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Magazine reviewers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below.
Product Strengths
- Exceptional clarity and balance
- Neutral and transparent frequency response
- Capable of playing at extreme volumes without harmonic distortion
- Automated room correction software that runs on the DSP
- The mid-range model also benefits from the new and significantly more neutral basic tuning of the A series
Product Considerations
- Being a midfield monitor, it is less ideal for smaller spaces where near-field monitors would be more appropriate
- Quite voluminous and heavy (17.1kg each), a solid foundation is required for placement
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs A7V: The A77H provides the extra bit of low end that the A7V lacked, and sounds slightly fuller and even more controlled in the midrange
- Vs A77X: The A77H sounds slightly better balanced in the mid-range, compared to the older A77X
- Vs A8H: The A8H has slightly bigger woofers, and the frequency response has a bit more low end
- Vs Dynaudio LYD 48: Has a broader frequency response
Takeaway: The A77H studio monitors provide exceptional sound quality and DSP functionality, making it a great choice for professional engineers and producers. With its ability to adapt to different room environments, it's a versatile and precise tool for creating great music.
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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
The A77H is a true three-way midfield monitor that capitalizes on the latest ADAM Audio technologies to deliver a rich, spacious, and enveloping sound. Incorporating two 7-inch woofers, a midrange driver, and ADAM Audio's X-ART tweeter, the A77H delivers an ultra-wide frequency range. The addition of the midrange driver helps produce clear sound in the most sensitive range of human hearing. Rotatable HPS waveguide technology and onboard DSP allow you to tune the sound for your precise requirements.
Incorporating two 7-inch woofers, a midrange driver, and ADAM Audio’s X-ART tweeter, the A77H delivers an ultra-wide frequency range. The addition of the midrange driver helps produce clear sound in the most sensitive range of human hearing. Rotatable HPS waveguide technology and onboard DSP allow you to tune the sound for your precise requirements.
Manufacturer Specs
- Display: Front panel multi-color LED
- Cabinet Design: Dual front ported
- Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel
- Power consumption: 220 W (max), 15 W (idle), 3.5 W (sleep)
- AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Rating: 500 W max.
- Weight: 17.1 kg (37 lb 11 oz)
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 236 mm x 531 mm x 350 mm (9 1/4″ x 20 7/8″ x 13 3/4″)
- Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 37 Hz – 41 kHz
- Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m: 106 dB SPL
- Woofer: 2 x 7″
- Midrange: 3.5" DCH
- Tweeter: X-ART with HPS waveguide
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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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Anniversary 10
3988
3988
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13
Reviews
Buchardt
The Anniversary 10 (A10) is a culmination of all the experience that we have gathered over the last 10 years of designing and building HiFi speakers. Over the last decade, we have produced and sold thousands of speakers to happy HiFi enthusiasts from all around the world. Listening to feedback from our customers, learning from the best and adding our own flavor to the mix, has created extremely popular and critically acclaimed speakers, and now, this has evolved into our best sounding speaker yet. The A10 is something we are truly proud of, both in terms of sound, look and production values. It is a true celebration of our passion for amazing high-end sound, great engineering and high value products.
Buchardt Audio is a direct-to-consumer speaker brand that uses an "upside down" design with a back-mounted passive radiator, which helps create high-end sound at more affordable prices. Their speakers are engineered with advanced measurement technology and a proprietary waveguide design that enhances off-axis listening, while delivering deep bass from compact cabinets that rival larger floor-standing speakers.
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Product Strengths
- Exceptional bass performance for its compact size, with bass that is fast, clear, and tight
- Multiple 'Master Tunings' offer customizable sound profiles, adapting to different room acoustics and user preferences
- A high-quality Purifi woofer and SB Acoustics tweeter contribute to clarity, detail, and low distortion
- A solid wood cabinet made in Denmark provides a luxurious look and feel
Product Considerations
- Bass output may diminish or be limited at high volumes to protect the drivers from damage
- A separate purchase of the Platin Stereo Hub may be required for full wireless functionality and room correction
- The 'Made in China' label applies to the electronics inside the cabinet
- While the A10 offers impressive bass, some may still prefer to add a subwoofer for a true full-range experience
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Buchardt S400 Mark II, the A10 is more transparent with greater inner detail, clarity, and top-end extension—and deeper, tighter bass—while the S400 Mark II is more relaxed and forgiving with harsh recordings
- Vs Buchardt A500, the A10 has comparable performance, with possibly a crisper sound in some instances
Takeaway: The Buchardt Anniversary 10 is a compact yet powerful speaker that offers a customizable listening experience. Its impressive bass and versatile tuning options make it a great choice for those seeking a high-quality audio solution in a small to medium-sized room.
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Buchardt Audio is a direct-to-consumer speaker brand that uses an "upside down" design with a back-mounted passive radiator, which helps create high-end sound at more affordable prices. Their speakers are engineered with advanced measurement technology and a proprietary waveguide design that enhances off-axis listening, while delivering deep bass from compact cabinets that rival larger floor-standing speakers.
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BM 15A
3158
3158
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4
Reviews
Dynaudio
Dynaudio is a hifi speaker brand known for its unique external voice-coil construction, which allows for larger voice coils that improve thermal power handling and reduce thermal compression. The brand has a heritage in professional sound production and uses advanced materials like the Esotar 40 tweeter and rare 240mm drivers to deliver superior dynamic realism and headroom.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers greater tightness and precision from the crossover point on down
- Delivers an extended high-frequency range, with greater detail and more openness without harshness
- Stereo imaging is amongst the best
- Has no sweet 'spot', which allows the engineer, producer, and client a fairly similar listening experience
- Has a smoothly extended bass response that reveals what is really going on in that elusive bottom octave
Product Considerations
- The BM-15As may be overkill for a smaller mixing environment and better suited for larger rooms
- High end is as clean and accurate as the BM-12s, but the mids were a little lacking
- While they have a slightly forward characteristic, it doesn't get in the way of accurate monitoring
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Dynaudio BM-12 MK3s—BM-15A has more bass extension and pure raw SPL power
- Vs Dynaudio BM-12 MK3s—BM-12 MK3s have more detail in the mid-range
- Vs Dynaudio BM-12 MK3s—BM-15A are far louder and put out substantially larger amount of energy in the bass and subs
- Vs Genelec, Focal, Neumann, and Event—the Dynaudio BM series are in the same class as these monitors
Takeaway: The BM15A is a speaker that gives great stereo imaging with a wide frequency range, and produces an accurate sound which is nice to listen to for long periods. Full-range monitoring in a smaller studio is possible with these speakers.
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Dynaudio is a hifi speaker brand known for its unique external voice-coil construction, which allows for larger voice coils that improve thermal power handling and reduce thermal compression. The brand has a heritage in professional sound production and uses advanced materials like the Esotar 40 tweeter and rare 240mm drivers to deliver superior dynamic realism and headroom.
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A215-M
4689
4689
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2
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PSI Audio
The innovative architecture of the A215-M enables its outstanding performance for professional mastering and audiophile listening. Optimised for both seated or standing listening, it reproduces sonic spaces with breathtaking accuracy. The A215-M uses a D’Appolito configuration of 2 woofers, one above and one underneath the tweeter which creates a point source system with reduced dispersion on the vertical plane. This is typically well suited for mastering rooms or living rooms where reflection on floor and ceiling are best when minimised. The A215-M is unique in the PSI Audio range as it is the only floor-standing speaker. Employing all the proprietary PSI Audio technologies and boasting a finely tuned D’Appolito driver setup, the A215-M grants outstanding fidelity for both standing and seated listeners.
PSI Audio is a Swiss hifi brand that builds all their speakers and acoustic devices without using DSP, focusing instead on pure analog technology to deliver accurate sound reproduction. Their standout product is the AVAA C20, a revolutionary active bass trap that eliminates low-frequency noise by creating a "black hole" effect for resonant frequencies, requiring much less space than traditional acoustic treatments while being effective across diverse environments from recording studios to subway stations.
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Product Strengths
- Good correlation in the mids and tops with the smaller PSI Audio speakers, so if you know PSI Audio speakers, you kind of get the sound of it
- Exceptional and crystal clear stereo image
- Amazing dynamic levels, wide frequency response, easy positioning, and stunning dispersion from a compact enclosure
Product Considerations
- The white finish gets grubby easily
- Not the loudest—they are certainly loud enough to work on, but will overload if pushed too hard
- Bass can be inaccurate
- At medium levels the overall sound lacks detail and energy, if pushed to high levels, frankly it falls apart
- The review unit did not seem to have the auto standby control operational
Takeaway: The A215-M is worth considering because it has a good sound from a compact enclosure with crystal clear stereo imaging. It would be a solid addition to your studio if you buy one.
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Our take on the brand
PSI Audio is a Swiss hifi brand that builds all their speakers and acoustic devices without using DSP, focusing instead on pure analog technology to deliver accurate sound reproduction. Their standout product is the AVAA C20, a revolutionary active bass trap that eliminates low-frequency noise by creating a "black hole" effect for resonant frequencies, requiring much less space than traditional acoustic treatments while being effective across diverse environments from recording studios to subway stations.
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A8H
1499
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Released
2022
ADAM Audio
The pinnacle of the A Series, the A8H is a 3-way speaker that delivers the extremely accurate and analytical sound required for critical-listening environments. The A8H incorporates an 8-inch resonant Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) fiber woofer, innovative midrange driver, and handmade precision X-ART tweeter, which together produce an ultra-wide frequency response. Like the other members of the A Series family, the A8H gives you tremendous flexibility for fine-tuning the sound through rotatable HPS waveguide technology and onboard DSP. At home across a full range of audio applications in mid- to full-sized spaces, the A8H is the right choice when you're looking for the most detailed representation of your audio.
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
- Detailed and powerful low-end response
- Articulate midrange driver
- Crisp and airy high-end without harshness
- The built-in EQ and Sonarworks SoundID Reference integration allows users to tailor the sound to their specific room acoustics
- Wide, deep, highly detailed, and solidly centered soundfield
Product Considerations
- Self-noise/hiss can be noticeable up close
- To fully use the Sonarworks feature after the trial, users would need to purchase the software
- Some users experienced initial connection hiccups with the A Control app
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The A8H offered a better value than the Dynaudio LYD 48 due to sound, build quality, and features like the built-in EQ
- The A8H offers more DSP capabilities, and is less expensive than the HEDD Audio Type 20 MK2 or Neumann KH310
- It is halfway between the less expensive but less sophisticated Dynaudio LYD 48 and ADAM Audio's own S2V—which, although a 2 way, offers step up in terms of sophistication
Takeaway: The A8H studio monitors deliver exceptional sound quality with user-friendly features—enhancing the overall audio production experience. These monitors, with versatile connectivity, DSP-driven room adaptation, and impressive audio performance, are a great choice for those serious about audio.
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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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Type 07 MK2
1199
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Released
2021
HEDD
The TYPE 07 is our best performing 2-way monitoring solution. The combination of our hand-built Air Motion Transformer tweeter and Closed or Ported functionality delivers realistic reproduction of the upper mid and high frequencies alongside wonderfully dynamic bass response while the DSP controls let you easily adjust it to your space and needs.
HEDD Audio, founded by physicist Klaus Heinz, pioneered Air Motion Transformer (AMT) technology in headphones and created the first full-range AMT headphone that combines elements of planar, dynamic, and electrostatic designs. The brand hand-builds their products in Berlin, with their headphones particularly noted for exceptional detail retrieval and natural soundstage, making them suitable for both professional and audiophile use.
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Product Strengths
- Offers both ported and closed-box operational modes for flexible bass response
- Includes a built-in Lineariser DSP for linear frequency and phase response
- Sound quality is very good, especially with solid and tight bass in closed configuration
- Provides multiple EQ options to adapt to different room acoustics and personal preferences
- Has digital (AES) inputs in addition to standard analog inputs
Product Considerations
- Standby feature is slow to wake, taking up to 40 seconds
- Noticeable self-noise (tweeter hiss) may be distracting in quiet environments
- Inserting and removing port plugs is not a swift process
- One user reported a speaker failure after less than 18 months of use
- Customer support was unresponsive in one case
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Type 07 Mk2 is preferred for low-end detail, Presonus Scepter S6 is preferred for clearer mid-range and more open high-end
- The Type 07 Mk2 has better sound quality with the ports closed, compared to Adam T7V
- The Type 07 Mk2 offers natural mids and smooth highs, clearer separation, and greater low-end extension, compared to Genelec 8020
- The Type 07 Mk2 is a good alternative for less money, compared to Genelec 83xx series
Takeaway: The HEDD Type 07 Mk2 is a high-performing nearfield monitor with useful extras like EQ and port options, offering adaptable sound for different needs. Its excellent sound quality makes it a great choice for critical listening in mixing and mastering.
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HEDD Audio, founded by physicist Klaus Heinz, pioneered Air Motion Transformer (AMT) technology in headphones and created the first full-range AMT headphone that combines elements of planar, dynamic, and electrostatic designs. The brand hand-builds their products in Berlin, with their headphones particularly noted for exceptional detail retrieval and natural soundstage, making them suitable for both professional and audiophile use.
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Core 5
1699
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Released
2024
Dynaudio
Core 5 is the most compact model in our range of high-end professional reference monitors. It's a two-way nearfield design that's been created to work in cramped spaces in a stereo configuration, or to provide width and height support in an immersive set-up. And, crucially, to give you usable SPL for those jobs – so if you're in an OB truck or a smaller mix-stage, you won't strain to hear, and your eardrums won't be blasted.
Dynaudio is a hifi speaker brand known for its unique external voice-coil construction, which allows for larger voice coils that improve thermal power handling and reduce thermal compression. The brand has a heritage in professional sound production and uses advanced materials like the Esotar 40 tweeter and rare 240mm drivers to deliver superior dynamic realism and headroom.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent balanced delivery with precise midrange
- Well-specified, easy-to-use EQ and room correction settings
- Good low-frequency extension given its compact size
- Produces a beautifully clean and well-defined sound, with no harshness in the highs and a real sense of spatial depth and stereo width
- As mixing tools, they tell it like it is, so good mixes sound 'right' and flaws are shown up clearly, just as they should
Product Considerations
- Expensive
- There's no straightforward way to hook up the Core 5s to the Core Sub Compact if all connections are to remain analogue
Takeaway: The Core 5 is a compact, accurate, and high-quality studio monitor that delivers a balanced and detailed sound perfect for smaller studios or immersive setups. It is comfortable to work with for extended periods, making it a great choice for professional use.
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Our take on the brand
Dynaudio is a hifi speaker brand known for its unique external voice-coil construction, which allows for larger voice coils that improve thermal power handling and reduce thermal compression. The brand has a heritage in professional sound production and uses advanced materials like the Esotar 40 tweeter and rare 240mm drivers to deliver superior dynamic realism and headroom.
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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
- Exceptional clarity and balance
- Neutral and transparent frequency response
- Capable of playing at extreme volumes without harmonic distortion
- Automated room correction software that runs on the DSP
- The mid-range model also benefits from the new and significantly more neutral basic tuning of the A series
Product Considerations
- Being a midfield monitor, it is less ideal for smaller spaces where near-field monitors would be more appropriate
- Quite voluminous and heavy (17.1kg each), a solid foundation is required for placement
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs A7V: The A77H provides the extra bit of low end that the A7V lacked, and sounds slightly fuller and even more controlled in the midrange
- Vs A77X: The A77H sounds slightly better balanced in the mid-range, compared to the older A77X
- Vs A8H: The A8H has slightly bigger woofers, and the frequency response has a bit more low end
- Vs Dynaudio LYD 48: Has a broader frequency response
Takeaway: The A77H studio monitors provide exceptional sound quality and DSP functionality, making it a great choice for professional engineers and producers. With its ability to adapt to different room environments, it's a versatile and precise tool for creating great music.
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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