Short answer: the ADAM Audio A7V. It ranks #82 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $1,639.98; the PMC result6 ranks #117, rated 3.2/5, and costs $3,300, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The ADAM Audio A7V is the more accurate choice. Studio monitors with a ribbon tweeter and onboard DSP with room correction, best paired with a subwoofer. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.39 against 2.86 for the PMC result6. 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 PMC result6 does well: A professional active monitor with a transmission line cabinet and simple balanced analog input, best paired with a subwoofer. Watch for: The measured -3dB point is 67.4Hz, and preference scores of 2.86 standalone and 5.37 with an ideal subwoofer reveal limited native tonal accuracy.
Buy the ADAM Audio A7V. It is rated higher for sound quality than the PMC result6 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the ADAM Audio A7V scores 6.6 against 5.4 for the PMC result6 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A7V | PMC result6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,639.98 per pair | $3,300 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #117 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, twin front ports | Active 2-way Advanced Transmission Line |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 7” Multi-Layer Mineral woofer | 1-inch tweeter, 6.5-inch woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in | 15” x 7.8” x 14.2” (380 x 199 x 360 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 100W LF + 65W HF each |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | Balanced XLR |
| Country | Germany (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 | 2.86 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.57 | 5.37 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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) | 45Hz-22kHz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 112dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- ADAM Audio A7V: Spinorama.org measurements.
- PMC result6: Spinorama.org measurements.
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