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Palmer ORBIT 11 Cardioid Coaxial 3-way studio monitor (MSRP 799€/899$)

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Well then, this is a splash, this monitor basically throws all the en vogue technologies in a single product and does it at a price that is impressively low for its reported capability.

And it looks really nice too.

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Official description (link):

The Palmer ORBIT 11 is an active coaxial 3-way studio monitor designed for mixing, mastering, post-production, sound design, broadcasting, and content creation. Its coaxial True Point Source design combines a 6.5″ midrange driver and a 1″ tweeter on a single acoustic axis and provides consistent 120° × 120° dispersion for stable imaging and reliable balance across the listening area.

The controlled, consistent dispersion pattern helps to maintain reliable balance and translation, while the cardioid front baffle reduces rearward energy to limit room interaction.

Low frequencies are handled by two impulse-compensated 8″ woofers mounted in a sealed, die-cast aluminium enclosure with 5 to 16 mm wall thickness, which is designed to counteract mechanical forces and minimise cabinet vibration, delivering an impressively deep bass response down to 28 Hz.

Internal processing operates at 96 kHz/24-bit with FIR filtering for linear-phase behaviour and time-coherent driver integration.

For fast setup, the top-mounted control panel provides direct access to the input pad, 3-band EQ, Desk and Rear Wall presets, and an 80 Hz high-pass filter. Connectivity options include a balanced XLR line input and AES3 via XLR, with an AES3 Thru output for daisy-chaining.

For wall or ceiling installation, the ORBIT 11 features threaded mounting points and an M8 eye-bolt point for safety attachment, and it is compatible with the Gravity Tilt-and-Swivel Mount GSPWMBS20B.

Engineered in Germany with musical sensitivity, the ORBIT 11 is built for reliable monitoring with time-coherent reproduction and extended low-frequency response, made for those who listen.


Coaxial true point source (6.5" mid + 1" tweeter)

Impulse compensated dual 8" woofers for tight, resonance-free bass

True 3-way design for full-range accuracy and clarity

1000 W Class-D amplifier delivers high dynamic range

Cardioid design for controlled directivity and reduced room interaction

120° ×120° constant directivity provides uniform coverage

FIR filters for linear phase with minimal latency

Ultra Wide frequency range (28 Hz–28 kHz @ -3 dB)

Advanced low-end design improves wall coupling and reduces cancellations

Clean control panel with desk & wall presets for efficient setup

High-resolution 96 kHz / 24-bit DAC and DSP

Analog and AES3 inputs for seamless integration

Die-cast aluminium housing for ultra-low resonance

Black or white finish for your individual style


And the price is 799€ per unit, that's really low for what it accomplishes. Incredible.

Also, Palmer is a brand form the Adam Hall Group, which is a huge German conglomerate that has multiple brands that cover touring, lighting, studio gear....
 

More information, the cardioid is passive, and it goes down to 250 Hz.

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These lines in the spec sheet are awesome.

Peak output power : 1,000 W
RMS output power : 400 W
Amp class : Class D
Max. SPL peak : 116 dB
Frequency response (-3 dB, rel. Avg) : 28 - 28,000 Hz
Crossover frequency : 250 Hz / 1800 Hz
Beam angle : 120° (hor.) / 120° (vert.)
Number of inputs : 2
Number of outputs : 1
Protection features : Limiter, Multiband Limiter, Overheating

Keep in mind, this is a small speaker, the fact that it will limit its bass output at high SPL is a good thing. If this works as well as it claims, this could be ideal in a lot of space constrained set ups.
 
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A subjective yet non snake oil test here : https://fr.audiofanzine.com/enceinte-active/palmer/orbit-11/news/a.play,n.80354.html

Three‑way coaxials and cardioid, with that level of power and frequency response at this price point — as far as I know, that’s completely unheard of until now.

I really hope we get a spinorama soon, because if the promises of uniform dispersion, power, and frequency response hold up, this could be a real game changer. It’s close to the specs of monitors like the Antelope I8 (which aren’t cardioid) or the Mesanovic CMD65, which cost almost three times as much.

So there were surely some compromises here and there, but I have to admit I’m more hyped for a speaker release than I have been in a long time.
 
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dayum.

I kinda wish I didn't see this.

Could use box dimensions in their spec list (didn't see them there, maybe I missed?)
 
Looks interesting, but given the market they're aiming at I find it suspicious they don't provide any measurements.

I don't know how on-axis FR, horizontal isobars and HD measuments across the entire frequency range translates into no measurements, that is actually better than a good three quarters of the monitoring market.

dayum.

I kinda wish I didn't see this.

Could use box dimensions in their spec list (didn't see them there, maybe I missed?)
On the linked product page. It's a small monitor.
 
@Pearljam5000 - this is all you actually need

Oh no, not so fast (I am kidding of course).

This is from p. 9 of the manual (download here: https://portal.adamhall.com/downloadcenter/products?article=PORBIT11W)


4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 INTENDED USE
The ORBIT 11 is intended for precise audio monitoring in professional and semiprofessional
studio environments.
This product has been developed for the professional use in the field of event
technology, studio, TV, and broadcast.
The device is intended for fixed installation and not for mobile application.
The device is intended for indoor use only.
It is not suitable for domestic use . . . .
 
I don't know how on-axis FR, horizontal isobars and HD measuments across the entire frequency range translates into no measurements, that is actually better than a good three quarters of the monitoring market.
Where? Looked on the web site but didn't see any.
 
It is not suitable for domestic use . . . .
That would be utter nonsense. A good speaker is a good speaker, no matter if it’s in a home or a studio.

If the measurements are true, this an extremely high value speaker.

But we’ve seen these ruler flat measurements before and they almost never turn out te be true.

Nevertheless, this is an intriguing speaker.
 
Well then, this is a splash, this monitor basically throws all the en vogue technologies in a single product and does it at a price that is impressively low for its reported capability.

And it looks really nice too.

QfQ9wJp.jpeg
43uzEl4.jpeg


Official description (link):

The Palmer ORBIT 11 is an active coaxial 3-way studio monitor designed for mixing, mastering, post-production, sound design, broadcasting, and content creation. Its coaxial True Point Source design combines a 6.5″ midrange driver and a 1″ tweeter on a single acoustic axis and provides consistent 120° × 120° dispersion for stable imaging and reliable balance across the listening area.

The controlled, consistent dispersion pattern helps to maintain reliable balance and translation, while the cardioid front baffle reduces rearward energy to limit room interaction.

Low frequencies are handled by two impulse-compensated 8″ woofers mounted in a sealed, die-cast aluminium enclosure with 5 to 16 mm wall thickness, which is designed to counteract mechanical forces and minimise cabinet vibration, delivering an impressively deep bass response down to 28 Hz.

Internal processing operates at 96 kHz/24-bit with FIR filtering for linear-phase behaviour and time-coherent driver integration.

For fast setup, the top-mounted control panel provides direct access to the input pad, 3-band EQ, Desk and Rear Wall presets, and an 80 Hz high-pass filter. Connectivity options include a balanced XLR line input and AES3 via XLR, with an AES3 Thru output for daisy-chaining.

For wall or ceiling installation, the ORBIT 11 features threaded mounting points and an M8 eye-bolt point for safety attachment, and it is compatible with the Gravity Tilt-and-Swivel Mount GSPWMBS20B.

Engineered in Germany with musical sensitivity, the ORBIT 11 is built for reliable monitoring with time-coherent reproduction and extended low-frequency response, made for those who listen.


Coaxial true point source (6.5" mid + 1" tweeter)

Impulse compensated dual 8" woofers for tight, resonance-free bass

True 3-way design for full-range accuracy and clarity

1000 W Class-D amplifier delivers high dynamic range

Cardioid design for controlled directivity and reduced room interaction

120° ×120° constant directivity provides uniform coverage

FIR filters for linear phase with minimal latency

Ultra Wide frequency range (28 Hz–28 kHz @ -3 dB)

Advanced low-end design improves wall coupling and reduces cancellations

Clean control panel with desk & wall presets for efficient setup

High-resolution 96 kHz / 24-bit DAC and DSP

Analog and AES3 inputs for seamless integration

Die-cast aluminium housing for ultra-low resonance

Black or white finish for your individual style


And the price is 799€ per unit, that's really low for what it accomplishes. Incredible.

Also, Palmer is a brand form the Adam Hall Group, which is a huge German conglomerate that has multiple brands that cover touring, lighting, studio gear....
Adam Hall Group is different than Adam audio?
 
Yup, Adam Hall group owns Palmer (known for DI's), LD System (live loudspeakers), Cameo (lighting equipement), gravity (stands and accesories), defender (cable management) and adam hall hardware. (fly case components).

Adam audio is owned by Focusrite group. (Focusrite interfaces, Novation (music controller and synths), Sequential (analog synths), Martin Audio (pro live loudspeakers), Sonnox (vst plugins).

Up until now, it was mostly a group focused on live‑sound equipment.
 
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That would be utter nonsense. A good speaker is a good speaker, no matter if it’s in a home or a studio.

It gets worse (again, I am just sharing amusing tidbits from the same page of the ORBIT 11 manual):

This product is not suitable for children and persons with limited physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
 
It gets worse (again, I am just sharing amusing tidbits from the same page of the ORBIT 11 manual):

This product is not suitable for children and persons with limited physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
This is in most European manuals, it must be for some legal reason.
 
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