH 80 DSP delivers digital precision for a masterpiece of analog technology: your ears.

The KH 750 DSP subwoofer is the perfect complement to the KH 80 DSP.

Hundreds of good reasons from the Neumann philosophy

The KH 80 DSP has also been developed true to the Neumann philosophy for monitor loudspeakers. Every component, every shape, every signal and every wave motion is a consequence of this philosophy. No form or component is there without reason. There are hundreds of tangible reasons built into the KH 80 DSP, which all stand for exceptionally pure and neutral sound. These include, for example, curvatures of the housing that reduce edge diffraction. Also included is the pistonic output of the bass driver which does not give rise to harmonic distortions, even with the highest sound peaks. Some of these reasons are obvious in the KH 80. Others Neumann prefers to keep to itself. But together, each can be heard – sound professionals in both large and small studios all around the world can testify to this. You can read more about the Neumann philosophy for studio monitors philosophy here.

- Acoustical

- 6 dB free field frequency response: 53 Hz ... 22 kHz, ± 6 dB

- 3 dB free field frequency response: 57 Hz ... 21 kHz, ± 3 dB

- Pass band free field frequency response: 59 Hz ... 20 kHz, ± 2 dB

- Self-generated noise (with input gain set to 100 dB for 0 dBu): < 20 dB(A) bei 10 cm

- Max. SPL in full space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz): 102,8 / 108,8 dB SPL

Electronics

- Input: XLR, analog electronically balanced

- Controller design: Digital, active

- Crossover frequency, slopes: 1.8 kHz, 48 dB/oct, 8th order

- Bass amplifier, cont.(peak) output power*: 150 W (130 W)

- Treble amplifier, cont.(peak) output power: 55 W (70 W)

- Mains Power Supply, voltage; frequency: 100-240 V~; 50/60 Hz, with standby

Mechanics

- Drivers: 100 mm (4"), 25 mm (1"), with integrated black metal grilles

- Mounting points: 2 x M6 threaded inserts with 70 mm spacing on back panel

- Product dimensions (height x width x depth), mm (inches): 233 x 154 x 194 mm (9 1/8" x 6" x 8 5/8")

- Product weight: 3.5 kg (7 lbs 11 oz)