ADAM Audio T8V Active Studio Monitor – Per Unit
The ADAM Audio T8V is a professional 2-way active nearfield studio monitor featuring an 8-inch polypropylene woofer and ADAM Audio's U-ART accelerated ribbon tweeter with HPS waveguide. Designed for accurate monitoring with extended low-frequency performance, the T8V reaches down to 33 Hz and is particularly well suited to music production and other applications where strong bass reproduction is important.
Key Features
- Professional 2-way active nearfield studio monitor.
- 8-inch polypropylene woofer.
- 1.9-inch U-ART accelerated ribbon tweeter.
- HPS waveguide for controlled high-frequency dispersion.
- Rear-firing bass-reflex port.
- Bi-amped Class D/PWM amplification.
- 70 W RMS woofer amplifier.
- 20 W RMS tweeter amplifier.
- 90 W total RMS amplifier power.
- Frequency response from 33 Hz to 25 kHz (-6 dB).
- XLR and RCA analogue inputs.
- Adjustable input sensitivity from -10 to +4 dB.
- High-shelf and low-shelf EQ controls.
- Designed for a wide and controlled monitoring sweet spot.
- Sold as an individual unit.
U-ART Tweeter & HPS Waveguide
The T8V uses ADAM Audio's U-ART 1.9-inch accelerated ribbon tweeter, which employs a 4:1 velocity transfer ratio for efficient high-frequency reproduction. The tweeter is integrated with the HPS waveguide to provide controlled dispersion and a broad, usable sweet spot around the monitoring position.
| Tweeter Type |
U-ART Accelerated Ribbon |
| Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter |
1.9 inches / 48 mm |
| Velocity Transfer Ratio |
4:1 |
| Waveguide |
HPS |
| Upper Frequency Extension |
Up to 25 kHz |
8-Inch Woofer
The low-frequency section uses an 8-inch polypropylene woofer paired with a rear-firing bass-reflex port. Its extended low-frequency response makes the T8V particularly suitable for monitoring bass-heavy music without requiring a separate subwoofer in many setups.
| Woofer Size |
8 inches |
| Cone Material |
Polypropylene |
| Voice Coil Diameter |
1 inch |
| Bass Port |
Rear-Firing Bass Reflex |
Bi-Amplified Class D Power
The T8V uses separate amplification for the woofer and tweeter. The bi-amplified design provides 70 W RMS for the woofer and 20 W RMS for the tweeter, giving the monitor a combined RMS amplifier output of 90 W.
| Amplification |
Bi-Amplified |
| Amplifier Type |
PWM / Class D |
| Woofer Amplifier |
70 W RMS |
| Tweeter Amplifier |
20 W RMS |
| Total RMS Power |
90 W |
Acoustic Performance
The T8V provides an extended frequency range with a low-frequency response reaching 33 Hz and high-frequency extension to 25 kHz. Its crossover operates at 2.6 kHz, while the controlled dispersion of the HPS waveguide helps maintain a broad monitoring area.
| Frequency Response |
33 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Crossover Frequency |
2.6 kHz |
| THD Above 80 Hz |
0.5% |
| Maximum SPL |
≥118 dB per pair at 1 m |
Input & Control Options
The rear panel provides both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue inputs, together with level and tonal adjustment controls for adapting the monitor to different studio environments.
| Analogue Inputs |
XLR / RCA |
| Input Impedance |
10 kOhm / 20 kOhm |
| Input Sensitivity |
-10 to +4 dB |
| Gain Control |
Yes |
| High-Shelf EQ |
-2 dB / 0 dB / +2 dB above 5 kHz |
| Low-Shelf EQ |
-2 dB / 0 dB / +2 dB below 300 Hz |
Studio Applications
- Music production.
- Mixing and monitoring.
- Home and project studios.
- Professional recording environments.
- Video and broadcast production.
- Bass-heavy music production.
Dimensions & Weight
| Height |
400 mm / 40 cm |
| Width |
250 mm / 25 cm |
| Depth |
335 mm / 33.5 cm |
| Weight Per Unit |
9.8 kg |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
150 W |
Included
- 1 × ADAM Audio T8V Active Studio Monitor
- Power Cord
- Quick Start Guide
Product Summary
The ADAM Audio T8V is a professional 2-way active nearfield monitor combining an 8-inch polypropylene woofer with a 1.9-inch U-ART accelerated ribbon tweeter and HPS waveguide. Its bi-amplified design delivers 70 W RMS to the woofer and 20 W RMS to the tweeter, with a frequency response of 33 Hz–25 kHz (-6 dB) and a 2.6 kHz crossover. The monitor provides balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, adjustable gain, and high- and low-shelf EQ controls. Measuring 400 × 250 × 335 mm, each T8V weighs 9.8 kg. This listing is for one monitor unit, not a pair.
