The next step Up! Check out my ADAM Audio A77H review here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lX-YlrSEcam9lpc.html Buy the ADAM Audio A7V: geni.us/ADAM-A7V (Amazon links) A7V Frequency response chart: www.adam-audio.com/content/uploads/2023/01/adam-audio-a-series-a7v-studio-monitor-measurement-report-v2-english.pdf Check out these as well: ☑ ADAM Audio A4V: geni.us/Adam-A4V ☑ ADAM Audio A8H: geni.us/Adam-A8H ADAM Audio Budget Monitors: ☑ 5": geni.us/Adam-Audio-T5V ☑ 7": geni.us/Adam-Audio-T7V ☑ 8": geni.us/adam-t8v SUBWOOFER: ☑ 8": geni.us/adam-audio-sub8 ☑ 10": geni.us/SUB10 HEADPHONES: ADAM Audio SP-5: geni.us/SP-5 XLR CABLES: ☑ TISINO 35 ft Balanced XLR cable for mic: geni.us/xlr3ftoxlr3m ☑ Monoprice 6 ft Balanced XLR Cable for monitors: geni.us/monoprice104761 As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The metering plugin I use on my tablet is Decibel from Process Audio. You can check it out here: www.pluginboutique.com/product/3-Studio-Tools/79-Metering/8605-Decibel/?a_aid=5d496680b59cd -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❤ Support this channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/firewalkmusic ❤ Support us with a one-time PayPal donation: www.paypal.me/firewalkmusic

The sonar works integration is really something special wasn’t expecting this at all. As a long time sonarworks user I cant wait for this 🥰

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, being able to do this once and then save it directly to the monitors and then forget about it is such a relief. I won't have to bother loading sonarworks every time anymore. Not that it takes much of my time to do so, but it's just one less thing to worry about. :)

@miguelmoreira5248

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic do you need to have the A Control program always running to get that to work?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@miguelmoreira5248 no. Settings are stored in the monitors themselves after you exit the a control software. :)

@miguelmoreira5248

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Amazing. Thank you! :)

@ktreier

13 күн бұрын

That was the key for me too. No need for the plugin anymore.

Nice review! I recently got the A7Vs and I agree with everything you mentioned.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And glad to hear that you're happy with the A7Vs! :)

great video man, i'll check them out this black friday

I just bought a pair of Adam Audio A7V and a Sub8 for my PC Audio setup. These speakers are amazing! Great video, mate!

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're happy with the A7Vs! I've decided to use these as my main monitors myself from now on. It's just not possible to go back to what I used before without feeling like I'm downgrading. :)

@MadMaxx.1977

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Exactly!

Great review 🎉

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it 😀

It’s crazy that I wasn’t subscribed to your channel before! Now that my 13 years old KRK Rokit 6 broke down I’m on a hunt for newer speakers. I’ve been looking and comparing the A7V vs Yamaha H7. I think I’ll go for the A7V and a music desktop for my equipment. Compared to what I have now (ikea table, KRK and about 3cm of free space) I believe that my mixes will become even better! Thanks for the video!

Your video helped me make the right choice. Going for the A7V 🚀

Great review very informative :)

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great review. Thank you.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂

Honestly i feel like the ID calibration is one of the coolest selling points about these, to me. The software is constantly bogging down my friends computer so to have that out of sight and out of mind is next level.

AM JUST A NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE BUT I JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. CANT BELIEVE IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO FOUND YOU HERE

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks! Glad to hear that you enjoy the videos 😀

@toxicfreemusic

Жыл бұрын

@FireWalk_music wow you sure

Even Manufacturer not explain so nice as u did it

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi Trancer, thanks! Much appreciated! :)

I bought the A77H 3 weeks ago, best buy! I'm super happy with the sound quality.

@director2bob

Жыл бұрын

I am torn between the A7V or A77V. Its such a tough decision as I can get a Sub to go with A7V. This is a big decision for me. Thanks

@sensium9757

Жыл бұрын

@@director2bob Unfortunately, I can't tell you which is the right decision. But the bass exerts enormous and balanced pressure

@RoelCyborg

Жыл бұрын

@@director2bob Hi Bob , the price is nearly double , its 80% up on ,,,,also to buy the Adam sub is 50% up--- Difference between this A7v and A77H will be mostly a7v is a 2 way ,, A77H is a 3 way ,you'll get a mid speaker and a woofer extra ,but to me looks like more of a wall of sound but same 7inch woofer sized ,,,,-- the Adam A8H is the top of this a line and has a 8inch woofer no need for a sub ,but the price is more then double of the A7V about 130% on top of this pair--- the A7V is super good already , Warren from produce like a pro told in a vid that he could mix on them , ( and he did prof work , did a couple of Aerosmith records and on for Ace frehley

Great review, thanks. I'll probably grab a pair next week! Finally upgrading from my iLoud Micro Monitors 😅

@FireWalkMusic

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, you're welcome 🙂

Thank you for this review video. I had seen your video on Kali lp6 and decided to buy them. One of the best decisions of my life. After watching your video on A7V I'm in love these speakers. But can't afford them...

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, perhaps you're thinking of someone else? I actually haven't had the chance to review the LP-6 yet, but I actually do have them here. I'll be reviewing those in a few weeks. Keep in mind though that the LP-6 and the A7V are not directly comparable because one is an entry-level monitor and the other is a professional one. :)

I love these speakers 😎🤙

@FireWalkMusic

11 ай бұрын

Me too! 😁

Nice monitors.. 👍🏼

handsome looking speaker

Love my HS8's a lot. Only upgrade I'd ever consider is to a great full range 3 way where a sub isn't needed. I compose on adam a3x's paired with a presonus tremblor sub. FInal mixes are done on the HS8s with no sub. I get excellent results. The upgrade to something better would cost a great deal I think so I'm quite satisfied with my setup. I imagine though the Adams have to be a good upgrade. But 3 way is the ultimate place to be. One day......... nice vid!

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah the HS8 is a great budget monitor. It provides a very flat and neutral sound overall, which is great for mixing. They don't provide anywhere near the same clarity and detail as the A7V's does though, but they do of course have better low-end extension since they are larger.. If you want the best of both worlds (clarity and bass) then I'm afraid you're correct in assuming that you'll have to look at a 3-way monitor, and then there will be a dramatic price increase, unfortunately.

@prenomnom7325

Жыл бұрын

I sold my HS8 to buy A7V and i regret it a lot

@naiderball2372

11 ай бұрын

​@@prenomnom7325 I'm undecided between the HS8 and the A7V, are the HS8 better?

@user-eu6wp6ws7c

7 ай бұрын

​@@naiderball2372no

@axoplanet6081

6 ай бұрын

@@naiderball2372No

I tested 22 monitors today. I was blown away. So I bought them.

@FireWalkMusic

3 ай бұрын

Good choice! I've tested several monitors since the making of this video, and I always go back to the A7V.

I can vouch for those tweeters. I've used Adam p33s professionally for 15 years, and most sessions are 10hrs+ most days of the week. I have no problems with tracks translating the next day and often finish tracks in the single session.

I got my A7vs at the end of 2022. My mixes already sound better. I was mixing on the Dynaudio DBM50s before and tended to mix too dull as the tweeters got a bit harsh. The adams seem to do it perfectly. I will add a sub however as there are some instances where I need the low end extension.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

They are indeed very well-balanced! But like with any 7" they have limited low-end, which is why I still have my HS8 and I tend to switch back and forth between the two during mixing. It's amazing how I can hear things with the A7V that I didn't even notice were there when using the HS8 :) The A8H is probably the ideal one for me but I can't afford those. Still, I'm more than happy with the A7V and as you say, you can just add a sub and you'll have all the low-end you need. :)

Great video, thanks! Can you make a tutorial about how to use Multichannel Spectrum 2 or Voxengo SPAN?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Good suggestion, I'll put it on my list 😀

like you mentioned, I've also experienced disappointment almost 9 out of 10 times when demoing studio monitors for the first time. I own a pair of Bower and Wilkins 7" speakers and they have spoiled me in a way when it comes to flat response and immaculate stereo imaging that made me lose faith in most studio monitors... but the A7V's blew me away and completely exceeded my expectations when I demo'd them while shopping around for ner monitors. 100% the best you can buy at the price range.

I found out about Adam through the artist Jon Gooch aka Feed Me, Spor, seventh stich, etc. He made some of his best songs on a Adam Set.

My other Behringer B2031A died (thought it was the tweeter, but it's more than that unfortunately), so currently it seems strongly I'll probably get A7V's.

Thanks!

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

Nice test. Is there a possibility of testing the Adam A8H monitors ? I get curious on the Bass and overall sound of that one. Thanks

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

I'm very curious about those myself, to be honest. If they provide the same clarity as the a7v but with better low-end extention, then it will be really impressive for sure!

I so want a pair of these. Torn between the KRK V6 and these. Used to mix alternative rock on KRK Rokits (first generation they made).

@FireWalkMusic

5 ай бұрын

You can't go wrong with these. You get a lot of bang for your buck. The Krk's are also good, but they didn't blow me away the same way these did, with regard to clarity.

@Fl4ppers

5 ай бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic cheers for the reply. Your review has been a great help.

I have a pair of Behringer Nekkst K8s and the subwoofer, and although they're great for the price, I've always eyed Adams for the longest time. Thinking about selling my Behringers to get the A5 and subwoofer.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

You should definitely check them out. They've done something right with the new A-series. I'm using the A7Vs as my main monitors now because it's just impossible to go back to what I used before after experiencing these... 😄

Great ❤ video. I want to hear the A7V for myself to hear what they capable of. Currently I own the T7V and for the low price they are really amazing although I think they’re lacking power (only 50 watt woofer and 20 watt ribbon tweeter). Don’t get me wrong, they definitely can output a high SPL (I’ve measured with a dedicated and calibrated hardware SPL meter), with peaks of 117 dB SPL, C weighted, 111 dB SPL, A weighted (peak), and between 100 to 105 dB Leq depending on the music. My studio is quite large, so it’s fairly impressive what the T7V can do. I do my mixing around 85 dB but when I’m composing, I turn the volume up and that gives me not so great headroom. I’m not looking for an even higher SPL output but ones with higher amp power output. That determines the amount of headroom in the end. Overall, ADAM audio monitors are great.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

The A7V definitely have more power than the T7V. They are fairly identical in terms of size though, and the main difference will be in the finer details. The A7V is much more balanced and just simply sounds much better than the T7V, (which is a budget monitor after all). They are both 7" monitors with a fairly similarly sized cabinet so in terms of low-end extension, there won't be a huge difference. I've also used the T7V's before and I can tell you that the A7V is a totally different monitor. You just have to listen to them and compare them for yourself. :)

@attatt3550

Жыл бұрын

T7V: imprecise forced deep covered middle, cheap hifi speaker sound, literally hurt my ears, it has no place in a real studio

@LaidbackSounds

Жыл бұрын

@@attatt3550 totally agree, one of the worse speakers i had too

I still use my original Event Tr5's i bought as a high school student (to use with the soon releasing mpc 1000 for perspective). Still going to this day and still blow away any other monitor of recent times that ive tried. The tr5's give it to me raw, nearly everything newer ive bought, doesnt.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, we tend to get used to how a particular monitor sounds, and after a while, anything else just sounds weird. I tend to feel that way too :) It's very rare that you get to use a new monitor and it just "clicks" with you instantly. However, this time, for me it actually did, so the HS8s are now back in their boxes :)

One of my Yamaha HS7 monitors just died after a few months of not using them. Switched them on - one is dead :-( So if we can't fix it by changing some parts, I'll switch to the A7Vs. I hope they'll last longer than 9,5 years.

Hey FW…nice to see you getting less camera shy and finally getting to see you properly :) …. Maybe we may get to hear you one day ? Anyway.. onto the A7’s just wondering if there is a 5” version as I find 7” a bit overkill for a home studio?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, it depends on the size of your room. For smaller rooms, I recommend smaller monitors. Medium-sized ones for medium-sized rooms, and large ones for larger rooms. Putting 8" monitors in a tiny closet makes absolutely no sense. It will just create more problems. :) The A-series doesn't have a 5", but there is a 4" variant, the A4V: geni.us/Adam-A4V Alternatively, the T5V which is a 5". It's an entry-level monitor though, so it's not the same caliber as the A series, but they still sound quite good! The T5V and the T7V were my favorites in the T-series. And yeah, I really can't stand being on camera, but sometimes there's just no escaping it.. :) I finally bought some decent equipment like a camera, lighting, etc in order to improve the quality of my reviews. :)

@ShaunCymruDS8

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I’m currently running JBL LR305’s which I find are fine (power wise) for my room 3.5Mx3M but have been looking to add another contrasting pair. Maybe I need to get down to a shop and listen to these A7’s and compare to the T5’s. The new camera equipment and editing are looking top notch btw!

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

​@@ShaunCymruDS8 Thanks, glad you think so! The LR305 is quite popular. I see a lot of people using those, as well as the HS5, TV5, LP-6, etc. I've found that when it comes to budget monitors, they all tend to sound quite similar and they all suffer from the same "problems". They have to cut costs somewhere, and usually, the cabinets, amplifiers, and power supply is the first thing that has to be compromised. For this reason, there's often not a huge difference between the various budget monitors. It's more down to personal taste really. On the other hand, it's when you compare a budget monitor to a professional one like the A7V for example, that you really hear the difference. That said, it is of course not fair to compare a $150 monitor to an $800 monitor. :) Yes, I definitely recommend that you go listen to some. Some shops have dedicated demo rooms where you can listen in. There's no substitute for hearing them for yourself, and you need to find one that "clicks" with you and works well for your needs. :)

@ShaunCymruDS8

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I must admit I have been looking at the A7's since there release as quite a few people have praised them. The ribbon technology Adam's use is certainly a step up qualify. Yes, comparing these with the 305's is a bit unfair:) but I am looking for something a bit more professional and with your positive review I'm certainly going to consider. Watch this space.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@ShaunCymruDS8 Indeed. Go have a listen to them and I'm sure you'll be as surprised as I was. There's no way to really describe how something sounds. When I listen to these It's all just so insanely clear, while at the same time the high-end is not overhyped or distorted in any way. It's like eating 5-minute-old fries compared to getting them 100% fresh. It tastes the same, but there's just something different about the texture etc. If you know what I mean 😄 I don't know how else to describe it 😂

Have you compared the S2V to the new A7V yet? Does the A7V-s dynamics and crossover perform close enough to the DSP crossover and overpowered dynamics of the S2V? I know they're not in the same category, but I'm just curious how far is the A7V is from the S series in quality...

@FireWalkMusic

11 ай бұрын

I haven't had the chance yet. But from what I'm hearing the A series provides great value, and some claim they sound basically the same as the S series, but at a much lower price. They're certainly much closer to the S series than the T series.

Would you recommend these over Genelec speakers.?

Do you have experience with the Dynaudio LYD 7’s and how they compare to the A7V’s?

Thanks for review. I want to use 2 A7V in my 40m2 room. Will use for some mixing, sometimes for playing guitar with processor sometimes just for listing music. Is it enough for 40m2 room? Do i need subwoofer?

Nice & tight and very precise lmfaooooo

Did it tell you hold the measurement mic to the speaker??? Or what that for the video? Because that is not how it is normally done if you're measuring the room

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes it did. During the process you will be asked to measure all over the room, including 20 cm in front of each monitor. It probably uses this information to calculate the size of the room etc. That clip was from an older video about reference 4 though, and they might have changed the procedure somewhat in the new version. 🙂

I was comparing these side by side with Genelec 8040 and could not believe how different these two reference monitors sounded. I decided to go with Genelec in the end, less mid scoop and more perceived resolution.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

You definitely did the right thing by comparing different ones before settling on one or the other. Choosing a pair of studio monitors isn't easy because they all do sound a bit different, and we also have vastly different hearing, which means that people will never agree what sounds "best". This video explains this quite well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJV4yqSqZZyem6Q.html That video illustrates quite well how poor our hearing really is. Depending on how good your hearing is, some people will hear one word and others will hear another word. That's why I always recommend that people go listen to monitors and compare them, like you did. It's important to find one that "clicks" with you. After all, you'll probably be using them for a long time so it makes sense to be thorough about it. Another thing I've found is that when it comes to ribbon tweeters in general, people often seem to have a love/hate relationship to them. You either love it or you hate it. I actually used to lean more towards that last group because I often find them to be a little bit overhyped in the high-end. The A7Vs are the first ones I've actually really fallen in love with, as I found them to be much more balanced than what I'm used to from monitors like these. :)

@iromanovsky

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic thanks for your input and thoughts man! I had A8X for nearly 10 years before (had to sell because of moving to other country), and was almost ready to buy A7V as an obvious next step, however did the comparison for self learning, and surprisingly changed my mind.

Hello There, whats your desk reference pls ? It is awesome

I have a 10x14’ home studio and mix mainly hiphop & pop. A7v or A8h ?

I Do have A7x and HS80m. I have to say both are great but A7x are amazing to Details while the HS80m are great as midrange speaker around 3m distance to get the right feeling for the midrange. The A7x did have a little dip weithin the midrange what makes Thema Damn great for long mixing Session. Okay i could push the mideq downwards to Mix more mids in.. But i always switch between both as Ab reference and when my hs80m Do fit well the Adams always Sound more great full and Its all over the place dann good translating. But i dont like to Mix on hs80m alone, i love to Mix on the Adams. But the Thing is, i Would love to Listen to the a77h.. But i dont have the money

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I can't afford anything beyond the A7V unfortunately. I'm currently using the A7V's as my main monitors, but then I also have the HS8 as my secondary monitors, and by switching between them I can kind of get the best from both worlds. Personally, I'd love to try the A8H, but they're twice the price of the A7V. One day... :)

Hello Mister FireWalk Thanks for this video, its great. Right now im thinking about to buy the A7V or the T8V. In min 5:50 you mentioned something i dont understand regarding the difference between these two monitors. Can you explain it again?

@FireWalkMusic

Ай бұрын

Ribbon tweeters tend to provide better clarity and less distortion than dome tweeters, but they are not as good as dome tweeters in their lower frequency limits. The 8" in the T8V is essentially doing the job of both the bass and midrange driver combined in a 2-way monitor, and it is not as effective as a "midrange" driver as the smaller 7" woofer, so right in that region where the frequency cross over from the main 8" cone to the ribbon tweeter it sounds a little bit unbalanced or strained. It could also just be that the T8V is an entry-level monitor and the ribbon used there is not the same as the pricier one found in the A series. Those two monitors sound very different and between hose, I would go for the A7V, because it sounds much cleaner and better balanced overall. You don't get the same low-end extension though, but overall, the improved clarity is usually preferable.

@philippscharm4562

Ай бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Thank you for this qualitative answer. Yes, so the A7V have basically the better sound despite the very low frequency. What i have seen so far from most people on KZread saying this. I'm a passionate music listener and semi professional DJ, who wants very good sound quality at my desk in a middle sized room i think the A7V is the best choice. And beside that they really got me with this combination with the sound reference microphone.

For me the older model a7x is way better Moore power For headroom i prefer the carbon fiber woofer also

Hey I'm using my trusty old Yamaha HS80m for almost 14 years and I really want to switch up a little bit. Do you think these are better than my Yamahas? I have no option to hear them in real life and I have to order them online? Also the lack of bass compared to the 8 inch monitors, do you think it can be compensated with a nice subwoofer? Thanks!

@FireWalkMusic

15 күн бұрын

In short, yes. I think you will be quite astonished by the difference in clarity in particular if you try these. You will likely lose a little bit of low-end extension compared to the yamahas, but overall I feel like the improvement in clarity and balance is worth it. I have a pair of HS8 and another pair of LP8 from kali just standing here. They haven't been used since I got the A7V's so I can strongly recommend them. If you need extra low-end then sure, you can always add a subwoofer to take care of that. I have a 12" subwoofer here, but I don't use it much to be honest. Just occasionally to check the low-end in the mix. It can often be difficult to get a subwoofer perfectly balanced in terms of volume, placement etc, so I dont' really like to mix with them permanently on. But that's just me. :)

@StringerBell

9 күн бұрын

​@@FireWalkMusic Hey I bought the A7V's and tested them out tonight. Frankly I'm a little bit underwhelmed. What I find is the lack of "resolution" It's like the dynamic range/ability to fit sounds and the stereo field is much more narrow than the HS80m's. It's like too much stuff are "fighting" to fit in, even on super simple songs that have 1-2 instruments and a vocal, you can clearly hear the wast and expansive stereo field of Yamaha's compared to the A7V's. I was so shocked that I didn't liked them that I even checked the stamps on the back, to make sure they didn't send me A7X's by mistake. I did a blind test with my girlfriend, switching between the two speakers, trying to match them equally via eq and volume (I also did a blind test with both of them completely flat) and what's the common consensus is while the A7V is more "fun" to listen to and "more 3D" (I'm quoting my GF here), especially in the UNR mode, the Yamahas BLOW them away in terms of dynamic range/stereo field , detail and transparency though in every music genre, from heavy hiphop to acoustic country concerts. All of the tests we did were on normal listening levels. I must say that I enjoyed the low-end more on the A7V's , it was more tight and more pronounced, even though HS80's can go lower. I'm thinking about returning these, because it doesn't sound objectively better for my ears. I'm a little bit curious to try them with Subwoofer and see if that take off the burden of the low end and let them be more transparent and wide.

Have the same pioneers like in this video and considering to upgrade. Is the difference that big?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Between the pioneers and the a7v? Then yes. There's a huge difference between those.

I recently switched from FL Studio to Presonus Studio One mainly for vocal recording and engineering, and I have to say, I'm absolutely blown away by how good and easy Studio One is. Please check it out for like a week or so, and maybe make a video

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Glad to hear that you've found something that works really well for you! :) I've tried many DAWs and they all have their pros and cons. If you tend to work in a linear fashion, doing lots of recording and such, then traditional DAWs (they all work in much the same way) can often be easier to use for that purpose. FL Studio is quite different from the rest because it's more pattern based and modular. Ableton and Bitwig are also more "pattern based" than the rest, but not as much as FL Studio. FL Studio is really intended for "in the box" producers who tend to use mainly VST's and produces electronic music. The pattern based and free form modular workflow allows for a lot of creativity and can be quite inspiring to some. You can route anything anywhere and use one automation clip to control another etc. You can do all kinds of crazy things, but this can also be confusing to some, and while it provides a lot of freedom, it can also be considered harder to use in some situations. I find that it's very easy to lay down arrangements and ideas real quick in FL Studio, however, when it comes to recording and hardware combability etc, it's not as efficient as more traditional DAWs, and in that case Cubase, Studio1, Logic, Presonus Studio etc will all probably be better alternatives, since they all work in much the same way with a more linear and intuitive workflow (Track 1 goes to mixer track o1 etc). I've found that there is no "best" DAW out there, just like there's no "best" car. People are so different and have such different needs. The right question is: Which DAW is best for YOU? For example: A Ferrari could be considered the perfect car for a young single guy, but at the same time it would be extremely impractical for a family man with a wife and 3 kids. :) It's like that with DAWs too. It all depends on what kind of person you are, what kind of music you're making and how you intend to use your DAW. I always recommend that people try at least 2-3 different DAWs before they settle with one. I'm sure that a lot of people are using DAWs that's not ideal for them, simply because they've only just used one, and stuck with it. There are probably a lot of FL Studio users who would be better off with Studio1, Logic etc, but then again there are probably also lots of Studio1 and logic users who would have been better off in FL Studio too. So it goes both ways. :) It's like that with studio monitors too by the way. You need to find one that works for you and your needs. :)

@ChrisMuehlberger60

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic thanks for your time answering it like this

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisMuehlberger60 You're welcome :)

@ronedwards8239

Жыл бұрын

The Spectre S6 is suppose to be awesome.

How are the Sonarworks configurations saved to the monitors? via ethernet?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙂

I have the Yamaha HS8 & Adam A7B, both calibrated with Sonarworks. I just cant decide I want to keep... For my feeling, the HS8 is a lot more clear/brighter. With the Adam A7V I have the feeling the is a lot more boxed in, and with the HS8 its a lot more open. Its strange, because the A7V are a lot more expensive. What do you think about this? What speaker is brighter?

@FireWalkMusic

11 ай бұрын

I actually have the complete opposite interpretation. Having used both the HS8 and the A7V for quite some time I feel like the HS8 are more muted and not as expressive in the high-end, while the A7V are more detailed and crisper up top, but without sounding harsh. When I first switched from the HS8 to the A7V, i was blown away by the difference in top-end detail and clarity compared to the HS8. There are a lot of factors at play thoguh, which can affect the way we perceive a monitor. In your case, most likely it's something going on with the sonarworks calibration. I recommend that you listen to both monitors for some time with the calibration turned off, so that you can hear how they sound "out of the box". There's a rather profound difference in the high-mid and high-end clarity between these two, so I have to believe it's calibration that's doing something here. That said, the room itself also plays a huge role. I'm not sure how your room is setup. Mine is a specially designed studio with expensive acoustic treatment etc. Despite the waveguide, the dispersion will always be a little bit narrower with ribbon tweeters compared to dome tweeters. That shouldn't really be noticeable in a nearfield monitor setup though. Our hearing is also very very different, and people will therefore always perceive monitors, headphones etc to sound vastly different from each other. A good example of this is shown in this video. As you can see from the comment, people simply can't agree what it actually sounds like: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJV4yqSqZZyem6Q.html

@ricardod.5570

11 ай бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Maybe I need to meassure with Sonarworks again because they are burned in now? I also wonder, will the A7V's sound better when I will add the Sub 8? So that the monitors dont need to push low frequencies? I want to say, you are really nice to answer each and everyone in the comment section. I dont see that verry often, I really appreciate that.

Do they play louder than 8" speakers for instance the other ones you mentioned?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

The larger monitors have a slightly higher max SPL. However, that's not everything. If you look at the 8" LP-8 for example, it has 60 watts going to an 8" woofer, while the A7V has 110 watts going to a 7" woofer, so it has almost double the power. This means more control, and you'll notice that it will be able to play really loud without distorting at all. So, while the larger budget monitors do have higher SPL, they'll sound more strained when pushed really hard, simply because they have smaller and cheaper amplifiers. Note that you should never play that loud anyways. If you mix at 110 dB then you WILL get hearing loss in a very short time. You should always mix at low volume. Anything above 75-80 dB will result in slight hearing loss after a certain amount of time, and the louder it is, the less time it takes.

I need more bass, are the A8V much worse for mids?

@FireWalkMusic

6 ай бұрын

The A8V will provide more low-end, but the T-series is a budget monitor, so there will be a significant difference in both midrange and high-end clarity and balance when comparing the T series and the A series. The ideal speaker for you would probably be the A8V, but it's rather expensive. Another solution could be the A7V, and a complementary subwoofer. I recommend that you listen to both monitors before you decide.

How big is this room? Is it worth replacing the A7x? Based on data, the A7V is quieter than the A7X.

@FireWalkMusic

11 ай бұрын

If you already have an A7X I wouldn't personally bother to upgrade to the A7V. They're not that different. If you have a large room though then it could make sense to look at the larger A8H or A77H instead. I don't remember the exact dimensions of this room but I would say it's a medium-sized room, best suited for 8" monitors, really, but I've fallen in love with the clarity of the A7V so I guess I can live without that extra low-end.

What program do you have installed on the tablet that displays the spectrum?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Decibel, by process audio :)

What are the drawbacks of having a sub setup? I'm planning to get these along with a T10S

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

A subwoofer will provide those low frequencies (below 50 Hz) where most monitors struggle. Naturally, mixing low-end is much easier when you can hear it, so in that regard, a subwoofer can come in handy. The main problem I've found with subwoofers is that it's very difficult to adjust them properly in terms of volume. If you have it set too loud, then you'll mix thinking that there's too much low-end, which will make your mix sound thin on every other system.. If you set it too quiet, then you get the opposite problem. Getting it set just right is very hard, which is why I personally don't use a subwoofer all the time when I mix. I just switch it on and test the low end occasionally. There are also problems related to placement in the room itself, and how those low frequencies propagate and reflect within the room itself. Therefore, I prefer to have main monitors that can go really deep so that I don't really need a subwoofer. Unfortunately, any such monitor that also provides extreme clarity like the A7V will be very expensive, so for most people, a subwoofer is the only economically viable option.

@oncila

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Thanks for the detailed take :) got the A7V's and I'm in constant awe of how they sound. Might pick up a Sub soon too

@pdubsouthwest

Жыл бұрын

I have this setup as I just recently upgraded from the t7v, the t10s pairs great with them.

@thefaceman4562

Жыл бұрын

I have the A7Vs with a Sub8. An awesome combination. I reccomend referencing when using the sub, then you'll get the information you need sub-wise to compare and make the right mixing decisions

@oncila

Жыл бұрын

@@pdubsouthwest I got the T10S :)

I am currently only mixing with headphones due to different reasons. Do you think is that bad to rely on headphones only? 🤔

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

There are pros and cons with both, but for the most part it's easier to mix on monitors than headphones. I have a video that explains this in more detail here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5qrxMGqe7S0mLg.html

@ricobonimusic

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic thank you, I'll watch it in a few minutes!

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@ricobonimusic you're welcome 🙂

08:20 😂😂😂

Do you think the A4V model would be fine or would there be a massive difference in bass response between the A7.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

The smaller cones will give slightly less bass, that's just physics. Apart from that, the a4v will offer superb clarity and detail, just like the a7v. Someone I know just got the a4v and is very satisfied with them. :)

@marcusblair432

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic okay, thanks for your quick response on an old video 🙂

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@marcusblair432 You're welcome! :)

@endemicamusic

Жыл бұрын

So, finally did you buy A4V?

@marcusblair432

Жыл бұрын

@@endemicamusic lol no, I had something come up to where I have to put it off a bit longer. I would probably get the A7 because of bigger frequency range with the low end. Either that or get the T7 with the sub.

wowwwwwwww

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Indeed 😄

Just out of curiosity why do the woofers use Class D amplification and the tweeters use Class AB amplification?

@spiritlevelstudios

3 ай бұрын

D class is more efficient, lighter and cheaper, and works fine for bass. AB is better quality basically, but overkill and mostly unnecessary on bass.

@malibustacy3606

3 ай бұрын

@@spiritlevelstudios My KRK V6 S4's are Class D and I have no issues with them, I can hear the tweeter hissing only when my ear is right up against it.

I'm after getting a pair of iloud mtm You reckon they are worth it?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

I haven't tested any of those myself, but from what I've heard and read they wouldn't be my first choice. They're probably good for a lot of things, but for monitoring, I would spend a little bit extra and get something that's a little bit flatter and more neutral. Most brands have entry-level monitors from about $99 a piece, like the PreSonus series. They're pretty small though. The size of your room also plays a huge role. If it's tiny, then you can get away with small monitors, but if it's larger then you should at least look at some 5" monitors. Most brands have entry-level monitors of that size. The T5V, HS5, LP-6, etc are all quite popular entry-level monitors. Keep in mind that larger cones provide more low-end extension, which makes it easier to mix bass. When it comes to monitors, I would rather pay for the best possible sound instead of paying for extra features like Bluetooth etc. :)

@knoxhardly3082

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic ah ok looks like I'm heading back to the market, really appreciate your time & knowledge 👌

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@knoxhardly3082 You're welcome! :)

Hey , what is name of your speaker stands ?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, nothing special. Cheap, but sturdy: geni.us/monitorstands

@zibouy97

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Thank you very much for fast answer :)

Do you get weird noises with these from when for example your gpu is under load. I sold my hs7s because of this and I demod the focal alpha 65 Evo which are magnetically shielded, and the noise was gone completely. These are not shielded also so would be worried before spending money like that.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, this kind of noise is usually caused by ground loops. Some equipment are more sensitive to this than others, and it often boils down to the quality of the power supply. Ground loops typically occur when you have lots of gear that is independently powered, and also connected through signal cables. That way, they all have multiple grounding points. It has nothing to do with shielding. Outside noise tend to manifest itself differently. If you get GPU noise, or noise when your hard-drive is working for example, then in 99% of the case it's due to a ground loop. There are devices you can buy to break the ground loop without sacrificing safety. I have a video about this here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l52i2qmsmdjdo9I.html

@aro7975

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I watched that video. The noise is completely eliminated when I buy speakers that are magnetically shielded. Yamaha hs7s had the noise, focal alphas didn't. The focals were shielded. Instead of buying 150 dollar adapters , instead this has been the cost effective method. High end GPUs like the 3080 or 4080 all have some noise they emit when under load. It was minimal but entered the speakers also if they weren't sheilded.

@aro7975

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic if you ever get a chance to test that out without the adapters you have to eliminate noise it would be so much appreciated. Thanks for the videos

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@aro7975 I actually have, and I didn't notice any noise what so ever :)

@aro7975

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Nice. I'm very meticulous and it's great to see when others are too. I have a choice between these or the Hedd Type 07 Mk2s (the last 6 months of these speakers production line has fixed the DPS issue that was causing them to randomly fail, as reported by many in the forum's since their release). But the in built sonarworks config with the Adams are really having me almost swaying towards them. Thanks again for the help..

I want someone to tell if the A7X is better than the A7V

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

They sound basically the same to me, but overall, considering the upgrades, features etc I would prefer the newer a7v over the a7x. If you already have the a7x though, and you don't need any of the new features, then there's not really any good reason to replace them with the a7v, because they sound very similar. The a7v is perhaps marginally better but nothing that really stands out.

Sounds like you haven’t heard Adam P11A or HEDD AUDIO

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've tested lots of monitors over the past 25 years, but I'll be the first to admit that I haven't heard or tested them all. 🙂 I've heard a lot of good things though, so hopefully, I'll get around to testing those as well. Unfortunately, I often have to save up money for quite some time before I can afford to buy gear to test, so it's rather slow going. Some companies have a limited number of demo monitors that they lend out for review, but there's high demand for those, and many reviewers also test them for quite some time before returning them, so it's difficult to reserve a slot, particularly for a relatively small youtuber like me. 🙂

Curious is your monitor one or two ?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

One or two? I'm not quite sure what you mean?

@bobbyarthur8809

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic haha i see what i did since Its a monitor review - i meant your curved Computer display .. feet look Like one but screen split Like two ..

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@bobbyarthur8809 ah! Yes it's a samsung 49" curved widescreen display. It has two inputs on the back, so you can hook it up as if you were using two ordinary screens. :)

@bobbyarthur8809

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic ahhh Thats what i have Been looking for 🙏🏼

Hey!

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hey 😀

Best monitors

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. I hooked up the HS8 again after testing these, and they just sounded kind of muffled and unclear in comparison. Now the HS8s are back in their boxes. :D

@ORIGINAL_MEDIA

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I'm also use HS8. They are amazing monitors for home studio. Clear, perfect sound. :)

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@ORIGINAL_MEDIA Yeah, I've been using those for a long time myself and I think they're definitely among the best-sounding monitors you can get in that price range. :) It is of course not fair to compare a $300 monitor to an $800 monitor. Though they're not as clear and detailed as the A7V, they do provide an exceptional low-end response and they're also very flat and brutally honest, which is exactly what you're looking for in a monitor, which is why the HS series is always among my top picks when it comes to recommending budget monitors :)

@ORIGINAL_MEDIA

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic @FireWalk Yes, you are right. Keep progressing. HS8 is flat and there is no boosted frequencies and gives natural sound. What do you think about A7V?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@ORIGINAL_MEDIA The HS8 is a great budget monitor, definitely among the best ones in that price range. They're also quite flat and have a good frequency range, which is why I've been using them for so long. When comparing different kinds of budget monitors, they all just sound slightly different from each other. It's more down to personal taste really. However, when you compare a budget monitor like the HS8 to the ADAM Audio A7V, that's when you really notice a huge difference. The A7V are extremely flat, but they also offer vastly superior clarity and detail across the board, compared to the HS8. It's difficult to explain. It's like listening to a MIX where everything has been perfectly EQ'ed, compared to one with no EQ at all. With the A7V I can hear things I didn't really notice with the HS8. They are so detailed and crisp, that it almost makes the hair on my neck rise. At the same time, the high-end is not overhyped or harsh in any way, it's all just extremely detailed and silky smooth at the same time. When I listened to the HS8 again after using the A7Vs I felt that the HS8 just sounded kind of muffled in comparison. The only advantage the HS8 has is a slightly better low-end extension since they're larger. But that's all. And as they say, the magic is in the midrange. I'm now using the A7V as my main monitors. The HS8s are back in their boxes. :) They're not at all in the same league, and they're not meant to be either. It's of course not fair to compare a $300 monitor to a $800 monitor. :)

HS 8 aren't really that low, more boomy low. They extend notes down near 100 and below, lengthening kick drums beyond their real sound. It's not useful bass.

Do they hisssssssssssssss?

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

No :)

Geithain the rest is 4 kids i also recomand a decent headphone journey if this is new 2 u plan on 500 to 1000 bugs and kill the roomproblem stuff also add canopener by goodhertz

really bro?? i was going to buy this months ago but everyone says these are bad. Everywhere bad reviews

@FireWalkMusic

4 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely! :) Who said that? Are you sure they wasn't talking about the T7V? The A7V have gotten some great reviews, and they even won the "Best studio monitor award" by soundonsound: www.adam-audio.com/en/news/awards/sound-on-sound-award-a-series/ Here are some additional reviews: www.soundonsound.com/reviews/adam-audio-a7v www.audiotechnology.com/reviews/adam-a7v-studio-monitors musictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/adam-audio-a7v-review/ Some of the conclusions: "Both technically, sonically and operationally, the A7V is one of the best nearfield monitors that I have heard at its price. If you are looking for an affordable, high‑quality two‑way active monitor speaker, you really should have a listen to the A7V." "A superb nearfield monitor that delivers an assured and superbly detailed audio performance, and which can run Sonarworks SoundID profiles on its embedded DSP." You might also want to read some of the real customer reviews on sweetwater: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/A7V--adam-audio-a7v-7-inch-powered-studio-monitor/reviews I'm very curious about who told you this? They either don't know what they talk about, or their hearing could be somewhat impaired, or they meant another monitor instead, like the T7V for example. I have yet to meet anyone who think these sound bad. I'm actually still using these as my main monitors. Haven't used my 8" monitors since I got these, even though they do (naturally) provide some more low-end. But the clarity on these are just so superb! :) I strongly recommend that you go check them out and listen to them in a store. If you're allowed to borrow a pair and take them home to test first, then that would be ideal. I'm 99% sure you'll like these once you give them a listen! :) That siad, there is a small minority of people who just don't like the "sound" of ribbon tweeters. That said, these are extremely well balanced, so I think even those people would have a hard time disliking these. :)

@Idonttakethisseriously

4 ай бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Thank you so much for this!! Buying them now haha. You saved the day!! getting rid of my yamaha’s 8’s and 5’s.. what other pair would you recommend to go along with the A7V and you’re right i feel like a fool. Got mixed up and didn’t do enough research.

@FireWalkMusic

4 ай бұрын

@Idonttakethisseriously you're welcome 😊 If you have a pair of 8" monitors, then you can use those as a reference. They will naturally provide some more low-end frequencies since they are larger.

@Idonttakethisseriously

4 ай бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic you are the Man!!! 🙏🏼

No actual audio to hear... I don't know

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi, there are very good reasons why I never do sound tests in my monitor reviews. 1. The sound would be heavily affected by the type of mic I'm using to record it. How it's placed in my room, and it would also be colored by the reflections from the room itself. 2. Unless using two microphones, it would be a mono signal, so it wouldn't be an accurate representation in any case. The sound from the left monitor would still get picked up by the right side microphone and vice versa, so there would be degradation because of that as well. 3. The youtube compression certainly doesn't do the sound any favor either, which means further degradation. 4. The sound would be colored by whatever monitor or headphones you use to listen to music. If you play it back on a pair of HS7 for example, then it will still sound like a HS7. Because the sound will be colored and degraded by so many factors, there's really no point. The only thing you can hope to achieve is sound degradation. It will never sound anything like the real thing, so there's no substitute for going to a store and listening to them for yourself. I see a lot of people doing these tests, but in my opinion, it's pointless because they don't tell the truth, and can give the listener a false impression.

Ive heard the s3V a while ago and yea, they are not bad. My only concern about it was the relativly cheap feeling of the cabinet and finish (something abaout Adam in general) - even in the higher priced models. It feels all plasticy and not realy worth 5700 euro like the s3V. There are too much (better build and finished) alternatives in that price range

Then you have never heard Focals - im sorry for you 🙏🏼

Wait untill you hear PSI monitors .. haha

Обработка сигнала DSP , убивает весь смысл подключения внешнего высоко классного цапа..

I like your humor :) These are absolut entry level monitors you cant judge anything in the bass departement. How would your rating be for serious monitors like the S3H? I often annoyed by poor sound quality of albums and Im pretty sure that one of the most important reasons is poor monitoring. You cant control what you don't hear. Please guys invest a solid amount of money for easier work and much better results. I as a photographer I do the same and don't do my photo editing on an office monitor but on a Hardware calibrated EIZO state of the art monitor.

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

I must say I like yours too :) $1600 budget monitors? I think few people who are just starting out making music will agree with that. The A-series is in fact ADAM Audio's professional lineup. The T-series is their budget/entry level monitors, and the S-series is their high end monitors. You can get a pair of T7Vs for around $460. There's a lot of competition in that entry level segment, and most similarly sized budget/entry level monitors, regardless of the brand, will be around that same price range, which is far more affordable for most people. If you divide monitors into three groups (budget/entry level - professional/midrange - high end) then the A7V is somewhere around the lower end of the professional (midrange) segment. In other words, it's a more affordable professional monitor than the A8H for example, which no doubt has much better low-end extension, but also costs twice a much. I've been producing, mixing and mastering music for 25+ years and I've heard pretty much every entry level monitor there is. They're all better suited at the job than most hifi gear (for obvious reasons), but you can easily hear the difference between say a LP-6, HS7, T7V etc. and the A7V. With budget/entry level monitors a manufacturer have to save costs where they can. This means cheaper power supplies, cheaper components and materials, less dampening and less rigid casings, which often cause them to have that slightly boxy resonance, which you won't find in more expensive monitors like the A7V. When comparing the A7V to any similar sized entry level monitor, I can clearly hear a big difference in clarity and detail. Particularly in the mid and hi range. The low-end is also very precise, but as you pointed out, it doesn't extend as low as the S3H or other larger monitors. As I explained in the video, in order to get a better low-end extension, you need larger woofers and cabinets. This is why I personally tend to prefer 8" monitors when it comes to low-end, because they usually extend low enough that you can mix on them without the need of a subwoofer, as they usually go about 10 Hz lower than a typical 7" two way monitor like this. The A7V doesn't provide any less low-end than other 7" monitors I've tested. It's just how it is with monitors of this size. The interesting thing is that if they had simply increased the cabinet size and installed a larger 8" woofer here, it would have gone deeper, but you would have lost that midrange clarity. The crossover frequency would also have shifted, which would most likely have made them sound a bit strained in the upper mids, as I found to be the case with the cheaper and larger T8V. Keep in mind that when you have a two way monitor like this, the woofer isn't just a bass woofer, it's actually a full range woofer, so it's responsible for both the low-end and the mid-range. The fundamental problem is that there isn't any perfect two way monitor out there. It just doesn't exist, because you always have to make compromises. Do you want exceptional clarity? Or do you want to sacrifice some clarity for better low-end extension? If you want it all in one package, then you're looking at a 3 way monitor, where you can have a midrange woofer to bridge that "gap" around that crossover frequency. I suspect the A8H will be a much better "all-round" monitor in that regard. It has the potential for great clarity and also pretty good low-end extension, at least on paper. It's also twice the price though. From there, the next step up will be the S-series, at least if sticking with ADAM Audio monitors, but if you want the very best of the best then you can find really high-end monitors that costs $10000 a piece, but that's out of reach for most people of course. :) Last but not least, you are of course 100% right that accurate monitoring is key to a great sounding mix, and low-end is often difficult to get right because most people mix on smaller monitors, (5"- 7") and they just can't reproduce that low-rumble that you'll easily hear in a club for example. However, the midrange and high-end is also important. As they say" the magic is in the midrange". The most affordable solution is to complement your setup with a subwoofer in order to hear those lowest frequencies (18-50 Hz). Some people prefer solid low-end, and will go for something like the HS8, which is a very flat and good-sounding entry-level monitor, but it doesn't have superior clarity in the midrange like the A7V's though. Personally, I'm using the A7V as my my main monitors, and the HS8s as secondary monitors. By switching between them I can kind of get the best of both worlds without having to sell my house, my car, and my soul in order to afford the perfect monitor :D

I like the T5V better, but they are both incredible.

The best monitors are Amphions

I also had the Yamahas and I think they just sound dead, lifeless

They lack depth and the image is rather flat. They stereo image is ok. They are very well balanced.

@FireWalkMusic

11 ай бұрын

Hi, A studio monitor is supposed to be rather "flat" and "lifeless" as some would say. They're supposed to reproduce the sound exactly the way they come out from the DAW, without adding or removing anything from the original signal, unlike HIFI speakers which always sweeten the sound a little bit to make things sound better. That's why you can easily get the sense that a HIFI speaker "sounds" better. Being flat sounding is actually a good thing when it comes to studio monitors. You want it to be 100% neutral, as that makes it easier to get a good and balance mix that sounds good on most systems. :)

Anyone serious enough about mixing (& mastering) at this point then they should get the Yamahas, Focals or atleast them JBLs 💯✌️

@higgsxboson

Жыл бұрын

Umm professional mixing & mastering engineer for a living here. Got rid of NS10s years ago. Just upgraded to the A7Vs - I also use Genelecs & Questeds depending on the content. This is a pro level monitor that honestly sounds better than anything JBL or Yamaha are currently making.

@TheSpeedyr6

Жыл бұрын

I tried so many monitors even Adam a7x returned them all and went back to my hs7 ,I doubt it these new a7v are better than hs7 it’s just fake marketing all over the KZread

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpeedyr6 You couldn't be more wrong. There's a big difference between these monitors. There are much better components for one. While budget monitors tend to have cheap power supplies and amplifiers, the more expensive ones have higher-grade components, less distortion and better control. The cabinets are typically also much sturdier and hardened, which reduces that boxy resonance you often get with cheaper budget monitors, which often have much cheaper materials, more thin plastic, etc. It shouldn't come as a surprise that when making a budget monitor, you would have to cut costs somewhere, and that will of course affect the sound to some degree. It's the same with cars. If you compare a Tesla Model S with the cheaper tesla model 3 then you'll see the differences. It's half the price, and even the paint is thinner... They've cut costs everywhere they can. It is still a good car, but not as good as the Model S. It's the same with monitors. I've been using the HS8 for a long time myself, and I won't lie, the HS series is quite good for the price, which is why I almost always recommend them to people looking to buy entry-level monitors, but they are not as detailed and clear as the A7V. The reason you might prefer the HS7 is most likely because you've become so used to them, so anything else sounds weird in comparison, and that's quite natural. It happens to all of us. And for the record, I haven't been paid anything to make this video. I decided to make it on my own. Most of the time I actually buy the gear I test myself, and then I sell it later if I don't need it (so I lose money on it..). Sometimes manufacturers agree to send me gear to review, but it's for demo purposes so you have to send it back afterward. It's not like Adam Audio, or any other manufacturer hand out huge amounts of money to every KZreadr out there, in order to make them create fake marketing videos.. Everything I said in this video is my own opinion and I stand by it. :)

@TheSpeedyr6

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic speaking of quality , let’s start with the cable ,the adams cable is so freaking thin and doesn’t even sit snug fuking wiggly wiggly and when inserted in rear on other other hand Yamaha cable is like freaking snake the quality is top notch , you can’t beat Japanese quality engineering , let’s take any Germany Volkswagen twice as price compare to any Toyota it still can’t come close to Toyota quality expensive doesn’t mean better

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpeedyr6 I don't know what you mean about the cables being different? I'm looking at both power cables right now, and they're basically identical. The base and the thickness are exactly the same. Different brand, but otherwise exactly the same. I tried both and they're seating exactly the same way on both monitors. I agree that more expensive doesn't always mean better, but that's usually the exception rather than the rule. More often than not, you Do get what you pay for. I used to have a Toyota MR2, and I've also owned a VW Passat, as well as an Audi A4. The one I had the least problems with was actually the Audi. When it comes to cars in particular I think it varies a lot from car to car, even from the same manufacturer. They all have some really good models and others that are more plagued by problems. :) The HS monitors are indeed very good for the price, and there's a reason why I've stuck with the HS8 for so long. Just check out my older videos and you'll see that I've used them for a long time. Whenever someone is looking for a good entry-level monitor, I always mention the HS series because I think they offer the best bang for the buck. But as good as they are, are they the best monitors ever made? Probably not. :) The most important thing is that you've found a pair of monitors that work really well for you, that you are happy with, and that you know how music translates on those particular monitors. That's one of the most important things.

Sir need Fl studio, Please me pick up

Talk, talk, talk. Why can't I hear the speakers? Means a lot to not hear sound from the speakers being reviewed ????????

@FireWalkMusic

8 ай бұрын

It wouldn't make any sense because what you would actually hear wouldn't be these monitors themselves, but something else entirely. First, the audio would get degraded and colored by the microphone I used to record it, as well as the acoustic properties of my room. Then, it would get further degraded by the youtube compression (which isn't great), and then it would also be colored and limited by whatever monitors or headphones you're using to listen to this video. If you're using the hs8 for example, then it would sound like the hs8 because it's coming out of the hs8, just worse due to the things i just mentioned, and that's why I always focus on describing the sound instead. Anything else would just be too misleading.

Try Hedd Audio..

You sugarcoated it too much , sounds fake as shit . So now they will let you have the monitors

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, and I was a bit afraid of that too. I always try to balance my reviews by pointing out the negatives as much as the positives. However, in this case, I couldn't really find anything negative to really put the finger on, and I couldn't just make something up either. Except for the lesser low end compared to larger 8" monitors, but that's to be expected of course. I was truly blown away by the clarity when I started listening to these, and I felt I had to be honest about it. I suggest you go and listen to these yourself, then you'll know what I mean. :) I agree it might sound fake when it's all so positive, but I honestly stand by my statement. These are by far the best 7" monitors I've tested to date. I prefer the low-end of the HS8, but that doesn't make up for the superior mid and high-range quality that the A7V has to offer. As they say: The magic is in the midrange! :)

@TheSpeedyr6

Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic thanks for reply i personally bought and tested these in my studio Adam A7x, kali in 5 and 8 , presonis r80v, Adam t7v , i returned them all and went back to my yamaha hs7 and in these Yamaha my mix sounds exactly how I wanted to sound Outside the studio car,tv, earphones etc it’s crazy these are cheap monitor and standing even better against even Adam a7x , I think I’m gonna have to personally buy these new a7v and test my self , Most likely I will return them lol

@FireWalkMusic

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheSpeedyr6 The HS series monitors are indeed very good and that's why I tend to recommend them (you'll see that I have them listed in just about all my videos as recommended entry-level monitors). I've also been using the HS8 for a long time myself, even though I've had access to higher-end monitors. I've found that when it comes to ribbon tweeters, a lot of people tend to have a love-hate relationship with them. Some simply love them and others can't stand it. I actually tend to be more in that last group myself as I often find that the high-end in particular can become a little bit overhyped. If I'm going to love a monitor with a ribbon tweeter it'll have to be perfectly balanced, and that's what I found to be the case with the A7V. They're not overextended in the higher frequencies. You can kind of hear that a little bit with the T-series, but not these. I totally agree with you about the flatness and the neutrality of the HS series, which again, is why I've used them for so long. They're not the most detailed monitors, but they are flat and that's just as important. It's hard to find a better budget monitor than the HS series, considering the price. However, if you can afford it then you should definitely give the A7Vs a chance. :)