The number 1 for 0 compromises
With its digital core, the KH 80 DSP enables filtering functions and room
adjustment options, which brings reference level reproduction to any environment.
Even with its compact design, it has extraordinary reserve capacity - as well as the
classic strengths of the Neumann monitor philosophy: clearly defined dispersion angle,
distortion-free design and sophisticated material selection.
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)
Neumann.Control – Free iPad®-App for setup, operation, and room correction of up to nine KH 80 DSP monitors via guided and/or manual alignment
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.
Free field frequency response ±6 dB 53 Hz … 21 kHz
Free field frequency response ±3 dB 57 Hz … 21 kHz
Free field frequency linearity deviation between 100 Hz and 10 kHz ± 0.7 dB
Reproduction accuracy between 100 Hz and 10 kHz: 100%, 80%, 50% of loudspeakers produced ±0.26; ±0.23; ±0.17 dB
Self-generated noise at 10 cm (with input gain set to 100 dB SPL for 0 dBu) <20 dB(A) SPL
Sine wave output with a THD < 0.5 % at 1 m in half space 90 dB SPL (>200 Hz)
Max. SPL calc. in half space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz) 108.8 dB SPL
Max. SPL in full space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz) 102.8 dB SPL
Bass capability: Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz) 96.8 dB SPL
Max. short term SPL with IEC-weighted noise (IEC 60268-5) at 1 m, in typical listening conditions 104 dB(C) SPL
Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m in typical listening conditions (pair / full range) 93 dB(C) SPL
Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (pair with subwoofer) 100 dB(C) SPL
Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair full range) 88 / 93 dB(C) SPL
Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair with subwoofer) 91 / 96 dB(C) SPL
Analog input(s) XLR / 6.3 mm (¼”) Jack: analog electronically balanced
Analog input impedance 14k Ohms
Max. input level +24 dBu for 94 dB SPL setting; +18 dBu for 100 dB SPL setting; +10 dBu for 108 dB SPL setting; +4 dBu for 114 dB SPL setting
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) >56 dB @ 15 kHz
Volume control via Neumann.Control software
Volume control range; resolution 0 … -8 dB; 0.1 dB
Input gain control (sensitivity) 0 dB ... -15 dB
Output level control (output level in 1 m based on 0 dBu input level) 94; 100; 108; 114 dB SPL
Digital converter: resolution; design 24-bit DAC; ??
Digital converter: sampling rate 48 kHz
Digital internal sampling rate 48 kHz
Dynamic range A-D 114 dB(A)
Dynamic range A-D-A 111 dB(A) woofer; 112 dB(A) tweeter
Dynamic range D-A 114 dB(A) woofer; 117 dB(A) tweeter
Latency 2 ms (A-D-A linear phase)
Delay: User adjustable delay range 0 … 70 ms
Delay: Resolution: time; distance 0.1 ms; 3.44 cm (1 3/8”)
Delay: Max. frames Audio-video synchronisation (lip sync) 1.75 (40 ms frames); 2.1 (33 ms frames)
Delay: Time-of-flight maximum distance 24 m (79 ft)
Controller design Digital; active
Crossover frequency 1.8 kHz
Crossover slope 48 dB/oct; 8th order with phase correction
Equalization: Low-Mid 0; -1.5; -3; -4.5 dB
Equalization: via Neumann.Control software 8 x full parametric IIR + low / high shelf global balance
FIR phase correction Linear phase (170 Hz ... 16 kHz; +/- 45°)
Protection circuitry Independent soft clip, peak and thermo limiters for woofer and tweeter; Woofer excursion limiter; thermo limiter for the electronics and amplifiers
Infrasonic filter: frequency; slope 61 Hz; 12 dB/Okt.
Remote control Neumann.Control software via an RJ45 connector carrying standard IP data
Display: On; Normal Operation Neumann logo “White”
Display: Identification Neumann logo “Rosé”
Display: Limit / Clip / Errors / Protection /Boot Mute / Shut Down Mute Neumann logo “Red”
Display Brightness via Neumann.Control
Output power woofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%) 120 W
Output power tweeter amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%) 70 W
Output power woofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 0.1%) 90 W
Output power tweeter amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 0.1%) 50 W
Mains Power Supply: input voltage; frequency 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Standby <330 / <50 mW
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Idle 9 / 8 W
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Full output 180 W
In-rush current (Peak) 20 A
Standby Disabled; 90 mins (default); user defined in software
Cabinet material Composite polycarbonate
Cabinet surface finish; color (front / back) Painted; metallic anthracite (RAL 7021) / Black (RAL 9005)
Operating conditions +10° C to +40° C (+50° F to +104° F); <75% RH; non-condensing
Transport/storage conditions -25° C to +60° C (-13° F to 158° F); <90% RH; non-condensing
Woofer 100 mm (4") with protecting black metal grille
Tweeter 25 mm (1") with protecting black metal grille
Mounting points 2 x M6 threaded inserts with 70 mm spacing on back panel; thread depth 15 mm (5/8”)
Product dimensions (height x width x depth) 233 x 154 x 194 mm (9 1/8" x 6" x 7 5/8")
External net volume 6.7 liters
Product weight 3.5 kg (7 lbs 8 oz)
Packed dimensions (height x width x depth), mm (inches) 345 x 277 x 243 mm (13 5/8" x 10 7/8" x 9 5/8")
Packed weight 4.1 kg (9 lbs 1 oz)
Packed cube 0.023 m³