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What reviewers think
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Product Strengths
- Great sound reproduction with a flat frequency response, making it suitable for professional engineers in smaller studios
- Impressive performance for a 4-inch monitor, delivering accurate and precise bass response for its size
- Comprehensive tuning options including bass, desk, presence, and treble adjustments, and integration with Sonarworks SoundID Reference for room correction
- High build quality, robust, and surprisingly heavy for its size, with durable components and a long warranty
- Features a rotatable tweeter, allowing for horizontal or vertical positioning while maintaining proper sound dispersion
Product Considerations
- Front-facing ports may lead to slight bass cancellation and more 'mud'
- The default sound signature is bright, and some users may find the high-frequency response too forward or brittle
- The A4V isn't likely to deliver deep bass, due to the 4-inch woofer size
- Cabinet construction is lightweight compared to higher-end models
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Genelec 8020D: Has slightly more low-end information, so one could potentially get away with not getting a sub right away
Takeaway: The Adam Audio A4V is a high-quality, adaptable monitor perfect for smaller studios. With its comprehensive tuning options, it can be easily fine-tuned for your room.
How useful are hifi reviews? We consider them useful for three things: (1) Surfacing new products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've ever heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's unique attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on everything—rarely being negative for fear of souring relationships with manufacturers. Further, they seldom have more than a couple products on-hand at once, relying on their imperfect memories to compare to past products.
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Compared to their other products
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T5V
- Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for affordability and compactness.
- Description: Offers excellent acoustic characteristics with its U-ART tweeter and HPS waveguide, providing a wide sweet spot for small control rooms. Unlike the A8H and S5H, it is optimized for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance in limited spaces, making it ideal for home studios or small professional setups.
T10S
- Positioning: Compact subwoofer designed to complement nearfield monitors.
- Description: Enhances low-frequency response with its down-firing 10" woofer and 130 W amplifier, making it a powerful addition to the T5V and T7V monitors. While it lacks the advanced DSP features of the A8H and S5H, its compact design and adjustable crossover make it suitable for users seeking to extend bass in smaller studio environments.
A8H
- Positioning: High-performance midfield monitor for detailed audio representation.
- Description: Stands out with its X-ART tweeter and rotatable HPS waveguide, offering precise sound for critical listening in mid-sized spaces. Unlike the T5V, it includes DSP-based tuning and Sonarworks integration.
S5H
- Positioning: Flagship main monitor for expansive studio environments.
- Description: Features dual 10" ELE bass drivers and a DCH midrange driver, delivering exceptional low-frequency control and midrange clarity. It surpasses the A8H with its extensive DSP capabilities and high SPL output.
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Manufacturer's notes
Designed for small studio spaces, short listening distances and immersive multi-speaker configurations, the A4V delivers accurate, full-bodied sound in a compact form factor. The A4V is a two-way speaker incorporating a 4-inch long-throw woofer made from the same Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) fibers as other A Series speakers plus the classic X-ART tweeter. Onboard DSP-based tuning capabilities let you easily dial in the perfect sound for your space. With a frequency range of 52 Hz to 45 kHz, the A4V can accommodate a broad spectrum of audio applications—from producing podcasts to mixing string quartets—and will fit well within immersive and 3D setups.
The A4V is a two-way speaker incorporating a 4-inch long-throw woofer made from the same Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) fibers as other A Series speakers plus the classic X-ART tweeter. Onboard DSP-based tuning capabilities let you easily dial in the perfect sound for your space. With a frequency range of 52 Hz to 45 kHz, the A4V can accommodate a broad spectrum of audio applications—from producing podcasts to mixing string quartets—and will fit well within immersive and 3D setups.
Manufacturer Specs
- Display: Front panel multi-color LED
- Cabinet Design: Dual front ported
- Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel
- Mounting options: Threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet (4 x M8)
- Power consumption (max, idle, sleep): 220 W, 10 W, 3.5 W
- AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Rating: 300 W max.
- Weight: 5.8 kg (12 lbs 13 oz)
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 268 mm x 158 mm x 220 mm (10 1/2″ x 6 1/4″ x 8 5/8")
- Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 58 Hz – 41 kHz
- Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 52 Hz – 45 kHz
- Max SPL per speaker at 1 m: 100 dB SPL
- Woofer: 4" MLM
- Tweeter Type: X-ART
- Total Peak Amp Power: 130 W
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ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
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ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers a powerful, smooth and detailed sound with flexible voicing options
- High frequency reproduction balances accuracy without being harsh
- Ability to resolve fine details
- Excellent build quality, back panel controls, and layout
- Room correction presets can be saved via the partnered Sonarworks Sound ID software
Product Considerations
- Non-stepped volume controls travel a little too easily
- On/off switch and input sensitivity controls are located on the cabinet rear panel
- Network router and ethernet cables required for computer control
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The A7V has a more premium sound and can be tweaked further thanks to the free A-Control software, but the ADAM Audio T7V is hard to beat due to its price-to-performance ratio
- For users coming from a set of KRK Systems Rokit 8 speakers, the A7V will be a massive improvement
Takeaway: The ADAM Audio A7V is a great-sounding monitor with multiple voicings, software integration and excellent build quality. These monitors offer a detailed audio performance, allowing users to make well informed mixing decisions.
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Our take on the brand
ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
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Note that this is a discontinued product. You may want to visit the brand's page here to browse their newer products.
What reviewers think
Magazine reviewers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below.
Product Strengths
- Great sound reproduction with a flat frequency response, making it suitable for professional engineers in smaller studios
- Impressive performance for a 4-inch monitor, delivering accurate and precise bass response for its size
- Comprehensive tuning options including bass, desk, presence, and treble adjustments, and integration with Sonarworks SoundID Reference for room correction
- High build quality, robust, and surprisingly heavy for its size, with durable components and a long warranty
- Features a rotatable tweeter, allowing for horizontal or vertical positioning while maintaining proper sound dispersion
Product Considerations
- Front-facing ports may lead to slight bass cancellation and more 'mud'
- The default sound signature is bright, and some users may find the high-frequency response too forward or brittle
- The A4V isn't likely to deliver deep bass, due to the 4-inch woofer size
- Cabinet construction is lightweight compared to higher-end models
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Genelec 8020D: Has slightly more low-end information, so one could potentially get away with not getting a sub right away
Takeaway: The Adam Audio A4V is a high-quality, adaptable monitor perfect for smaller studios. With its comprehensive tuning options, it can be easily fine-tuned for your room.
How useful are hifi reviews? We consider them useful for three things: (1) Surfacing new products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've ever heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's unique attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on everything—rarely being negative for fear of souring relationships with manufacturers. Further, they seldom have more than a couple products on-hand at once, relying on their imperfect memories to compare to past products.
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