The Adam Audio T8V is a powerful, high-performance studio monitor with fantastic transient response and high dynamic range that produces optimal, accurate audio. This is achieved through the newly integrated Class D amplifiers, which provides 20W power to the tweeter and 70W to the woofer. The lightweight polypropylene construction of the woofer also aids in the accuracy of the sound quality. Frequency Response: 33 Hz – 25 kHz (Please note that without tolerances e.g.+/-3dB, frequency response figures can’t be compared between models) Even for more modern EDM, Hip-Hop, or classical music with deeper bass, it delivers all you need without needing a subwoofer for near-field monitoring. I think I have some bass modes that are not normally activated by studio monitors since they don't go low enough. The T8V does and I thought that caused a bit of boominess which needs correction.

The new flagship of ADAM's T‑series offers serious bass extension even for those with limited budgets. On the rear of the T8V is a range of basic controls and connectors you find in most monitors in this price range and also throughout the T-Series. Apart of the on/off switch and IEC connection for power, there are two choices of inputs on offer - Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA along with switches for LF and HF shelving filters which can be used to boost or cut 2 dB for tuning the response of the monitor. While having these switches for tweaking the monitor’s tone is welcome I found the effects very subtle. Sonically these speakers give a very good account of themselves, especially given their position in the market, coming over as punchy, detailed and revealing, with no unforgivable vices. They also present a credible stereo image with a usefully wide sweet spot. In a slightly unfair comparison, my Event Opals produced a slightly tighter, more solid bass end and smoother highs — but they are also far more expensive. Importantly though, such technical imperfections as they do exhibit won't get in the way of their ability to help you produce a reliable mix. As with any monitor, you just need to take some time to get used to them.

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The second number represents the high end. This is where the treble frequencies sit. Much like low-end frequencies, the average human hears up to about 20kHz. Any extra range beyond this helps give the treble room to breathe and offers better clarity. Loudness

Because, other parameters such as the age/materials of the building, furniture/windows in place also have an impact on room acoustics. After looking around a lot, I settled on either plunking down a LOT of cash on some Genelec One series, or saving a lot of money and trying out the "budget" option in Adam T8V. I was not disappointed. I love the high-end these produce. Coupled with a scan using REW (Room EQ Wizard) and corrections from the Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro, I'm able to really dial in the sound of the room, eliminating any major spikes or dips in frequency response, then shaping the overall sound to taste (I prefer a little bit of the classic smily-face EQ shape. The resulting sound is consistent, non-fatiguing, and accurate (other than my minor overall adjustments). As for inputs, you get the usual balanced TRS, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections. A slide switch activates the RCA input, so if you won’t be using it, leave this off and save yourself a smidge of summing noise. A gain knob and switchable +4/-10dB input sensitivity round out the T8V’s control options. You won’t find any onboard EQ presets to compensate for speaker positioning as is common on many monitors today.As aforementioned, the Adam T8V offers the broadest bass response. That doesn't necessarily mean that the Adam T5V does not deliver here. If anything, the compact delivery of the same is quite remarkable. The T8V features an 8-inch woofer which adds to the high-resolution of the stereo image and produces a deep and punchy low end, thanks to the rear-firing bass reflex port. The U-ART tweeter is an incisive and explicit performer, if not especially refined or airy, while the new eight-inch woofer brings seismic bass to the party. If you love big bottom ends, you’ll love the T8V. This is a marvellous low-cost monitor, especially so if you’re blessed with a large room in which to make noise. Do I really need this? Fortunately, now we have the Spinorama data for a bunch of quite popular speakers. Pierre Aubert put all this untidy data together and put it into https://www.spinorama.org/. This is a stunning source. Pretty valuable stuff from him right there.