Crafted in conjunction with mixing legend Chris Lord-Alge, the Avantone CLA-10A Active Studio Monitor Pair Black Walnutcomprises a pair of active studio monitors that faithfully reproduce an iconic pair of speakers from the last 30 years. The inspiration for these speakers have been found in the rooms of many top professionals and are desired not necessarily for their pleasurable sonics but their accuracy in translation. Make a mix sound good on them, and it will sound good everywhere. This latest limited-edition version features a black walnut veneer that looks as classic as it sounds.

The original was long ago discontinued, but Avantone paired up with Chris Lord-Alge—an avid user of the original—to make sure the CLA-10AM provided the same feel and frequency response. Then, they released a compatible 200W Class-AB amplifier. Now, the company has put the two together into an active pair that recreates the tone of these famed monitors and goes a bit beyond.

Thanks to a VTPC knob on the back of each monitor, you have the ability to simulate different versions of the classic 10 design, going from the vertical version to the horizontal version, and choosing the best tweeter brightness for your particular room. Many monitors these days make use of a Class-D amplifier. This model, however, uses a Class-AB design that operates in parallel mode to deliver the high-power sound of a linear amplifier and at low levels of distortion to boot. Like the CLA-10, the CLA-10A Limited Edition gives you a frequency response of 60 Hz to 20 kHz. They can achieve an SPL of 103 dB.

Limited-Edition Black Walnut Veneer    Modeled on Famed Studio Monitors    Built-In Class-AB Amplifier    Linear Amp with Clean, Powerful Tone    Balanced XLR-1/4" and Unbalanced RCA Ins    1.4" Soft Dome Tweeter    7" Woofer    VTPC Control to Simulate Multiple Models    60 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response

The AV10-MHF tweeter dome went through a difficult engineering process to get the exact phenolic resin doping to match the original performance curve. The AV10-MLF woofer uses custom-tooled mechanical parts that mirror the original. Avatone Pro worked closely with one of the original vendors of the original cone to get the exact same stiffness and weight, but upgraded the production process to create machine-pressed cones. Because of this, the CLA-10AM marks the first time that a white cone-style speaker has been made available in sonically matched pairs.

The CLA-10AMs have a VTPC knob (Variable Tissue Paper Control), allowing you to simulate the high-frequency dampening trick used on the original speakers—covering the tweeters with tissue paper. This VTPC allows you to simulate anything from the Vertical M model, to the horizontal Studio model, and everything inbetween. No more debate over the best tissue paper to use—VTPC has you covered. And, you'll save money on tissue paper in the long run.

Avantone Pro decided to stay traditional with a linear power supply and implementing a massive old-school toroidal transformer in order to maintain the legacy sound. The CLA-10A uses a monolithic Class-AB amplifier. At low power, THD is a phenomenal 0.005% (at rated load it is 0.1%), yielding excellent performance compared to Class-D amps. The system yields a rock solid 200W RMS.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do the light arms attach to the copystand? Is it a clamp or a permanent mounting bracket that is affixed to the stand?

A: Will this also work with the 47 Motorized Kaiser 205603?

Q: 2. Can I attach a 50 inch Sony flat screen TV to the mount supplied? How tall is the stand when extended?

A: The Impact Studio LCD Monitor Support Kit comes with a VESA mount. If the TV has that mount, it will attach to that. Note: The stand supports no more than 22 lb, and if your TV is say 20 lb or more, it is not recommended. The stand can go up to 10.75 feet.

Q: 3. Does anyone know the thread size of the included leveling carpet spikes?

A: Unfortunately we don't have that information.

Q: 4. What is the packed length with legs detached? This question was asked but there are conflicting answers.

A: Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 53 x 14 x 3"

Q: 5. Is this for one or two?

A: This listing is for a single Genelec L-Shape Table Stand for 8X4X and 8X5X Studio Monitor.

Q: 6. These speakers have no sub-out connection. How can these be connected to a sub-woofer in such a case?

A: The Kali Audio Project Lone Pine LP-UNF 4.5" Ultranearfield Studio Monitoring System (Black, Pair), B&H # KALPUNF, has no audio output for a subwoofer; a subwoofer cannot be connected to this system.

Q: 7. Theres another impact C-Stand model wich is Chrome plated, but this is one is only chrome steel in the description. Any difference? In the picture of the Chome steel version, I dont know if its the picture, but it dosent looks like to have the same color of the chrome plated version?

A: I believe it's just the color of the steel itself, just as if you were to buy a car with a chrome color. There isn't any difference, same performance.

Q: 8. Can this be used as a backdrop stand and is there a suitable crossbar that could go with this that is also made of durable material so that there is no bowing in the middle when the stand is fully extended and holding weight ten feet across?

A: I use these for background stands, but I attached a Superclamp to the baby pin at the top and then use a piece of 10 foot conduit, that is clamped into the Superclamp, I picked up the electrical conduit from Home Depot or Lowes in their electrical departments.The electrical conduit is NOT collapsible but is it available in various sizes for backgrounds with pockets and they typically will not bow unless you hang a LOT of weight from them.

Q: 9. Can this monitor be used in Singapore (220V) power system?

A: These monitors are for 110 voltage. A step- down voltage transformer would be required, such as the Sevenstar ST-100 Step Up/Step Down Transformer (100W), BH #SEST100UD.

Q: 10. What adapter I need to put a Godox SD100d Bi light on this ? thanks

A: The Godox SL100D Daylight LED Video Light has a standard 5/8 receiver on the bracket and the Impact Turtle Base C-Stand - 10.75' (Chrome) top is a 5/8 male stud. It will fit with out any adapter.