Adam Audio Sub 10 PRO

A connected subwoofer for next-generation ADAM Audio studios

The Sub10 PRO is part of the new generation of professional ADAM Audio subwoofers designed for networked monitoring. It has been conceived as a natural complement to the monitors in the A Series, while providing the precision and dynamic headroom required by more ambitious studio setups.

Its approach goes far beyond simply reinforcing the low end. Thanks to its DSP processing, Ethernet connectivity and compatibility with Sonarworks acoustic correction, this subwoofer becomes a true control hub for optimizing low-frequency response in a stereo or immersive control room.

Reliable low end for mixing, mastering and immersive audio

The ADAM Audio Sub10 PRO is aimed at producers, sound engineers, post-production mixers and creators working in rooms where accurate reproduction of low frequencies is essential. It makes it easier to assess the kick, bass, sub-bass frequencies, room resonances and the overall balance of a mix.

In a 2.1 system, Stereo mode enables intuitive integration with a pair of monitors. For Dolby Atmos workflows and other immersive formats, LFE mode applies a suitable crossover frequency up to 120 Hz. Wide mode, meanwhile, lets the subwoofer reproduce its entire bandwidth, a particularly flexible solution when bass management is handled elsewhere in the monitoring chain.

DSP, network calibration and power: precise control of the low end

A 10-inch woofer designed to stay clean at high levels

At the heart of the Sub10 PRO, the 10-inch woofer combines a paper cone reinforced with fibers, a soft rubber surround and a 45 mm voice coil. This construction enables substantial excursion while limiting distortion, preserving clear transients and a solid low-end foundation.

The ferrite magnetic system, complemented by demodulation rings, stabilizes the voice-coil inductance. Carefully designed ventilation for the moving elements also helps reduce unwanted mechanical noise, including during extended listening sessions.

Optimized front-firing port and Class D amplification

The front-firing bass-reflex port has been optimized through FEA analysis to streamline airflow. This design reduces turbulence in the port and helps the Sub10 PRO deliver a high sound pressure level without sacrificing definition. Its robust MDF cabinet limits unwanted vibrations, while the steel grille effectively protects the loudspeaker, particularly in an under-desk installation.

The Class D PWM amplifier delivers up to 325 W peak power and 200 W RMS. It operates with an intelligent limiter and several independent protections against peaks, overheating, overcurrent and undervoltage. The result is a subwoofer capable of maintaining its control and reliability, even at high working volumes.

ADAM Control and Sonarworks: integration tailored to your room

Connected to the network via Ethernet, the Sub10 PRO can be controlled from the ADAM Control software. This makes it possible to adjust the level, Delay, phase and four bands of parametric equalization in real time, including from different listening positions. This centralized management simplifies the subwoofer's time alignment with the monitors and the adaptation of low-frequency response to the acoustic constraints of the control room.

The onboard DSP can also accommodate correction filters created with Sonarworks' SoundID Reference. This compatibility is a major asset for calibrating a stereo or multichannel ADAM Audio system with greater consistency. Firmware updates via ADAM Control also allow the subwoofer's features to evolve over time.

Professional routing, analog and digital

The Sub10 PRO features two balanced XLR/TRS combo inputs, two XLR outputs and an AES3 input/output pair. The digital connection can transmit two channels at 24-bit and up to 96 kHz, reducing the number of conversion stages in a compatible monitoring chain. A locking footswitch input allows the bass management to be bypassed instantly, making it easy to compare a mix quickly with and without the subwoofer.

Technical specifications

Battery	No	Impedance	25000 Ω
Type	active subwoofer	Cutaway	Yes
Speaker protection type	Fuse	SPL Max / peak	113 dB
Peak power	325 W	SPL max	112 dB
Number of channels	1 channel	Speaker structure	MDF
Recommended amps	200 W	Inputs	AES3, XLR, jack, RJ45
Amplification	Active amplified	Outputs	XLR, AES/EBU
Auto-standby	Yes	Color	Black
Bluetooth	No	Colours	Noir
Connection	XLR/6.3 mm jack combo, RJ45, AES3, XLR	Power output	200 W
Controls	Crossover, Input Select, Phase, volume	Power / type	RMS
Speaker diameter	10"	Quantity	1
Number of speakers	1	Weight	22.8 kg
DSP	Yes	Dimensions (mm)	450 x 360 x 450
EQ	Yes

Frequency response at minus 3 dB	22 to 264 Hz	Analog input impedance	25 kOhm
Frequency response at minus 6 dB	21 to 300 Hz	Digital input impedance	110 Ohm
Maximum SPL in half-space at 1 m, from 50 to 100 Hz	106 dB at 3 percent THD RMS	Maximum input level	19 dBu
Maximum SPL in half-space at 1 m, from 25 to 50 Hz	102 dB RMS and 105 dB peak at 10 percent THD	Analog-to-digital converter	24-bit
Maximum SPL in free field at 1 m with IEC-weighted noise, Stereo mode	113 dB	Internal sampling frequency	96 kHz
Maximum peak SPL Dolby D.A.R.D.T., full bandwidth or bass management at 85 Hz	113 dB	Delay range	0 to 10 ms, 32-bit resolution
Crossover frequencies	70, 85, 100 and 115 Hz	Input sensitivity	0 dBu for 100 dB SPL at 1 m, level set to 0 dB in free field
Self-noise	below 20 dB A at 10 cm, level set to plus 6 dB in Wide mode	Volume adjustment	minus 18 dB to plus 6 dB
Woofer	10 inches, or 25.4 cm	Input selector	analog or digital
Voice coil diameter	45 mm	Phase adjustment	0, minus 45, minus 90, minus 135, minus 180, minus 225, minus 270 and minus 315 degrees
Diaphragm	paper	Modes	Remote Control, Local, Stereo, LFE up to 120 Hz and Wide
Amplifier type	PWM, Class D	Footswitch	bypass, TS connector and latching switch
RMS power	200 W at 3 ohms, 1 percent THD, limiter disabled	Network connector	RJ45 Ethernet
Protection	independent thermal and peak limiters, overcurrent, overheating and undervoltage protection	Communication protocol	AES70 over TCP
Analog inputs	2 balanced XLR and TRS combo inputs	Software control	ADAM Control
Digital input	AES3 XLR	Network acoustic adjustments	four parametric equalizers, level and delay
Analog outputs	2 x XLR	Compatible third-party correction	import from SoundID Reference by Sonarworks
Digital output	AES3 XLR