ADAMs A7 & A7X: the evolution of a legend
The predecessor to the A7X, the A7, became the most famous of all ADAM monitors in a very short time. Not only has it been reviewed over three dozen times with outstanding results, it has also received numerous awards. The A7 quickly gained mass appeal, praised in many of the world’s largest internet forums. Still today, the A7 are the reference monitors in many smaller studios.
With the A7X, ADAM Audio proudly presents the evolution of a legend. It takes everything that made the A7 such an outstanding speaker to a new level.
Driver technology
The first aspect that distiguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ‘X’ stands for ‘eXtended frequency response’ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technologythat has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has a higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.
The perfect integration with the lower frequencies has been achieved with a newly designed 7” midwoofer. It has been redesigned with a much bigger voice coil (1.5”) and is driven by an amplifier with twice the power compared to its predecessor. This combination produces an amazing sound and pressure levels with an almost distortion-free musical reproduction.
Amplifiers / controls
Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the midwoofer is being driven by a 100W PWM amp. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.
On the rear panel are several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.
9 speakers, 7 Testers, 1 winner: ADAM A7X
In three multi-hour listening sessions no less than seven testers, including sound technicians, producers and studio musicians compared no less than nine different active near-field monitors. Each individual tester voted the ADAM A7X as his favorite. Here are some excerpts from their opinions:
“..Especially the A7X caught my attention. With their openness, yet at the same time offering a pleasantly balanced frequency spectrum and easily localizable and precise sound, these were definitely my favorites in the test.” –Nicolay Ketterer (Audio equipment journalist)
“The winner is the Adam A7X” –Chris Adam (Music producer)
“My favourite is the A7X… superb resolution and perfect impulse-reception. With its versatility its perfect for any type of music production, from classic to rock.” – Alexander Klebl (Music producer, studio owner)
“From these I would choose the Adam A7X. The perfect resolution and precise bass were very convincing. Another plus is the volume adjustment on the front.” – Haiko Heinz (Studio guitarist)
“My absolute favorite is the Adam A7X. Apart from the really good price, I enjoyed the super clear and honest sound.” – Aggi Berger (Drummer, composer, producer)
Unbelievable but true: seven testers from different backgrounds have each come to the same conclusion: The review winner is Adam A7X!
Tools 4 music (Germany), 06/2010
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