Short answer: the ADAM Audio T7V. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#95 and #94 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers), and the ADAM Audio T7V costs $579.98 against $719.98 for the ADAM Audio T8V, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
Why pick the ADAM Audio T7V: An affordable 7 inch studio monitor with an even midrange, basic tone controls and analog inputs for a simple desk setup. Watch for: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover.
The ADAM Audio T8V is the deeper-bass choice. An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with real bass depth and straightforward analog inputs. Its bass reaches about 39.6Hz before falling 3dB, against 65Hz for the ADAM Audio T7V. 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 T7V. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $140 less than the ADAM Audio T8V.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T7V | ADAM Audio T8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.98 per pair | $719.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #95 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #94 of 119 in Large 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) | 39.6Hz (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) | 33.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Dimensions | 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) | 15.8”H x 9.8”W x 13.2”D (401.3 x 248.9 x 335.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 33Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 90w Per Speaker |
| 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 | - | 4.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.31 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- ADAM Audio T7V: reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Audioholics.
- ADAM Audio T8V: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Sercan Solmaz.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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