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What reviewers think
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Product Strengths
- Good directivity control and excellent imaging abilities
- Detailed sound without being fatiguing
- Surprising bass ability for the size
- Nice clarity and beefy low end for movie watching
- The U-ART 1.9-inch accelerated ribbon driver (tweeter) has a nice, wide high-frequency dispersion, making for a large listening sweet spot
Product Considerations
- On-axis response is not as fully tonally balanced as expected in a studio monitor
- Narrow vertical response requires tweeter level listening
- No power or clip LEDs visible from the front
- Rear porting needs to be unobstructed, and ideally at least 200mm should be left between the rear of the speaker and the wall
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ADAM Audio A7X: T7Vs have a little less overall brightness and tightness when the EQ is set flat, and perhaps a hint less finesse in the midrange
Takeaway: The ADAM Audio T7V speakers provide a detailed sound with plenty of bass, and their imaging abilities are superb. These monitors are a good option for anyone looking for powered speakers that look nice and do not cost a fortune.
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
The T7V is a two-way studio monitor designed for vertical use in a nearfield application. The T7V features a 7" woofer that provides bass extension down to 39 Hz, while the U-ART tweeter's diaphragm provides pristine and extended high-frequency response up to 25 kHz – virtually unheard of in monitors in this price range.
The T7V features a 7" woofer that provides bass extension down to 39 Hz, while the U-ART tweeter's diaphragm provides pristine and extended high-frequency response up to 25 kHz – virtually unheard of in monitors in this price range. The U-ART tweeter is fitted 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 studio 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.
On the rear side of the T7V's beveled cabinet, a rear-firing bass reflex port joins a sturdy metal backplate that's home to the analog input connections. The U-ART tweeter is powered by a 20 W Class-D amp, while a 50 W Class-D amp serves the woofer. These new powerhouses yield an impressive maximum of 110 dB SPL per pair.
The wide frequency response, high dynamic range, excellent transient response, wide sweet spot and small footprints make the T7V perfectly suited for use in small control rooms for music production, video post-production and broadcast production – a great fit for the modest budgets that many facilities need to work with. The ADAM Audio T10S subwoofer is the perfect match to complement the T7V to extend the capabilities of monitoring in the bottom end.
On the rear side of the T7V's beveled cabinet, a rear-firing bass reflex port joins a sturdy metal backplate that's home to the analog input connections. The U-ART tweeter is powered by a 20 W Class-D amp, while a 50 W Class-D amp serves the woofer. These new powerhouses yield an impressive maximum of 110 dB SPL per pair.
The wide frequency response, high dynamic range, excellent transient response, wide sweet spot and small footprints make the T7V perfectly suited for use in small control rooms for music production, video post-production and broadcast production – a great fit for the modest budgets that many facilities need to work with. The ADAM Audio T10S subwoofer is the perfect match to complement the T7V to extend the capabilities of monitoring in the bottom end.
Manufacturer Specs
- Panel: Rear
- Max. Power Consumption: 132 W
- Weight: 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)
- Height x Width x Depth: 13.7" x 8.3" x 11.5" (347 mm x 210 mm x 293 mm)
- Input Impedance: 10 kOhm / 20 kOhm
- Woofer Amp Power RMS: 50 W
- Tweeter Amp Power RMS: 20 W
- Frequency Response: 39 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)
- THD > 80 Hz: 0.5 %
- Max. SPL per pair at 1 m: ≥110 dB
- Crossover Frequency: 2.6 kHz
- Woofer Basket Diameter: 7"
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1"
- Cone Material: Polypropylene
- Tweeter Type: U-ART
- Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
- Equiv. Diaphragm Diameter: 1.9" (48 mm)
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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
- Good directivity control and excellent imaging abilities
- Detailed sound without being fatiguing
- Surprising bass ability for the size
- Nice clarity and beefy low end for movie watching
- The U-ART 1.9-inch accelerated ribbon driver (tweeter) has a nice, wide high-frequency dispersion, making for a large listening sweet spot
Product Considerations
- On-axis response is not as fully tonally balanced as expected in a studio monitor
- Narrow vertical response requires tweeter level listening
- No power or clip LEDs visible from the front
- Rear porting needs to be unobstructed, and ideally at least 200mm should be left between the rear of the speaker and the wall
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ADAM Audio A7X: T7Vs have a little less overall brightness and tightness when the EQ is set flat, and perhaps a hint less finesse in the midrange
Takeaway: The ADAM Audio T7V speakers provide a detailed sound with plenty of bass, and their imaging abilities are superb. These monitors are a good option for anyone looking for powered speakers that look nice and do not cost a fortune.
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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