Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, if you are buying new. The Kali Audio LP-8 measures as well as the ADAM Audio T7V (#96 vs #95 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, is rated 4.1/5 at $598 and is still sold new.
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 catch: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover.
The case for the Kali Audio LP-8: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with a big woofer, a waveguide and placement switches, now discontinued. Watch for: First-generation amplifier noise can be distracting at a quiet desk.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, the replacement for the discontinued Kali Audio LP-8; it is rated higher for sound quality than the ADAM Audio T7V.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T7V | Kali Audio LP-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.98 per pair | $598 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #95 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #96 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) | - |
| 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) | 16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 19.8 lbs (9.0 kg) each |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 8” woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 100w 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- ADAM Audio T7V: reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Audioholics.
- Kali Audio LP-8: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
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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