Paying homage to the golden age of music production, the Avatone Pro CLA-10 Actives are a pair of powered 2-way studio monitors inspired by the of the highly-regarded NS-10, one of the most revered monitors of all time. Avatone Pro collaborated with platinum studio stalwart Chris Lord-Alge to re-create the ubiquitous white-cone studio monitor that has been a staple of world-class recording studios for over 45 years. The speaker is often regarded as being the world’s best reference for mixing. Through meticulous research into the originals and unwavering attention to sonic detail, those iconic monitors have been reborn for a new generation of audio purists. Encased in a sleek black box with that unmistakable white LMF driver, the CLA-10 Active deliver the unforgiving mid-forward frequency response that lets you focus on the most mission-critical elements of your mix, particularly vocals.

At a Glance

• Active recreation of the iconic white-cone speakers trusted by world-class engineers for decades
• Sonically identical to the original design
• VTPC gives you variable control over the MHF driver response; simulating the old tissue-paper trick
• Precisely matched frequency voicing ensures that your mix translates across any speakers
• High-grade components ensure a longer lifespan

The Original Drivers for the Original Sound

• As the supply of aftermarket components for vintage white-cone speakers dwindled, Avantone Pro stepped in to fill the void, drawing upon their global and decade of experience in driver construction. The result? Near-identical reproductions of both drivers and the classic crossover that all stay true to the original specifications while meeting modern environmental standards. These components match the originals so well that we even made them available as aftermarket replacement components for aging white-cone speakers.
• The AV10-MHF tweeter dome underwent rigorous engineering to arrive at the exact phenolic resin doping required to replicate the originals performance curve. Meanwhile, the AV10-MLF woofer boasts custom-tooled mechanical parts that faithfully mirror its predecessor.
• Collaborating closely with one of the original vendors, Avantone Pro ensured that the stiffness and weight of the cone matched the originals behavior flawlessly. The only departure from the original design is the use of a pressed cone instead of a lapped one, allowing for superior matching.

Versatile Voicing and Old-School Power

• The CLA-10 Actives have a VTPC knob (Variable Tissue Paper Control) allowing you to simulate the high-frequency dampening trick often used on the original speakerscovering the tweeters with tissue paper. VTPC allows you to simulate anything from the vertical M model to the horizontal Studio model and everything inbetween. No more debating over the best tissue paper to useVTPC has you coveredand youll save money on tissue paper in the long run.
• Avantone Pro decided to stay traditional with a linear power supply implementing a massive, old-school toroidal transformer in order to maintain the legacy sound. The CLA-10 Active uses a monolithic Class-AB amplifier. At low power, THD is a phenomenal 0.005%, and at rated load it is 0.1%, yielding excellent performance compared to Class-D amps. The system yields a rock solid 240W RMS.

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