When ESI introduced the Near 08 Passive shielded reference monitor it was just the beginnig of a highly successful line of monitoring speakers. ESI has built an excellent reputation as a manufacturer of professional quality digital audio/MIDI interfaces for music production before that already.

Near 08 Passive have been designed to overcome the limitations of conventional reference monitors. They boast a stable and balanced low and mid frequency response along with a defined MF and HF response. Both the LF and HF drivers are completely shielded for use in a desktop music production environment.

Features

Type: 2-way Bookshelf, Passive
Drivers: 8" (190 mm) low frequency corn woofer
1.25" (45 mm) silk dome tweeter
Crossover: 2.7 kHz
Frequency Response Range: 33Hz ~ 22kHz
Nominal Impedence: 8 ohms
Sensitivity : 89 dB SPL @1 watt, 1 meter
Power Capacity: 70 W Program, 120 W Max
Dimension : (H) 380mm x (W) 260mm x (D) 300mm
Connector: Five-way binding post on .75" centers
Weight : 7kg / unit