Short answer: the Mesanovic CDM65 if sound quality matters most, the ADAM Audio T8V if price matters most. The Mesanovic CDM65 ranks #2 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.9/5, at $5,998. The ADAM Audio T8V ranks #94, rated 3.9/5, at $719.98, $5,278.02 cheaper.
The case for the ADAM Audio T8V: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with real bass depth and straightforward analog inputs. The catch: The 6.31 ideal-subwoofer score and 3.0dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz show less even tonal balance than stronger budget alternatives.
The Mesanovic CDM65 is the more accurate option. High end monitors with extremely accurate sound and deep bass, plus a cardioid mode that helps in difficult rooms. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 7.07 against 4.65 for the ADAM Audio T8V. The catch: Cardioid operation and bass tuning affect placement and output, so use the appropriate mode for the room.
Buy the ADAM Audio T8V if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Mesanovic CDM65 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with real bass depth and straightforward analog inputs.
High end monitors with extremely accurate sound and deep bass, plus a cardioid mode that helps in difficult rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T8V | Mesanovic CDM65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $719.98 per pair | $5,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #94 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #2 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 36.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 33.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 29.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 15.8”H x 9.8”W x 13.2”D (401.3 x 248.9 x 335.3 mm) | 15”H x 8”W x 14”D (381 x 203 x 356 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 33Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz-20kHz +/-1.0dB |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR (balanced analog), WiSA wireless |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 1” aluminum dome waveguide tweeter, 5” aluminum cone midrange, 2x 6.5” paper Kevlar side mounted subwoofers |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 90w Per Speaker | 600W total (150W tweeter, 150W midrange, 300W subwoofers combined) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 | 7.07 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.31 | 8.57 |
| 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 | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 150Hz, 2,300Hz |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Country | - | United States |
| Maximum SPL | - | 103dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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