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Neumann’s next-generation three-way monitors bring DSP room alignment, digital I/O, serious headroom, and two distinct paths to better mix decisions—from tight nearfield precision to full-range midfield authority.
A studio monitor has one job.
Tell you the truth.
Not the exciting truth. Not the flattering truth.
The truth.
Neumann is expanding its reference-monitor lineup with two new three-way models built for engineers who need exactly that: the KH 310 II and the all-new KH 350.
Both are DSP-powered studio monitors with analog and AES3 digital connectivity, MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment compatibility, and the same core driver platform.
But they are built for different rooms. And different workflows.
The KH 310 II updates one of the most trusted nearfield monitors in professional audio.
The KH 350 is the bigger new option, designed to deliver deeper bass, higher output, and more flexibility for midfield and immersive rooms.
The short version
KH 310 II:
A refined, sealed-cabinet nearfield monitor for critical mixing, mastering, editing, and existing KH 310 users who want a drop-in upgrade.
KH 350:
A larger bass-reflex monitor for engineers who need more low-end extension, more output, and confident performance at nearfield or midfield listening distances.
What both monitors share
The KH 310 II and KH 350 are built around the same essential Neumann approach:
- Three-way monitoring.
- An 8.25-inch woofer.
- A dedicated 3-inch soft-dome midrange driver.
- A 1-inch tweeter.
- 32-bit DSP processing.
- MA 1 room-alignment compatibility.
- Analog XLR and AES3id digital BNC connections.
- The big idea is consistency.
An engineer can build a stereo, surround, or immersive system around Neumann’s shared voicing without every speaker feeling like it came from a different universe.
Neumann KH 310 II: The reference, refined
The original KH 310 earned its place in studios because it did not exaggerate the low end. Its sealed cabinet gave engineers tight bass, fast transient response, and low group delay.
The KH 310 II keeps that philosophy. But nearly everything behind the grille has been updated.
- There is more power.
- Lower distortion.
- More SPL.
- DSP control.
- Digital connectivity.
- And compatibility with Neumann’s MA 1 room correction system.
For existing KH 310 owners, the cabinet dimensions remain the same, and that matters.
- No rebuilding the desk.
- No redesigning the monitor bridge.
- No awkward studio furniture decisions.
KH 310 II complete specs
| Spec | KH 310 II |
|---|---|
| Monitor type | Active, DSP-powered three-way nearfield monitor |
| Cabinet design | Sealed / closed box |
| Woofer | 8.25 in / 210 mm |
| Midrange | 3 in / 75 mm soft dome |
| Tweeter | 1 in / 25 mm |
| Amplifier power | 300W woofer, 160W midrange, 125W tweeter; 585W total |
| DSP | 32-bit audio DSP; 64-bit double-precision processing |
| Crossover frequencies | 700 Hz and 1.7 kHz |
| Frequency response, ±6 dB | 29 Hz–21 kHz |
| Frequency response, ±3 dB | 33 Hz–21 kHz |
| Passband response | 36 Hz–20 kHz, ±1.25 dB |
| Linearity, 100 Hz–10 kHz | ±0.6 dB |
| Maximum SPL at 1m | 121.4 dB SPL, half space, 3% THD |
| Recommended listening distance | 1.0–2.5 m / 3–8 ft |
| Feasible listening distance | 0.75–6.0 m / 2.5–19 ft |
| Analog input | Balanced XLR |
| Digital input/output | 75-ohm BNC AES3id |
| Room correction | MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment compatible |
| FIR phase correction | Linear phase from 60 Hz–18 kHz |
| Input options | Analog, AES3id Left, AES3id Right, Mono |
| Network control | Ethernet and MA 1 software |
| Power supply | Universal 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions, H × W × D | 253 × 383 × 292 mm / 10 × 15.1 × 11.5 in |
| Weight | 13 kg / 28.7 lb |
| Available versions | Dedicated left and right models |
| U.S. price per speaker | To be announced |
Neumann KH 350: More room, more bass, more monitor
The KH 350 is not simply a larger KH 310 II. It is a different answer to a different studio problem.
- Need more low-end authority?
- Need to work farther from the speakers?
- Need a monitor that can serve as LCR or surround loudspeakers in an immersive room?
That is where the KH 350 comes in.
Its bass-reflex cabinet is almost twice the size of the KH 310 II enclosure.
It also uses Neumann’s MMD waveguide to control dispersion and help preserve imaging across a larger listening area.
The result is lower extension, higher output, and a design that can move confidently from nearfield to midfield use.
KH 350 complete specs
| Spec | KH 350 |
|---|---|
| Monitor type | Active, DSP-powered three-way nearfield/midfield monitor |
| Cabinet design | Bass reflex |
| Woofer | 8.25 in / 210 mm |
| Midrange | 3 in / 75 mm soft dome |
| Tweeter | 1 in / 25 mm |
| Waveguide | Neumann MMD waveguide |
| Amplifier power | 300W woofer, 160W midrange, 125W tweeter; 585W total |
| DSP | 32-bit audio DSP; 64-bit double-precision processing |
| Crossover frequencies | 700 Hz and 1.7 kHz |
| Frequency response, ±6 dB | 27 Hz–21 kHz |
| Frequency response, ±3 dB | 30 Hz–21 kHz |
| Passband response | 32 Hz–20 kHz, ±1.25 dB |
| Linearity, 100 Hz–10 kHz | ±0.8 dB |
| Maximum SPL at 1m | 122.6 dB SPL, half space, 3% THD |
| Recommended listening distance | 1.2–3.0 m / 4–10 ft |
| Feasible listening distance | 0.75–6.0 m / 2.5–19 ft |
| Analog input | Balanced XLR |
| Digital input/output | 75-ohm BNC AES3id |
| Room correction | MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment compatible |
| FIR phase correction | Linear phase from 60 Hz–18 kHz |
| Input options | Analog, AES3id Left, AES3id Right, Mono |
| Network control | Ethernet and MA 1 software |
| Power supply | Universal 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions, H × W × D | 545 × 280 × 363 mm / 21.5 × 11 × 14.25 in |
| Weight | 20 kg / 44.1 lb |
| U.S. price per speaker | To be announced |
Which one is right for your studio?
Choose the KH 310 II if your priority is surgical nearfield accuracy, tight sealed-cabinet bass, and compatibility with an existing KH 310 installation.
Choose the KH 350 if you need deeper extension, more physical scale, greater listening-distance flexibility, or a speaker that can anchor a larger stereo, surround, or immersive room.
The numbers tell part of the story.
The workflow tells the rest.
Pricing
At publication time, Neumann’s launch materials and official U.S. product pages do not list a U.S. price for either monitor.
The MikesGig takeaway
The best monitors do not make your mix sound better. They help you make it better.
Neumann’s KH 310 II is for the engineer who wants a familiar reference pushed further.
The KH 350 is for the engineer who wants more room to hear the whole picture.
Either way, the goal is the same:
Make better decisions–before the mix leaves the studio.
Product details: KH 310 II and KH 350.
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