Short answer: the ADAM Audio A7V for better sound quality, the ADAM Audio T8V for the lower price. The ADAM Audio A7V ranks #82 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $1,639.98. The ADAM Audio T8V ranks #94, rated 3.9/5, at $719.98, $920 cheaper.
What the ADAM Audio A7V does well: Studio monitors with a ribbon tweeter and onboard DSP with room correction, best paired with a subwoofer. Watch for: The measured configuration spans 6.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, so its native response is appreciably less even than the leading monitors.
What the ADAM Audio T8V does well: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with real bass depth and straightforward analog inputs. Watch for: The 6.31 ideal-subwoofer score and 3.0dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz show less even tonal balance than stronger budget alternatives.
Buy the ADAM Audio A7V if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the ADAM Audio T8V if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A7V | ADAM Audio T8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,639.98 per pair | $719.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #94 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, twin front ports | - |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 7” Multi-Layer Mineral woofer | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in | 15.8”H x 9.8”W x 13.2”D (401.3 x 248.9 x 335.3 mm) |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 90w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | XLR, RCA |
| Country | Germany (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 | 4.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.57 | 6.31 |
| 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) | 33Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 33.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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