The Adam A5X ranks #54 out of 87 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: ADAM Audio
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#54 Adam A5X: $500 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A compact active studio monitor with a 5.5” carbon/Rohacell woofer and ADAM’s X-ART folded ribbon tweeter, with 50W amplifiers for each driver. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 4.08 that reaches 6.49 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.54 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 58.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The on-axis response is less even (0.79 average deviation). ADAM discontinued it. Bass reaches 58.6Hz (-3dB) and about 50Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Vanatoo Transparent Zero - $150 cheaper. Just below it: Audio Pro Addon T14 - $310 cheaper.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W LF, 50W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 49.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 5.5” carbon/Rohacell woofer, X-ART folded ribbon tweeter |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.49 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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