How to Choose the RIGHT Studio Monitors for You | ADAM Audio
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- How to Choose the Right Studio Monitors for You | ADAM Audio
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In this video, we dive into (as objectively as possible) the process to choosing the right studio monitors for your space and use-case. If you are looking at getting your first set of studio monitors, or getting another set of speakers for a reference, we hope this video assists you in making the right decisions, no matter the brand you're choosing. If you have any questions about your room size or studio monitors, you are more than welcome to reach out to us at ADAM Audio, or leave your questions in the comments below.
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ADAM Audio was founded in March 1999 in Berlin. Since then the company has been developing, manufacturing and distributing loudspeakers in the field of Professional Audio.
The development of the X-ART (eXtended Accelerating Ribbon Technology) tweeter based on the 1960’s invention of the Air Motion Transformer by Oskar Heil was largely responsible for the company’s founding. Producing sound not with a piston-like diaphragm as is done in most of the loudspeakers that are on the market, but using a pleated diaphragm that is capable of moving the air 4 times faster than the folds themselves are moving was the appealing idea behind it all. The achieved results were intriguing and gave ample reason for moving forward.
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No matter what brand of monitors you're looking at, we hope this video helps you decide what size & orientations might work best for you in your space. Have questions about your particular setup? Let us know below 👇
Great video and explanation! I want the Adam T7Vs but my room is small-medium size, I want them due to the higher frequency range specially to the low end. I'm worry to buy them because the port is in the back and they should be placed at max 10 -15 cms from the wall (I have acoustic foam in the back as well). Should I go for them or I really need the T5Vs? Thank you in advance!
Hey @Adamaudio. I am looking at the T7V for my small setup. I am a composer and podcaster. My room is also where I sleep and may be moving soon to an apartment where I can sound treat the room a little better.
My question is, what stands do you recommend for T7V for optimal accuracy? Do you recommend me bringing my desk out and placing the speakers behind the desk to get the best "triangle" sound that you explained? I was looking at isoacoustics and just placing them on the desk? My desk space is limited. 6 feet by two and a half feet. is it possible to make any space good with proper speaker placement and monitor choice?
Thanks so much!
Hi Nathan, it's hard to tell when we can't see your room and be there. Placing the speakers on a desk is usually a good idea if your setup allows it. We also recommend using Isoacoustics-stands for this. You could also have a look at our T5Vs or A5Xs/A3Xs if the space on your table is limited.
@@ADAMAudioBerlin okay amazing thank you so much for your response. you guys are so customer friendly! I went with the iso acoustics and decided that I am going to build a desk in the style of monkwood studios since I am able and willing! I like the frequency response of the T7V and it fits the budget really well so that is my choice. You have helped me decide! Thanks so much!
Great to hear! Feel free to share a pic of your setup with us. We'd love to see your setup when it's finished.
glad you keep the videos versatile and not just tied to your products, much appreciated!
one thing I'd add regarding info in the video is, with bigger distance, "fidelity" in poorly treated room will suffer, but also with the distance, more dynamic range can be achieved at comfortable listening levels ;)
Great point and thanks for watching!
Recently brought a pair of T5V Speakers and am so pleased I choose these!! Thank you for the video Adam Audio and the all the passion you guys put into it!! :)
this came at the right moment!
Happy to hear it Edgar!
@@joebates4160 Lol hahahah
How much of a difference do isolation pads make it the speakers are placed on a hard surface, like a desk ?
Hi! They make a substantial difference, particularly in the low end. They have the potential to clear up a lot of low-end muddiness that may occur with the resonances of your desk. We'd suggest something like IsoAcoustics or another similar design, as simple foam isn't as effective. Hope this helps 👍
I would love to know more about plate amps vs. longterm use - we can have all the amazing sound we want - but what happens outside of warranty. I completely understand it's a "touchy" subject - but I - and I'm sure others - have had amps fail and then were faced with complete replacement ( I had recently two pairs of M-Audio M3-6's and M3-8's - amp failure on both, and sadly - I maybe have only ran them at 15-35% volume the past 6 years...).
When that happens - you start eyeing how some of those old school amp racks like carver/marantz and others are still going strong....meanwhile made in China plate amps = not so "sustainable" - again - a "touchy" topic that intersects with business decisions, economies of scale, supply chain, etc... but something "worthy" of review
Hi, you can always send your monitors to be fixed at our Headquarters in Berlin even outside of warranty.
There is a little difficulty deciding between the A3X and A5X for nearfield monitors. Does it come down to the distance they will be from your ears? If one has a subwoofer either way, the bottom range doesn't seem to matter as much.
I've love to hear an explanation of what makes a speaker suitable for near, mid or far field. Why shouldn't I use an S2V for far field monitoring or an S3H for nearfield for example?
It is about sound addition between the transducers in a speaker and monitoring levels. Basically these different kinds of designs are optimized for different aspects:
Near field monitors use smaller transducers and typically a two-way setup as they don’t have to play as loud as you are meant to listen at a relative short distance. At the same time, smaller speakers allow for shorter listening distances, because their transducer configuration results in a smaller sound source with a wider dispersion.
For larger distances you need higher power output that nearfields and small speakers usually can’t provide, so you need larger speakers.
Far field speakers are large and spread the transducers over a larger area. In order to have the contributions of all these transducers add up properly, there’s a rule of thumb for a listening distance to be at least 3x as large as the arrangement of the transducers.
Hi ADAM Audio, I have been patiently waiting since September for my Adam monitors, I live in Australia and have been waiting for three months. Could you please give me some information, as my patients is wearing thin and I need monitors to complete my work.
Hi Andrew, I'm really sorry to hear that! We've been struggling with shipping delays due to COVID-19. Sorry about that. Hopefully your speakers will arrive as soon as possible.
Hi I recently purchased some T5V's and was wondering the best place to put them, I've seen a lot of people say close to the wall and others away from the wall? is there a correct position? I only have a smallish room.
Thanks
Hi Stuart! Great question -- Because the T5V's are rear-ported, you will want to keep them at least a foot away from the wall at minimum to avoid any issues. For more information on this, check out another video on our channel, which covers proper monitor placement at length: ua-cam.com/video/E9dpjdSQsXg/v-deo.html
We hope this helps, but please let us know if you have any other questions! 👍
Thanks, also are the speakers ok on the desk with pads underneath?
I think what really stumps me is defining room size. When does a room go from being small to medium? My space is an "office" in our basement, 8.5' x 11' x 6.9' (if you can say that because it doesn't have four walls), so I'm not sure if that would be "small." I have a six foot producer's desk, the monitors are level with my head, and literally exactly one meter from my face. That seems to be the right distance for most nearfield monitors of all sizes. Is that wrong? Are A3X's supposed to be for a one meter distance, A5X's for two meters, and A7X's for three meters? This is what I'm trying to understand. I got HS7's for my starting monitors and I'm wondering if I might have gone too large.
Hi Beau! With the larger near-field speakers, you don't have to listen from further away. However, you can listen louder without losing any of the fidelity. So it depends on how loud you want to listen to maintain the highest possible quality. If you add a sub, the question of how low the respective monitors go down is not relevant, that's correct. One option would be to order both pairs and test them in your room. You can then send the other pair back. Let us know if you have any other questions. All the best!
@@ADAMAudioBerlin Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to be able to get both and send a pair back. I suppose to narrow it down, however, what would be the primary reason for one to choose the A3X over the A5X and vice versa? Also, when contemplating a subwoofer with either due to the size, is it recommended NOT to have one in an untreated 8.5'x10'x6.9' wood-finished room with carpet (would there be too many bass problems)? Thank you!
Hi Beau! The A5X gives you less distortion at the same listening volume because the maximum SPL is higher. However, the A3X also offers a very good monitoring volume without distortion. How loud you need them depends a little on your listening habits and of course, your neighbors. At the same time, the A5X goes a little further down the frequency spectrum, so you can hear lower frequencies that are not fully represented in the A3X. Hence the question of whether you want to add a sub. That would make the second argument for the A5X less important. Bass is a problem in most untreated rooms, with or without a sub. Here it depends on what kind of music you make and whether bass frequencies are essential for it. If so, you could additionally check with a pair of headphones or consider treating the room acoustically in the long term. All the best, Daniel.
@@ADAMAudioBerlin Thank you, Daniel! The room is part of our basement which the previous owners had refinished to be like a northern Minnesota cabin, or an old Texas saloon. It's all wood over the sheetrock if there's still sheetrock under there. My wife said absolutely no room treatment, so I'm stuck until the day we get a home where I get a room I can treat. It's sounding like I shouldn't get a sub in there. I've pretty much given up on the A3X since it was discontinued and none of the retailers on Adam's webpage sell them. Will the A3X be removed from the webpage, or will it show soon that it is no longer available?
soon....
That graph is so confusing.
Please compare the T7V, A7X & S2V!Would really appreciate a comparison between all 3 lines :)
Love the videos, keep up the good work!!
Hi we have a comparison between our T7V & S2V in the description below if you haven't already seen it!
Would really love a video with AX series thoo
I really would love to get one of Adam Audios speaker pairs since I've been producing for 5 years and their speakers seem to be fantastic. Unfortunately as an university student money is only available in a too limited amount to invest in high-budget speakers. But I hope to one day get one of them
When I saw Rupert Neve using A77X's to test his 5088 consoles,I knew these were the monitors for me!
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Recently bought the T5V as my first pair of speakers and my God I absolutely love those!
Will definitely get something from the A series one day.
Great video!
Hi Shantanu, thank you for watching! We're really happy that you like your T5Vs.
Adam Audio, I have nothing to do with music production or creation. I grew up with friends who owned recording studios, so I have a need to listen to music through studio monitors. I am a trader, I work on a Mac Studio, and I'm moving to another country, so I am looking for new monitors. My new workroom will likely be small since I have three children, and renting an apartment with many rooms is pricey. I don't need much power; I want fidelity. I was thinking about buying the Adam T5V. I just want to hear my FLAC music as pristine as possible without the added sound signature that normal speakers provide. What are your thoughts on this? Are the T5V monitors a good fit for me, or should I look for something else in your catalog?
Hi @iluvj00! Thanks for your comment!
For smaller listening spaces we can recommend our more compact models from our T and A Series, being the T5V and the A4V. The T5V could be an excellent choice for you, if you're looking for a high sound quality and clear sound reproduction. The A4V features a few additional possibilities via it's on board DSP, allowing for complex room correction on the monitor itself which can elevate the listening experience even more.
You can find more information about the two monitors on our website:
www.adam-audio.com/en/t-series/t5v/
www.adam-audio.com/en/a-series/a4v/
If you wish for a more detailed consulting regarding your specific setup, feel free to reach out to our support team here:
support.adam-audio.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new
Greetings from Berlin!
perfect explanation! thank you!
Would the A4V be a good choice for a 5x3(m) room? I listen about 0.9m away from the speakers and use a subwoofer
Hey @faaip0de0oaid! Thanks for your interest in the A4Vs. Please reach out to our Support Team and don't hesitate to ask all the technical questions you might have. They will gladly answer all your questions. You can send your question through the official form on this page: support.adam-audio.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new
Greetings from Berlin!
All the best, Daniel
Hey, Am a huge fan of Adam Audio, Would Love to own some of Adam Monitors some day, the only issue I have is that Adam product are not Available in Local Stores in my country and Amazon don't Ship to my country, so it's hard to get your product back here...
Hi. You can reach out to us directly with more information and we can see what might be the best way to find monitors in your area : info@adam-audio.com
My question is, can I use the T8V in a 3.2 m x 4.6 m room? Is this small, medium? I will be listening at them at about 1.5 m, using them for the TV. Volume will be just loud enough to sound like "real life volume" of people talking (what SPL is this?). Assuming these space, volume and distance conditions, which I think are appropiate for even a T5V, would the only difference between using the T5V or T7V or T8V be the low-frequency response? Or is there more to it? This was not cleared up to me by this video.
@Pwasercan! Hey there, if you wish for personalized consulting regarding a new set of speakers, feel free to reach out to our support team here: support.adam-audio.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new
We will gladly help you to find the best solution for your specific needs.
All the best and greetings from Berlin!
Which is better for 3.5m X 3.5m room T5V or T8V without make the sound too loud for the neighbors or get my ears fatigue and get good accuracy for my mixing
Hi @ahmed_hamdy, thanks for your question! For smaller listening environments and short listening distances, both speakers would be suitable. However, if you plan to keep the volume down, the T5V might be the better fit for you. I hope this answers your question!
Adam noob here😂
Hey Adam y'all should send me some speakers to review I just built a control studio in miami and I wanna start making review on gear ;)
What are the reasons to choose the A77H vs A8H. What advantages and disadvantages does each have. Would the A77H count as a 4 way speaker or is it still 3 way?
i want tee like this
That's a really great explanation. Very useful and will help massively as I working on my Monitoring Setup.
We are glad you liked it, thanks for watching! 👍
UA-cam Content are kinda repetitive, but this channel brings us always something new that, at least I, never heard of. Thank you so much for this content!
So happy you're enjoying it!
Can you make a video about making home theater setup using Studio Monitors?
Hi! We can definitely work on that for future videos 👍
So for T7V - what is the optimal listening distance?
Hi Valdas. Optimal listening distance is about 1 meter. Cheers!
@Adam Audio I have my monitors set to there maximum volume. Therefore only needing to turn up my audio interface a minimal amount. Should I set my monitors themselves to a different volume? What would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi! We usually recommend using them at -0dB.
AX7s!!!!!!!!
I'm looking to AX series specifically A7x and A5x, But I'm rather concerned and confused on which one I should pick, I don't wanna spend extra unless there is a need for it. I sit very close to my table and the speaker placement would be around 1 to 1.75 meters from my ear. Which one should I pick?
1) My room is untreated (has wooden (teak) windows and doors, with curtains and has a bed in it) - basically squashed with items, so no chance of echo.
2) speakers are gonna be placed close to the wall (maybe 10cm gap or so between wall and speaker)
which one of A5x or A7x is gonna give me best fidelity for my room without damaging my ears (as I'm gonna sit so close to my speakers)
Hi Tanmay, thank you so much for reaching out! Both speakers should be a great fit for you. How large is your room?
@@ADAMAudioBerlin My room dimensions are (13/10/10)feet, so area is 130 square feet and volume is 1300 cubic feet. And just so guys know my desk is placed at the corner of my room close to my wooden window. ITS NOT IN THE CENTRE OF THE ROOM!
Can I use A77X in a 10x10 Sqft room (with proper acoustic treatment) ? I usually produce and mix bass heavy music (EDM) and I'm actually planning on buying the A77X pair !
Im comsidering buying a77x too and i don t know how detailed the low end is because im into a lot of low bass
@@funks5807 same here ..
@@palakchaudhary562 @suspiria Hi! With proper treatment the A77Xs will work in that space as they can be used as near or midfields if listening at the proper volume. They will fill the room up nicely particularly in the low-end.
@@ADAMAudioBerlin Thank you so much :)
J got the a77xs n put em in my small uni doorms, balling
Nice!
Hi,
I need to buy monitors and i am confused between t5 and t7. I'll be placing it in my bedroom having Almera and everything. What do you suggest.
My room size is small.
Hi Hk! For a small room, we usually recommend the 5-inch woofer model. Of course, that also depends on room treatment and other factors. You can always add a subwoofer at later stages if you want to upgrade and hear deeper frequencies. You could also go to a music dealer and have a listen or even order both and send one pair back. Many dealers offer this option. We hope that helps. Let us know which one you chose 👍 All the best, Daniel.
@@ADAMAudioBerlin ordered t5 ✌️
We hope they'll serve you well! All the best!
My T5V’s have a very audible hiss from the listening position about 3 feet away. Is this normal?
Hi if you have questions regarding your monitors, please reach out to support@adam-audio.de and they can assist you!
Could possibly be dirty noise you using a power conditioner?
@@DoitYHWH yeah Furman
Found it Really helpful 🙏
Happy to hear it 👊