Adam T8V Studio Monitor Active 50+20 Watt RMS Speakers

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With the large 8 inch driver, I could play as loud as I wanted and in this regard, they are superior to just about any studio monitor I have tested in this situation. I did not detect any distortion at my 1 meter listening distance. I think I have some bass modes that are not normally activated by studio monitors since they don't go low enough. The T8V does and I thought that caused a bit of boominess which needs correction. Introduced in 2018, German maker ADAM Audio’s T Series was launched with the T5V and T7V monitors, which feature five-inch and seven-inch mid/bass drivers, respectively. We reviewed both favourably upon their release, concluding that they offer outstanding performance for a remarkably low price. The T5V impressed us so much, in fact, that we not only awarded it our coveted MusicTech Excellence award but also our Value merit.

The T8V studio monitor has a frequency response of between 33 Hz to 25 kHz, a 118 dB SPL per pair, a crossover frequency of 2.6 kHz and a 150W maximum power consumption. They are crammed with super high-quality components and are ideal for users who produce bass-heavy music. Temperature was 59 degrees F (yes, it is getting cold here). Measurement location is at sea level so you compute the pressure.All three T-Series monitors incorporate ADAM’s U-ART 1.9′-inch Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter, made from a pleated polyamide film. It’s an extremely efficient design that draws air into and out of its folds as it expands and contracts, making it capable of moving air four times faster than dome tweeters. Its performance is further enhanced by the HPS waveguide, which behaves like the units built into the company’s flagship S Series monitors, ensuring controlled and even high-frequency dispersal while providing a wide sweet spot. ADAM Audio has included the HPS waveguide (high-frequency propagation system) in the T Series which is also found on the flagship S Series. Framing the ribbon tweeter, the square-ish waveguide disperses treble broadly on the horizontal plane but keeps vertical dispersion narrow to minimise reflections off horizontal surfaces like desks or consoles. Powering the T8V is efficient Class D amplification supplying 70W to the woofer and 20W to the tweeter. A DSP controlled crossover splits the drivers at 2.6kHz. LISTENING TEST

Sonically these speakers give a very good account of themselves, especially given their position in the market, coming over as punchy, detailed and revealing, with no unforgivable vices. They also present a credible stereo image with a usefully wide sweet spot. In a slightly unfair comparison, my Event Opals produced a slightly tighter, more solid bass end and smoother highs — but they are also far more expensive. Importantly though, such technical imperfections as they do exhibit won't get in the way of their ability to help you produce a reliable mix. As with any monitor, you just need to take some time to get used to them. The source code under Pierre Aubert's work is licensed under GPL (General public license). He didn't perform any of the measurements himself, and instead he compiled all of them into one place, so that makes sense.When testing the T7V a few years ago I compared my 8" P22A monitors alongside them. My notes from this test stated that I felt the T7Vs sounded almost as big and as detailed as my larger 8" monitors, which in my opinion is high praise for a budget monitor. I feel the value in these new T8V is in its ability to sound better than expensive ADAM Audio monitors of old. The T8V are so impressive I am considering putting my money where my mouth is to replace my old P22As with the T8Vs as to my ears. These really do sound and feel like an upgrade which is insane given the price. Verdict - Why Buy Anything Else? It allows you to compare the performances of different speakers before even laying your ears hands on them. As aforementioned, the Adam T8V offers the broadest bass response. That doesn't necessarily mean that the Adam T5V does not deliver here. If anything, the compact delivery of the same is quite remarkable.