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Reviewed May 20, 2026

Adam Audio Sub8

Name: Adam Audio Sub8
Brand: Adam Audio
SKU: adam-audio-sub8

Premium tier · $$$4.0/5 · editorial

Pairing with Adam T-series, A-series, or other revealing 7-inch monitors

Studio monitor. Built for accurate near-field reference, not live events. For dance floors, see DJ Speakers.

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Practical scores

Editorial 1 to 5

Flat response5/5

Bass extension4/5

Detail / reveal5/5

Build4/5

Value3/5

Editorial 1 to 5 ratings for studio use. Flat response and detail favour mixing accuracy; build reflects warranty + repair-network depth across years of studio service.

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Spec sheet

Manufacturer-published

Frequency

28 Hz - 150 Hz

Amp

160 W (140 W bass + 20 W crossover)

Driver

sub

Configuration: 8.5" Hexacone woofer, front-firing slot port
Weight: 13.5 kg / 29.7 lb
Sold as: single
Room: Moderate treatment
Class: monitor sub
Brand: Adam Audio

From manufacturer spec sheets. Real-world performance varies by room and use. See the glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

Best for

Where this monitor shines

Pairing with Adam T-series, A-series, or other revealing 7-inch monitors
Mixing engineers checking sub-bass content on bass-heavy genres
Treated project studios where a smaller, detailed sub beats brute force

Not the right pick if

When to look elsewhere

Untreated rooms - the Sub8 reveals room nodes more than it forgives them
Buyers chasing sheer SPL - premium spent on accuracy, not volume

Pros

What we like

Compact 8.5" footprint with surprising 28 Hz extension
Excellent transient detail - Hexacone driver tracks fast bass
Front-firing port plays well in tight rooms

Cons

Trade-offs

Lower max SPL than 10" rivals
Crossover and phase controls less continuous than the KRK

Common mistakes to avoid

Where buyers of monitor sub monitors go wrong.

Mistake
Adding a sub to a half-treated room
A sub in a corner of an untreated rectangular room creates a 6–10 dB bass node where you sit. Treat corners first; otherwise the sub makes mixes thinner on consumer systems, not fuller.
Mistake
Crossing over too high
Most main monitors handle down to 50 Hz cleanly. Crossing the sub at 80–100 Hz wastes the mains and muddies the kick. 60–70 Hz is closer to right for most pairs.

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Editorial entry last reviewed May 20, 2026

Adam Audio Sub8

Premium tier · $$$4.0/5 · editorial

Pairing with Adam T-series, A-series, or other revealing 7-inch monitors

Studio monitor. Built for accurate near-field reference, not live events. For dance floors, see DJ Speakers.

Confirm the live price at the retailer · we earn a commission on qualifying purchases

Practical scores

Editorial 1 to 5

Flat response5/5

Bass extension4/5

Detail / reveal5/5

Build4/5

Value3/5

Editorial 1 to 5 ratings for studio use. Flat response and detail favour mixing accuracy; build reflects warranty + repair-network depth across years of studio service.

See the rubric

Spec sheet

Manufacturer-published

Frequency

28 Hz - 150 Hz

Amp

160 W (140 W bass + 20 W crossover)

Driver

sub

Configuration: 8.5" Hexacone woofer, front-firing slot port
Weight: 13.5 kg / 29.7 lb
Sold as: single
Room: Moderate treatment
Class: monitor sub
Brand: Adam Audio

From manufacturer spec sheets. Real-world performance varies by room and use. See the glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

Where buyers of monitor sub monitors go wrong.

Mistake

Adding a sub to a half-treated room

A sub in a corner of an untreated rectangular room creates a 6–10 dB bass node where you sit. Treat corners first; otherwise the sub makes mixes thinner on consumer systems, not fuller.

Mistake

Crossing over too high

Most main monitors handle down to 50 Hz cleanly. Crossing the sub at 80–100 Hz wastes the mains and muddies the kick. 60–70 Hz is closer to right for most pairs.

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Adam Audio Sub8

Where this monitor shines

When to look elsewhere

What we like

Trade-offs

Where buyers of monitor sub monitors go wrong.

Adding a sub to a half-treated room

Crossing over too high

Sennheiser HD 600

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LSR310S

S10.4

Adam Audio Sub8

Where this monitor shines

When to look elsewhere

What we like

Trade-offs

Where buyers of monitor sub monitors go wrong.

Adding a sub to a half-treated room

Crossing over too high

Sennheiser HD 600

One email a month. No marketing fluff.

LSR310S

S10.4