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ADAM Audio A5X

Active Monitor from ADAM Audio belonging to the AX series

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Published on 08/18/10 at 02:45
ADAM A5X, 2-way active bass reflex speaker, 6 "Carbon / Rohacell / Woofer With Glass 50 W, 50 W XA.RT With Tweeter, Tweeter Shelving Filter: ~ 5kHz + /-6dB, Shelvingfilter Woofer: 100Hz:

SOUNDS

This is by far the best I've heard in this price range and yet it is not for lack of trying (including Genelec, Fostex, Yamaha, Prodipe, KRK, M Audio, Mackie). What distinguishes them from their competitors in my opinion is that they are both analytical and natural, they are not too tiring even if they have a very good dynamic. The highs are clear without being too sharp, the bass is quite incredible given their size. The stereo looks good to me for all I know. Overall, you can hear the different instruments precisely. The A5x I believe are perfectly appropriate for mixing on classic speakers (like hifi system or sound system on your computer). If you want to listen in details and mix for big speakers (floorstanding speakers etc. ..), a little editing in low with an headphone or a sub may be considered. Note that positioning is important to get the best, you really must have your ears at the same height of the tweeters and forming an equilateral triangle.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 1 month so far and am really happy. They have a very nice finish, they are heavy, the buttons give them a serious look, the whole thing looks very pro. The features are simple and well thought (correction of the equalizer to the rear, power button on the front, connections). Note a rather nice feature, it can be a slave of another speaker, volume button one controls the overall volume, that of the other contol the balance, although seen. I was however quite surprised to receive a defective unit the first time, it was ok as it went back to the shop and I got a new one with no problem but I'm still surprised that this could happen with a brand like Adam. But well, this happens to everyone and it was probably one of the first products in the market. I remain nevertheless delighted that these speakers are what I expected from them, they are from my point of view a good level above the competition in this price range.