ADAM Sub10 PRO DSP-Based Compact Subwoofer

About: ADAM Sub10 PRO DSP-Based Compact Subwoofer

The Sub10 PRO combines advanced DSP, powerful low-frequency audio reproduction and network-based calibration for stereo and multichannel monitoring systems. As part of our latest generation of networked subwoofers, it pairs a high-excursion 10” woofer with an FEA-optimised bass port and a high-performance Class D amplifier to deliver tightly controlled bass.

A comprehensive range of professional connectivity and control options can be found on the Sub10 PRO’s backplate. Alongside precise phase and crossover adjustment, it provides AES3 digital I/O, balanced analog I/O via XLR and TRS, and a dedicated footswitch input for activating or bypassing bass management.

Network connectivity facilitates extensive management and calibration options through ADAM Control, the dedicated software for networked ADAM Audio products. Users can time-align the subwoofer, fine-tune its response across four bands of parametric EQ, and run Sonarworks calibration profiles directly on its integrated platform. ADAM Control also enables firmware updates, allowing future functionality to be added to the subwoofer.

The Sub10 PRO offers three operating modes to accommodate different monitoring applications. Stereo provides straightforward routing for conventional 2.1 systems, while the dedicated LFE setting is optimised for immersive workflows such as Dolby Atmos. Wide mode allows full-range playback, providing flexibility for equalisation elsewhere in the signal chain.

The extensive technology inside is housed in a robust wooden enclosure, with a sturdy metal grille providing protection for the 10” woofer. Designed for long-term use, the Sub10 PRO comes with a 2-year warranty, which can be extended to 5 years through product registration.

ADAM Control

ADAM Control is the calibration and management platform for all networked ADAM Audio products. The extensive tuning and phase controls of the Sub10 PRO can be attenuated remotely and in real time over Ethernet.

ADAM Control is available to download free of charge for Windows and MacOS. Once downloaded and installed, you can control multiple subwoofers and A Series monitors at once, precisely adjusting equalization, and delay settings from various listening positions in your studio space. ADAM Control also facilitates firmware updates, allowing new features to be added to the Sub10 PRO over time.

Automated Room Correction via Sonarworks

The Sub10 PRO is designed to complement ADAM Audio’s Sonarworks-ready, award-winning line of A Series monitors. It features a platform on the subwoofer’s DSP that can host advanced filters created in SoundID Reference. Using Sonarworks and a measurement mic, you can calibrate stereo and multichannel A Series and Sub10 PRO systems with ease.

High-Performance Woofer

The heart of the Sub10 Pro is its high-excursion, low-distortion woofer. Made from a fibre-reinforced paper material, the cone further strengthened by an elasticated rubber surround that permits considerable excursion while maintaining its mechanical design. The precision geometry of the ferrite magnet system is completed by demodulation rings which stabilise voice coil inductance. The considered design of the woofer extends to the advanced ventilation of all moving parts to minimize unwanted noise.

Digital Connectivity

AES3 is a professional standard for transmitting digital audio between interfaces and loudspeakers. Both the AES3 input and output connectors on the Sub10 PRO can carry 2 channels of digital audio up to 24-bit resolution and sample rates of 96 kHZ. By maintaining signal in the digital domain fewer conversions are required and higher quality audio can be transmitted over longer distances. 

Powerful Amplification & Unfaltering DSP

The Sub10 PRO features a Class D amplifier that drives the woofer in a highly efficient manner at all listening levels. A smartly designed limiter works in tandem with the amp so the woofer can be driven to its extremes while always protecting the circuitry and mechanical components. The amplifier and limiter are managed by DSP-based electronics which benefit from consistent crossovers, filters, and equalization. Signal conversion is handled by audiophile-grade converters, carefully selected by ADAM Audio to deliver outstanding performance.

FEA-Optimized Bass Port

Finite Element Analysis is a computer-based simulator that was used to model airflow over the Sub8 PRO’s bass port. By creating thousands of samples of its surface and aggregating how forces affect it, the most efficient curvature, flaring, and effective length of the port could be calculated. This allowed us to achieve more consistent air speeds across the port length, which greatly reduces turbulence and results in impressive SPLs.

Multichannel Ready

Alongside the Sonarworks platform for multichannel calibration, the Sub10 PRO offers two operational modes that were designed for immersive audio. LFE mode features a specifically designed 120 Hz cutoff that conforms to Dolby’s advice for LFE channels in Atmos systems. Wide mode allows the subwoofer to play full range, offering the maximum amount of flexibility for bass management elsewhere in the chain.

Berlin Industrial Design, Robust Cabinet & Grille

The Sub10 PRO features classic ADAM Audio design with a speckled finish to the bass port and matching curvature throughout. The cabinet is constructed from thick, vibration-resistant MDF wood that contributes to reducing unwanted resonances. There is additional bracing to support the port, and the woofer features a steel grille which protects the woofer when placed under desks. The Sub10 PRO comes with a 2-year warranty that can be extended to 5-years upon product registration.

Specifications

• Acoustics
  • Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 22 - 264 Hz
  • Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 21 - 300 Hz
  • Crossover Frequencies: 70, 85, 100, 115 Hz (variable via ADAM Control)
  • Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 106 dB SPL
  • Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 110 dB SPL
  • Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 25 Hz to 50 Hz) @ 10% THD (RMS): 102 dB SPL
  • Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 25 Hz to 50 Hz) @ 10% THD (Peak): 105 dB SPL
  • Max peak SPL in full space at 1 m with IEC-weighted noise (full range): 113 dB SPL
  • Max peak SPL in full space at 1 m with IEC-weighted noise (85 Hz bass managed): 114 dB SPL
  • Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space (full range bass managed): 113 dB SPL
• Drivers
  • Basket Diameter: 10"
  • Voice Coil Diameter: 1 3/4" (45 mm)
  • Cone Material: Paper, fiber-reinforced
• Signal Processing
  • AD converter: 24-bit (via XLR/TRS inputs)
  • Internal sample rate: 96 kHz
  • Delay range and resolution: 0 - 10 ms, 32-bit
  • Protection: Independent peak and thermo limiters, over current protection, over temperature protection, under voltage protection
• Amplification
  • Amplifier Type: PWM
  • Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 325 W
  • RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 200 W @ 3 Ohm
• Audio Connectors
  • Inputs
    • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR / TRS combo
    • Digital Input: XLR AES3
    • Analog Input Impedance: 25 kOhm
    • Digital Input Impedance: 110 Ohm
    • Max. Input Level: +19 dBu
  • Outputs
    • Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR
    • Digital Outputs: XLR AES3
• Control Options
  • via Network
    • Networking Connector: RJ45
    • Connection Type: Ethernet
    • Communication Protocol: AES70 / TCP
    • Control Software: ADAM Control (Windows and MacOS available)
    • Room Adaption Options: Backplate, Extended, Sonarworks SoundID Reference integration
    • Advanced Room Adaptation: 4-bands QEQ
    • Third-party Calibration Compatibility: Import from Sonarworks SoundID Reference
  • via Backplate
    • Input Sensitivity: 0 dBu = 100 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting, full space
    • Level: -18 dB to +6 dB
    • Input Selection: Analog, digital
    • Phase: 0°, -45°, -90°, 135°, 180°, -225°, -270°, -315°
    • Bass Management: 70, 85, 100, 115 Hz
    • Operational Modes: Remote Control, Local / Stereo, LFE (<120Hz), Wide
    • Bypass: Yes, via footswitch (not included) and TRS connection (latched)
• General
  • Cabinet Design: Front Fire and front ported
  • Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel
  • Mounting options: Threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet (4 x M8)
  • Power consumption (max, standby): 450 W, 2.5 W
  • AC Input Voltage: 100V, 50/60 Hz
  • Power Rating: 450 W max
  • Operating Conditions: -10° C to +40° C (+14° F to +104° F); <75 % RH, non-condensing
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 17.72 x 14.17 x 17.72 (450 x 360 x 450 mm)
  • Weight: 50.27 lbs (22.8 kg)
  • Warranty: 5 years (2 years warranty plus 3 years optional with product registration)

What's in the Box

• Sub10 PRO subwoofer
• IEC power cable
• Quick Start Guide