Neumann KH 310A Review (Powered Monitor)

[dfuller]

So will two KH310 II's + two KH750's be the ultimate grail of audio glory? Seems like it

If the kh310 II is as much better from the 310 as the 120 to the 120 II then we're in for a good time.

My wishlist is as follows:

- lower cross (maybe 450-500hz instead of 650) for mid driver to woofer to move the one toothed comb flare to a less offensive area - possible with the really steep 8th order FIR xover filters they've been using.
- higher cross for tweeter (maybe 2.5-3khz) to let that mid dome do more since it's such a good driver
- take a page out of the kh150's book and give it that near-Purifi level of driver design.


FWIW, the kh750 is already a bit.. not enough, for a 310. It doesn't get particularly substantially louder. Better to match it with a sub like a Rythmik F12 or equivalent

 

[Infinit0]

So will two KH310 II's + two KH750's be the ultimate grail of audio glory? Seems like it

And the M1 haha, don't forget

Bear in mind that probably that combo will cost something around
KH310II (5000) KH750x2 (3000)
We are talking about 8000 budget And that's is a pair of Genelecs 8351
Or a pair of 8341 + Sub

 

[dfuller]

And the M1 haha, don't forget

Bear in mind that probably that combo will cost something around
KH310II (5000) KH750x2 (3000)
We are talking about 8000 budget And that's is a pair of Genelecs 8351
Or a pair of 8341 + Sub

Not for nothing, but the 310 is already approaching the 8351 in terms of SQ.

 

[SlothRock]

If the kh310 II is as much better from the 301 as the 120 to the 120 II then we're in for a good time.

My wishlist is as follows:

- lower cross (maybe 450-500hz instead of 650) for mid driver to woofer to move the one toothed comb flare to a less offensive area - possible with the really steep 8th order FIR xover filters they've been using.
- higher cross for tweeter (maybe 2.5-3khz) to let that mid dome do more since it's such a good driver
- take a page out of the kh150's book and give it that near-Purifi level of driver design.


FWIW, the kh750 is already a bit.. not enough, for a 310. It doesn't get particularly substantially louder. Better to match it with a sub like a Rythmik F12 or equivalent

I can totally see one KH750 not being enough for the 310's but what about 2?

 

[Filio45]

Can the 310a's go pretty much up against the wall or do they prefer a little space from it? Just curious

 

[CtheArgie]

Can the 310a's go pretty much up against the wall or do they prefer a little space from it? Just curious

Well, you have some wires that need to get plugged, so you will need at least a few inches of space from the wall.

 

[Chr1]

Using two current KH310s with a pair of BK XXLS400FF subs with MathAudio RoomEQ and rekon I would need to spend a lot more money to get better sound. Look forward to seeing how the new model compares for sure.

Not needing inbuilt DAC, DSP/EQ, so not sure if the inevitable price hike will be worth it. Better drivers, specs tho would. Depends on the price.

 

[DJBonoBobo]

Well, you have some wires that need to get plugged, so you will need at least a few inches of space from the wall.

 

[LTig]

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Yep. I also use 90 degree XLR and mains connectors for my O300Ds.

 

[Fontie]

are the Mk2s expected before year end?

 

[Pearljam5000]

Let's not forget about a KH420 II

 

[CtheArgie]

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I need two of those 90 degree XLRs! Thanks!

 

[Infinit0]

Let's not forget about a KH420 II

Thats not gonna happen in the Next 5 years

 

[Chr1]

Let's not forget about a KH420 II

Probably my dream speaker and no doubt way out of my budget.
Good to dream tho...

 

[Infinit0]

are the Mk2s expected before year end?

No. Closer to One year from now they said Probably in Next namm we Will get news

 

[LTig]

I need two of those 90 degree XLRs! Thanks!

Neutrik have them.

 

[Pio]

Thats not gonna happen in the Next 5 years

Wait!! What??? Know for sure?

 

[Infinit0]

Wait!! What??? Know for sure?

Yes. KH420 was released in 2015
Kh120 released in 2011
Kh310 released in 2013
Considering the new KH310 Will be released next year you could have a new KH420 in 3-4-5 years from nos
Also there is a picture in this forum and someone asked To neumann problem i cant find it

 

[Pearljam5000]

Yes. KH420 was released in 2015
Kh120 released in 2011
Kh310 released in 2013
Considering the new KH310 Will be released next year you could have a new KH420 in 3-4-5 years from nos
Also there is a picture in this forum and someone asked To neumann problem i cant find it

Not Necessarily
They could make it a shorter cycle with KH420 II If they already developed the new tech for KH120 II and KH150

 

[Takanaka]

I hope the GKH 310 grill will still fit on the MK2 model. I don’t want to spend 400 euro’s again on frickin protection grills lol.