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Adam A3-X Monitor Speakers TBA. Review extracts:. “The Adam A5 is not an audiophile loudspeaker. Now before you died-in-the-wool audiophile-types stop reading, in perhaps a massive error of quick judgment, the Adam A5 recording studio monitor is so good that every audiophile should go right out and hear these amazing units. Longstanding readers of my reviews know that when I make a statement as bold as this so early within a review it can only mean you are about to learn about a truly outstanding product. So, yes, I will boldly say, perhaps in defiance at possibly insulting some readers, that this is not an audiophile product and that every audiophile should take note of the Adam A5 in a big way! Simply plug in your source component and enjoy the music (plug and play). The audioengine A2 does not stand a chance in comparison and the larger audioengine A5 got relegated back to their packing boxed and are now located deep inside my attic. When first hooking up the Adam A5 the first thing that came to mind was how the sound they produced reminded me a lot like that of all the time i spent in the recording studio. There is a great truthfulness in the way they sound. Wow! . . . On the London Symphony Orchestra's Nutcracker Suite (Mercury Living Presence 35MM) it was overwhelming enjoyable how well the string, woodwind, and horn sections sound so very convincing. In fact i could easily hear some of the mastering manipulation quite clearly. Each instrument's natural tonality and harmonics were easily discernable. There was virtually none of that "My brain needs to adding a bit more information at the leading edge of the sound". It all simply was there to be heard. Time and again this same sentiment was echoed on other classical music titles both modern and vintage where appropriate and properly recorded. The Adam A5 did an outstanding job at clarity, speed, and in producing what is within the recording. As for a modern recording of vocals, one of my favorites is Lavern Butler's "Isn't It A Pity [Chesky Records]. Her voice comes through with such a stunning 'thereness' that her voice truly captivates the listener. Of course the remainder of the music is also extremely well recorded, as is expected from this great audiophile label. And yes, Nora Jones' "Come Away With Me", a recording that has perhaps become a type of standard to some, is mesmerizing in how well her voice and the supporting musicians come into play. As such, these little monitors sound so direct and straightforward. If you are seeking a more romantic (read: false) portrayal, then other monitors may be more to your liking. It is not that the Adam A5 strips out the sheer delicacy and seduction of this recording, far from it! You get what you put into these little jewels, with extremely little added or taken away. . . . Kraftwerk's music has a staggering speed and transparency in both sound and phase . . . Soundstaging ergo imaging you ask? Overall the dynamics and hearing many instruments within the mix is very impressive. On one end i can hear amazing small details and layer after layer of various instruments within a song and/or classical piece. It is amazing to hear very small things far quieter in volume than the main or solo instrument or vocal. Oh, and you PRAT lovers will be very pleased that all my funky music did indeed dance and swing. The Adam A5 produces a very direct window into the music. As such, it has brought me hundreds of hours of musical bliss and in rediscovering some of the greatness in minimally mic'ed recordings. It has also shown me the engineering errors in others. To deliver such impressive results, driver technology and features for a relatively low price tag is truly an triumph! The Adam A5 speakers are so good they will be residing in my digital audio/video workstation for engineering and mastering duties! They are also receiving my highest value of Blue Notes within the Review Magazine ratings, a feat not to be easily dismissed from this longtime musician and audiophile enthusiast! Add to that, am awarding them my one and only personal vote for Best Of 2008 Blue Note Equipment Awards.” – Enjoy the Music.com “It didn't take long for me to confirm that the A5s really are just slightly scaled-down A7s: they have the same clarity and definition, as well as excellent stereo imaging; an optional subwoofer is available . . . this takes the low end right down to 30Hz. Having said that, though, the A5 actually turns in a very respectable low-end performance on its own (±3dB 55Hz-35kHz), and in the smaller studio your mixes are less likely to be misleading if the speakers are used without a sub. In fact, the trade-off of having a smaller bass driver isn't so much less low-end but less overall level. The rating in this respect quotes an SPL of 101dB per pair, using a test sine-wave in the 100Hz to 3kHz range, measured at one metre, and 110dB SPL peak with normal music. Although not as loud as many larger monitors, this is still very loud at nearfield distances — and playback stays clean until well above a level that's comfortable.” – Sound on Sound Magazine. |
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