Neumann KH 120 II EU (single returned item)

The KH 120 II is based on the same acoustic concept as its highly acclaimed predecessor, but has been completely redesigned to improve performance across the board: 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 in 2010, it marked the beginning of an enduring success story. Since then, Neumann Monitoring has become the benchmark in countless studios around the world. The KH 120 II follows the same philosophy as its predecessor and, indeed, all Neumann studio monitors: maximum linearity, minimal distortion, no colouration whatsoever and perfect adaptability to any acoustic environment. Thanks to performance improvements across all parameters and a powerful DSP engine, the reproduction gains even greater clarity, enabling more efficient working. This results in mixes that perform optimally 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 response and finely resolved reverbs. This is made possible by DSP-controlled electronics with sophisticated crossovers, which avoid the phase distortions caused by analogue filters. The internal DSP also sets new standards in tonal consistency. The KH 120 II is manufactured with minimal tolerances of just +/-0.5 dB! And you can hear it: the stereo image 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 ideally suited for smaller spaces such as home and project studios, as well as mixing and editing suites, or as a surround speaker in large multi-channel setups. Thanks to its outstanding linearity in a portable format, the KH 120 II is also an excellent choice for setting up a professional-quality temporary control room for on-site recordings (e.g. orchestra/choir, live recordings, film, broadcast).

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 enables calibration via Neumann’s revolutionary Automatic Monitor Alignment.  The MA 1 system (sold separately) ensures that the DSP-based monitors are optimally adapted to the room characteristics and perfectly calibrated for the listening position. Even in acoustically treated rooms, this results in a significant improvement.

Its sonic compatibility with other KH-Line studio monitors allows the KH 120 II to be used in mixed setups, e.g. in immersive monitoring. For flexible connectivity, the KH 120 II offers both analogue and S/PDIF inputs.

In addition, the KH 120 II AES67 model variant features 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.