Short answer: the Klipsch The Fives II, if you are buying new. The Klipsch The Fives ranks higher than the ADAM Audio A4V (#17 vs #67 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Klipsch The Fives II, is rated 4.3/5 at $1,399.99 and is still sold new.
The Klipsch The Fives is the more accurate option. A versatile powered pair that replaces a soundbar, with good balance in Bass Cut mode plus HDMI ARC, phono and a subwoofer output. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.52 against 3.92 for the ADAM Audio A4V. The tradeoff: The favorable score specifically requires Bass Cut mode; it does not describe every firmware or bass setting.
Why pick the ADAM Audio A4V: A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms. The tradeoff: 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 Klipsch The Fives II, the replacement for the discontinued Klipsch The Fives; it is rated higher for sound quality than the ADAM Audio A4V.
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A versatile powered pair that replaces a soundbar, with good balance in Bass Cut mode plus HDMI ARC, phono and a subwoofer output.
A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Fives | ADAM Audio A4V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $324.95 per pair Discontinued | $1,079.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #17 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #67 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Drivers | 1” horn-loaded tweeter; 4.5” woofer | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 4” MLM woofer |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, USB, optical, Bluetooth, phono/line RCA | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | - |
| DSP | Dynamic Bass, Flat and Bass Cut profiles | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 | 3.92 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.89 | 6.33 |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Weight | Primary 11.8 lbs (5.35 kg), Secondary 10.7 lbs (4.85 kg) | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 12”H x 6.5”W x 9.2”D (304.8 x 165.1 x 234.95 mm) | 10.6H x 6.2W x 8.7D in |
| Amplifier Power | 160W total system power (320W peak) | 130W RMS each |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way active, dual front ports |
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