Short answer: the Genelec 8320A. It ranks #8 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $1,700. The ADAM Audio A4V ranks #67, rated 3.6/5, at $1,099.98, $600.02 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Genelec 8320A is the more accurate choice. A small, highly accurate studio monitor with room calibration support, ideal for close desk listening with a subwoofer. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.52 against 3.92 for the ADAM Audio A4V. Watch for: The -3dB point is about 67Hz, making a subwoofer important for lower bass and giving the larger Genelec 8330A a practical advantage without one.
Why pick 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 8320A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $600.02 you would save on the ADAM Audio A4V does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8320A | ADAM Audio A4V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 per pair | $1,099.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #8 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #67 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | 2-way active, dual front ports |
| Drivers | 0.75” metal dome tweeter, 4.1” cone woofer | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 4” MLM woofer |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.9”W x 5.6”D (242 x 151 x 142 mm) | 10.6H x 6.2W x 8.7D in |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W woofer, 50W tweeter, Class D) | 130W RMS each |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-23kHz -6dB | 58Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) | - |
| Country | Finland | - |
| Maximum SPL | Peak 107dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 | 3.92 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.04 | 6.33 |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
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