Best Budget Studio Monitors | ADAM Audio T7V Review & Honest Opinion
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- The ADAM Audio T7V Active Studio Monitors might just be exactly what you're looking for in a pair of budget friendly studio monitors. In this video I do a review of the ADAM Audio T7V and talk about the pros and cons. The all new T Series from ADAM Audio enables music creators to get their hands on high quality ADAM Audio Studio Monitors without breaking the bank.
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So I bought these speakers, and all I can say is that I feel I've never really heard music before. With other speakers it's obvious you're hearing sound from the tweeter on the left and right. With these, it's like you're sitting in front of a live stage with a wall of sound in front of you. And the bass is just as amazing. Tears of joy listening to music I've heard all my life, but really, really hearing it for the first time.
Beautiful review
This comment just convinced be to buy them.
I’ve also got the T7V and I couldn’t agree more! I can really recommend these monitors.
You're the reason im buying these
You got me too. Ordered them yesterday
You don't need to change a single thing in this review style. Such a breath of fresh air to have a real person doing an opinionated review. Many people do just spew the same things over and over. Specs and B Roll. Well done! Subscribed.
Can we all take a moment to appreciate Adams hair ? :D
Looking real perfect today
Absolutely not
Lol
First time on the channel, great review, appreciate the context. I've had these for about a year and have had my mixes improve quite noticeably over that year- I greatly attribute that to these monitors. So really two things: 1) These monitors are amazing for the price and will translate well to a great many systems if you know what you're doing and 2) I'm now looking to upgrade and your opinion of the A7X was helpful. 1 new subscriber. ALSO: For those on a desk or foam- get these things on an isoAcoustics stand or some other REAL isolating mount, you'll be able to hear the difference and it makes them that much sweeter- worth the investment 100%
Just got my pair last night; got a good deal on them and also just happened to stumble across your channel; I love the content and I personally feel like you did an excellent job at explaining everything especially in the fashion that you did.
David can i ask how you rated them ?
Two weeks ago I decided on these. Then, went further into watching more reviews on many brands and quality levels. This video just confirmed what I already knew, these would be perfect for my setup and budget. Thank you! Adam for your honesty!
Glad I could help!
@@adamivy man how did you bulked up those powerful arms? do you use anabolic steroids?
@user-mm3sd3uh6y speaker curls obviously duhhh
as someone who's owned both (krk 5 and the adam t7v's). every word in this review is on point.
Perfect timing I was just looking at buying some used krks but I had always heard the same things you mentioned. Your review changed my mind finally and I think you found me my new speakers. Put the link in your description so people can find these!
Great video ! I was actually deciding between these and the A3x model and now I have a better idea of what to go for. Thanks Adam!
Just bought my pair because of this video. Amazing presentation, and the fact that it was all one take, rather than a bunch of jumpcuts goes a long way in trusting your opinion. You legit just laid it all out with your honest thoughts.
Thanks for the great video
When he says “What it really boils down to is what the fuck they sound in a home studio ...” thats when you know he aint playing around with the review lmao
Just found this, very much appreciated. As a musician, I actually have no interest in the engineering side of performance, but I'm attempting to build a home studio from scratch that "someone else" can help me engineer performances from. All my research keeps pointing me back to the Adam T7V, for my price range, and this review is a big help.
Thanks for the insight. I was originally looking into the Rokit 5s, but now you definitely have me thinking twice..
I bought the Rokit 5s years back and they have done okay. I took a trip to Guitar Center early last year (pre-COVID) and wanted to test my songs on the array of studio monitors they had in an isolated room. A salesperson there changed my life when he introduced me to Adam Audio’s T7Vs. Songs I had listened to over and over on the Rokits gained even more levels of life to them from the first listen. I was sold immediately! Later down the road, I will purchase higher end Adam Audio monitors, but those T7Vs will serve me well for years to come. The problem with Rokits are they fool you into thinking a mix is fuller than it really is, so when you listen in the car, your mix sounds very deflated. Rokits are great for hip-hop because they’re so naturally bass heavy.
Hey adam!! thank you a lot for this review, really liked it. leaving aside the little price difference between hs7's and t7v's which one would you choose? hope you can answer this question, thanks again!
I own them and I love them. And yes, Rokits suck! Lol
yeah i actually always wanted some rokits until i experienced using rokits... they suck
t7v or t5v, do they actually differ, and rokits dont suck, cause most people like me who got them, had them because they were the budget monitors, and they sounded great for as long as i could remember, untill i started hearing the little differences when mixing and saw the problem with them
My old college had Rokits in the music tech department. I found them underwhelming. Too much low end, high end sounds kinda distorted and fuzzy, there was too much colour for them to realistically be called monitors.
@fu J both are good I heard that t5v exceed their bass limitations on paper for whatever thats worth but the 7 is more balanced overall. I would even get a f7 if you can find them used but if you have the cash get the a pair of ax7 series used for about 1100-1300. Currently a pair for 1100 on guitar centers website which is cheap usually they are 1600-1700 new.
Well said, I agree completely.. I own Rokit 5 and t7v.. rokits are great for listening to and powerful as well. T7v are accurate and detailed like crazy but I find them very fatiguing. After hours of listening my ears and and head feels like I just got out of the nightclub.. I am happy with both speakers overall for different reasons. They are both affordable 👍... one other thing the Rokits have a better quality look and a light to know when they are on. You can see in the details the material of the T7Vs are a little on the cheap side in comparison
Was waiting for a vid like this. Thanks bro 🔥
this was awesome dude, another set for me to check out and compare to a few others before i upgrade my monitors
5:14 The realest point ever made!
Thanks for this honest review! I am thinking about getting these monitors in the near future to start building my home studio!
Thanks for giving an honest opinion! I liked how you put them into the category of "starting your studio again". I'm a fan of the A7Xs and looking to upgrade from some JBLs.
Bro you have a talent for this kind of vid!!
this is a great review. You perfectly described what the audience wanted to hear are they worth it for the home studio. There was no overcomplicated in depth review about the specifications that the speakers have. GREAT JOB!
Thanks for watching!
I just got a pair last week randomly finding and testing them at GC for temporary monitors till I get some Barefoots. These are special.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT VIDEOS I WANT???!!??🔥😂🔥
This was so genuinely helpful, Adam. Thank you!
Awesome review.. Thank you for showing those monitors and my salivary glands are pumping 😋 up watching those monitors in all those reviews.
I had that issue with the HS8 being way too loud on the low end and shaking the entire house. The solution to this is to follow the user manual instructions as I discovered later on. The manual says to put them 1.5m or more away from the back and sides. I did that and I was absolutely blown away. The mids and highs came alive and the bass go so balanced, its just hard to put into words. The big issue now is they take too much space, but they do make up for it in sound. But yea, to sum it up, if you have HS8 and have them sitting pretty much against the wall, try doing the 1.5 meter thing and see for yourself.
Sold! Thanks for your honest review. I'll be picking up a pair of these T7V's real soon. I appreciated your honest opinions. Subscribed.
Very down to earth review, thanks for this. I'll get two of these for my home studio that I'm currently building.
Thank you for the review!
Nice video with a lot of information and a nice ambience. I think I'll go to the music store and listen to them! Thank you for this review!
Adam, mate, I couldn't have asked for a better review. I was teetering on the edge of buying these, NOW I AM. Thanks Adam.........
Glad I could help!
You are very informative and directly speaking at a good pace. Thanks for the review!
3:28 That's a really satisfying shot with the monitor flickering and purple light.
The review is Perfect! Thats all that i was looking for!
Matias Cardo 👍
Terrific and informative overview. Totally agree on the lack of value in sound demos ... by the time I'm watching on UA-cam and through my own device, sound qualities get lost.
Thanks for the review.
I was going to buy the HS8s, but the sales guy turned me on to these. Thank goodness he was there since they didn't have these on display. He hooked them up and I compared them with everything else they had: KRK, Yamaha, JBL, etc. These were the best and they weren't the most expensive! I haven't been able to hook them up yet since I'm moving, but I can't wait to.
Hi Adam, thank you for the review. Would you use these monitors as a digital piano (Korg D1) amp? I am biased towards using a monitor instead of a traditional keyboard amp or a PA. Thank you for your response! All the best, Adam.
This vide was just in time bro thanks
You're on a roll man!
Subscribed thanks bro I'll be purchasing these ones now while I wait for the KRK7 generation 4s to come into stock. Thanks again great video brilliant review.
Amazing video. Thank you so much for this review, I purchased them yesterday upgrading from rokit 5’s and man I agree with what you’re saying! Thank you!
Excellent review Adam, thanks a lot for that. My question: About orchetration. film scoring, is T7V the right ones?.
Regards!
The only complaint I have is that it felt like half the video was just you explaining why you're not going to talk about certain things in the video.
All to sum it up with "yeah these are good at the price point, get these" without going in depth on what about them stood out to you.
That being said, thanks for the review. Your channel is dope.
but that's what he explained in the beginning in video, no?
YEAH MAN IT'S HOW IT FREAKING SOUNDS !!!
Great review! You got me looking more into Adam Audio.
that is why they gifted him a pair of these :D
This review is so true. I was about to buy the new KRK's, but did a quick final comparison in the store. Just to be sure that I was doing the right thing here. The guy in the store let me listen to other 7" (6,5") monitor speakers like Genelecs, Yamaha en these Adam Audio speakers (which I hadn't heard of) and it was immediately clear that Adam Audio won the test for me. There's much more definition in the low (bass) with the Adam Audio. KRK are pretty good, but if you want to master your techno, tech house etc tracks, you want to have the Adam's. If you want good sound to listen to tracks (not mastering) or for DJ'ing, then go for the KRK's. And yes, I was about to buy the KRK Rokit 7 G4. I was already in love with these yellow cones, but the difference was so evident. And I'm not a professional, so even my (sort of) untrained ears could hear a big difference. The difference in this video is less big than in the audio room. So my advice, go to your local store and put up some of your favourite music, the kind of music you produce and just listen. You'll notice the difference. Btw, If you are mastering rock music, go for the Yamaha's. They are an absolute winner for that genre.
I just compared these monitors with 39 other ones at a music store 2 days ago.. They did actually sound the best together wit the Dynaudio Lyd 48!!
Hi Adam, thanks for the great video! I’ve been saving up for a pair of JBL 308P MKII 8”... How do you think these JBLs compare to the Adam Audio T7Vs?
The 308s will be bassier because of the 8" woofer, and louder because they are rated to 112db vs the Adam's 110db rating. I own the JBL 308 and I love them! I have been a JBL guy since starting in studios when I was 17 in 1972. But as it is in all these things, these choices are individual and personal. The best thing is to go into a retailer and A/B them in person. Good luck.
Great review ... I have a small side breakfast nook area where I put my studio. Would you recommend the 5 in woofer version or would still recommend the 7 in woofer. The size is Approx 6 ft by 7ft. Thanks for the help.
Man, you're such an authentic good dude. This review settled it for me. Late to the party but never too late. Peace
Thanks for the review Adam! Currently the T7Vs are 199 € (UVP: 239 €) each @Thomann.de. :) ... Everybody, I have no affiliation with Thomann!! Keep on rockin'!! 😎✌️
how fortuitous that my KRKs broke and i found these :) stoked
Great video Adam. I think your opinion is more than enough. People will have to take that opinion with a grain of salt, take the chance and see if they work for them. If not guitar center is good with returns.
Great information as I am looking to purchase some speakers
Subbed to your channel for future reviews 👍
Finally purchased these a few months ago..
1 very detailed and pretty accurate
2 build quality materials not the best
3 no light to show they are on
4 not as powerful as I original thought they would b
5 very fatiguing when listening to for a long time
6 almost affordable
7 would I recommend??? Idk 6.5 outta 10
How about the Yammy HS8? Their tweets are a bit more tame and they have perhaps a smoother/warmer mid-range.
Hi! I need and advice, this video has the two monitor that have me stuck with. I'm about to buy a pair of monitors and i don't know wich to choose, the "Yamaha Hs8" or the "Adam Audio A7v". Here were i live buying one of these things is a tremendous invest, I'd really appreciate if you give me a honest advice. Both cost excatly the same here, wich one will you choose?
Edit: I'm buying this mainly to listen to music. For producing could be in a future.
Thanks a lot!
Great and above all honest review!! I’m looking to upgrade from my Rokkit 5s, which were the first monitors I bought. In your opinion, would the T7V be an improvement?
YES. If you watched the video he said he hates rokits...???
Would you recommend these even for a small room or do think the t5vs are better?
Hi Adam!
Cool video :) I am looking to buy myself my first pair of studio monitors and I am thinking about to get the T7V. I just wanted to ask you, what material are the monitor boxes made of?
I looked for it on Adam Audio's website, but I couldn't find any information.
Thank you in in advance for your feedback and response.
I’m so glad that you say that. There are so many idiot doing reviews and playing speaker like can tell the difference from my phone or notebook speaker. Thank you
Thanks for your review. Having a difficult time deciding with the HS7 or T7V. Thanks for helping me in the right direction.
Did you make a decision? I’m currently trying to decide the same thing.
@@LimewaterMusic I grabbed the t7v & couldn't be any happier. I love mixing on them. It is very natural & true representation.
@@DeRaNgEdOfficial I wonder why studios still have the Yamaha NS10's in their studios when there is better monitors like these?
@@darrenhirst9900 I believe for reference. I still have an old school pair of stereo speakers next to my set up. So I can A/B check my mixes and hear the translation.
@@DeRaNgEdOfficial I understand now. Thank you for replying.
Good man!! Thank you for review! :)
Not sure why anybody would hate on you for taking the time to help out complete strangers. Thanks for taking the time.
lit video dude you just got a new subscribe!
great review!
you have helped me make up my mind.
Hi Adam. So, I'm looking for a pair of monitors. I am doubting between the yamaha hs8 and the adam t7v. What do you advise me? I can pay the yamaha. My studio has acoustic treatment and measures 15 m2.
Thanks a lot!!!
I once had the A7X's. Best monitors I've ever used. Had to sell them but these might be the next pair I pick up. Great review.
Sell them to me 😆
you had the a7x that are technically better, and you are gonna downgrade to these???
bro why would you downgrade??? the a7xs are insaneeeee
@@dulla8469 They were overkill for what I was doing. At this point I can afford them again so.
@@johnswiftmusic They were overkill for what I was doing. At this point I can afford them again so.
Hello I would like to ask when u say that the knobs aren't gonna move anymore.... Isnt that right?? I mean you should always turn the knob down.when u want to turn them off...
this is exactly why i went for building my next set of monitors...
I was looking at them but the rear bass ports turns me off since I had problems with that with a pair of Tannoys, the bass just bounced off my wall and this was creating a very strange low end, kind of loose and I could only hear the low end decently at a way too high volume. Have you experienced that with those?
Rear porting is fine as long as it's done right and set up right in your studio, Keep them far from the wall as you can, and on different monitors porting is different, On JBL as an example the rear porting on the lsr305 is nothing short of incredible. However on some other speakers it can sound horrible, I trust Adam audio to make a good rear ported monitor.
wait you call them clicky clacks too? I thought i was alone. thanks for the review! looking to buy new monitors soon.
Need some help here, My room is approximately 10feet by 12feet and basic acoustically treated, will a 7 or 8 inch monitor be ideal for my room or should I go for a smaller 5 inch monitor.
I have a budget of $700, In my country both hs8 and these are same price, can you please suggest which ones should I go for and are a better value for money?
Have these, love them. Great for home mixing. They also look cool!
In my country, these monitors are more expensive than Yamaha Hs7's and the same price with the Hs8's. Which one of these would you get for a medium sized untreated bedroom?
I just bought myself an Adam audio T7V after watching your video sir thanks 🙏🏿🔥🔥👊🏿
are they still good in dec in 2020?? are the good for music like hip hop, trap or lofi
Would they be a good option for cinema?
What would you reccommend more, These, or the HS8's? or something else? maybe kali audio lp-8's? which would be the best studio monitors of those three? (if there is something better for the same price please tell me haha)
There's a whole host of considerations for a question like this. Some of the major ones are budget, size of your mixing area, type of room, and what type of project they're going to be used for- in addition to the considerations for going with a 7 vs 8 inch config.
Your reviews are fantastic
for what its worth, regarding the indicator light, these can theoretically stay on forever, because they go into bypass when they're not receiving signal. read that on the Adam website Q & A a while ago,
(don't have the link). I do think there should be at least one step at 0db so you can be super sure you can be level between speaks
Love the no Bullshit approach . I just ordered my pair . thanks a million
i have the T5V's and they are awesome!
T2daA
My room is really small also, and the T5V are just perfect, not bass heavy which Is perfect for me and there’s little switches on the back for more bass and more high end, I was in a dilemma between the t5v and the rokit’s, the guy in the shop said the t5v is what u want, as soon as I heard the t5v I automatically told him to take my money!
Still wonder what are real differences between older F7 vs T7V, since T7V took F7 place, yet F7 were way more expensive and looked better on paper. Really wonder if it is upgrade or downgrade.
If someone’s gonna watch your channel, whether that means they like it or they just like watching to critique, they’re still gonna watch. It’s cool that you don’t wanna spend a lot of time on the specs. It’s cool that you just wanna talk about how they personally sounded to you and made you feel. But you talked a lot about how that’s the type of review you were gonna do instead of just giving that review. Doesn’t matter what anyone thinks your review should be like. Do it your way and whoever sticks around are your real audience. Just get to it is all lol. Appreciate it. These will probably be the next monitors I get
It's incredible, in Switzerland, where I live, we can pick up a pair of T7v's for 350 (!) CHF. Thats roughly 377 US Dollars...
I paid around us$650 for a pair... I'm from Chile, basically an island lol
@@pablom2274 damn
Would u say it’s good for mixing vocals?
What settings should I have them on in the back? I have the volume set between 0 dB and Level. HF and LF both set on the 0 setting and the input switch is switched up to +4dBu.
please Tell me , which one should i go for ?
T7V OR HS8 Yamaha ?
please help me out i am so confused between these
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The yellow woofer idea probably came from the old B&W speakers. But that look came and went.
Would you use these if you aren't a producer, just for the pleasure of listening to music?
Hi, I am setting up my new home studio, I was almost ready to go - finally - for the T8V but I read they don't have magnetic shield. Do you consider this a serious disadvantage and why? Thanx!
I AM SO GLAD THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS SAID THAT COMPARING (A/B-ing) TWO DIFFERENT SPEAKERS AND LISTENING TO THE COMPARISON ON A LAPTOP IS SO BOGUS. YOU CAN NO WAY PERCIEVE THE FULL AUDIO SPECTRUM WHILE LISTENING ON A LAPTOP... GREAT WORK....
may i ask a question what audio interface should I pair it with (low budget, only need one input) T5V,T7V
would you use them for listening to vinyl ?
Check out the kali audio lp6 they blow these out the water I had a pair of the t7v but the lp6 and lp8 are the the best bang for your buck.
we need a dog fight between them
what are the best monitors that would be good as doubling as entertainment speakers on my pc
Hi guys.. after using hs80 m.. this t7v satisfys me enough or have i use to 8 inch at all.. i sold my yamaha because they are big for me..
Please add your impressions how each speaker model performs in terms of soundstage. And comparing to other models. Its often overlooked