ADAM Audio's T Series "T5V / T7V" are monitor speakers that bring professional-grade sound quality within reach of beginners. With high-resolution sound from the U-ART tweeter, DSP-controlled room EQ and flexible input options, they are ideal for recording, mixing and mastering. The T5V, with a 5-inch woofer, makes the midrange easy to hear and suits pop, while the T7V, with a 7-inch woofer, offers high low-end resolution and suits EDM production. They deliver top-class performance in this price range and can be recommended to a wide range of users, from music production beginners to intermediate and advanced users.
Unbeatable Value That Even Music Production Beginners Can Afford
ADAM Audio releases high-quality speakers.
Thanks to the polish of its products, many professionals use them, and they are frequently installed in music studios.
You've probably heard the name ADAM Audio at least once.
Last year, the company released the "T Series" monitor speakers.
The T Series comes in two models: "T5V / T7V".
The products are built around a concept aimed at casual users, and the price is kept as low as possible relative to the performance.
Even so, the technology ADAM Audio has cultivated has been poured into them generously, and they are characterized by outstanding sound quality.
- Those about to put together music production gear
- Those who want to build a step-up monitoring environment
For people like these, it's a very welcome option.
In the gift giveaway of the "Sleepfreaks Christmas Campaign 2018" held at the end of last year, the "ADAM Audio T5V" received the most entries.
This time, along with the features of the T Series "T5V / T7V", we share our impressions from actually using the products.
Features of the T Series
The "T5V / T7V" differ in size, sound characteristics, price and more.
First, let's look at the T Series features common to both products.
Common Feature 1: U-ART Tweeter
The "U-ART tweeter" built into the products can reproduce ultra-high frequencies up to 25kHz.
By achieving uniform dispersion in the high range, it delivers top performance for "recording/mixing/mastering", which require high-resolution sound monitoring.
Common Feature 2: DSP-Controlled Room EQ
From the EQ section on the back, you can switch the "low cut/high cut" in three steps (±2dB).
You can easily adjust the frequency response to suit your environment, for example using the low cut when the speakers are placed near a wall.
Common Feature 3: XLR Connector and RCA Jack
The back has an "XLR connector" and an "RCA jack", supporting balanced input (+4dBu / -10dBV) and unbalanced input.
Thanks to a universal power supply, they also automatically adapt to AC voltages of "100–240V" and "50Hz–60Hz".
This means compatibility with recording systems and DAWs/interfaces around the world.
T5V / T7V Features and Review
Now here is our review from using the actual units.
About the T5V
- Price: ¥22,680 each / ¥45,360 per pair
- Size: 298mm high x 179mm wide x 297mm deep
- Equipped with a 5-inch woofer, with a frequency range of "45Hz–25kHz"
The sound has few quirks, allowing honest, flat monitoring.
The midrange in particular is easy to hear, and I felt it would be useful for volume balance during mixing and for monitoring vocals and instruments.
It pairs well with vocal-driven pop, so I'd especially like people producing that kind of music to try it.
It also makes choosing sounds, including sample material, much easier.
High-frequency monitoring is excellent too, and I could clearly judge both missing frequencies that were needed and harsh frequencies that weren't.
LP filter adjustments, which are used often on synthesizers, can also be made quickly and accurately while checking the balance of the whole track.
It also makes the depth of spatial effects such as reverb easy to grasp, so it's recommended if you want to judge the width and depth of your sound accurately and improve your spatial expression.
Compared with the "T7V", the low end is more restrained and tight.
If you want a stronger low end, choose the "T7V" or use the room EQ feature above to boost the lows.
Product URL: http://www.cfe.co.jp/adam_audio/t5v.html
About the T7V
- Price: ¥27,000 each / ¥54,000 per pair
- Size: 347mm high x 210mm wide x 293mm deep
- Equipped with a 7-inch woofer, with a frequency range of "39Hz–25kHz"
I have used the "A7X", a model above the T Series, and felt the sound characteristics were close to the A7X.
It features high low-end resolution and a thick, three-dimensional sound.
It's an especially great match for EDM, where the low end leads the track, and it had the appeal of sounding gorgeous without tiring the ears.
It's an ideal monitor for designing kick and bass sounds and fine-tuning how the two work together.
On top of this strength in the low end, the high-frequency monitoring mentioned for the "T5V" above was spot on as well.
It's also excellent at conveying width, which made adjusting panning during mixing very easy.
The separation is also good, and I thought it was great that it's easy to pick out each track from the whole mix.
In an environment where you can play at a reasonable volume, it's a product with a wide range of uses.
Product URL: http://www.cfe.co.jp/adam_audio/t7v.html
Finally
These are speakers that let you fully enjoy music not only for production but also for listening.
Listening to music may become more enjoyable than ever.
Although they are sold for casual users, there's no doubt that they deliver plenty of performance even for intermediate and advanced users.
Personally, the "T5V" is ¥45,360 per pair and the "T7V" is ¥54,000 per pair.
Considering the difference is ¥8,640, I'd recommend the "T7V", which covers a wider range of genres.
The product sizes are listed above, and the "T7V" is a size larger.
We recommend measuring your workspace before buying.
Using speaker stands to make room is also a good idea.
Both products offer the strongest sound performance among current models in this price range.
If you're thinking about getting monitor speakers, the T Series is well worth considering as one of your options.
🔊 Review of the ADAM Audio T Series monitor speakers "T5V / T7V" 🔊
These products are built around a concept aimed at casual users, and the price is kept as low as possible relative to the performance.
Recommended for anyone about to put together music production gear 🎵https://t.co/aXtzeUeUTp#Speakers- SLEEP FREAKS (@SLEEPFREAKS_DTM) January 26, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How should I choose between the T5V and T7V?
The T5V is cheaper and makes the midrange easy to hear, so it suits pop and vocal-centered production. The T7V has high low-end resolution and handles a wide range of genres; considering the ¥8,640 difference and its wider genre coverage, the T7V is recommended for most users.
Q2. Can music production beginners make good use of them?
Yes. The T Series is designed around a concept for casual users, and you can easily adjust the frequency response with the EQ section on the back. Since ADAM Audio's technology, loved by professionals, has been poured into them, even beginners can build a high-quality monitoring environment.
Q3. What genres are they suited for?
The T5V is ideal for vocal-driven pop production, and the T7V particularly excels at EDM production, where the low end leads. However, the room EQ feature lets you adjust them to your environment, and both models cover a wide range, so they can handle production in many genres.
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