ADAM A7 user reviews ( 9/10) - 15 user reviews

• 07/22/09

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The ADAM A7s are a set of studio monitors designed for both professional and home studios.  They are self powered so they don't need an external power supply and have a volume knob on the front of each speaker.  On the back each has two knobs for room EQ and one for volume, making it possible to tune them to a degree to the room that you are using them in, which is a huge plus for home studio owners.

  Sounds

  Overall, the ADAM A7s are a great sounding set of studio monitors.  I have used them both for monitoring during recording and for mixing, and I have found that they are definitely suitable for both applications.  They provide an accurate response all across the frequency spectrum and even though they don't have a huge low end presence, there is definitely enough there to adequately assess the low end.  The stereo imaging is fine as is the dynamics.  I can't say that I really have too many complaints about the sound of these monitors as I feel they do a great job of accurately presenting sound, making them great for mixing.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using the ADAM A7s for about a year or so and I'm definitely a converted fan of these studio monitors.  I use them in a professional studio, but they are also a great pick up for any home studio owner looking for a great set of studio monitors that aren't absurdly expensive and aren't huge.  They have a compact size so you can easily bring them around with you if you wanted to and they are easily moved within the house if you find yourself moving your set up around as some people do.  The price is reasonable for a set of monitors like these even though they aren't exactly a steal price wise.  I love having the EQ in the back because it provides me with options for where I can use these, which is a big plus.  Overall, the ADAM A7s are a great set of studio monitors that I would recommend to home studio owners and professionals a like.
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• 03/14/09

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by Feel/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  I just joined the A7 and Sub7 owners club.
  
  
  
  I wanted to upgrade my previous monitoring system (NS10 + Samson amp). I wanted monitors with enough definition to shape my acoustic sound (Vienna Symphonic Library, East West pianos, etc.). I didn't need a high output power, my home studio has only 107 sq. ft. and I'm not deaf! I bought this system to prepare my mixes. After buying them I realized that I can also use them for live applications (guitar, piano, etc.). I also bought high-quality cables.

  Sounds

  People told me that the lows are a bit restrained. That's true for the A7 but not if you add a Sub7 subwoofer.
  
  
  
  Very good stereo imaging and ultra-clear response. They are not tiring, even at high volumes...
  
  
  
  I hate the fact that I've had to revise all my mixes since I got them... starting with the audio tracks. I noticed problems with bow attacks, vocal recordings (although I recorded professional singers!), percussions, etc. You can hear everything! Such a monitoring system leads you to high precision levels!

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using them for a few days and I'm already a fan!
  
  
  
  I haven't found a negative point.... even the price is ok! The Sub7 is a great extension. It's remote control is very convenient. I tested Prodipe, Dynaudio, Yamaha models and many others. I think I made the right choice. I'm not totally sure because the listening conditions in stores don't allow you to really listen to the product... perhaps other models would have been also very good. I don't regret having bought them and I recommend them (don't forget the Sub7...). One final remark: I don't produce rap or Drum and Bass stuff... I make acoustic and pop songs.
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• 08/27/08

  peepsaudio's review

  Characteristics

  What can you say about these monitors? First of all, Great Sound. I checked out these speakers with the strange looking tweeter at the my local music store, and fell in love. I picked them up within the week for my home studio. I use them as my primary mix monitors at home now, and haven't looked back. They're active speakers so you don't need an amp for them - plug in and play it loud.

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is tricky. Everything sounds very flat and precise except for the highs. The thing about the highs is that they may seem to be a little over exaggerated. However when I did some comparison listening, I found that the highs aren't really louder - they just sound way better. You really have to hear it to understand what I mean, but there is a certain crispness and realness about the top end on these monitors that is just fantastic. Due to the great top end, the stereo image is also well defined. Dynamics and transients on these speakers are top notch too - right up there with the hugely expensive Genelecs.

  Overall Opinion

  I have had these for about a year and a half. The tweeter is a kind of technology this company came up with, it's not your normal transducer. It's some kind of a folded ribbon technology, and I guess this is what makes the top end of these sound so great. I can only assume that other manufacturers will pick up on this in time. If I had to complain, I would say that the bass doesn't go down as far as I sometimes want, but then again if you get the sub that goes with these speakers you're all set in that department. I've heard a lot of monitors, and these A7's are one of my top choices even though they're under 2 grand for a pair. That is a great value, no question. I'd definitely get these again - great monitors.
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• 01/09/11

  ADDICT OF SOUND's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Outstanding!"

  Characteristics

  I used to composite, mix in a studio of 15m ², techno style.
  
  Fastrack ultra sound card, I took with feet, medium foam + foam soundproofing on the walls, carpeting ...

  Sounds

  The frequency curve is neutral for me, excellent dynamics, the stereo was breathtaking (I felt at first hearing to be in the song! ) and the sound is clear and precise! Photography is not the strength of its monitoring ...

  Overall Opinion

  It's been 3 days since I have them, I already listen to the tracks over a hundred and it's simple I rediscovered music! is clear is any detail is stunning! even at minimum volume! plus you can adjust the bass and hte freq. as needed and acoustics ..
  
  at low freq not need housing, I make techno and AC than enough!
  
  I do not know how I could work without a pair of listening to this quality, samson before I had, they made me good service, but that's another thing I want to render pro on my prod and a good pair of listening is paramount, since I have 3 days and I can tbc is the killer!! A little over 900 euros with the feet is a budget! but the quality is.
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• 10/24/10

  studiohome's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent"

  Characteristics

  Sounds

  already said I did not ref number but still it is very balanced net!
  
  The stereo image is impressive, everything is localized: right, left ,....

  Overall Opinion

  I'm a big fan. Nothing to do with my Alesis Monitor One MKII example. It has for its money, although it is expensive. For my part, which is 12m square things are going well, but provided care for the acoustics. There's everything you need at low, broadly, and I preferred to A7 A7X at this level. Basically you can mix with confidence (it's rather "flat") and in addition it is very enjoyable.
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• 05/19/10

  soprasound's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " excellent audio adam"

  Characteristics

  value for money with the Sub 8
  
  use studio mixing mastering
  
  mix on logic, coupled to a JBL MSC1

  Sounds

  excellent frequency curve at 12 kHz Laigue is beautiful, of below 40hz the sub is important lajout
  
  very good dynamic for its size
  
  perfect stereo image has nothing to say, means well when you pan moves
  
  and although the sound is what you need for a home studio, heard things jai jai Jamai heard on his Certin

  Overall Opinion

  I just have it, we'll see with gst
  
  jai try many speakers in my life: alesi mk2 active and passive MAUDIO BX8, yamaha HS80, BM5A Dynaudio, Genelec 8030, krk vxt8, Yamaha NS10, Ladam really sound better, acute treated
  
  jaime c what its size not too big nor too small, button front alumage such as volume, event washing has one little place close to a wall with a piece you've corrected acoustik the top, tite parenthesis (you could get pregnant soon the world, if your parts do not correct her is pointless, do not rely on pseudo vendor who speak well of any gear, c you and your ears that counts, jai fai full of error as the reselling full of speakers)
  
  
  
  experience with a yes adam beefier because jai impresses by its neutral, we just close your eyes mix
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• 02/12/10

  damaye's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  The frequency response, the fact that they are preamp.
  
  
  
  I use them for the monitoring and mixing in a home studio
  
  
  
  There is a bass-reflex vent that comes out in front, and also volume buttons and on-off in front (significant!)

  Sounds

  The curve of frequency response seems very friendly, even flat.
  
  
  
  The sound is clear and very accurate over the entire spectrum. Good stereo, good DYNAMIC TCP /. At low volume the bass is unobtrusive, I do not know if we can do better with small plays like that unless you add a subwoofer.
  
  
  
  I am pleased with these speakers. Finally, a neutral and faithful listening! I re-listened to my mixes done on Truth Berhinger 2031 and then I realized all the mistakes, and heard many things that I did not before.
  
  
  
  Obviously these speakers are not flattering and it takes work to get good sound, but that's exactly what I was looking for the studio. They are not very powerful but not enough to work.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for 3 months. Previously I was working on Berhinger Truth 2031
  
  
  
  What I like most:
  
  
  
  - The sound, clear, precise, dynamic, not flattering
  
  - Small footprint, ideal for the home and studio nearfield
  
  
  
  What I like least:
  
  - Might perhaps be a little bigger to earn a little low?
  
  - The price is still not given
  
  
  
  Value for price is right for this kind of material that goes to the pro audio.
  
  
  
  Yes I would do without hesitation that choice!
  
  
  
  I would not be surprised if these references become pregnant as the studio were the Yamaha NS10.
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• 12/08/09

  DubaKam Associates's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I wanted a flat monitor for mixing mastering see.
  
  I live in a small apartment, power enough for me.
  
  If I sub, I paid the Sub7 is not good but we can do without.

  Sounds

  How clearly and precisely what!
  
  I love it.

  Overall Opinion

  I have a pair since summer 2009.
  
  Specials purchased on ebay from a reseller Spanish (600th pair).
  
  After qq trouble on one and then the other speakers, I (finally) been able to get a good pair of A7.
  
  May be embedded as UPS and the Spanish retailer is well played the game
  
  I've tried any other model "equivalent" before buying it. It was for me a reference, especially after having tested a pair of pA22A, ADAM needed. I have long hesitated between Genelec and Adam, but the promo definitely made me look at adam. I am now delighted with this choice, and referrer I unhesitatingly.
  
  The sound is a precision, is a treat to mix. Power is ample for my small studio and neighbors.
  
  Voilou.
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• 05/06/09

  julien33's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  -Motivated by the purchase of new speakers (replacing KRK not neutral and tiring) day in've tested nearly a dozen pairs ds the price range of up to 1000 euros and I think Adam is the best place ds ds the range, after that must match an expectation for me was something that c does not flatter too that is as specific as possible (for this range) do not break my ears after 2 hours and is adapted to the sound of my room.
  
  - To use composition, and bouncing ds my home studio to listen (not def)
  
  - Foam placed on the wall about 30 cm, centered on the wall to avoid the corners of a room ds just over 9 m2

  Sounds

  -Frequency curve is fairly neutral for me anyway (eq fun in the back to accommodate the room where they are intended)
  
  Good stereo-
  
  C-is what made me buy this pair I find them very accurate (compared to Dynaudio BM5A: very good test bombtrack rage against the machine with BM5A not mean distortion on the bass is drowned c which is deaf n is not the case of adam)
  
  Potato-good momentum that what must be no surprises

  Overall Opinion

  - Used for 2 weeks (intensive) very good adaptation, fast handling
  
  - What I like best accuracy, the little EQ in the back, the vent for the lower front which reduces the reflection against the wall behind
  
  J've tested it on my job with A7 of other plays no surprises, power to the front:)
  
  - What I like least: missing a little low when it shakes the ds but below c is really far from being dramatic because I personally prefer it that something that makes me believe the opposite of what I hear
  
  - J I tried other models besides the 65 new focal csm found (damage d in ds hear the good press but I bought with my ears, that opinion does not serve to have a little more perspective (preferably advice Friends of the profession that I know the very objective opinion)
  
  -Very good value J had a price of 700 euros per pair
  
  I do it again this choice so it all depends if I hear something better, but at this price point d in doubt because after you reach very quickly the 1000 euros.
  
  
  
  In conclusion, there is always better, but they satisfy the conditions I wanted and the price!
  
  
  
  PS: No this is my opinion that it may be not fit to others (rating compared to its price range) ... the important thing is to know what your expectations

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• 04/26/09

  monotonal's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Well I bought a pair of a7 ago a few months (galre!)
  
  So either I have bad luck or there is a big worry in adam ...
  
  Let me explain, on both monitor, I DTECT a parasite from the 100hz to below ... So I ramen shop in this one (star's music lyon)
  
  And they have kindly change me ........ and! Meme problem!
  
  Dcident so they test them on site ... and yes they are rinsed!
  
  But there was two MODELS in expo,
  
  That a test well and one of the two works ...
  
  Rcapitulons on 5 a7 only two are in State operating ....
  
  Really means! S'apperois But when the manufacturing site is no longer mentioned that there is something to ask questions??
  
  So this was HIS BAD = BAD NOTE!
  
  As for me I'm off to the competition even though I like the sound adam well ...

  Sounds

  For large REFERENCE ...

  Overall Opinion

  No comment!

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