Short answer: the APS Klasik 2020. It ranks #58 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $1,800. The ADAM Audio A7V ranks #82, rated 4.0/5, at $1,639.98, $160.02 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The case for the ADAM Audio A7V: Studio monitors with a ribbon tweeter and onboard DSP with room correction, best paired with a subwoofer. 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 APS Klasik 2020: Analog nearfield monitors with very even vocals, tuneful bass, sharp imaging and strong detail, with XLR and RCA inputs. The catch: Its all-analogue design means no streaming, Bluetooth, DSP or automatic room correction.
Buy the APS Klasik 2020. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $160.02 with the ADAM Audio A7V does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A7V | APS Klasik 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,639.98 per pair | $1,800 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #58 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 | 7” (178mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in | 14.2”H x 8.3”W x 12.6”D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 100w 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 (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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