Short answer: the Genelec 8020D. It ranks #13 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $1,390. The ADAM Audio A4V ranks #67, rated 3.6/5, at $1,079.98, $310.02 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Genelec 8020D is the better-sounding option. A compact, accurate studio monitor with well controlled sound across the desk, ideal for small studios. The catch: Small size limits deep-bass reach and headroom.
The case for the ADAM Audio A4V: A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms. Watch for: A small average-deviation figure hides a major localized response irregularity: the selected measurement spans 10.8dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.547.
Buy the Genelec 8020D. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $310.02 saving on the ADAM Audio A4V is not enough to make up the difference.
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A compact, accurate studio monitor with well controlled sound across the desk, ideal for small studios.
A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8020D | ADAM Audio A4V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,390 per pair | $1,079.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #13 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #67 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.8”W x 5.6”D (241.3 x 147.3 x 142.2 mm) | 10.6H x 6.2W x 8.7D in |
| Frequency Response | 56 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4.1” woofer, 0.75” metal dome tweeter | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 4” MLM woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Bass tilt, desk proximity) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) | 130W RMS each |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 | - | 2-way active, dual front ports |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.92 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.33 |
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