Adam T5V Review (Studio Monitor)

[donnbialik]

I have them straight facing me. I noticed no difference with them angled a bit or straight. At least to my tone deaf and non trained ears.

I can concur. They sound "almost" the same whether aimed at sweet spot or directly outward.

 

[donnbialik]

Very nice. I found the T5V to be very nice for TV use too. If only they had matching centers.

They do, just buy another T5V!

 

[donnbialik]

How long is the power cord in these?

Not long enough. 6' or 8' I think. I bought 15' power cables for mine.

 

[B-Flow]

I'm wondering where the T7V sits between the 5 and the 8. At first I would have assumed it more or less split the difference in terms of output and low end roll off, but if we take Adam's specs/graphs at face value the 7 seems much closer to the 5 than the 8: looks like it reaches but a couple of Hz lower than the 5, and with no where near the flatness of the 8. Thoughts?

If the difference between the 5 and 7 is more about peak output, then I'm thinking the C$120 difference (per pair) might be better put twords a T10 sub (if one is so inclined to go that route).

 

[Slyman]

This might be a stupid question but how come all these great reviews and references even though the speaker got a 4,2/10 score?

 

[Rizzle]

This might be a stupid question but how come all these great reviews and references even though the speaker got a 4,2/10 score?

1. Studio monitors like the T5V are made for nearfield listening, the preference rating is for far field listening
2. Small monitors lack bass performance
3. Often scores are given in relationship to price, the preference rating is not, the Genelec 8351B gets a preference rating of 7/10 (which is the highest measured by Amir) and costs $4000 each

And there is probably more.

 

[SimpleTheater]

This might be a stupid question but how come all these great reviews and references even though the speaker got a 4,2/10 score?

I’ll add to Rizzle’s post, in that I love that speakers get low scores overall. There’s a lot of room for improvement and if a speaker got a 9/10 today, it would have to relative to all other speakers available, not relative to audio perfection. Which would mean a speaker getting the same score 10 years from now wouldn’t be comparable to today’s scoring system. I never liked Consumer Reports scoring for cars. In 2013 the Tesla Model S received a 99/100 score. Does that mean cars have reached near perfection? What does a 99/100 mean today, or a decade from now? Just a pet peeve of mine, but I like to start with 1,000 and take away lots of points. Only goes 300 miles between charges, minus 10 points. Can’t drive fully autonomously, minus 25 points, tires wear within 200,000 miles, minus 15 points, etc.

 

[Rod]

I just added the Adam T10S sub to the TV5's. Glad I did, should of done it sooner.

 

[Rod]

The room I am in is small enough that I can hear the reflections and some of the room modes, so I need to treat the room

I'm wondering how the T5V will differ in this small space after treatment, if it's able to play louder with more low frequency energy that will still be a plus, as I imagine the 305p will lose some low end after the space is treated to remove some of the room nastiness in the mid-range

My room is 9x9. Made a big difference after treatment. Bare room sounded bad.

 

[Raitsa]

T5V and T7V.

 

[Lilith]

T5V and T7V.

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Would be interested to hear a comparison, especially regarding bass.

 

[RHO]

T5V and T7V.

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How far away is you listening position from the speakers? Any difference in sweet spot between the T5V and T7V?

 

[Raitsa]

I am listening from 3 metres away. I know I am listening to a bigger speaker and the sound feels beefier than with the fives.
But not sure if I could differentiate between the fives and sevens in a blind listening test.
Loving the sound of Adams and very happy with my choice.

 

[RHO]

I am listening from 3 metres away. I know I am listening to a bigger speaker and the sound feels beefier than with the fives.
But not sure if I could differentiate between the fives and sevens in a blind listening test.
Loving the sound of Adams and very happy with my choice.

Thanks.
Was thinking about getting the T7V for next to the TV. I'm also about 3m away in that case.

 

[Rod]

Thanks.
Was thinking about getting the T7V for next to the TV. I'm also about 3m away in that case.

If you add the sub it might not make a difference. I don't have both speakers to compare but it sure did help the 5's. I always heard a kinda boxy sound to them with certain songs in the upper lows or lower mids but was able to help that with eq. The adam sub for the t series made that not an issue any more.

 

[Raitsa]

Yeah its a very hard decision whether to go for fives or sevens, they are so close in specs and also in price.
I will be adding a sub for the hometheater/listening room, not sure which brand/model yet.

 

[daftcombo]

Yeah its a very hard decision whether to go for fives or sevens, they are so close in specs and also in price.
I will be adding a sub for the hometheater/listening room, not sure which brand/model yet.

Do they hiss?

 

[Raitsa]

I can hear a very slight hiss if I put my ear right next to the bass, if I move my head 15cm away I cant hear anything anymore.

 

[daftcombo]

I can hear a very slight hiss if I put my ear right next to the bass, if I move my head 15cm away I cant hear anything anymore.

Good news, and suprising. Those T5V were supposed to hiss a lot.

 

[Rod]

Yeah its a very hard decision whether to go for fives or sevens, they are so close in specs and also in price.
I will be adding a sub for the hometheater/listening room, not sure which brand/model yet.

Seaton

Good news, and suprising. Those T5V were supposed to hiss a lot.

Same here. If I put my ears right up against the speaker I can here it but from my listening position which is 4 feet away I don't hear anything.