Short answer: the ADAM Audio A4V. It ranks #67 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $1,079.98. The Audioengine HD6 ranks #79, rated 3.3/5, at $1,048, $31.98 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The ADAM Audio A4V is the better-sounding choice. A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms. Watch for: A small average-deviation figure hides a major localized response irregularity: the selected measurement spans 10.8dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.547.
The case for the Audioengine HD6: A self-contained powered stereo pair with Bluetooth, analog and optical inputs, and an RCA output, no separate amplifier needed. It keeps a wired aux input, which the ADAM Audio A4V lacks. The tradeoff: Listening impressions describe bass and treble emphasis with a recessed midrange, which may suit casual listening better than neutral monitoring.
Buy the ADAM Audio A4V. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $31.98 saving on the Audioengine HD6 is not enough to make up the difference.
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A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms.
A self-contained powered stereo pair with Bluetooth, analog and optical inputs, and an RCA output, no separate amplifier needed.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A4V | Audioengine HD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,079.98 per pair | $1,048.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #67 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #79 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, dual front ports | - |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 4” MLM woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 6.2W x 8.7D in | 11.7”H x 7.2”W x 10”D (298.4 x 184.1 x 254 mm) |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) each | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.92 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.33 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | RCA variable output (subwoofer) |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| EQ | - | No |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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