Short answer: the Adam Audio A7V if sound quality matters most, the Adam Audio T7V if price matters most. The Adam Audio A7V ranks #52 of 68 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $939.99. The Adam Audio T7V ranks #55, rated 3.9/5, at $289.99, $650 cheaper.
What the Adam Audio A7V does well: Onboard DSP and correction integration offer useful ways to tailor the speaker to a room. The catch: The measured configuration spans 6.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, so its native response is appreciably less even than the leading monitors.
The case for the Adam Audio T7V: Audioholics’ measurements provide useful evidence about the midrange and treble, with a digitized 2.4dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz. The tradeoff: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover.
Buy the Adam Audio A7V if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Adam Audio T7V if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Adam Audio A7V | Adam Audio T7V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,879.98 per pair | $579.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #52 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #55 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, twin front ports | - |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 7" Multi-Layer Mineral woofer | 7" (178mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in | 13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 70w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | XLR, RCA |
| Country | Germany (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.57 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Adam Audio A7V: $1,879.98 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: Onboard DSP and correction integration offer useful ways to tailor the speaker to a room. The Sound & Recording dataset gives a 6.57 ideal-subwoofer score and 50.9Hz measured -3dB extension, supporting use with bass assistance.
Cons: The measured configuration spans 6.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, so its native response is appreciably less even than the leading monitors. Performance is configuration-specific; alternate voicings or correction can change the result. Software features should not be credited as already-corrected acoustic performance.
Full Adam Audio A7V review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Germany (design) |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 7" Multi-Layer Mineral woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, twin front ports |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.57 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Adam Audio T7V: $579.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: Audioholics’ measurements provide useful evidence about the midrange and treble, with a digitized 2.4dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz. Basic tonal controls and analog connections suit a straightforward nearfield system. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover. Basic shelf controls offer less adjustment flexibility than parametric room correction.
Full Adam Audio T7V review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 7" (178mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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