ADAM Audio A77X 3-Way Active Studio Monitor Speaker Overview:
The A77X is a horizontally designed monitor that combines all of the technical innovations in the AX-Series. Due to its powerful, compression-free sound reproduction and excellent radiation characteristics, it is suitable both for nearfield and midfield monitoring.
The special feature of the A77X is its 2 1⁄2-way system. Both 7” woofers start to work together at 38 Hz and at 400 Hz one woofer fades out and only the second woofer continues to operate in the midrange up to 3 kHz. This prevents interferences and possible phase cancellation in the critical midrange. Even though frequency transitions and potential distortions lie outside these areas, the human ear is particularly sensitive to midrange frequencies.
Especially noteworthy in the A77X is the extremely wide stereo foundation and brilliant stereo imaging. Treble and mids are reproduced with three-dimensional realism and the lows are, as expected from a double woofer design, massive without compromising on precision.
German Handmade Precision X-ART Tweeter
2 x 7“ Woofer (Carbon/Rohacell/Glass fiber)
Amp. Power RMS / Music: 250 W / 375 W
Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 50 kHz
Max. SPL per pair at 1 m: ≥122 dB
Features:
X-ART tweeter
2 x 7” carbon/rohacell/glass fiber-midwoofer
50W/2 x 100W amplification
On-/off-switch and volume gain on the front panel
Tweeter gain and 2 shelf filters on the rear panel
38Hz - 50kHz
XLR & RCA connectors
122 dB max peak SPL per pair
Specifications: WOOFER
Number: 2
Basket Ø: 7" (175 mm)
Voice Coil Ø: 1.5" (38 mm)
Cone Material: Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber
TWEETER
Number: 1
Type: X-ART
Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø: 2" (56 mm)
Velocity Transform Ratio: 4:1
Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g
BUILT-IN AMPLIFIERS
Woofer: 1
Type: PWM
Amp. Power RMS / Music: 100 W / 150 W
Subwoofer: 1
Type: PWM
Amp. Power RMS / Music: 100 W / 150 W
Tweeter: 1
Type: A/B
Amp. power RMS / music: 50 W / 75 W
CONTROL PANEL
Input Sensitivity: -∞ to +14 dB
High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz: ±6 dB
Low Shelf EQ < 300 Hz: ±6 dB
Tweeter Gain: ±4 dB
INPUT CONNECTORS
Analog: XLR / RCA
GENERAL DATA
Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90 dB / 1 m > 100 Hz: ≤0.5 %
Max. SPL with sine wave acoustic 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m: ≥114 dB
Max. SPL per pair at 1 m: ≥122 dB
Crossover Frequencies: 400 / 3000 Hz
Input Impedance: 30 kOhm
Panel: Front
Weight: 28.2 lb (12,8 kg)
Magnetically Shielded: No
Height x Width x Depth: 9.5" (235 mm) x 21" (530 mm) x 11" (280 mm)
Delivery Contents: Power cord, manual
FEATURES & BENEFITS
PRODUCT FEATURE
X-ART tweeter, handmade in Berlin
The air velocity ratio of 4:1 during the sound generation by folded X-ART membrane
In-phase, simultaneous operation of the woofers below 400 Hz
Ultra-light but extremely dimensionally stable woofer material (Carbon/Rohacell/Glass fiber)
Unique, horizontal 2.5-way system with 2 x 7" woofers
Spacious bass reflex ports on the front
Highly efficient PWM amplifier for the woofer coupled with an A/B amplifier for X-ART tweeter
Linear frequency response of 38 Hz to 50 kHz
Maximum Peak sound pressure per pair in 1 m ≥ 122 dB
Simple, stepless room acoustic adjustments over tweeter gain, low and high shelf filters
Analog XLR and RCA inputs
Acoustically optimized cabinet geometry
Directional sound radiation in vertical plane
Volume control and on/off switch on the front
Suitable for both near- and mid-field applications
2 years warranty with optional extension to 3 years with the registration of the product
BENEFIT TO THE CUSTOMER
Allows longer operation with fewer signs of fatigue
Their breakup is prevented by the folded diaphragms, distortions are effectively reduced to a minimum
Advanced dynamic range due to acoustically effective diaphragm surface that is 2.5 times bigger (compared to a classic tweeter according to the piston principle)
Direct, fast response in the high-range even with complex transients
Excellent transient response even at high sound levels without breakup of the diaphragm
Very high resolution of the stereo image and extremely wide stereo base
Low-distortion amplification at both low and high volume levels
Unbiased reproduction in a very wide frequency band
Powerful, compression-free sound reproduction even at very high sound levels
Allows optimal adaptation to acoustically difficult listening environments
Optimized for balanced and unbalanced line signals
Reduction of unwanted reflections on the cabinets
Reduction of early reflections on the surfaces of, e.g. mixing consoles, desks, etc.