Short answer: the ADAM Audio T7V. It ranks #95 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.9/5) at $579.98 and is still sold new; the ADAM Audio A5X ranks #61 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The ADAM Audio A5X’s replacement, the ADAM Audio A4V, is rated 3.6/5 at $1,079.98.
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 catch: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover.
Why pick the ADAM Audio A5X: A compact active studio monitor with a 5.5” carbon/Rohacell woofer and ADAM’s X-ART folded ribbon tweeter, with 50W amplifiers for each driver. Watch for: The on-axis response is less even (0.79 average deviation).
Buy the ADAM Audio T7V. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the ADAM Audio A5X is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T7V | ADAM Audio A5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.98 per pair | $500 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #95 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #61 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer’s directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 58.6Hz (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) | about 49.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) | 11”H x 6.7”W x 8.7”D (280 x 170 x 220 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | - |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 5.5” carbon/Rohacell woofer, X-ART folded ribbon tweeter |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 100W (50W LF, 50W HF) |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.49 |
| DIY Kit | - | 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 T7V (measured by an independent reviewer) and ADAM Audio A5X (measured by Audio Science Review), via spinorama.org.
Watch Them Compared
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The Two Speakers In Full
ADAM Audio T7V: $579.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Same family: the ADAM Audio T5V (smaller bookshelf, rated 4/5) and the ADAM Audio T8V (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 3.9/5).
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 →
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audio Science Review Measurements More from Audio Science Review →
- Audioholics Review Measurements
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- Audioholics Measurements (spinorama.org)
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
ADAM Audio A5X: $500 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the ADAM Audio A4V, ranked lower, rated 3.6/5, released Apr 2022. See every ADAM Audio A Series generation.
Pros: A compact active studio monitor with a 5.5” carbon/Rohacell woofer and ADAM’s X-ART folded ribbon tweeter, with 50W amplifiers for each driver. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 4.08 that reaches 6.49 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.54 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 58.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The on-axis response is less even (0.79 average deviation). ADAM discontinued it. Bass reaches 58.6Hz (-3dB) and about 50Hz (-10dB).
Full ADAM Audio A5X review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2011 (15 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W LF, 50W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 49.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 11”H x 6.7”W x 8.7”D (280 x 170 x 220 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5” carbon/Rohacell woofer, X-ART folded ribbon tweeter |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.49 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audio Science Review Measurements (spinorama.org) More from Audio Science Review →
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Adam Audio T7V vs Adam Audio A5X sound.DEMO More from DSAUDIOreview →
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