Endgame Neumann KH 120 MKII (Endgame)

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The Neumann KH 120 MKII are truly endgame. They are flawlessly flat and transparent with no tonality defects. Like most studio monitors, their woofer is not strong enough to reproduce sub bass without a subwoofer. This is why open back dynamic driver headphones are just as good if tuned properly. They don't need the sub bass to sound like amazing studio monitors.
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third party measurements agree. Super neutral and smooth response for a flawless studio monitor sound:
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You need subwoofers with these, but yes, they are near perfectly designed loudspeakers, outside of deep bass. With a 70 Hz crossover, they are very capable and offer a nice, point source sound, meaning that it sounds like there aren't even speakers there.
 
I also own the Neumann KH120 II monitors, and they are indeed quite impressive. The center image is remarkably well-defined, with considerable leeway on the horizontal plane, though the vertical plane offers much less flexibility, which is expected given that they are not coaxial. I prefer using them with a subwoofer, specifically a single Kali WS-6.2 subwoofer. This sub features an active crossover set at 80Hz and delivers ample output, though achieving a smooth, even response can be somewhat challenging. Depending on your room's acoustics, you may still need to apply some EQ to fine-tune the bass.

I primarily use this setup for studio work and don't anticipate adding a second subwoofer. However, I do plan to invest in a MiniDSP with Dirac Live at some point to better calibrate the subwoofer with the KH120 IIs for an even more refined listening experience.
 
The Kali subwoofer's drivers are only six-and-a-half inches each, and there are two of them. However, they start to "plop" at 25Hz and below, which is understandable given the inherent physical limitations. At a certain point, it's simply a matter of physics. Even the Kii Three BXT, which also features multiple six-and-a-half-inch drivers, reportedly begins to "plop" around 20Hz, according to feedback from other users. This isn’t a significant issue for me, though, as I use these for music production, mixing, and mastering, where I typically high-pass around 30 to 40Hz anyway.
 
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