Short answer: the Genelec 8341A if sound quality matters most, the Adam Audio T7V if price matters most. The Genelec 8341A ranks #7 of 66 powered bookshelf speakers at $6590. The Adam Audio T7V ranks #53 at $289.99, $6300.01 cheaper.
What the Adam Audio T7V gets right: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. The catch: 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 Genelec 8341A side: CEA2034 spinorama shows an exceptionally flat on-axis response, within about +1.8dB/-2.2dB of the target curve, with excellent directivity control from the coaxial midrange/tweeter and dual 6.5” woofers. Set against that: The bass amplifier runs out of headroom well before the mid/treble sections.
Buy the Adam Audio T7V when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Genelec 8341A when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
The Adam Audio T7V is not a sound-quality pick. It sits near the bottom of the 66 powered bookshelf speakers; there are better options higher up.
Specifications Side By Side
| Adam Audio T7V | Genelec 8341A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289.99 | $6590 |
| Ranked | #53 of 66 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 66 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) | 58Hz (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) | 40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) | not published by manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 338Hz - 37kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | - |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs / 7.1 kg | not published by manufacturer |
| Drivers | 7" (178mm) woofer | 2x 6.5" woofers, 3.5" midrange, 0.75" tweeter (coaxial mid/tweeter) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Output Power | 70w Per Speaker | 550W total (250W bass, 150W mid, 150W treble) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Adam Audio T7V: $289.99 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.
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 →
| 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 |
| Output Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs / 7.1 kg |
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Genelec 8341A: $6590 B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: An 8.09 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 1.2dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz place the measured vertical configuration among the strongest tonal performers here. Coaxial radiation and GLM support precise nearfield imaging and room integration.
Cons: Measured -3dB extension is 47.6Hz, so the larger 8351B and 8361A provide more useful low-end reach and headroom. The review found bass-output limitations at demanding levels. Its excellent ideal-subwoofer score should not be read as equivalent full-range output to those larger models.
Full Genelec 8341A review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | not published by manufacturer |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" woofers, 3.5" midrange, 0.75" tweeter (coaxial mid/tweeter) |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 338Hz - 37kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 550W total (250W bass, 150W mid, 150W treble) |
| Weight | not published by manufacturer |
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