Neumann
Neumann KH 80 DSP
B
Ranked #11 in Bookshelf Speakers
526 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Accurate sound with robust build, firmware updates keep it current.
Consolidated from 8 cited sources across 7 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 7 positive sources
- 1 mixed source
Pros & cons
- ✓ Accurate, detailed sound
- ✓ Robust build
- ✓ DSP firmware can be updated to improve performance
- ✓ Impressive clarity
- ✓ Wide soundstage
- ✗ DSP control depends on software Neumann could one day stop updating
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 3 articles and 5 video reviews
7 positive sources
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Mixdown Magazine Anita Agathangelou · reviewer · Aug 2026 
Riffs, Beards & Gear Riffs, Beards & Gear · 434K subscribers · Mar 2018 
Home DJ Studio Patryk Biernacki · reviewer · Oct 2023 Riffs, Beards & Gear BriamBreezy · owner · Mar 2018 
Fabian Holland Fabian Holland · 10.9K subscribers · Oct 2023 
best of high end best of high end · 3.6K subscribers · Jan 2018
Mixdown Magazine Anita Agathangelou · reviewer · Aug 2026 On paper, the KH 80 DSP reaches from 57 Hz to 21 kHz (±3 dB) with a maximum SPL of around 108 dB, a linear-phase crossover at 1.8 kHz and bi-amplification putting roughly 120 watts into the woofer and 70 into the tweeter. That mix of compact size, controlled dispersion and built-in room correction makes it a natural fit for anyone working in a room they can’t treat, like a home, makeshift or temporary studio, an editing or broadcast suite, an outside-broadcast van or a shared space. That’s how a lot of us work, and it’s the monitor for the producer or engineer who wants reference accuracy without a purpose-built control room.Read R
Riffs, Beards & Gear Riffs, Beards & Gear · 434K subscribers · Mar 2018 Lets check out the lovely KH 80 DSP monitors from Neumann!Watch H
Home DJ Studio Patryk Biernacki · reviewer · Oct 2023 The KH 80 DSP is an excellent addition to the Neumann product line. A highly capable studio monitor that delivers in several areas.Read P Promusic TV Promusic TV · 50.9K subscribers · Jan 2021
Con la app Neumann control puedes sacar todo el potencial de los monitores de estudio KH80 DSP. A través de una conexión IP estándar, Neumann.Control te dará acceso a muchas funciones no disponibles en el panel trasero de los monitores. Andrew Goldberg nos enseña más sobre cómo sacarle todo el provecho a estos monitores a través de la appWatch R
Riffs, Beards & Gear BriamBreezy · owner · Mar 2018 I have these for the past 2 years and they are worthy i love really love themWatch F
Fabian Holland Fabian Holland · 10.9K subscribers · Oct 2023 I've been really enjoying using these Neumann KH 80 DSP Studio Monitors!Watch B
best of high end best of high end · 3.6K subscribers · Jan 2018 Best of high end | Neumann KH 80 DSP monitor setupWatch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #11 of 31 on our bookshelf speakers tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 8 cited sources across 7 outlets.
None of the 8 sources with a clear view is critical of it. DSP control depends on software Neumann could one day stop updating.
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