Neumann KH 120 II W

The KH 120 II is based on the same acoustic concept as its highly acclaimed predecessor, but has been completely redesigned to improve performance in all parameters: deeper bass, higher sound pressure levels and even better resolution. The internal DSP enables phase-linear crossovers and room-adaptive calibration via Neumann's revolutionary MA 1 Automatic Alignment.

When Neumann launched the KH 120 A on the market in 2010, it was the beginning of an ongoing success story. Since then, Neumann Monitoring has become the reference in countless studios around the world. The KH 120 II follows the same philosophy as its predecessor and in fact all Neumann studio monitors: maximum linearity, minimal distortion, no colouration and perfect adaptability to any acoustic environment. Thanks to performance improvements in all parameters and a powerful DSP engine, the reproduction gains even more clarity, which enables more efficient work. This results in mixes that work perfectly on all playback systems. With ease.

The KH 120 II has an exceptionally linear frequency response from 44 Hz to 21 kHz (+/-3 dB). And that's not all: it also linearises the phase response! This means: clear mids with astonishing transparency as well as extreme accuracy in the time domain with precise impulse reproduction and finely resolved reverbs. This is made possible by DSP-controlled electronics with sophisticated crossovers that avoid the phase distortion caused by analogue filters. The internal DSP also sets new standards in tonal consistency. The KH 120 II is manufactured with the lowest tolerances of just +/-0.5 dB! And you can hear it: the stereo imaging is razor-sharp.

The KH 120 II is designed for near-field applications with a recommended listening distance of 1 - 2 metres. It is therefore ideal for smaller rooms such as home and project studios as well as mixing and editing suites or as a surround speaker in large multi-channel applications. Thanks to its outstanding linearity in a portable format, the KH 120 II is also an excellent choice for setting up a temporary control room in professional quality for on-site recordings (e.g. orchestra/choir, live recordings, film, radio).

Even the best loudspeaker only sounds as good as the acoustic environment allows. Neumann's Mathematically Modelled Dispersion™ (MMD™) waveguide guarantees a wide sweet spot and minimises desk reflections. However, the KH 120 II goes much further: its internal DSP allows it to be calibrated using Neumann's revolutionary Automatic Monitor Alignment. The MA 1 system (available separately) ensures that the DSP-based monitors are optimally matched to the room character and perfectly calibrated for the listening position. This results in a significant improvement even in acoustically treated rooms.

The sound compatibility with other KH-Line studio monitors allows the KH 120 II to be used in mixed setups, e.g. for immersive monitoring. The KH 120 II offers both analogue and S/PDIF inputs for flexible connection options.

In addition, the KH 120 II AES67 model offers integrated redundant AES67 audio network ports that are fully compliant with broadcast standards such as ST 2110, ST 2022-7 redundancy and RAVENNA. At the same time, the KH 120 II AES67 is compatible with DANTE®-generated AES67 network streams.