To me it looks like a cheap, crappy PC speaker.
Then your baseline for "cheap and crappy" is definitely higher than mine.
To me it looks like a cheap, crappy PC speaker.
With anechoic measurements on hand it's a plausible thing to do, but not really best practice given the directivity errors. Amir usually only does 2-3 bands of EQ for reviews at most anyway.I'm surprised, however, there was no attempt to apply comprehensive (not just the bass) EQ in Amir's review.
Colored sound profile - not a crime (if it is intentional) but not what's considered good here. Distortion peak at 2khz - yes, that's bad. That's around where the ear is most sensitive, and it was a significant peak even at moderate volume.It would be interesting to hear how well the speaker responds to EQ. Overall, I think the final rating was a bit harsh - the speaker has a colored sound profile and a distortion peak around 2khz, is it really so bad?
Like this larger, floor-standing speaker. Seems to be really good: :I've had a few in the bronze series that I didn't like at all. Usually their bigger floorstanders tend to better.
Yeah, if I didn't live on the opposite coast from Amir I would be sending him a number of speakers. I did send one pair to Erin because he was closer but the shipping was still $80 one way.It’s tricky because people tend to ship cheaper and smaller speakers for convenience and cost. The members are the suppliers of the speakers…
I did send one pair to Erin because he was closer but the shipping was still $80 one way.
Audiophile brands are exactly what I expect to offer mediocre performers in pretty, expensive packages. Not a surprise.Monitor Audio wants the public to perceive them as an 'audiophile' brand so it's disappointing to see them release a speaker like this.
Yes, at that price they are certianly no bargain, however, they are active speakers so if you priced in the amplification at say US$500, thenthe speakers cost $1k. With EQ and a sub they have a high spinorama rating of 8, which is why I gave them a fine rating.And the cost does not bother you, and the distortion, which can be bettered with some couple hundred dollar speakers?
These are $1,500 a pair, I just feel you can do a lot better with several much lower priced speakers.
What speakers in the 500 or lower range would anyone recommend? I want something that sounds amazing. This will be in my living room 11x11 speakers sit on my mantle which spans on side of room with tv atop on wall. I have a very small sub in one corner of room. View attachment 423317View attachment 423318
I have no wires showing and my receiver is an Nad M10 V2. Monitors require different hook ups. I am trying not to drill any more holes. The 2 black boxes on the mantel/ shelf are my current speakers. Martin Logan Motion 4i.Amir raved about the Adam T5V at US$400 a pair.
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Adam T5V Review (Studio Monitor)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Adam T5V Powered Speaker. It was kindly purchased new by a member and drop shipped to me. The T5V costs US $200 each. Much like the rest of Adam speakers, the T5V has a serious look to it: Back panel shows good connectivity and usual...www.audiosciencereview.com
They are active??Yes, at that price they are certianly no bargain, however, they are active speakers so if you priced in the amplification at say US$500, thenthe speakers cost $1k. With EQ and a sub they have a high spinorama rating of 8, which is why I gave them a fine rating.
Don't get me wrong, I would not buy them, as I see no reason in today's hifi market to buy anything that doesn't rate as "great" (using Amir's measurements).
Noob question active is with amp built in? Passive with external amp? My speakers are powered by external amp/ Nad m10 v2They are active??
Please specify if you are talking about $500 for the pair for $500 each.What speakers in the 500 or lower range would anyone recommend?
PairPlease specify if you are talking about $500 for the pair for $500 each.
It's probably driven by the shift to ecommerce over trad. retail. More demand for parcel delivery = higher prices. Freight to a store and driving it home yourself is much cheaper, but fewer goods are moved that way now, especially electronics.Shipping costs have ruined everything. It used to be cheap. So little it was mostly irrelevant. Now it's a deal breaker with lots of stuff you want to buy or send to someone.
JBL 306Pm2. Is that too big for your shelf? Do you prefer passive?Pair