Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer

Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer

The Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-inch powered studio subwoofer is a compact studio subwoofer designed for smaller control rooms and home studios up to 20 square metres, delivering clean, accurate bass extension down to 30Hz through a robust 8.5-inch driver with a 1.5-inch voice coil, powered by a 160W ICE power amplifier. As a result, engineers and producers working in space-limited environments gain a precise, musical subwoofer that extends the low-frequency reach of compact nearfield monitors — particularly the ADAM Audio A4V and AX Series — without overwhelming the room acoustics with excessive bass energy. A continuously adjustable crossover frequency spanning 50Hz to 150Hz gives engineers a wide range of integration options to suit any combination of satellite monitors and room size. In addition, motorized front-panel knobs for input level and crossover frequency — controllable via an included wireless remote — make setup and adjustment quick and convenient, while a 0°/180° phase switch and a switchable 85Hz high-pass filter allow fine-tuning for optimum coupling between the sub and the room. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-inch powered studio subwoofer for South African home studio owners and engineers who need accurate, controlled bass extension in a compact subwoofer.

Precise Control From the Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer

Whether you're extending an A4V nearfield setup or adding low-end depth to a compact monitoring system in a treated home studio, the Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-inch powered studio subwoofer provides accurate, musical bass reproduction with the flexibility to integrate cleanly with a wide range of satellite monitor combinations. The wireless remote control for input level and crossover frequency is a practical advantage in smaller rooms where reaching behind the subwoofer for adjustments is inconvenient, while the motorized knobs visually confirm the current settings at all times. However, the Sub8's most important quality is its accuracy — the 8.5-inch driver and ICE power amplifier combination produces a tight, well-defined bass response that reveals low-frequency information in a mix without adding boom or excessive colouration to the listening environment. OneStopMusic South Africa recommends the Adam Audio Sub8 8.5-inch powered studio subwoofer to South African engineers and home studio owners who want precise, controlled bass extension for a compact nearfield monitoring system.

Tech Specs

• Type: Active studio subwoofer

• Driver: 8.5-inch, 1.5-inch voice coil

• Amplifier: 160W ICE power amplifier

• Frequency Response: Down to 30Hz

• Maximum SPL: 110dB

• Crossover: Continuously adjustable 50Hz–150Hz

• High-Pass Filter: Switchable 85Hz (for satellite monitors)

• Phase Switch: 0° / 180°

• Controls: Motorized front-panel input level and crossover frequency knobs; wireless remote included

• Designed for: Rooms up to 20 square metres; ideal match for ADAM Audio A4V and AX Series

Adam Audio

Adam Audio (Advanced Dynamic Audio Monitors) is a Berlin-based professional studio monitor manufacturer founded in 1999, built around a single defining technology: the proprietary X-ART (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) tweeter. Inspired by Oskar Heil's 1960s Air Motion Transformer invention, ADAM Audio's ART tweeter accelerates air four to five times faster than conventional dome tweeters, delivering an exceptionally detailed and accurate high-frequency response that quickly earned the brand a devoted following among recording engineers, mixers, and mastering professionals worldwide. The game-changing ADAM Audio S3A monitor brought the brand to global prominence in the early 2000s, establishing the S Series as the flagship reference line and cementing ADAM Audio's reputation for precision and transparency at the highest level of professional monitoring. Today the brand offers four distinct monitor ranges to suit every studio environment and budget — the T Series for entry-level professional use, the A Series with DSP-equipped mid-range monitors, the flagship S Series reference monitors in horizontal and vertical configurations, and the D Series for desktop production setups — all complemented by a range of professional subwoofers. Acquired by the Focusrite Group in 2019, ADAM Audio continues to design and manufacture in Berlin, maintaining the rigorous engineering standards and acoustic precision that have made it one of the most trusted monitor brands in professional audio.

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