Neumann KH 120 A

UPC/EAN #615104263741 MPN #506299

$969.00

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Active Studio Monitors with 5.25" Woofer, 1" Tweeter, 245 W, Bass Reflex Cabinet, Onboard DSP and EQ

The KH 120 A represents the latest in acoustic and electronic simulation and measurement technologies to ensure the most accurate sound reproduction possible. It has a Mathematically Modeled Dispersion waveguide (MMD (TM), flexible acoustical controls, analog class-AB amplifiers, a large headroom analog input and an extensive mounting hardware range. All of this provides the user with the maximum versatility over a wide variety of acoustic conditions, source equipment, and physical locations.

The KH 120 is perfect for tracking, mixing and mastering in music, broadcast, project and post-production studios.

Features

Powerful titanium fabric dome

Elliptical Mathematically Modelled Dispersion? (MMD?) waveguide

Composite sandwich cone

Long throw bass driver

Two-color + dimmable Neumann logo

Robust metal grille

Large front panel ports

Compact aluminum cabinet (magnetically shielded)

Wide horizontal dispersion

Narrow vertical dispersion

One-piece front panel with no discontinuities

Powerful analog amplifiers with large headroom

Production consistency

4-position bass, low-mid and treble acoustical controls

Wide range input gain and output level controls

New mounting hardware options

Display dimmer

Ground lift

Universal switched-mode power supply (100 ... 240 V)

Separate woofer and tweeter electronic peak limiters and thermal-protection circuitry

Specifications

Acoustics:

Free field frequency response: 52 Hz ... 21 kHz, ± 3 dB

Pass band free field frequency response: 54 Hz ... 20 kHz, ± 2 dB

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

Total harmonic distortion < 0.5 % at 95 dB SPL at 1 m: > 100 Hz

Max. SPL in full space / calc. in half space at 3% THD at 1m: 105.1 / 111.1 dB SPL (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz)

Bass capability: Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD at 1m: 104.8 dB SPL (averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz)

Max. short term SPL with IEC-weighted noise (IEC 60268-5) at 1 m, in typical listening conditions: 107 dB(C) SPL

Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (pair): 97 dB(C) SPL (full range), 104 dB(C) SPL (with subwoofer)

Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single/pair): 88 / 93 dB(C) SPL (full range), 89 / 94 dB(C) SPL (with subwoofer)

Electronics:

Woofer amplifier, cont.(peak) output power*: 50 W (80 W)

Tweeter amplifier, cont.(peak) output power*: 50 W (80 W)

Controller design: Analog, active

Crossover Frequency: 2.0 kHz

Crossover Slope (dB/oct.): 24, 4th order

Equalization - Bass: 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 dB

Equalization - Mid: 0, 1.5, 3, 4.5 dB

Equalization - High: +1, 0, 1, 2 dB

Protection circuitry: Limiter: low, high

Infrasonic filter frequency; slope: 30 Hz; 6 dB/oct.

Analog Input:

Impedance, electrically balanced: 10k Ohms in position 94/108 dB SPL at 1 m, 20k Ohms in position 100/114 dB SPL at 1 m

Input gain control (sensitivity): 0 dB to 15 dB

Output level control: 94, 100, 108, 114 dB SPL

CMRR: >56 dB @ 15 kHz

Maximum input level: 24 dBu

Other:

Displays and indicators - power on: Neumann logo "White"

Displays and indicators - limit/clip: Neumann logo "Red"

Displays and indicators - digital error: Neumann logo "Red" flash

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

Power consumption - Idle: 40 W

Power consumption - Full output AC: 200 W

Mechanics:

Cabinet surface finish, color: custom: Painted aluminium, metallic anthracite (RAL 7021)

Operating conditions: +10 C to +40 C (+50 F to +104 F), <90% RH, non-condensing

Transport/storage conditions: 25 C to +70 C (13 F to 158 F), <90% RH, non-condensing

Drivers: Magnetically shielded

Woofer: 130 mm (5.25")

Tweeter: 25 mm (1")

Mounting points: 2 x M8 on rear panel

Height x width x depth, mm (inches): 277 x 182 x 220 mm (10 7/8" x 7 1/8" x 8 5/8")

Internal net volume / external volume: 6.5 liters / 9.7 liters

Weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Includes: 1x KH 120 A, 1x Power cables (Euro and USA) or 1x UK mains cable, 1x Operating manual

Reviews

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5.0

Michael Molnar

Boisbriand, Qc

January 30, 2024

Not just for mix monitoring and production

Recently purchased these for my nearfield desktop setup as an upgrade for my previous active monitors and love these. The sound is clean, powerful, very neutral but at the same time very enjoyable. The dynamic and volume from these are exceptional given the form factor. Read more

5.0

James Maxwell

Vancouver, BC

March 18, 2021

Impressive

I was genuinely surprised by these little monitors?refined and revealing, but easy to listen to for long periods. The bass extension is kind of shocking, given the size, and the imaging is astonishingly detailed. 100% happy with my choice.

5.0

Michael W.

Toronto, Ontario

January 14, 2019

Ce sont des moniteurs phénoménaux!

These are phenomenal monitors!

The KH120's are holographic, accurate in frequency response and spatial placement, able to play loud and deep and handle transients as flawlessly as I have ever head from cone-based speakers. These monitors can also be tuned for placement/room acoustics using the built-in hardware filters.

I set up the Neumann's in my studio (treated) and measured their response with an Earthworks acoustic measurement microphone and associated software. Read more

The KH120 meets the stated Neumann specifications within measurement error from 60 Hz to 20Khz +/- 1.5 db. Below this I have a room resonance at approximately 54Hz. Not an issue for the near field but must be tuned out in the far field.

I am a electronic engineer and the only other loud speaker that meets and exceeds these KH120's in performance that I have used and heard are my KEF 107 reference monitors that can play louder and deeper and have similar 20Hz to 20Khz flat response of +1.5/-2.0 db as measured with the same system. To put things in perspective the KEF?s are at least an order of magnitude more expensive. But the Neumann's transient response is faster with less ringing.

The Neumann KH120's are just phenomenal monitors for the price! Properly set up you hear exactly what is in the mix. No more, no less.

Studio Economik is a great place to purchase professional audio equipment with excellent service!

Ce sont des moniteurs phénoménaux!

Les KH120's sont holographiques, précis dans la réponse en fréquence et le placement spatial, capable de jouer fort et profond et de gérer les transitoires parfaitement. Ces moniteurs peuvent également être réglés pour le placement/acoustique de pièce en utilisant les filtres intégrés.

J'ai mis en place les Neumann dans mon studio (traité) et mesuré leur réponse avec un microphone de mesure acoustique Earthworks et un logiciel associé. Le KH120 répond aux spécifications de Neumann indiquées dans l'erreur de mesure de 60 Hz à 20 kHz +/-1.5 dB. Ci-dessous, j'ai une résonance de la chambre à environ 54Hz. Pas un problème pour le champ proche, mais doit être réglé dans le champ lointain.

Je suis un ingénieur électronique et le seul autre haut-parleur qui rencontre et dépasse ces KH120's dans la performance que j'ai utilisé et entendu sont mes moniteurs de référence KEF 107 qui peuvent jouer plus fort et plus profond et ont la même 20Hz à 20Khz réponse plate de + 1.5/-2.0 dB comme mesuré avec t il même système. Pour mettre les choses en perspective les KEF sont au moins un ordre de grandeur plus coûteux. Mais la réponse transitoire de Neumann est plus rapide avec moins de sonnerie.

Le Neumann KH120's sont juste phénoménaux moniteurs pour le prix! Correctement mis en place vous entendez exactement ce qui est dans le mélange. Pas plus, pas moins.

Studio Economik est un excellent endroit pour acheter des équipements audio professionnels avec un excellent service!

5.0

Matt Stephanson

North Vancouver

December 11, 2015

Great, now I need three more!

Astonishing clarity and staging on these monitors! I have a dialed in, treated room so I can really appreciate the balance and detail on theses. The low freqs are far more powerful than I would have imagined coming from that little cabinet, yet they are tight and focused. Read more

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