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ADAM Audio | T Series

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ADAM Audio T5V - Active Nearfield Monitor

ADAM Audio T5V - Active Nearfield Monitor

ADAM Audio

Description

With the introduction of the T Series, musicians, engineers and producers working in music production studios, video post-production facilities and radio broadcast studios can now buy an affordable professional monitor that delivers performance approximating that of ADAM Audio's flagship S Series and iconic AX-Series monitors. Featuring a wide frequency response, excellent transient response, high dynamic range, small footprint and robust reliability, the T Series monitors have the same natural and smooth sonic signature as all of ADAM Audio's highly acclaimed monitors—but at a much lower price.

With the T5V, ADAM offers a 5" polypropylene woofer to work alongside its cabinet's rear-firing bass reflex port to provide an ultrasmooth, highly accurate midrange and extended bass response.

The T5V also uses the U-ART 1.9" accelerated ribbon tweeter. Made of a high-tech polymide film, used in thermal blankets on spacecrafts and satellites, the U-ART tweeter’s diaphragm provides pristine and extended high-frequency response up to 25kHz, a breakthrough solution for monitors in this price range.
Open Box ADAM Audio T5V 5" Active Studio Monitor Level 2 194744101779
Open Box ADAM Audio T5V 5" Active Studio Monitor Level 2 194744101779
Open Box ADAM Audio T5V 5" Active Studio Monitor Level 2 194744101779

Features

  • Wide sweet spot
  • Small monitors with outstanding performance
  • High-frequency response extends to 25kHz and bass-frequency response extends to 45Hz
  • Perfectly suited for use in small control rooms for music production, video post-production and radio broadcast

Specs

  • Panel: Rear
  • Max. Power Consumption: 132W
  • Analog: XLR/RCA
  • Input Impedance: 10 kohm/20 kohm
    • Woofer
    • Amplifier Type: PWM
    • Amp. Power RMS: 50W
    Tweeter
    • Amplifier Type: PWM
    • Amp. Power RMS: 20W
    Acoustics
    • Frequency Response: 45Hz–25kHz (-6dB)
    • THD > 80Hz: 0.5%
    • Max. SPL per pair at 1 m: ≥106dB
    • Crossover Frequency: 3kHz
    Drivers
      Woofer
      • Basket Diameter: 5"
      • Voice Coil Diameter: 1"
      • Cone Material: Polypropylene
      Tweeter
      • Type: U-ART
      • Diaphragm Area: 4" (2,420 mm)
      • Equiv. Diaphragm Diameter: 1.9" (48 mm)
      • Velocity Transform Ratio: 4 to 1
      • Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g
      • Waveguide: HPS
      Control Options
      • Input Sensitivity: -10 to +4dB
      • Gain: Yes
      • High Shelf EQ > 5kHz: – 2dB, 0dB, +2dB
      • Low Shelf EQ < 300Hz: – 2dB, 0dB, +2dB
      Dimensions
      • Weight: 12.6 lb.
      • HxWxD: 11.7" x 7" x 11.7"
      Includes
      • Power cord, Quick Start Guide
      Warranty
      • 5 years (2 years warranty, plus 3 years optional with product registration)

      Reviews

      4.65

      20 Reviews

      95%

      of respondents would recommend this to a friend

      Excellent speaker for its price range

      Most Liked Positive Review

      5

      Seriously Good

      I'm a full-time audio engineer working in a large church. I usually mix in our dedicated mix suite - but when I'm mixing from home, my pair of T5V's are my go-to monitors. I love that you can adjust them in predetermined increments to better suit your environment. My only complaint is that they err on the side of being ever-so-slightly shimmery and lacking a little between 500hz-2khz, but this is very nuanced and could very well just be my space. When I A/B'd them with the JBL 305s, 308s and the Yamaha HS5s, these seemed much more transparent and the EQ curve was comparatively more revealing of imperfects I knew existed in my test tracks. In my environment, the low end is phenomenal, especially for 5" drivers. While the high freq drivers aren't the same ribbons found in higher-end Adams, these sounds great for this price point. All in all, I love these little monitors. They have no business sounding as good as they do.

      VS

      Most Liked Negative Review

      1

      Crackles and cuts out not even a year after using

      I was excited for these but one of the speakers already cut out, I tried everything from different interfaces, chords, etc. but it all comes back to the speaker itself cutting out, crackling and struggling to play sound. Worst part of all is Guitar Center's pro coverage has been absolutely useless. They refusing to send me a return label after a month of trying, even thought I paid for pro coverage on this.

      Filters
      Best Uses
      1. Home Studio16
      2. Amateur Recording8
      3. Professional Recording7
      4. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
      5. Broadcasting1
      Cons
      1. Not Durable2
      2. Limited Functions1
      3. No TRS input, only XLR and RCA1
      4. Poor Sound Quality1
      5. Unreliable1
      Describe Yourself
      1. Experienced10
      2. Professional Musician7
      3. Novice3
      Pros
      1. Good Audio17
      2. Easy To Use9
      3. Compact7
      4. Durable7
      5. Versatile6

      Reviewed by 20 customers

      • Adam audio monitors

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitted9 months ago

        byDavid

        fromHouston

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        Clearest monitors available for low and high end. Ribbon tweeters are amazing. Can't go wrong with a pair of these in your home studio.

      • Great studio monitor

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitteda year ago

        byBrian

        fromSan Diego

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        Perfect for my small home studio I'm building. Very neutral sounding. Bass extension is quite impressive. Clarity of mids and highs is really remarkable. Using these for mixing my own recordings.

      • You are going to want these monitors after hearing them!

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitteda year ago

        bySergio

        fromLos Angeles

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        I really love the clarity in my new monitors. As someone who used KRK for years, the upgrade is well worth the money. I'm building this studio piece by piece, and the Adam monitors provide me with the best and most affordable solution available.

      • Excellent speaker for its price range

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitted2 years ago

        byWayne

        fromNewington, Connecticut, USA

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        I bought these Speakers for my home broadcast and recording studio to replace some older M-AUDIO BX5 D2's. I am a broadcaster and pro DJ and need good clarity when mixing, editing, mastering tracks, and good audio definition for mixing live. Bass is very clean with good lows and not overpowering. No speaker "wobble" like some bass-enhanced brands that distort. Good lows without being overbearing, Proprietary ribbon tweeters are very efficient and cover upper mid-range and highs very cleanly. DSP switching is great to adjust speakers to room acoustics. Definitely recommend them.

      • Amazing

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitted2 years ago

        byRick

        fromValley Forge, PA

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        Replaced a 20 year old pair of Event TR5 monitors with these -- those were good - these are amazing - use in home studio for Recording / Mixing - perfect amount of bass with these and very smooth highs

      • These monitors kill.

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitted3 years ago

        byJeremy

        fromGrand Junction, CO

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        My local store had every monitor on my radar to try (except for the Kali Audio ones), and in multiple sizes. I went in on a quiet day with one of my mixes & tried them all out. These T5Vs KILLED the other 8 or so sets that were competing with them, including the T7Vs, in dynamics & dimensionality. Not even close. Definitely worth the coin.

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      • submitted2 years ago

        asked byJay

        fromLA

        Power cable included?

        Open Reply - Gear-Support
        Yes, it is.

      • submitted4 years ago

        asked byNancy the Newbie

        fromBarstow, CA

        What is the weight? What are the dimensions? Why does guitar center not include product specs while other gear sites do?

        Open Reply - Thomas
        I apologize for the inconvenience. We rely on the manufacturer for this type of information and publish what is made available. Weight 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) Height x Width x Depth 11.7" x 7" x 11.7" (298 mm x 179 mm x 297mm)

      • submitted6 years ago

        asked byB R N Y Jr.

        fromLagos, Nigeria

        Please is this product a pair or just one monitor?

        Open Reply - Beau
        These monitors are sold individually, so this is only for one monitor.