ADAM Audio Sub8 Pro 8" Powered Subwoofer
An advanced DSP-based feature set and outstanding acoustic performance make ADAM Audio Sub8 Pro an ideal foundation for compact monitoring systems. Part of ADAM's modern range of networked subwoofers, Sub8 Pro features a high-excursion 8" woofer, FEA-optimised bass reflex port and powerful class D amplifier.
The backplate of Sub8 Pro highlights its professional, feature-rich nature. It offers comprehensive phase and crossover controls, digital input and output via AES3, balanced analog input and output via XLR and TRS, plus a footswitch input to activate or bypass bass management.
The ethernet port enables a multitude of management and calibration tools for Sub8 Pro via ADAM Control, the included application for networked ADAM Audio products. The subwoofer can be manually time aligned and calibrated across 4 bands of parametric EQ, and calibration profiles from Sonarworks can be uploaded directly to an integrated platform. Firmware updates are also managed via ADAM Control, which allows future functionality to be added to the subwoofer.
In addition to Stereo mode for conventional use, Sub8 PRO features two operational modes that were designed with immersive audio in mind. The dedicated LFE mode is suited to mixing in Dolby Atmos, while the Wide option allows the sub to play full range.
All this technology is contained within a robust wooden cabinet, while the woofer is protected by a solid metal grille. Sub8 PRO comes with a 2-year warranty that can be extended to 5 years upon product registration.
ADAM Control
ADAM Control is the calibration and management platform for all networked ADAM Audio products. The extensive tuning and phase controls of Sub8 PRO can be attenuated remotely and in real time over Ethernet. ADAM Control is available to download free of charge for macOS and Windows from the ADAM Audio website. Once installed, you can control multiple subwoofers and A Series monitors at once, precisely adjusting equalization and delay settings from various listening positions in your studio space. ADAM Control also facilitates firmware updates, allowing new features to be added to Sub8 Pro over time.
Automated room correction via Sonarworks
Sub8 PRO is designed to complement ADAM Audio's Sonarworks-ready line of A Series monitors. It features a platform on the subwoofer's DSP that can host advanced filters created in Sonarworks SoundID Reference (sold separately). Using Sonarworks and a measurement mic, you can calibrate stereo and multichannel A Series and Sub8 Pro systems with ease.
High-performance woofer
The heart of Sub8 Pro is its high-excursion, low-distortion woofer. Made from a fibre-reinforced paper material, the cone is further strengthened by an elasticated rubber surround that permits considerable excursion while maintaining its mechanical design. The precision geometry of the ferrite magnet system is completed by demodulation rings that stabilize voice coil inductance. The considered design of the woofer extends to the advanced ventilation of all moving parts to minimize unwanted noise.
Digital connectivity
AES3 is a professional standard for transmitting digital audio between interfaces and loudspeakers. Both the AES3 input and output connectors on the Sub8 Pro can carry two channels of digital audio up to 24-bit resolution and sample rates of 96 kHZ. By maintaining signal in the digital domain fewer conversions are required and higher quality audio can be transmitted over longer distances.
Powerful amplification and unfaltering DSP
Sub8 Pro features a Class D amplifier that drives the woofer in a highly efficient manner at all listening levels. A smartly designed limiter works in tandem with the amp so the woofer can be driven to its full capabilities while always protecting the circuitry and mechanical components. The amplifier and limiter are managed by DSP-based electronics that benefit from consistent crossovers, filters and equalization. Signal conversion is handled by audiophile-grade converters carefully selected by ADAM Audio to deliver outstanding performance.
FEA-optimized bass port
Finite Element Analysis is a computer-based simulator that was used to model airflow over the Sub8 Pro's bass port. By creating thousands of samples of its surface and aggregating how forces affect it, the most efficient curvature, flaring and effective length of the port could be calculated. This allowed ADAM Audio's engineers to achieve more consistent air speeds across the port length, which greatly reduces turbulence and results in impressive SPLs.
Multichannel ready
Alongside the Sonarworks platform for multichannel calibration, Sub8 Pro offers two operational modes that were designed for immersive audio. LFE mode features a specifically designed 120 Hz cutoff that conforms to Dolby's advice for LFE channels in Atmos systems. Wide mode allows the subwoofer to play full range, offering the maximum amount of flexibility for bass management elsewhere in the chain.
Berlin industrial design with robust cabinet and grille
Sub8 Pro features classic ADAM Audio design with a speckled finish to the bass port and matching curvature throughout. The cabinet is constructed from thick, vibration-resistant MDF wood that contributes to reducing unwanted resonances. There is additional bracing to support the port, and the woofer features a steel grille to protect the woofer when placed under desks. Sub8 Pro comes with a two-year warranty that can be extended to five years upon product registration.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are the Sub8 Pro and Sub10 Pro compatible with the ADAM Control app?
Yes Sub8 Pro and Sub10 Pro are ADAM Audio's first subwoofers that are fully compatible with ADAM Control. ADAM Control is a free calibration and management software for macOS and Windows, connecting to the subwoofer over Ethernet. It lets you time-align the sub, adjust four bands of parametric EQ, and fine-tune phase and crossover settings remotely in real time. You can also control multiple subwoofers and A Series monitors at once, adjusting settings from your actual listening position.
Do the ADAM Sub Pro subwoofers support Sonarworks room correction?
Yes. Both models have a built-in DSP platform that can host calibration filters created in Sonarworks SoundID Reference (sold separately) with a measurement mic. This makes it easy to calibrate stereo or multichannel systems that combine A Series monitors with a Sub Pro subwoofer.
Are the Sub8 Pro and Sub10 Pro suitable for Dolby Atmos mixing?
Yes. Both include a dedicated LFE mode with a 120 Hz cutoff that follows Dolby's guidance for Atmos LFE channels, plus a Wide mode for full-range playback when bass management is handled elsewhere. A standard Stereo mode is also available for conventional 2.1 setups.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | ADAM-SUB8PRO |
| Vendor | ADAM Audio |
| Included From Manufacturer | Power cable |
| MPN | AMS-SUB8-PRO |
| Speaker Application | Subwoofer |
| Speaker Size Filterable | 8 |
| Enclosure Material | Vinyl-wrapped, vibration-resistant MDF |
| Covering Material | Steel grille |
| Woofer/Low Frequency | 8" |
| Frequency Response |
30 - 228 Hz @ -3 dB 26 - 300 Hz @ -6 dB |
| Power |
325 W peak 200 W @ 3 Ohm RMS |
| Nominal Impedance |
25 kOhm analog input impedance 110 Ohm digital input impedance |
| Sensitivity | 0 dBu = 100 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting, full space |
| Connectors |
2 × XLR/TRS combo analog inputs XLR AES3 digital input 2 × XLR analog outputs XLR AES3 digital output |
| Equalization (EQ) | 4-band parametric EQ available via Ethernet port using ADAM Control app |
| Protection Circuit |
Independent peak and thermo limiters Over current protection Over temperature protection Under voltage protection |
| Height | 15.2" |
| Width | 11.8" |
| Depth | 14.4" |
| Product Weight | 33 lb 12 oz. |
ADAM Audio speakers are covered by ADAM Audio's limited 2 year warranty. You have the possibility to extend the warranty period of all your ADAM products by up to three years to a total of five years. You can set this up in a few seconds in the MyADAM section of the website. The decisive factor is the date of the invoice. Products that are no longer in the regular current ADAM Audio product portfolio are not covered by the warranty. Information about the current ADAM Audio product portfolio can be found at www.adam-audio.com.
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