Short answer: the Adam Audio T7V. It ranks #54 of 67 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $289.99; the Edifier R2850DB ranks #60 and costs $499.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Adam Audio T7V offers: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Watch for: On-axis response is a bit wider than ideal for a nearfield monitor, and narrow vertical dispersion means you need to sit at tweeter height to get the intended tonal balance, per Audioholics’ measurements.
On the Edifier R2850DB side: 3 way speaker. Set against that: Quite large and heavy.
Buy the Adam Audio T7V. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Edifier R2850DB and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 67 powered bookshelf speakers instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Adam Audio T7V | Edifier R2850DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.98 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #54 of 67 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #60 of 67 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) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Dimensions | 13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) | 18.1"H x 10.1"W x 12.4"D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 42Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
| Drivers | 7" (178mm) woofer | 8" (203mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes, 5.1 |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | No |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 75w RMS Per Speaker |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Adam Audio T7V: $579.98 per pair Amazon eBay
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 →
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker |
|---|---|
| App | 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 |
| 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) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
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Edifier R2850DB: $499.99 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: A large self-powered three-way pair with digital and analog source switching and proper left/right separation. Consumer Reports found accurate, detailed sound with strong, deep bass, a broad enough soundfield and enough clean output for a large room. It is a compelling simple system for TV, desktop or living-room music without buying a separate amplifier.
Cons: The big cabinets need real stand or furniture space, and their bass is slightly boomy. Consumer Reports also hears mildly grainy/hazy mids, subdued treble and a two-dimensional image despite the two cabinets. As an integrated system it is less upgradeable than separate passive speakers and an amplifier.
Full Edifier R2850DB review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 18.1"H x 10.1"W x 12.4"D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
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