Neumann KH 310 II R active studio monitor (single)

General

For years, the Neumann KH 310 A was the monitor that thousands of studios relied upon blindly; now, its successor has arrived. The Neumann KH 310 II builds on a tradition that began in 1967, when Klein & Hummel introduced the world’s very first active three-way studio monitor. Designed for medium and large spaces, it covers tracking, music production, post-production, broadcast, mastering, and immersive audio. Neumann’s signature principles remain untouched: linearity, reliability, and a sound profile that allows you to work for hours without listening fatigue. This is not a cosmetic makeover; it is a fundamentally re-engineered monitor with the exact same DNA.

Neumann KH 310 II – why engineers pay immediate attention

With 5 dB more maximum sound pressure level (SPL) than its predecessor, the KH 310 II maintains rock-solid control during demanding mixing sessions. Linearity has been improved to ±0.6 dB between 100 Hz and 10 kHz—so what you hear is genuinely what is in the mix. Furthermore, the sealed cabinet design provides a tighter transient response and significantly lower group delay than any ported cabinet could ever allow. Notably, the legendary 3-inch soft-dome midrange driver remains completely unchanged. Neumann attempted to refine it, only to freely admit that it was already perfect.

Under the bonnet: DSP, power, and precision

A full 32-bit DSP signal path drives every aspect of the monitor, from system alignment to advanced signal processing. Thanks to MA 1 compatibility, the monitor automatically measures and corrects for your room’s unique acoustics. The new ELFF woofer technology keeps distortion exceptionally low, even at high excursion and heavy output levels. Power output has been boosted considerably: the woofer jumps from 210 to 300 watts, the midrange from 90 to 160 watts, and the tweeter from 90 to 125 watts. Outfitted with both digital AES3id (BNC) and analogue inputs, it integrates seamlessly into your current studio workflow.

Ready for a drop-in replacement of your existing KH 310 A setup

The KH 310 II shares the exact same external dimensions as the KH 310 A, meaning you can swap them out without altering your studio furniture or wall mounts. Enhanced unit-to-unit consistency delivers a razor-sharp, predictable stereo image, even across multichannel configurations. It performs at its absolute best within the recommended listening distance of 1.0 to 2.5 metres, with an effective range of up to 6.0 metres. This monitor is built for studios where every decibel counts and every critical decision needs to be heard. Anyone who previously trusted the KH 310 A will hear instantly why this successor deserves to carry that reputation forward.