ADAM Audio has expanded its networked Sub PRO line with the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO, a compact active subwoofer built around the company’s new ADAM Control calibration platform. Announced alongside the larger Sub10 PRO, the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO pairs a high-excursion 8-inch woofer with DSP-driven room correction and what ADAM Audio calls an industry-first integration with Sonarworks SoundID Reference, aimed squarely at compact monitoring setups that need a precise, well-controlled low end.
A Network-Ready Foundation
At the heart of the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO sits a fibre-reinforced, paper-based 8-inch woofer, mounted in a robust wooden cabinet with an FEA-optimised bass port designed to keep air speeds consistent along its length. A Class D amplifier delivers up to 200 W of peak power, while a protective metal grille shields the driver without disturbing the acoustic output. ADAM Audio backs the cabinet with a 5-year warranty once the product has been registered. Full technical details for the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO are listed on the brand’s own product page.
ADAM Control and Sonarworks Calibration
What sets the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO apart from a conventional subwoofer is its onboard Ethernet connection, which links it to ADAM Control, ADAM Audio’s network-based management and calibration software. From there, users can manually time-align the subwoofer within a multichannel or stereo system, apply up to four bands of parametric EQ, and upload calibration profiles generated with Sonarworks SoundID Reference — all without opening a single back-panel dial. Firmware updates are also handled through the application, so the feature set can keep evolving after purchase. The subwoofer offers dedicated Stereo, LFE and Wide modes, covering everything from a conventional two-channel desk to an immersive Dolby Atmos monitoring chain, and the same ADAM Control platform also manages ADAM Audio’s A Series monitors, so a whole room can be calibrated from one interface.
Connectivity Built for the Studio
On the connectivity side, the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO includes AES3 digital input for audio up to 24-bit/96kHz, alongside a combination XLR/TRS socket for analog signal. Frequency response is rated at 26 Hz to 300 Hz (-6 dB), with a maximum peak SPL of 105 dB at one metre — figures that put the Sub8 PRO firmly in the compact end of ADAM Audio’s Sub PRO range, one step below the larger 10-inch Sub10 PRO announced at the same time.
ADAM Audio positions the Sub8 PRO as the natural companion to its A Series monitors, extending a compact two-way or three-way setup down into genuinely deep, controlled bass without requiring a separate subwoofer management workflow — ADAM Control already handles EQ, gain, phase and delay for the whole Sub PRO line from one interface. For studios that have outgrown a single pair of monitors, the ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO offers a relatively affordable way to add real low-frequency extension without sacrificing the calibration precision that networked monitoring has made standard practice.
Pricing and availability
The ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO is priced at £829.99 in the UK; regional pricing in other markets may vary and has not yet been confirmed by ADAM Audio. The subwoofer is available to order now through ADAM Audio’s dealer network, alongside the 10-inch Sub10 PRO.
Key specifications
- Driver: fibre-reinforced, paper-based 8″ woofer
- Amplifier: Class D, 200 W peak power
- Frequency response (-6 dB): 26 – 300 Hz
- Max. SPL at 1 m (peak): 105 dB SPL
- Modes: Stereo, LFE, Wide
- Calibration: ADAM Control, SoundID Reference by Sonarworks, backplate controls
- Digital input: AES3, up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Analog input: combination XLR/TRS
- Connectivity: onboard Ethernet for ADAM Control
- Cabinet: wooden enclosure with protective metal grille
- Warranty: 5 years upon product registration
