New Neumann KH 310 II and KH 350 Rumors: Leaked Pricing & Info

[Puddingbuks]

6.000 for a pair 310 II still is a lot. They look ugly as hell and I remember the previous version costing 1700 each.

 

[DearSX]

Did a quick 8 inch 3-way battle. Took the data on the Neumann site, plus Amir's test data, Stereophile's Wilson's measurements and Erin's Mofi 888.

 

[DearSX]

6.000 for a pair 310 II still is a lot. They look ugly as hell and I remember the previous version costing 1700 each.

$2200 when Amirm measured them in 2020, that is $2,847.47 inflation adjusted (29%) but before being tarriff-ied and now at $3000 (5.7% higher than original KH310 in real terms).

To compensate I asked my boss for a 5.7% raise

 

[Pearljam5000]

Did a quick 8 inch 3-way battle. Took the data on the Neumann site, plus Amir's test data, Stereophile's Wilson's measurements and Erin's Mofi 888.

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Where's the 8351

 

[mj30250]

Sound comparison of KH150 and KH310 II
Honestly I can hear a big difference

I hear a lot more high-end coming from the 310s, which is surprising. It looks like the mic position remained static for both speakers, so perhaps tweeter alignment with the mic could account for it?

 

[DearSX]

 

[b73i57dc3f]

Wish we had measurements for the Wilson Audio Sabrina so we could compare them to the KH350 too different approaches to a 3 way with an 8 inch woofer.

Here you go:

Wilson Audio Sabrina V loudspeaker Lab Report

The technical performance of the Sabrina V versus the previous X [HFN Dec ’20] can be summed up quite simply: it is slightly less sensitive (88.9dB vs. 89.6dB/1kHz), the response is slightly less uniform (errors are ±3.8dB vs. ±2.9dB, re. 200Hz-20kHz) and it’s a little tougher to drive, but all...

www.hifinews.com

Wilson Audio Specialties Sabrina V loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

The technical evolution of the Sabrina V over its forebear, the SabrinaX, can be gleaned by comparing a few key performance indicators. For example, the newcomer still achieves a higher sensitivity than the 87dB specification at 88.9dB despite being slightly less sensitive than the 'X (89.6dB...

www.stereophile.com

It's no spinorama, but I think it tells us enough.

 

[kharan]

Did a quick 8 inch 3-way battle. Took the data on the Neumann site, plus Amir's test data, Stereophile's Wilson's measurements and Erin's Mofi 888.

Does C8C count as an incher? It's in the same price range too
Then there's D&D 6C or 8C as that also have 8" drivers.

 

[Pearljam5000]

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Thanks

 

[DearSX]

Here you go:
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Wilson Audio Sabrina V loudspeaker Lab Report

The technical performance of the Sabrina V versus the previous X [HFN Dec ’20] can be summed up quite simply: it is slightly less sensitive (88.9dB vs. 89.6dB/1kHz), the response is slightly less uniform (errors are ±3.8dB vs. ±2.9dB, re. 200Hz-20kHz) and it’s a little tougher to drive, but all...

www.hifinews.com

Wilson Audio Specialties Sabrina V loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

The technical evolution of the Sabrina V over its forebear, the SabrinaX, can be gleaned by comparing a few key performance indicators. For example, the newcomer still achieves a higher sensitivity than the 87dB specification at 88.9dB despite being slightly less sensitive than the 'X (89.6dB...

www.stereophile.com

It's no spinorama, but I think it tells us enough.

It shows the pair is well matched and distortion is very good all around at 90dB. The frequency response is interesting going about +_ 4db. Reviewers tend to love these speakers. New Record Day measured them in his room and thought they were great, but preferred the Mofi 888 overall.

 

[DearSX]

Does C8C count as an incher? It's in the same price range too
Then there's D&D 6C or 8C as that also have 8" drivers.

 

[pedrojoaquimborges]

Sound comparison of KH150 and KH310 II
Honestly I can hear a big difference

Judging monitors from these kinds of in-room recordings should be right at the bottom of the list when it comes to fair comparisons. The way placement, size, phase and dispersion interact can make measurements just centimeters apart sound like coming from an entirely different monitor.

 

[pedrojoaquimborges]

We now have a reference for a UK price: £2,525.00. I imagine it'll be similar in the EU.
https://www.andertons.co.uk/neumann-kh310-ii-right-active-studio-monitor/

 

[b73i57dc3f]

We now have a reference for a UK price: £2,525.00. I imagine it'll be similar in the EU.

Thomann has them listed for about 3000€ (KH 310 II) and 3600€ (KH 350), including VAT. Supposedly in stock, too.

 

[Pearljam5000]

Old KH310 is on sale

 

[Pearljam5000]

In depth factory tour where they show how they designed the drivers, amps and pretty much everything else

 

[pedrojoaquimborges]

In depth factory tour where they show how they designed the drivers, amps and pretty much everything else

Everything in this product release, from the leaks to the way information is being delivered, feels like it was meticulously planned for the audio science crowd . I love it.

 

[DearSX]

KH420ii next? expensive but proven!

 

[Hemi-Demon]

I have KH120II's and two KH750's and I was looking to upgrading to the 310 II. At $7,000 in the US I am not sure these are a better option than a pair of active Ascilab C8C's. Neumann has raised the prices too much.

 

[Scrivs]

Those Wilson Audio speakers look like a prop out of “The Fifth Element,” hideous!