Thank you for doing these! The honest presentation of information means a lot! We really respect what Adam is doing, and it's nice to see how the two systems compare side by side!
The Kali's are sure impressing a *lot* of people out there! You really seem to have done something special with these. My great dilemma is that I live in Cambodia, which makes it impractical for me to audition anything before purchase, or repair / return anything that has a problem or doesn't work out, after purchase. I'm actually thinking about buying three pairs -- of which these would be one -- and just absorbing a resale markdown on whichever two pairs don't win the contest. :-)
Thank you, this was the comparison I was hoping someone would do. I like the forward sound of the Adams but the Kali sounds more inline w the original track, and they have a power light in FRONT!
The Adam sounds more scooped, with more highs and lows, the Kali feel more meaty in the midrange to me and more balanced overall. It's especially audible in the first track, with the electric guitar, and on the tracks with singing. I really want to like the Adam, but I feel the Kali or even the Rokit are more balanced and have a better midrange for rock music.
I tried Kali and Adam T7V and I'm keeping the Adams because they don't have ANY hiss here, the Adams have better high end and better seperation of instruments, the Kali do have more and better mids (you must EQ the adams if you want to reach a comparable mid-level). Bass levels are interesting: The Kalis do have more punch and in-your-face bass and reach down to min. 36-37Hz in my room. The Adams on the other side have a less punchy, crisp bass but it goes deeper until 33-34Hz - the bass is smoother and does NOT have a high cut. That means the bass speaker of the Adams still moves when you give it sinus waves of 20Hz (or below). The Kalis say "no!" to that and cut down at about 35Hz. In the end both are awesome but I like the stereo field and the "not existing hiss" more, so I kept the T7Vs.
Damn! I keep having to talk myself out of making a decision. Then whenever I'm about to I read stuff like this lol. I figured as I make bass heavy music that the Kali's will be better but I have tinnitus and any mention of hiss is a no for me. It would drive me insane...
Even I compared kali lp 6 with Adam and krk 5 when I bought Kali.i compared both the monitors one by one at least 20 to 25 minutes and in the end Kali lp6 wins. So thank you so much 😊 for this video.
Here with my new LP-6s, maybe they have a home court advantage since I'm playing on their monitors but they definitely sounded better. At 6:45 playing 'deep', the T7Vs were missing a lot of low mids, the LP-6s sounded a lot closer to the original recording. Other examples weren't as noticeable but I'm into that old school dubstep and bass so these are perfect. I had to exchange one monitor, it was hissing a tiny bit louder than normal, and I had to wait around forever at guitar center. One of the guys got me really convinced to check out the adams especially for less hissing and ear fatigue and also longer warranty. I got the Kali's on sale tho so I'd be paying literally double to switch to the T7Vs. Definitely happy with what I got
hi i'm new to the mix i'm also into dubstep and also drum and bass ... i was rather interested in the adam's ... but considering the price i found the kali's to be cheaper ... i don't really know what is the perfect frequency to choose ... what would you advise me please
@@DJZEMBRILO It's all preference and compromise on whichever you choose. As far as I know, the kali's have a flatter response, they hiss a little bit which is noticeable when it's quiet, and they're also cheaper. I've heard the adams will give you less ear fatigue with its design. Maybe check them both out at a local Guitar Center or something before buying
@@slightlypermafried Which is better for a guitarist? I heard some Kalis have to have firmware upgraded by returning them and I don't know where the service center is in India.
Holy crap 😳 Two flavors of awesome 🤷🏼♂️ What a time to be alive! lol And I hate to be all “imagine-that-face-on-that-body,” but can you imagine the Kalis with the tweeter from the Adams! 😳😬😍
I like both for different reasons, but for more balances across the range of genres, and low budget, I picked up the Kali's. They don't disappoint. That's just my opinion though.
I just got myself a pair of LP6's today! Tested out Adam T7V as well! Adam has more clarity, but lacks in bass side! But still punchy! Lp6s were very balanced! And also nearly $100 cheaper!
I just got some TV7’s yesterday. The only ones I didn’t get to try was the LP8’s. I wish I could have compared. But for sure the TV7’s blew the Yamaha HS7’s and Rokits out of the water.
Listened on my Adam A77X's and Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X's. I felt that the Kali's were a bit mid and bass hyped - and smoothed out highs overall. I like the upper end detail in the Adams - except for Hearts Afire (a little more brittle). On Long Drive that mid-bump of the Kali's complimented the vocals - more forward in the mix. In the Adams, the voice kind of blended with the mix too much. I wanted it to stand out more. I'm surprised at how close they were on the frequency response. I'd still pick the Adams for mixing - but the Kali's are nice for listening to music.
I think for budget home-studio monitors,... Adams have a sery of little cons: -subbass reflects are behind (bad for an against the wall placement) - the activity green leds are placed behind (you need to stick mirror papers on the wall to see if these are on or off !) -no TRS-jack balanced input (also replace your jack cables to XLR connect these) -the high defined highs with ribbons tech are not well balanced with the classic boomers definition and there's an evident flop in the midrange. Kalis LP6, now in V2, simply don't suffer from all these cons and are a bit more powerfull (80W against 70W)... In my european country, Kalis are 25€/pair more expensive than German (my neighbours) built Adams monitors. Tbh I think I would go for the Kalis but... ...spending 200€ more I would definitely go for the french built Focals Alpha 65 Evo, pure excellence monitors easily challenging Adams A7X ! 🤔😉😊
Both speakers are similarly good and will only present relatively subtle differences to critical listeners. Technically, both are solid choices, but again, being only dual instead of triple driver speakers, they will benefit a lot from well tuned subwoofers.
The Adams just sound more hyped, I don't know how else to put it. Listening to the original and the Kalis back to back, there's much less difference, which is the point of accurate studio monitors.
These Kali have impressed me twice once against the Yamaha's and now against the Adams. I like flat unflattering sound,I hear that with these. I heard the comparison with the Adams against the Yahama's and I was like I still liked the Yahama, flatter sounding to me. But these Kali against both of my two favorite monitors. They held there own against two of the best I have heard up to this point. Yeah there are slight differences, but I like the sound of the Kali. I could live with them without thinking I was compromising anything, and the price..... Wow.
The Kalis seem more present in the mids, with the Adams more effortless in the highs. Bass seems pretty similar, well articulated, not floppy, for both. The reference original sounds very dipped in the mids. Really it seems there is no clear winner. Either could be used and will do as good a job as each other. Seems it will come down to preference and aesthetics. I like the mids being less in my face, and prefer the look of the Adams, and like how easily the highs come through. Granted this is after UA-cam transcoding, so it's whatever. I wish i could tell more from the lows though... But a sub would seem to be in order for what i do anyway, so not as important. Glad to hear something more direct in a comparison of these though. Really been wanting to get a better idea. I wanted the Kalis to be better enough to make it a clear win, but it just isn't.
Both speakers sound great!! I prefer the Adam Audio T7V. For the type of music that I do in my home studio they seem to sound a little more flat up and down. It is a very hard choice. If I was doing heavier music; more metal or house, the choice would be different. It also will make a huge difference when you add a sub to either system.
It's so hard to tell the difference between these 2, which says a lot of good about the Kali LP 6's. The only real difference I could hear is that the Adam audio monitors sounded just a little cleaner with a tad more clarity. The kali's have almost a vintage sound to them like how vocals sound through a ribbon mic. They almost have a warm and pleasing sound to them. I'm actually really impressed by the LP 6's. They just may be my next pair of monitors since I can't afford the Yamaha jawns
That is by far worst description, Being T7V has probably the best highs in the game in any budget monitor. Only way to really test monitors is to actually go listen in person. T7V really good for the money. Both good monitors though. If you're in the states, Kali is actually cheaper option. Where as in the UK Adam t7V pick up cheaper than Kali.. For the money in either place they're both excellent...
@@frosty6845 Yeah I calibrate my monitors to my Room, Although my room is not finished. Never really been put of with any speakers, If you know what they sound like you can compensate. Adam monitors in general have the best top end in any monitor.. Its whats unique to their sound signature. T7V are budget monitors, But they come with the same technology as their top line monitors. It honestly makes them special. With any monitor you either love them or hate them. Simply playing a guessing game when reviewing them like this in terms of sound quality.
Kali LP-6 seems a little more balanced/controlled in the lower frequencies, probably due to the port in the front? less boomy?! But the adams seems a bit clearer at higher mids? I think for acoustic music and clear vocals maybe the adams are a little bit more detailed. During the "deep" track the adams performs better though? Goes slightly lower maybe? For pure vocals the adams performs better anyways. Especially in "I never felt this good before". Conlusion: Faster bass respons on the Kalis so for drum n base-like music they would perform a tad better, even though they maybe doesn't go as deep as the adams, I think the responsive bass is more important there than just pure deep bass. The adams would perform better for acoustic music in general but would probably be bad for placing close near back walls. My own conclusion... I'm willing to spend more and get more. XD What I would wanna see is a comparison cheap vs more expensive in the same series of monitors. "how much more do you get with twice the price?" Adam T7V vs Adam a5x and a7x?
ChrisKadaver as an own of both Kali lp8 and Adam t7v , I’m say that love the lp8 but hands down the t7v wins! Ohhhh and I also had the lp6 before the lp8 and the lp6 wins or it’s bigger brother for sure!!!
ChrisKadaver no contradiction at all! They all are good monitors but to my ears the lp6 are better imo and my over all opinion is that I love the t7v the most of all of them and I e owned them all brother!
I'd choose Adam, just because of the bass. I think the Adams have a clearer bass response, kind of fullness. I know they sometimes sound too much bright, but I think I can correct them using the eq. Also I think that it's not only about the response, but what are you looking for in your mix , your own sound.
@@rsvp9816 Focal I hear good things about. I'm guessing they are pricier? I like the Adams but again seem pricey for marginal improvement. I think Kali is it for now as I did not like the Eres or whatever the small ones were called.
@@jonathanvenegas7543 I ended up getting the kali 6s and they’re ok...not very good at low volume and very mid focused compared to my hs6s...in my room the kalis doesn’t translate well ..and my room is pretty well treated. Also there a lot more hiss in them than the hs6s....to me the kalis did not live up to the internet hype
Since there is absolutely no way to hear this audio in the room it's a moot point to say this is a b.s. test. Even with a cheaper mic recorder this is a way better comparison than the vast majority of sites offering mostly verbal opinions and I doubt the graph is as information rich as listening but is certainly welcome. a/b-ing multiple genres help form overall picture of sound and help overcome recording media's bias by offering multiple perspectives. Cool video.
I feel like people either like the Kalis more if they have less hearing loss or vice versa. Sadly I have a bit of hearing loss and am questioning my decision to buy the Kalis (they are ordered and maybe I'll give them back). Let's see.
I traded the adams in for the kali's just because they didn't have the connections for cords I already had from my old speakers and them shits too expensive not to come with the cords you need for the damn speakers real talk..
LP-6 looks great for the price, even compared to other monitors than T7V, but after listening a lot of your tests, I've the impression than Adam T7V (and maybe T5V) have better placement than other monitors, especially on vocals, they seem to be more in the center of the stereo field, while other have vocals a bit "floating" around the center and wider but not in a positive way. What's your thought ?
I only hear flat compressed masters . I record a contrabas-tenor saxofoon-real drums -piano and voice with dynamics. To wich speakers I have to listen ?
Even trying to compare tonal reproduction of a monitor using rerecording of a speaker is a terrible test. Much less using a Zoom H6 as your microphone.
Also people are trying to distinguish differences listening to an H6 recording through their own rando speakers/headphones. This all makes very, very little sense. : D
Shuddhashil Dey They’re just different. Depends on what you need and what’s important to you. Seems like the Kali’s are better for saving money, very much ‘good enough’ but the Adams have amazing high end clarity and less ear fatigue.
Please do a review between Kali LP6 and Adam T8V or Yamaha HS8. I want to hear difference between cheap vs expensive. Is it worth to pay more than double?
I possess Eris E8, pretty good, but to get the most flat possible, I had to cut treble -6 db !!! raise mid 3db and -2db bass on accoustic space. That's what works here in my home studio (untreated I must say), but man! they sound accurate now instead of really fun when place on regular setting.
Kali LP-6 vs Adam Audio T7V. They have a different sound personality. Kali LP-6 as a very beautiful woman but slightly withdrawn and with a rigorous behavior but causing a slight frustration ... Adam Audio T7V like another woman less pretty, less rigorous, more sensual and who gives more ... Nobody is perfect.
Здравствуйте я хочу купить для студии звукозаписи. Focal Alpha 80 или Kali LP8 или Mackie MR824 + PreSonus Temblor T10 Как вы думаете, подходит. Посоветуйте пожалуйста что купить
Ho preso le nuove Kali lp6 V2, e le Adam 7, Kali nessun rumore di fondo , ma impegnativa per essere inserita in ambiente rispetto alle Adam. Forse e' la frequenza di crossover a 1500hz, ma il suono mi sembra un po' impastato rispetto Adam.
Io possiedo le Kali lp6 di prima generazione e non presentano un gran rumore di fondo, ameno che non ci si avvicini con l'orecchio al monitor. Le sto usando con la correzione software di sonarworks e sono abbastanza utilizzabili, ma secondo me, anche nonostante la rettifica dell'eq risultano un pelo fangose sugli alti e tendo ed enfatizzarli in fase di mix per compensare commettendo l'errore di causare harshness al risultato finale. Mi chiedevo se le adam t7v potessero essere più dettagliate sulla separazione deglii strumenti e meno ovattate
@@thrashcore7 in effetti in altre rece se ne parla del suono che risulta impastato. Con le Adam il problema non susstisce, preferisco queste, medio-alti molto precisi e non stancanti, forse un po' meno medi rispetto alle Kali, ma molto precise e definite.
kalis have this kinda cardboard sound in the mids it sounds thin . adams sound more defined on the highs more even and fuller . for just listening you can get kalis they ok but for mixing adams are better.
Actually, it's the exact opposite of what you said... You are hearing a little 1k peak on the LP-6 but you are also hearing the Adam's 6k peek along with their 80hz bump which actually make them less acurate... Listen to "I've Never Felt This Good Before" track to check the midrange accuracy which is really the key in mixing... Boom and sizzle for home...
@@DWHarper62 adams sound better , better highs they sound good in my home studio and my university had them on a few studios too. all my mixes translate great. i listened to kalis in person i didnt like the boxy sound thats why i didnt get them. but mixing is about knowing your speakers accuracy comes to knowing the sound and knowing how to translate on the mix . Yamahas and adams are my favorites
@@oweegooss4132 I have Yamaha HS7 and DT 990 with SMSL SP200 THX amp and RME Babyface Pro SL DAC. My headphones and speakers are just as good as anyone else’s. I’ve also heard the A7x in person and they were fatiguing as well.
I agree! However, I find the adams a bit more detailed in the highs but the Kali's sound more balanced overall. Kali's are cheaper I believe too so there's that. I also think they're easier to fine tune...
I owned both and the amount of hiss from the kali audio was mind numbing. I sent those back and am super happy with the adam audio. They sound amazing, have a nice solid punch and clarity. Kali sounds good, but that hiss is just garbage. Go with the Adam's. I read a statement that Kali Audio put out claiming that their levels of hiss were the same as other monitors... BS. They are ssssselling sssssnake oil with all that hisssssssss
Sooooo, you take a speakers, point them to the microphone and then let people listen it in YT audio quality from their crappy speakers or headphones to decide what sounds better.... am I right? :D :D
Any reason why you hate them? I do have the Adams HT toggled down on -2. I think they are okay. But if I could remake my decision on buying Kali would become my first option. I think
Every time I hear Adam speakers the tweeters do my head in. They're always poking out like a sore thumb and sound somewhat detached from the rest of the music.
@@Nullllus To me the Adams pretty much always have a more detailed high end. You're probably hearing stuff that other dome tweeters are driving super hard to try to (but can't) reproduce very easily. The ribbon tweeters drive less and produce more, so they end up being more transparent. If a mix has bad high end, they'll tell you that. Basically, they don't sweeten the high end (and you don't really want a rolled off or sweetened high end in studio monitors). And they don't fatigue my ears like the Yamaha HS8's used to.
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10:09 Frequency Response Graphs
What are your thoughts on this? Thank you for one more great vid
Could you check Rockville asm5 vs Yamaha hs5?
You no longer give your own thoughts... i think you should continue to do so.
witch one you prefer???
Thank you for doing these! The honest presentation of information means a lot! We really respect what Adam is doing, and it's nice to see how the two systems compare side by side!
But I respect you and what you are doing
The Kali's are sure impressing a *lot* of people out there! You really seem to have done something special with these. My great dilemma is that I live in Cambodia, which makes it impractical for me to audition anything before purchase, or repair / return anything that has a problem or doesn't work out, after purchase. I'm actually thinking about buying three pairs -- of which these would be one -- and just absorbing a resale markdown on whichever two pairs don't win the contest. :-)
@@rodneythekingcobra I bought the Edifier r1850db and I'm really happy with them.
I think Kali just beat the Adams... wow. Adams sounded muddy compared to the kalis, imo
Get a new designer please...
Thank you, this was the comparison I was hoping someone would do. I like the forward sound of the Adams but the Kali sounds more inline w the original track, and they have a power light in FRONT!
I can’t wait to buy Kali lp6 they sound amazing
The Adam sounds more scooped, with more highs and lows, the Kali feel more meaty in the midrange to me and more balanced overall. It's especially audible in the first track, with the electric guitar, and on the tracks with singing. I really want to like the Adam, but I feel the Kali or even the Rokit are more balanced and have a better midrange for rock music.
The highs of the adams make them very attractive but the kalis sound more balanced.
I tried Kali and Adam T7V and I'm keeping the Adams because they don't have ANY hiss here, the Adams have better high end and better seperation of instruments,
the Kali do have more and better mids (you must EQ the adams if you want to reach a comparable mid-level).
Bass levels are interesting: The Kalis do have more punch and in-your-face bass and reach down to min. 36-37Hz in my room.
The Adams on the other side have a less punchy, crisp bass but it goes deeper until 33-34Hz - the bass is smoother and does NOT have a high cut.
That means the bass speaker of the Adams still moves when you give it sinus waves of 20Hz (or below). The Kalis say "no!" to that and cut down at about 35Hz.
In the end both are awesome but I like the stereo field and the "not existing hiss" more, so I kept the T7Vs.
did u try the kali 8? seems more comparable. Also I think the focal alpha 65 will probably beat both of these.
Sucks that the Kali hisses. I can stand that. Hopefully the IN-8 doesn't hiss when it comes out in October.
is the kali hiss that bad?
Damn! I keep having to talk myself out of making a decision. Then whenever I'm about to I read stuff like this lol. I figured as I make bass heavy music that the Kali's will be better but I have tinnitus and any mention of hiss is a no for me. It would drive me insane...
I bought the T5V´s and I hear the hiss 1m away. I use balanced cables. I want to try the T7V´s but I'm afraid of the same hiss problem
listening through a pair of lp6's (just got them today), just so impressed by these beauties !
Prateek Pradhan hey.. is there any hiss/white noise?
@@dannykedose yes there is, but its totally negligible.
Even I compared kali lp 6 with Adam and krk 5 when I bought Kali.i compared both the monitors one by one at least 20 to 25 minutes and in the end Kali lp6 wins.
So thank you so much 😊 for this video.
I just received pair of kali Lp 6 yesterday. Listening on those itself. ❤️🥰
Here with my new LP-6s, maybe they have a home court advantage since I'm playing on their monitors but they definitely sounded better. At 6:45 playing 'deep', the T7Vs were missing a lot of low mids, the LP-6s sounded a lot closer to the original recording. Other examples weren't as noticeable but I'm into that old school dubstep and bass so these are perfect.
I had to exchange one monitor, it was hissing a tiny bit louder than normal, and I had to wait around forever at guitar center. One of the guys got me really convinced to check out the adams especially for less hissing and ear fatigue and also longer warranty. I got the Kali's on sale tho so I'd be paying literally double to switch to the T7Vs. Definitely happy with what I got
hi i'm new to the mix i'm also into dubstep and also drum and bass ... i was rather interested in the adam's ... but considering the price i found the kali's to be cheaper ... i don't really know what is the perfect frequency to choose ... what would you advise me please
@@DJZEMBRILO It's all preference and compromise on whichever you choose. As far as I know, the kali's have a flatter response, they hiss a little bit which is noticeable when it's quiet, and they're also cheaper. I've heard the adams will give you less ear fatigue with its design. Maybe check them both out at a local Guitar Center or something before buying
@@slightlypermafried Which is better for a guitarist? I heard some Kalis have to have firmware upgraded by returning them and I don't know where the service center is in India.
The Heights of the Adam I like a percent more, an Idea more naturally. But very close, both good!
Holy crap 😳 Two flavors of awesome 🤷🏼♂️ What a time to be alive! lol And I hate to be all “imagine-that-face-on-that-body,” but can you imagine the Kalis with the tweeter from the Adams! 😳😬😍
I've been thinking the same, would surely make the perfect budget monitor
mcnoided Or, arguably, just the perfect monitor 🤷🏼♂️😜 lol
Focal alpha 65 > Kali > adam 7
I like both for different reasons, but for more balances across the range of genres, and low budget, I picked up the Kali's. They don't disappoint. That's just my opinion though.
It’s crazy how they each had their wins. Shows how even studio monitors aren’t flat.
LP-6 it's killing T7V in that low-frequency response! Impressive if you think LP-6 has a smaller woofer and a cheaper price. Kudos to them.
i guess it's due to the front ports
The woofers are in fact 6.5" in both the Kali and the Adam.
I just got myself a pair of LP6's today! Tested out Adam T7V as well!
Adam has more clarity, but lacks in bass side! But still punchy!
Lp6s were very balanced! And also nearly $100 cheaper!
how about the kali audio hiss? is it that bad?
I just got some TV7’s yesterday. The only ones I didn’t get to try was the LP8’s. I wish I could have compared. But for sure the TV7’s blew the Yamaha HS7’s and Rokits out of the water.
@@jasonelli I do hear a tiny bit of hiss but it's not something that affects your listening experience!
same here just got the lp6's, just loving it !!
Listened on my Adam A77X's and Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X's. I felt that the Kali's were a bit mid and bass hyped - and smoothed out highs overall. I like the upper end detail in the Adams - except for Hearts Afire (a little more brittle). On Long Drive that mid-bump of the Kali's complimented the vocals - more forward in the mix. In the Adams, the voice kind of blended with the mix too much. I wanted it to stand out more. I'm surprised at how close they were on the frequency response. I'd still pick the Adams for mixing - but the Kali's are nice for listening to music.
I’m surprised at how close they sound. The Adams have a touch more detail in the high end but in cost to performance the Kalis are a winner.
I think for budget home-studio monitors,...
Adams have a sery of little cons:
-subbass reflects are behind (bad for an against the wall placement)
- the activity green leds are placed behind (you need to stick mirror papers on the wall to see if these are on or off !)
-no TRS-jack balanced input (also replace your jack cables to XLR connect these)
-the high defined highs with ribbons tech are not well balanced with the classic boomers definition and there's an evident flop in the midrange.
Kalis LP6, now in V2, simply don't suffer from all these cons and are a bit more powerfull (80W against 70W)...
In my european country, Kalis are 25€/pair more expensive than German (my neighbours) built Adams monitors.
Tbh I think I would go for the Kalis but...
...spending 200€ more I would definitely go for the french built Focals Alpha 65 Evo, pure excellence monitors easily challenging Adams A7X ! 🤔😉😊
What about LP-6 vs Eris E5?
Nothing, lol. E5 sound normal, but 5" and 6.5" are incomparable
Both speakers are similarly good and will only present relatively subtle differences to critical listeners. Technically, both are solid choices, but again, being only dual instead of triple driver speakers, they will benefit a lot from well tuned subwoofers.
Indeed 🔥
What is “tuned” anyways?
@@timmypena241 Critically placed, time and gain adjusted, properly EQed for the room they are in.
About time we got Frequency Response Graphs
Seriously,this channel is not good for your wallet.
Texmo 32 looool
XD
Agree lol
The Adams just sound more hyped, I don't know how else to put it. Listening to the original and the Kalis back to back, there's much less difference, which is the point of accurate studio monitors.
Just Got A Pair Of Lp6's But Wow The Adam Audio Sounds Awesome‼‼
Pls RCF Ayra Pro6 vs LP-6 or T7V :)
The 2 sound very close but the kalis have more detail in the low end and they’re $100 cheaper.
These Kali have impressed me twice once against the Yamaha's and now against the Adams. I like flat unflattering sound,I hear that with these. I heard the comparison with the Adams against the Yahama's and I was like I still liked the Yahama, flatter sounding to me. But these Kali against both of my two favorite monitors. They held there own against two of the best I have heard up to this point. Yeah there are slight differences, but I like the sound of the Kali. I could live with them without thinking I was compromising anything, and the price..... Wow.
They are so similar however the Adam is warmer in the low midrange to upper low range.
The Kalis seem more present in the mids, with the Adams more effortless in the highs. Bass seems pretty similar, well articulated, not floppy, for both. The reference original sounds very dipped in the mids. Really it seems there is no clear winner. Either could be used and will do as good a job as each other. Seems it will come down to preference and aesthetics. I like the mids being less in my face, and prefer the look of the Adams, and like how easily the highs come through. Granted this is after UA-cam transcoding, so it's whatever. I wish i could tell more from the lows though... But a sub would seem to be in order for what i do anyway, so not as important.
Glad to hear something more direct in a comparison of these though. Really been wanting to get a better idea. I wanted the Kalis to be better enough to make it a clear win, but it just isn't.
Yeah, tried different headphones with more bass and the difference is so minor. Both are great!
Agreed! Maybe it's the price that makes it a win? Have you seen the Adams A7X?
Both speakers sound great!! I prefer the Adam Audio T7V. For the type of music that I do in my home studio they seem to sound a little more flat up and down. It is a very hard choice. If I was doing heavier music; more metal or house, the choice would be different. It also will make a huge difference when you add a sub to either system.
It's so hard to tell the difference between these 2, which says a lot of good about the Kali LP 6's. The only real difference I could hear is that the Adam audio monitors sounded just a little cleaner with a tad more clarity. The kali's have almost a vintage sound to them like how vocals sound through a ribbon mic. They almost have a warm and pleasing sound to them. I'm actually really impressed by the LP 6's. They just may be my next pair of monitors since I can't afford the Yamaha jawns
Excellent again! Your tests are on point!
I have purchased the t7v's. Very curious as to how they'll change things around the studio.
Please do Kali IN-8 vs Adam Audo T8V!
I like Kali more. "I never felt this good before" sounds more neutral. Adam T7V highs maybe not that great :)
That is by far worst description, Being T7V has probably the best highs in the game in any budget monitor. Only way to really test monitors is to actually go listen in person. T7V really good for the money. Both good monitors though. If you're in the states, Kali is actually cheaper option. Where as in the UK Adam t7V pick up cheaper than Kali.. For the money in either place they're both excellent...
@@DAIMANization best to hear them in your own room as speakers will sound different in different rooms
@@frosty6845 Yeah I calibrate my monitors to my Room, Although my room is not finished. Never really been put of with any speakers, If you know what they sound like you can compensate.
Adam monitors in general have the best top end in any monitor.. Its whats unique to their sound signature.
T7V are budget monitors, But they come with the same technology as their top line monitors. It honestly makes them special.
With any monitor you either love them or hate them. Simply playing a guessing game when reviewing them like this in terms of sound quality.
More space with the kalis, imo... blown away. I prefer focal to adam anyhow, but Kali over Adam for sure
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Kali LP-6 seems a little more balanced/controlled in the lower frequencies, probably due to the port in the front? less boomy?! But the adams seems a bit clearer at higher mids? I think for acoustic music and clear vocals maybe the adams are a little bit more detailed. During the "deep" track the adams performs better though? Goes slightly lower maybe? For pure vocals the adams performs better anyways. Especially in "I never felt this good before".
Conlusion: Faster bass respons on the Kalis so for drum n base-like music they would perform a tad better, even though they maybe doesn't go as deep as the adams, I think the responsive bass is more important there than just pure deep bass. The adams would perform better for acoustic music in general but would probably be bad for placing close near back walls.
My own conclusion... I'm willing to spend more and get more. XD
What I would wanna see is a comparison cheap vs more expensive in the same series of monitors. "how much more do you get with twice the price?" Adam T7V vs Adam a5x and a7x?
ChrisKadaver as an own of both Kali lp8 and Adam t7v , I’m say that love the lp8 but hands down the t7v wins! Ohhhh and I also had the lp6 before the lp8 and the lp6 wins or it’s bigger brother for sure!!!
@@buckwitme1 Hum... Isn't that a contradiction? Which of these are the best near field monitor? :o
ChrisKadaver no contradiction at all! They all are good monitors but to my ears the lp6 are better imo and my over all opinion is that I love the t7v the most of all of them and I e owned them all brother!
@@buckwitme1 does the lp8 just have too much bass response?
I'd choose Adam, just because of the bass. I think the Adams have a clearer bass response, kind of fullness. I know they sometimes sound too much bright, but I think I can correct them using the eq. Also I think that it's not only about the response, but what are you looking for in your mix , your own sound.
would love to listen the comparison between genelec and amphions...
Hey I mix mostly Hip hop so most of the tracks are pretty bassy, would yall still recommend the Kalis over Adams?
the adams are way more, if you got the money get the focal alpha 65 then the adams t7v then the yamaha hs8 then the kali.
@@rsvp9816 Focal I hear good things about. I'm guessing they are pricier? I like the Adams but again seem pricey for marginal improvement. I think Kali is it for now as I did not like the Eres or whatever the small ones were called.
Yes, Adams are overhyped gimmicks, imo. Alpha 65 blows the shit out of these Adams
For hip hop get the kali in-8s and thank me later.
@@jonathanvenegas7543 I ended up getting the kali 6s and they’re ok...not very good at low volume and very mid focused compared to my hs6s...in my room the kalis doesn’t translate well ..and my room is pretty well treated. Also there a lot more hiss in them than the hs6s....to me the kalis did not live up to the internet hype
Since there is absolutely no way to hear this audio in the room it's a moot point to say this is a b.s. test. Even with a cheaper mic recorder this is a way better comparison than the vast majority of sites offering mostly verbal opinions and I doubt the graph is as information rich as listening but is certainly welcome. a/b-ing multiple genres help form overall picture of sound and help overcome recording media's bias by offering multiple perspectives. Cool video.
The kali brings breath to everysound
I feel like people either like the Kalis more if they have less hearing loss or vice versa. Sadly I have a bit of hearing loss and am questioning my decision to buy the Kalis (they are ordered and maybe I'll give them back). Let's see.
The frequency response for the Kalis looks exceptional; flat down to 40Hz. I wonder how accurate this measurement is?
I traded the adams in for the kali's just because they didn't have the connections for cords I already had from my old speakers and them shits too expensive not to come with the cords you need for the damn speakers real talk..
I'm really confused...please tell me the winner❤️
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The Kali monitors are couloring the sound to much. Adam is more precise.
LP-6 looks great for the price, even compared to other monitors than T7V, but after listening a lot of your tests, I've the impression than Adam T7V (and maybe T5V) have better placement than other monitors, especially on vocals, they seem to be more in the center of the stereo field, while other have vocals a bit "floating" around the center and wider but not in a positive way.
What's your thought ?
I only hear flat compressed masters . I record a contrabas-tenor saxofoon-real drums -piano and voice with dynamics. To wich speakers I have to listen ?
Even trying to compare tonal reproduction of a monitor using rerecording of a speaker is a terrible test. Much less using a Zoom H6 as your microphone.
Also people are trying to distinguish differences listening to an H6 recording through their own rando speakers/headphones. This all makes very, very little sense. : D
My thoughts exactly, but they numbers is what I wanted to see. I trust the response sheets.
Can u tell me which one is actually better
Shuddhashil Dey They’re just different. Depends on what you need and what’s important to you. Seems like the Kali’s are better for saving money, very much ‘good enough’ but the Adams have amazing high end clarity and less ear fatigue.
wich one has more the hssss sound here ? thanks.
Chris Bessy kali has more hssss. But they are amazing for the price. I have them
Are the Lp-6 second wave or the first version? And how about the famous white noise of the first version of the Kalis?
For me , bass frequencies were much more prominent in adam than kali, but mids and highs were much better in kali than adams. . . .
Same as what I thought.
To me the mids and highs sounded more open on the adams. The kali had a sort of boxyness to it.
@@EzekielReed may be it's because you are listening within a video..but trust me I bought a pair.. and they sound just so amazing
@@EzekielReed I have LP8
Maybe adam's highs are more clear...But there is too much of it! It's not the balance that i want, so i've got a pair of lp6's:)
How are they treating you? Any hiss issues?
Please do a review between Kali LP6 and Adam T8V or Yamaha HS8. I want to hear difference between cheap vs expensive. Is it worth to pay more than double?
Anyone know the name of Fake News track's artist? The track is not in the playlist linked in the info.
listening on kali LP 6
Do you like them?
Your zoom recorder lights up sound to much.
Adam's got a lil sweep in the highs which is kinda exaggerated! Kali sounds almost close to the original track 🤔
To me they both sound great (I prefer the Kali’s) but NEITHER sound like the reference.
which one is more compatible for beat making and low-end monitoring?
Do you plan to bring Presonus Eris E8 and Kali LP-8 in the game? It would be great to see them here. Thanks.
I possess Eris E8, pretty good, but to get the most flat possible, I had to cut treble -6 db !!! raise mid 3db and -2db bass on accoustic space. That's what works here in my home studio (untreated I must say), but man! they sound accurate now instead of really fun when place on regular setting.
@@LTDusersince99 thanks for the answer
Both speakers delete a ton of from the original track, makes me weary of them both. I'm new to this process, but, yeah.
I think the kalis win. However I don't want to get the problematic ones where you have to update the firmware.
I prefer the Adam's from that vid. Deeper bass and sparkier tops vs Kali pronounced mids.
Pls do a video for presonus r65 vs kali audio lp6
lp6 have better low mids I think due to front port handling but has not so good upper mids. visa versa on the t7v.
A7x vs LP6 please! Both have front ports
A7X will obviously smoke the Kali's if it's pretty much neck and neck here...
День добрый! Ну а метал на них сводить можно?
Kali LP-6 vs Airpulse A100, please.
Fun listening to this on my LP6s. Kalis sound so much superior @ 3:40 to 3:55 :D
Love my t7v even more now thank you 👍💪👊
Adam is more detailed, better high end, also has better instrument separation.
Kali: better mids and more punchy.
Can you do the LP8 vs adam audio T8V?
Kali lp-6 or mackie524 ??
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Kali LP-6 vs Adam Audio T7V.
They have a different sound personality.
Kali LP-6 as a very beautiful woman but slightly withdrawn and with a rigorous behavior but causing a slight frustration ...
Adam Audio T7V like another woman less pretty, less rigorous, more sensual and who gives more ...
Nobody is perfect.
yeah unless you spend more money hahaha
LMAO
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Could you check Rockville asm5 vs Yamaha hs5?
Andre Bolivar Rockville is cheaply made compared to industry standard Yamaha gear.
Здравствуйте я хочу купить для студии звукозаписи. Focal Alpha 80 или Kali LP8 или Mackie MR824 + PreSonus Temblor T10 Как вы думаете, подходит. Посоветуйте пожалуйста что купить
Здравствуйте,надеюсь вы купили Фокалы)
Они своих денег стоят дешевле уже ничего не купишь
Ho preso le nuove Kali lp6 V2, e le Adam 7, Kali nessun rumore di fondo , ma impegnativa per essere inserita in ambiente rispetto alle Adam. Forse e' la frequenza di crossover a 1500hz, ma il suono mi sembra un po' impastato rispetto Adam.
Io possiedo le Kali lp6 di prima generazione e non presentano un gran rumore di fondo, ameno che non ci si avvicini con l'orecchio al monitor. Le sto usando con la correzione software di sonarworks e sono abbastanza utilizzabili, ma secondo me, anche nonostante la rettifica dell'eq risultano un pelo fangose sugli alti e tendo ed enfatizzarli in fase di mix per compensare commettendo l'errore di causare harshness al risultato finale. Mi chiedevo se le adam t7v potessero essere più dettagliate sulla separazione deglii strumenti e meno ovattate
@@thrashcore7 in effetti in altre rece se ne parla del suono che risulta impastato. Con le Adam il problema non susstisce, preferisco queste, medio-alti molto precisi e non stancanti, forse un po' meno medi rispetto alle Kali, ma molto precise e definite.
Adams have no mids?!
Yes
Nice
Adam seem to have a little too many hisses with voices IMHO.
kalis have this kinda cardboard sound in the mids it sounds thin . adams sound more defined on the highs more even and fuller . for just listening you can get kalis they ok but for mixing adams are better.
Actually, it's the exact opposite of what you said... You are hearing a little 1k peak on the LP-6 but you are also hearing the Adam's 6k peek along with their 80hz bump which actually make them less acurate... Listen to "I've Never Felt This Good Before" track to check the midrange accuracy which is really the key in mixing... Boom and sizzle for home...
@@DWHarper62 adams sound better , better highs they sound good in my home studio and my university had them on a few studios too. all my mixes translate great. i listened to kalis in person i didnt like the boxy sound thats why i didnt get them. but mixing is about knowing your speakers accuracy comes to knowing the sound and knowing how to translate on the mix . Yamahas and adams are my favorites
Adam Audio T7V ||
Oh boy the Adam sound like they would be very fatiguing, maybe it’s the mic exaggerating sibilants.
Your headphones. For me Kali are fatiguing, im using 990 Pro.
@@oweegooss4132 I have Yamaha HS7 and DT 990 with SMSL SP200 THX amp and RME Babyface Pro SL DAC. My headphones and speakers are just as good as anyone else’s. I’ve also heard the A7x in person and they were fatiguing as well.
Adam wins for me
Kalis 🥰
Recorded with poor digi recorder? that doesn't tell anything about this speakers.
I'm hearing very little difference
I agree! However, I find the adams a bit more detailed in the highs but the Kali's sound more balanced overall. Kali's are cheaper I believe too so there's that. I also think they're easier to fine tune...
Pretty damn close
Man, there is NOTHING that makes the intro of “Heart Afire” bearable on Senn HD280 phones, tho 😖😖😖
Transients on ADAMs are best.
I owned both and the amount of hiss from the kali audio was mind numbing. I sent those back and am super happy with the adam audio. They sound amazing, have a nice solid punch and clarity. Kali sounds good, but that hiss is just garbage. Go with the Adam's. I read a statement that Kali Audio put out claiming that their levels of hiss were the same as other monitors... BS. They are ssssselling sssssnake oil with all that hisssssssss
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S**t i can hear the money speaking here
Sooooo, you take a speakers, point them to the microphone and then let people listen it in YT audio quality from their crappy speakers or headphones to decide what sounds better.... am I right? :D :D
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It’s about the best comparison you can get for people that dont have the means of comparing them themselves in person in an acoustically treated room.
KALI +1
Hate Adam's highs.
Any reason why you hate them? I do have the Adams HT toggled down on -2. I think they are okay. But if I could remake my decision on buying Kali would become my first option. I think
They are too shrill. Cymbals sound very harsh and fluttery. I can tell they'll be tiresome in long sessions.
@@Nullllus even if they are ribbon tweeter? Cause Ribbon tweeter are know to not causing ear fatigue
Every time I hear Adam speakers the tweeters do my head in. They're always poking out like a sore thumb and sound somewhat detached from the rest of the music.
@@Nullllus To me the Adams pretty much always have a more detailed high end. You're probably hearing stuff that other dome tweeters are driving super hard to try to (but can't) reproduce very easily. The ribbon tweeters drive less and produce more, so they end up being more transparent. If a mix has bad high end, they'll tell you that. Basically, they don't sweeten the high end (and you don't really want a rolled off or sweetened high end in studio monitors). And they don't fatigue my ears like the Yamaha HS8's used to.