Short answer: the Alpha 65 EVO, if the price gap is acceptable. It ranks #81 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers at $858; the T7V ranks #95 at $579.98, $278.02 less.
Both get compared to the Yamaha HS8 in our notes. The T7V is described as quite balanced and neutral, very close to the HS8, with deeper bass than it, though narrow vertical dispersion means you need to sit at tweeter height for the intended tonal balance. The Alpha 65 EVO is described as very neutral with better soundstage and instrument definition than the same HS8.
Each has its own quirk beyond that. The T7V’s frequency response below 1kHz looks a bit ragged in measurements, though it responds well to EQ; the Alpha 65 EVO’s trim dials lack a center detent, making it harder to return to a flat setting.
Buy the T7V for the stronger value case. Buy the Alpha 65 EVO for the higher ranking if the extra $278.02 is acceptable.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T7V | Focal Alpha 65 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.98 per pair | $858 per pair |
| Ranked | #95 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #81 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) | 45Hz (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) | 36Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) | 13.4”H x 10.3”W x 11.4”D (340.4 x 261.6 x 289.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 22kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 6.5” (165mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 85w Per Speaker |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.71 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.59 |
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