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
- Clear and detailed sound is provided, even at a budget price.
- Excellent high-frequency reproduction is produced by the U-ART ribbon tweeter.
- Good bass response for its size is delivered, with the low end being impressive for small speakers.
- Minimalist and stylish design features a sleek and professional look.
- Good value for money is offered, delivering premium performance at a fraction of the price.
Product Considerations
- The rear port can be problematic if the monitors are positioned against a wall.
- The power LED being on the back is considered a bit pointless.
- Some suggest that the low-end bump might require speakers which extend lower than 45Hz.
- One reviewer noted the lower mids where probably the weakest area.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Yamaha HS5, the T5V has cleaner and more spacious stereo spread, better clarity, and more detail in the high end.
- Compared to the KRK Systems Rokit 5 G4, the T5V produces a cleaner, fuller bottom end, with the Rokit 5's bass response being more overwhelming.
- Compared to the ADAM Audio T7V, the T7V is a step up, being bigger, pricier, and having a wider frequency response.
Takeaway: The Adam Audio T5V is a good option for quality speakers at an affordable price. It delivers clear and detailed sound, making it useful for home studios and mixing.
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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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 T5V is a highly affordable two-way nearfield monitor and optimized for small control rooms.
With its 5" woofer the bass-frequency response of the T5V extends to 45 Hz. The new U-ART tweeter, a breakthrough solution for use in high-resolution recording and mixing on a budget, goes up to 25 kHz and is mated to a precision waveguide with the same dispersion-control attributes as the High Frequency Propagation (HPS) waveguide used in ADAM Audio's flagship S Series monitors. The waveguide's highly uniform dispersion of high frequencies provides an incredibly wide sweet spot that frees you from being glued to a rigid mix position while working.
A beveled cabinet with a rear-firing bass reflex port and a small footprint allows placement anywhere in your room, no matter how small, and contains built-in DSP-controlled driver crossovers and equalization as well as multi-way analog connections. Powered with a 50 W Class D amplifier for the woofer and a 20 W Class D amplifier for the U-ART tweeter, the T5V produces SPLs of up to 106 dB per pair.
Excellent acoustic characteristics, small dimensions and an outstanding cost/performance ratio make this studio monitor perfectly suited for use in small control rooms in music, video and broadcast production.
A beveled cabinet with a rear-firing bass reflex port and a small footprint allows placement anywhere in your room, no matter how small, and contains built-in DSP-controlled driver crossovers and equalization as well as multi-way analog connections. Powered with a 50 W Class D amplifier for the woofer and a 20 W Class D amplifier for the U-ART tweeter, the T5V produces SPLs of up to 106 dB per pair.
Excellent acoustic characteristics, small dimensions and an outstanding cost/performance ratio make this studio monitor perfectly suited for use in small control rooms in music, video and broadcast production.
Manufacturer Specs
- Panel: Rear
- Max. Power Consumption: 132 W
- Weight: 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg)
- Height x Width x Depth: 11.7" x 7" x 11.7" (298 mm x 179 mm x 297mm)
- Warranty: 5 years
- Input Impedance: 10 kOhm / 20 kOhm
- Woofer Amp Power RMS: 50 W
- Tweeter Amp Power RMS: 20 W
- Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)
- THD > 80 Hz: 0.5 %
- Max. SPL per pair at 1 m: ≥106 dB
- Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz
- Woofer Size: 5"
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1"
- Cone Material: Polypropylene
- Tweeter Type: U-ART
- Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
- Equiv. Diaphragm Diameter: 1.9" (48 mm)
- Velocity Transform Ratio: 4 to 1
- Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g
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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
- Clear and detailed sound is provided, even at a budget price.
- Excellent high-frequency reproduction is produced by the U-ART ribbon tweeter.
- Good bass response for its size is delivered, with the low end being impressive for small speakers.
- Minimalist and stylish design features a sleek and professional look.
- Good value for money is offered, delivering premium performance at a fraction of the price.
Product Considerations
- The rear port can be problematic if the monitors are positioned against a wall.
- The power LED being on the back is considered a bit pointless.
- Some suggest that the low-end bump might require speakers which extend lower than 45Hz.
- One reviewer noted the lower mids where probably the weakest area.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Yamaha HS5, the T5V has cleaner and more spacious stereo spread, better clarity, and more detail in the high end.
- Compared to the KRK Systems Rokit 5 G4, the T5V produces a cleaner, fuller bottom end, with the Rokit 5's bass response being more overwhelming.
- Compared to the ADAM Audio T7V, the T7V is a step up, being bigger, pricier, and having a wider frequency response.
Takeaway: The Adam Audio T5V is a good option for quality speakers at an affordable price. It delivers clear and detailed sound, making it useful for home studios and mixing.
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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