Neumann KH 420（ノイマンケーエッチ420）
2014年Neumann公開KH 420 3-way Tri-amp Active Studio Monitor。Mathematical Modeling Waveguide+Mid-field Reference+Germany Berlin Heritage+Pro Mastering Studio Reference搭載。
概要
Neumann KH 420は2014年Neumann公開のKH 420 3-way Tri-amp Active Studio Monitorで、Neumann は1928年Germany Berlin創業のAudiophile/Pro Audio Iconic Brand。Neumann は1928年〜98年Germany Audiophile/Pro Audio Heritage(Georg Neumann創業 + U47/U67/U87 Studio Microphone Iconic Reference + KH(Klein + Hummel継承) Studio Monitor Heritage) + 100周年接近Pro Audio Iconic Brand認知度絶対 + KH Series(KH 80/120/150/310/420)Pro Studio Monitor Family展開、 Pro Studio Mastering Reference + Audiophile界隈Neumann Iconic Brand認知度絶対地位。KH 420はNeumann KH Series Mid-field Tri-amp Top Position 2014年(KH 310 Junior + KH 870 Subwoofer Combination推奨)、 「Mathematical Modeling Waveguide + Mid-field Reference + Germany Berlin Heritage + Pro Mastering Studio Reference」 のNeumann独自Engineering Maximization、 Eve Audio SC408 / Dynaudio Core 7 / ATC SCM45A Pro / PMC twotwo.6等のActive Studio Monitor市場対抗のNeumann Germany Mid-field Tri-amp Reference Strategy。「Mathematical Modeling Waveguide」 はKH 420最大Differentiation、 Mass Market Studio Monitor(Generic Waveguide Standard)対比 Neumann独自Mathematical Modeling Waveguide(Computational Acoustics数学Modeling最適化)+ Audiophile Frequency Response Linearity最大化 + Neumann独自Acoustic Engineering Heritage。「3-way Tri-amp Architecture」 はKH 420 Premium Engineering、 Mass Market 2-way Studio Monitor対比 Tri-amp(Tweeter + Mid Cone + Bass Driver独立Drive)+ Multi-amplified Independent Drive + Pro Mastering Mid-field Reference。「Mid-field Use Case」 はKH 420 Position、 KH 150 Compact Near-field対比 KH 420 Mid-field Mastering Reference Use Case + Pro Studio Mastering Studio Reference地位。価格 ¥1,200,000(2024年日本国内 KH 420 Pair) はPro Studio Mastering Mid-field Tri-amp Active Reference Premium Position。
主な特徴・仕組み
- Mathematical Modeling Waveguide: Neumann独自Computational Acoustics
- 3-way Tri-amp Architecture: Tweeter + Mid + Bass独立Drive
- Mid-field Reference Use Case: Pro Mastering Standard
- Germany Berlin Hand-built: Neumann 98年Heritage
- KH 870 Subwoofer Combination推奨: Mid-field + Subwoofer Reference
- Klein + Hummel Heritage継承: KH Series Engineering Heritage
- Audio Networking + Modern Connectivity: Modern Pro Studio対応
- Pro Studio Mastering Reference: Neumann Iconic Top
- Audiophile + Pro Studio両対応: Versatile
関連用語との違い
Neumann KH 150との違い: KH 150(Compact Near-field 2-way + ¥600K Mass Market Pro Studio)はNeumann Compact Near-field Mass Market、 KH 420(Mid-field 3-way Tri-amp + Mathematical Modeling Waveguide + ¥1.2M Reference Top + Mastering Reference Use Case)はNeumann Mid-field Mastering Reference Top + Mathematical Acoustics独自Engineering。Compact Near-field → KH 150、 Mid-field Mastering Reference → KH 420。
よくある質問（FAQ）
Q1: Mathematical Modeling Waveguide とは？ A: Mass Market Generic Waveguide対比 Neumann独自Computational Acoustics数学Modeling最適化 + Audiophile Frequency Response Linearity最大化 + Neumann独自Acoustic Engineering Heritage(Klein + Hummel継承)価値Proposition + Pro Mastering Reference認知度。
Q2: KH 150 vs KH 420 どちらを選ぶ？ A: KH 150(Compact Near-field 2-way + Mass Market Pro Studio + ¥600K)→ Compact Near-field Mass Market、 KH 420(Mid-field 3-way Tri-amp + Mastering Reference + ¥1.2M)→ Mid-field Mastering Reference Top。
Q3: Klein + Hummel Heritage とは？ A: Neumann KH Series は元Klein + Hummel(1945年Germany Pro Studio Monitor Brand)Heritage継承 + 2010年代Neumann Brand統合 + KH = Klein + Hummel頭文字命名 + Pro Studio Monitor Engineering Heritage継承。
まとめ
- Neumann KH 420 = 2014年Neumann KH Series Mid-field Tri-amp Top
- Mathematical Modeling Waveguide + 3-way Tri-amp
- Mid-field Mastering Reference + KH 870 Subwoofer Combination
- Germany Berlin 98年Heritage + Klein + Hummel継承
- Pro Mastering Mid-field Reference + Mathematical Acoustics重視User向けTop