Definitive Audio Koala 8A

The KOALA Series: A New Range Designed for the Field

With KOALA, DEFINITIVE AUDIO offers a series of active speakers with a modern design, engineered to provide an effective balance between sound reproduction, reliability, and mobility. The range is available in several sizes (6, 8, 10, 12, and 15 inches) to cover a wide variety of uses, from occasional reinforcement to main sound distribution. The series' approach emphasizes quality drivers and amplification designed to combine performance and easy transport without complicating setup.

Who Is the KOALA 8 For and In Which Applications Does It Excel?

The DEFINITIVE AUDIO KOALA 8 targets DJs, musicians, hosts, speakers, and service providers looking for a compact active speaker that is simple to adjust and quick to install. Its 8-inch format is particularly suited for small to medium setups: front-of-house sound in a modest-sized room, reinforcement in a secondary area, or stage monitoring when space is limited.

For mobility, its injected polypropylene chassis and top handle facilitate transport, while the 35mm socket allows immediate pole mounting. For installation, the M8 threaded inserts enable fixed integration, convenient for multipurpose rooms, bars, rehearsal studios, or conference spaces.

Controls, Sound Distribution, and Connectivity: A Speaker Ready to Work

Direct Sound Control

The KOALA 8 includes essential controls to quickly adjust the tonal balance: Bass and Treble correction, as well as a volume knob. This approach is ideal when switching from a microphone to a line source or when compensating for room acoustics without necessarily using external processing.

Controlled Sound Dispersion for Front-of-House and Monitor Use

With a specified dispersion of 90deg x 60deg and a 2-way configuration (8-inch woofer and tweeter driver), the KOALA 8 aims for coherent coverage for close audiences as well as stage monitor applications. This versatility facilitates performances alternating between main sound, side fill, and monitoring.

Inputs Adapted to Modern Setups

The connectivity allows connection of both professional and consumer sources: LINE/MIC inputs via XLR and 6.35mm Jack, RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack inputs for audio players, computers, or playback solutions. The LINK output on a male XLR simplifies chaining a second speaker, useful for creating a stereo pair or extending coverage without multiplying mixer outputs.

Technical specifications

PA loudspeaker power	151 to 300 watts RMS	LINE/MIC inputs	NEUTRIK XLR connector and 6.35mm jack
PA loudspeaker type	stage monitor and front-of-house	Audio inputs	RCA and 3.5 mm mini jack
Amplification class	AB	LINK output	XLR Male
Low-frequency loudspeaker	8", 1.5" voice coil	Mains connection	SHUCKO
High-frequency driver	1.35"	Main switch	ON/OFF
Dispersion	90deg x 60deg	Input voltage selector	110/220V
Crossover frequency	1.8 kHz	Voltage indicator	blue LED on the front panel
Frequency response	61Hz-19 kHz	Speaker stand mount	standard, 35 mm
Sensitivity	89 dB	Fixed installation mounting	4 M8 threaded holes
Max SPL	108 dB	Handle	1, on top
EQ controls	Bass and Treble	Dimensions (W x H x D)	360 x 530 x 350 mm
Volume control	potentiometer	Weight	9.2 kg