Short answer: the HEDD Type 20 MK2 on measured sound quality, the ADAM Audio T7V on price. The HEDD Type 20 MK2 ranks #26 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $4,798. The ADAM Audio T7V ranks #95, rated 3.9/5, at $579.98, $4,218.02 cheaper.
What the ADAM Audio T7V does well: An affordable 7 inch studio monitor with an even midrange, basic tone controls and analog inputs for a simple desk setup. The tradeoff: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover.
The HEDD Type 20 MK2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs. Its bass reaches about 32Hz before falling 3dB, against 65Hz for the ADAM Audio T7V. The catch: These results are for ported operation, not every bass or phase setting.
Buy the ADAM Audio T7V if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the HEDD Type 20 MK2 if sound quality matters more than the price.
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An affordable 7 inch studio monitor with an even midrange, basic tone controls and analog inputs for a simple desk setup.
Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T7V | HEDD Type 20 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.98 per pair | $4,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #95 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #26 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) | 32Hz (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) | 26Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) | 14.1”H x 11”W x 13.3”D (358.1 x 279.4 x 337.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR (Analog/AES) |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 7” honeycomb composite woofer, 4” honeycomb composite midrange, HEDD AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (HEDD CTRL) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Desk filter, shelf filters) |
| DSP | No | Yes (96kHz/32-bit) |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 900W (3x300W) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | XLR (AES pass-through) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 120dB @ 1m (per pair) (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.69 |
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