Short answer: the Focal Alpha 65 EVO. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#81 and #82 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Focal Alpha 65 EVO costs $998 against $1,639.98 for the ADAM Audio A7V, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The case for the ADAM Audio A7V: Onboard DSP and correction integration offer useful ways to tailor the speaker to a room. The tradeoff: 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 Focal Alpha 65 EVO: ASR measured 42.5Hz -3dB extension, providing useful low-end reach for music. The tradeoff: The measured 2.7dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and listening-window variation do not support a claim of reference-level neutrality.
Buy the Focal Alpha 65 EVO. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $641.98 less than the ADAM Audio A7V.
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Onboard DSP and correction integration offer useful ways to tailor the speaker to a room.
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ASR measured 42.5Hz -3dB extension, providing useful low-end reach for music.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A7V | Focal Alpha 65 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,639.98 per pair | $998 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #81 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 | 6.5” (165mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in | 13.4”H x 10.3”W x 11.4”D (340.4 x 261.6 x 289.6 mm) |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 85w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Country | Germany (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 | 4.71 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.57 | 6.59 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| 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) | 40Hz - 22kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: ADAM Audio A7V (measured by an independent reviewer) and Focal Alpha 65 EVO (measured by Audio Science Review), via spinorama.org.
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