Neumann KH 120 II
UPC/EAN #615104355804
MPN #509122
$1300.00
Save 18.7%, MSRP $1599.00
Active Studio Monitors with 5.25" Woofer, 1" Tweeter, 245 W, Bass Reflex Cabinet, Onboard DSP and EQ
Next Generation Monitoring
The KH 120 II is based on the same concept as its acclaimed predecessor but completely re-engineered for improved performance in all parameters: deeper bass, higher SPL capability and even better resolution. Internal DSP power allows for phase linear crossovers and room adaptive alignment via Neumann's revolutionary MA 1 Automatic Alignment.
Even Better
When Neumann released the KH 120 A in 2010, it was the beginning of an ongoing success story. Neumann monitoring has since become the reference of choice in countless studios around the world. The KH 120 II follows the same philosophy as its predecessor and, in fact, all Neumann studio monitors: highest linearity, lowest distortion, no coloration, and perfect adaptability to any acoustic environment. Thanks to improved performance in all parameters and a powerful DSP engine, the KH 120 II enables you to hear your tracks with even greater clarity and work more efficiently. Create mixes that translate optimally to all playback systems. With ease.
Perfect Sound with a Small Footprint
The KH 120 II has an exceptionally linear frequency response from 44 Hz to 21 kHz (±3 dB). Not only that: It also linearizes the phase response! Which translates to clear mids with astonishing transparency as well as extreme accuracy in the time domain: precise impulse reproduction and finely resolved reverbs. This is made possible by DSP controlled electronics which allow for sophisticated crossovers avoiding the phase distortion caused by analog filters. The internal DSP also realizes new standards in tonal consistency. The KH 120 II is made to extremely low tolerances of no more than ±0.5 dB! And you can hear it, too: Stereo imaging is razor-sharp.
The KH 120 II is designed for nearfield applications with a recommended listening distance of 1 - 2 meters (3 - 6 ft.). It is thus ideally suited to smaller rooms such as home and project studios as well as mixing and editing suites or as a surround speaker in large multichannel applications. Thanks to its outstanding linearity in a portable format, the KH 120 II is also an excellent choice for creating a professional quality makeshift control room when working on location (e.g. orchestra/choir, live recording, film, broadcast).
Ready for Your Room
Even the best loudspeaker only sounds as good as the acoustic environment allows. Neumann's Mathematically Modelled Dispersion? (MMD?) waveguide guarantees a wide sweet spot and minimizes desk reflections. But the KH 120 II goes much further: Its internal DSP allows for room calibration via Neumann's revolutionary Automatic Monitor Alignment. MA 1 (sold separately) makes sure your DSP powered monitors are optimally adapted to the character of your room and perfectly aligned for your listening position. Even in acoustically treated rooms, this results in a significant improvement.
Tonal compatibility with other KH line studio monitors makes it possible to use the KH 120 II in mixed setups e.g. in immersive setups. For flexible connectivity the KH 120 II features both analog and S/PDIF inputs.
AES 67 - Audio over IP
Additionally, the KH 120 II AES67 model variant offers integrated redundant AES67 audio network ports that are fully compliant with broadcast standards such as ST 2110, ST 2022-7 redundancy, and RAVENNA. At the same time, the KH 120 II AES67 is compatible with DANTE-generated AES67 network streams.
Energy Efficient
Neumann engineers took great care to develop a patent pending amplifier technology which combines superior audio performance with the energy efficiency of Class D. Although the power amplifiers of the KH 120 II deliver up to 145 W to the 5.25" woofer and 100 W to the 1" tweeter, they only consume 17 W at idle. Auto-standby reduces power consumption to 0.3 W when the KH 120 II has not been used for a while, but can be deactivated.
Features
Linear frequency response 44 Hz ... 21 kHz (±3 dB)Linear phase response 120 Hz ... 16 kHz (±45) with latency <2.6 msDSP engine for improved performance and automatic room alignmentDeep low end down to 44 Hz and high SPL capability in a small formatAnalog and S/PDIF connectivity, optional: AES67High-precision drivers, Mathematically Modelled Dispersion? (MMD?) waveguideRazor sharp imaging due to extremely low tolerances (±0.5 dB)May be combined with other KH line speakers in immersive or surround setups.
Specifications
Free field frequency response ±3 dB : 44 Hz ... 21 kHz
Self-generated noise at 10 cm (with input gain set to 100 dB SPL for 0 dBu) : <20 dB(A) SPL
Max. SPL calc. in half space at 3% THD at 1 m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz) : 116.8 dB SPL
Acoustical Principle : Bassreflex, Ports at the front
Analog input(s) : XLR: analog electronically balanced
Analog input impedance : 24k Ohms
Digital input(s) : KH 120 II / KH 120 II W: RCA (75 ?): S/PDIF KH 120 II AES67 / KH 120 II W AES67: RCA (75 ?): S/PDIF, Ethernet
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
Equalization: Bass : 0; -2; -4; -6 dB
Equalization: Low-Mid : 0; -2; -4; -6 dB
Equalization: Treble : +1; 0; -1; -2 dB
Control : Local; Network
Crossover frequency : 1.7 kHz
FIR phase correction : Linear phase (120 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
AES67 Audio-over-IP Interface : KH 120 II AES67 / KH 120 II W AES67: Fully redundant AES67 ST2110 compliant audio network interface; 2 Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) RJ-45 connectors; Physical redundant network (ST 2022-7)
AES67 Audio-over-IP input word length : KH 120 II AES67 / KH 120 II W AES67: 24 bits
AES67 Audio-over-IP input sampling rate : KH 120 II AES67 / KH 120 II W AES67: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
AES67 Audio-over-IP input connection management : KH 120 II AES67 / KH 120 II W AES67: RAVENNA, NMOS IS-04 (Discovery & Registration) and NMOS IS-05 (Connection Management)
Output power woofer amplifier : (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%) 145 W
Output power tweeter amplifier : (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%) 100 W
Woofer : KH 120 II / KH 120 II AES67: 130 mm (5.25") with protecting metal grille, black KH 120 II W; KH 120 II W AES67: 130 mm (5.25") with protecting metal grille, white
Tweeter : KH 120 II / KH 120 II AES67: 25 mm (1") with protecting metal grille, black KH 120 II W; KH 120 II W AES67: 25 mm (1") with protecting metal grille, white
Product dimensions (height x width x depth) : 287 x 182 x 227 mm (11.3" x 7.16" x 8.94")
Product weight : 5.4 kg (11 lbs 14 oz)
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5.0
Scott McFadyen
Vancouver, BC
February 4, 2024
Wow, these are great!
The KH 120 IIs replaced a pair of Mackie HR824s for me. I used those Mackies for 16 years. I thought they were quite good, but I wanted to take advantage of the recent developments in DSP. This was the right time for me to switch. I was hoping for an improvement.
Read moreI got a big improvement. I've used Genelec's SAM system at work. It's very good. I would give the edge to Neumann's profiling system though. It's surprising how much tight, articulate sound comes out of these little boxes. I tip my hat to the engineers at Neumann.
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