PRICE PER UNIT 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 […]
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 worldʼs 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 distinguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that 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.
Mid-Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
7″ (175 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1.5″ (38 mm)
Cone material
Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2″ (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
100 W / 150 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 75 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity
-∞ to +14 dB
High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz
±6 dB
Low Shelf EQ
±6 dB
Tweeter gain
±4 dB
Input connectors
Analog
XLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response
42 Hz – 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz
≤0.5 %
Long term output
≥106 dB
Max. peak
≥114 dB
Crossover frequencies
2500 Hz
Input impedance
30 KOhm
Weight
20.3 lb (9,2 kg)
Magnetically shielded
No
Height x Width x Depth
13.5″ (337 mm) x 8″ (201 mm) x 11″ (280 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Power cord, Manual
Weight
10.00 kg
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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 worldʼs 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 distinguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that 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.
Mid-Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
7" (175 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1.5" (38 mm)
Cone material
Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
100 W / 150 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 75 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity
-∞ to +14 dB
High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz
±6 dB
Low Shelf EQ
±6 dB
Tweeter gain
±4 dB
Input connectors
Analog
XLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response
42 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz
≤0.5 %
Long term output
≥106 dB
Max. peak
≥114 dB
Crossover frequencies
2500 Hz
Input impedance
30 KOhm
Weight
20.3 lb (9,2 kg)
Magnetically shielded
No
Height x Width x Depth
13.5" (337 mm) x 8" (201 mm) x 11" (280 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Power cord, Manual
PRICE PER UNIT
The most powerful AX monitor
With its power and radiation characteristics, the brand new A8X is suitable for both nearfield and midfield monitoring. With a price/performance ratio that could hardly be better, this monitor is a perfect entry into these monitoring fields.
The A8X is equipped with the X-ART tweeter and a large (8.5”) midwoofer, a combination that adds both a very deep and yet very tight bass response to the unsurpassed reproduction qualities of the ADAM proprietary tweeter: a licence to thrill.
Cabinet- and bass reflex-construction
Like the other AX-Series models, the upper corners of the A8X are slanted to minimize reflections. The very large, double bass reflex tubes on the front have been specifically designed to perfectly match the midwoofer with its large voice coil.
Amplification and controls
With a 50W A/B amplifier for the tweeter and a 150W PWM amplifier for the midwoofer, the A8X has power in abundance and is the brawny monitor of the AX-Series.
On the rear panel are several controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for the high and low frequencies. There are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors on the rear panel of the speaker, which allow the A8X to be used in almost any application.
Review: A8X: a "powerful link" between near- and midfield monitors!
"The A8X is a powerful link between ADAM´s AX Series and the formidable and more expensive SX Series. Its all-in-all homogenous tuning, the deep and precise bass as well as the brilliant mid- and high-frequency reproduction make this speaker a huge recommendation for ambitious people without deep pockets." (Professional Audio 10/2010)
Mid-Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
8.5" (220 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1.5" (38 mm)
Cone material
Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
150 W / 225 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 75 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity
-∞ to +14 dB
High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz
±6 dB
Low Shelf EQ
±6 dB
Tweeter gain
±4 dB
Input connectors
Analog
XLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response
38 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz
≤0.5 %
Long term output
≥112 dB
Max. peak
≥120 dB
Crossover frequencies
2300 Hz
Input impedance
30 KOhm
Weight
28.7 lb (13 kg)
Magnetically shielded
No
Height x Width x Depth
15.5" (400 mm) x 10" (255 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Power cord, Manual
PRICE PER UNIT
A revolutionary formula: 2 x 7 = 77
In some set-ups it can be advisable to use a horizontally designed speaker rather than a vertical one. Until now, such monitors were only available within the SX top line.
The brand new A77X, due to its outstanding features, might become a true game changer: Equipped with the same advanced technologies as the A7X, it therefore is very similar to the two-way speaker. The A77X, however, distinguishes itself by much higher, compression-free maximum sound pressure levels and dynamics. Due to its power and radiation characteristics, it also is perfectly suited for both near- and midfield monitoring.
Driver technology
Like all models of the AX series, the A77X features the ADAM proprietary X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.
The two 7” woofers are identical with that of the A7X. With their large voice coils (1.5”) and powerful amplifiers, they are capable of both very high maximum sound pressure levels as well as very deep registers. The woofers do not cover the same frequency bands: while both of them are responsible for the (sub-) bass frequencies up to about 400Hz, only one of them reproduces the midrange. This prevents interferences between the two drivers. For stereo setups the A77X is available in A and B versions in order to guarantee a precise stereo image.
Amplifiers / controls
Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the bass-/midwoofers are driven by a 100W PWM amp each. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.
The rear panel features 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.
Review samples:
“… a refreshing change“ "… if you liked the A7X youʼll like the A77X even more, and if the companyʼs smaller near-fields werenʼt your cup of tea, the A77X are definitely worth another listen. They are not much bigger than a two-driver cabinet design, so should slip into any installation where a near-field speaker will fit, but the extra low/ mid frequency drivers mean that the bass is more naturally extended and the mid-range clearer and more detailed. I like the A77X a lot and they make a refreshing change from the usual mid-priced near-field speakers." AUDIO MEDIA magazine / February 2012
“… wide and spacious soundstage with solid left/right imaging“ "… they are fun and easy to work with, covering all the essential functions required of high-end monitors with aplomb." MusicTech magazine / April 2012
High-Resolution, Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor with 5.25" Kevlar Woofer
Ultra-linear studio monitor with true active design
Precision Class A/B amplifiers with active protection circuits: 50 W for LF / 25 W for HF
Ultra-high resolution, ferrofluid-cooled 1" dome tweeter for ultimate sound reproduction
Long-throw 5.25" woofer with deformation-resistant Kevlar cone for ultimate bass response
Ultimate dispersion characteristics and extremely large "sweet spot" owing to advanced wave guide technology
High-precision crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions
Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
“Planet Earth" power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
Servo-balanced inputs with XLR, 1/4" and unbalanced RCA connectors
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Due to the outstanding reputation of its predecessor, it was to be expected that the S3X-H would be reviewed with the most critical of all ears. Here are some samples (complete reviews can be found here):
“The S3X-H convinces all along the line. ADAMs new member is all but just an improvement of a successful monitor. With a new loudspeaker design and painstaking tuning it is a first-class control tool in any studio. From now on, the monitor reference in the Professional audio-studio is called S3X-H.” (Professional audio, 09/2009)
“[...] anyone seeking an uncompromised solution to studio monitoring should add these to your short list of products to consider.” (MIX, 12/2009)
“The S3A is an amazing unit with some excellent technologies, and ADAM hasnʼt just built on this to give us the S3X, but has built something new and exciting with what it knows so well. The sound has been opened up in a whole new way that I believe consistently delivers more reliable results outside of your studio. These are reference monitors, and as they make their way into studios they will become part of the standard called ʽmusic productionʼ. The S3X radiates sound into the room with depth, accuracy, and clarity in the way you need it to be with comfort and ease. These are monitors that need to be heard.” (Audio Media, 09/2009)
Woofer
Number
2
Basket Ø
7.5" (186 mm)
Voice coil Ø
2" (50 mm)
Cone material
HexaCone
Midrange
Number
1
Type
Cone driver
Basket Ø
4.5" (116 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1" (25 mm)
Cone material
HexaCone
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Woofer
2
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
250 W / 350 W
Midrange
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
250 W / 350 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 100 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity (coarse)
-20 to +8 dB (4 dB steps)
Input Sensitivity (fine)
-1.5 to +2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
EQ 80 Hz
0 to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
High Shelf EQ > 6 kHz
±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Low Shelf EQ
±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Tweeter gain
±2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
Input connectors
Analog
XLR
Digital (optional)
AES/EBU / SPDIF / word clock
General data
Panel
Front
Frequency response
32 Hz - 50 kHz
THD > 80 Hz
≤0.6 %
Long term output
≥116 dB
Max. peak
≥126 dB
Crossover frequencies
350 / 2800 Hz
Input impedance
10 KOhm
Weight
43.2 lb (19,6 kg)
Magnetically shielded
Optional
Height x Width x Depth
11" (280 mm) x 21" (530 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Power cord, Manual
Ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz with individual frequency diagrams
Built-in 150- and 75-Watt power amps with enormous power reserve
Ultra high-resolution ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
Long-throw 8 ¾" woofer with special polypropylene diaphragm and deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis
Controlled dispersion characteristics and extremely large "sweet spot” owing to the unique BEHRINGER wave guide technology
Active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions and subwoofer operation
Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
Automatic standby mode (defeatable)
Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
Delivered as "matched pairs” with individual frequency diagrams
Low-vibration and environment-friendly E1 MDF cabinet
Servo-balanced inputs with XLR and ¼” TRS connectors
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