Short answer: the Adam Audio T7V. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#55 and #53 of 68 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Adam Audio T7V costs $289.99 against $349.99 for the Yamaha HS7, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
What the Yamaha HS7 does well: A straightforward analog monitor with boundary and treble controls. Watch for: Its uneven bass response crosses -3dB around 87.9Hz in the normalized measurement, so quoting the 41Hz low-frequency score input as flat bass extension is misleading.
The case for the Adam Audio T7V: Audioholics’ measurements provide useful evidence about the midrange and treble, with a digitized 2.4dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz. The catch: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover.
Buy the Adam Audio T7V. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $60 less than the Yamaha HS7.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha HS7 | Adam Audio T7V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $579.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #53 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #55 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 1" dome tweeter, 6.5" cone woofer | 7" (178mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.1H x 8.3W x 11.2D in | 13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 95W each (60W LF, 35W HF) | 70w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS | XLR, RCA |
| Country | Japan (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.54 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.48 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | 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 |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Yamaha HS7: $699.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: A straightforward analog monitor with boundary and treble controls. The measured -6dB point is 43.9Hz, so there is useful bass below the upper-bass region; the ideal-subwoofer score is 6.48.
Cons: Its uneven bass response crosses -3dB around 87.9Hz in the normalized measurement, so quoting the 41Hz low-frequency score input as flat bass extension is misleading. A 2.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and crossover-related variation also limit neutrality. Bass support does not fix all midrange and treble irregularities.
Full Yamaha HS7 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 95W each (60W LF, 35W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Japan (design) |
| Dimensions | 13.1H x 8.3W x 11.2D in |
| Drivers | 1" dome tweeter, 6.5" cone woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.54 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.48 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Adam Audio T7V: $579.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: Audioholics’ measurements provide useful evidence about the midrange and treble, with a digitized 2.4dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz. Basic tonal controls and analog connections suit a straightforward nearfield system. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover. Basic shelf controls offer less adjustment flexibility than parametric room correction.
Full Adam Audio T7V review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 7" (178mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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