Name: Adam Audio A5X
Brand: ADAM Audio
SKU: 3f8a8640-36f0-437b-a180-38f24a220785

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Experts prefer Presonus Eris E5 over Adam Audio A5X

On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .

Currently, Presonus Eris E5 received 2 endorsements from woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023) and Hyperbits. Meanwhile, Adam Audio A5X did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	Pocket-lint	E-Home Recording Studio	woodandfirestudio.com	Popular Science	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic
16	-1	$150	Presonus Eris E5 The Presonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor is a reliable and powerful speaker that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need to mix and master their music.	-	-	9	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	Adam Audio A5X	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 14 Nov 2023 woodandfirestudio.com ranked Presonus Eris E5 as #9

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#9 out of 10 Presonus Eris E5
The best studio monitors for beginners

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Source: woodandfirestudio.com
Hyperbits ranked Presonus Eris E5 as #3

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#3 out of 20 Presonus Eris E5
Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)

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Source: hyperbitsmusic.com

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Adam Audio A5X

Presonus Eris E5

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Presonus Eris E5 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Adam Audio A5X is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	Pocket-lint	E-Home Recording Studio	woodandfirestudio.com	Popular Science	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic
1	-	$399	Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances.	-	3	2	-	6	9	-	-	-	1
2	-	$720	Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments.	-	6	1	-	-	12	4	-	-	2
3	+4	$129	JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging.	-	-	-	6	1	5	-	6	5	-
4	-	$159	KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups.	-	1	-	-	2	3	-	-	6	-
5	+1	$200	Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces.	-	-	-	1	4	-	-	4	4	-
6	-3	$514	Genelec 8010A The Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful option for near-field monitoring in small studios or home recording setups, delivering exceptional sound quality in a small package.	2	8	8	-	8	8	-	-	-	-
7	-2	Check price	KRK Rokit RP7 G4 The KRK Rokit RP7 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio tool with a neutral and flat frequency response, making it suitable for music production, mixing, and mastering, and is ideal for use in recording studios and live sound reinforcement applications.	3	-	-	-	7	-	2	3	-	-
8	-	$800	Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring.	5	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	8	-
9	-	$200	PreSonus Eris E.45 The PreSonus Eris E.45 Studio Monitor is a compact and affordable nearfield monitor with a neutral sound signature, defined high and mid-range frequencies, and punchy bass response, making it a great choice for small home studios, desktop setups, and casual listening.	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	1	-
10	New *	$139	M-Audio BX4 The M-Audio BX4 Studio Monitors deliver powerful and immersive sound for a variety of tasks, making them a versatile and reliable choice for gaming, recording, and more.	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	1	-	-
11	-1	$100	PreSonus Eris E3.5 The PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker that delivers clear and accurate sound, making it an ideal solution for a variety of audio uses.	6	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-
12	-1	$350	Yamaha HS7 The Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile speaker that provides precise and accurate sound with low resonance, making it ideal for critical listening, mixing, and mastering in larger studio spaces.	1	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-
13	-1	$799	Mackie HR824 mkII The Mackie HR824 mkII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of professional and personal applications, with impressive low-end performance and individual calibration plots that ensure better matching between pairs of speakers.	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	6
14	-1	Check price	Focal Solo6 Be The Focal Solo6 Be is a versatile and high-powered studio monitor that delivers remarkable clarity and an expansive soundstage, making it suitable for professional and personal use.	-	-	-	-	14	-	7	-	-	5
15	-1	$250	KRK Rokit 8 G4 The KRK Rokit 8 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio solution with clear and accurate sound reproduction, making it ideal for studio recording, DJ monitoring, and other professional audio applications.	-	-	3	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	-1	$150	Presonus Eris E5 The Presonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor is a reliable and powerful speaker that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need to mix and master their music.	-	-	9	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
17	-	$250	Adam Audio T7V The Adam Audio T7V is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound at an accessible price point, making it an ideal choice for home recording enthusiasts, podcasters, and music producers.	-	-	5	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
18	-	$400	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker system that delivers exceptional sound quality for music production, mixing, and mastering, with advanced DSP processing, a unique design, and excellent stereo imaging and low-end.	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	5	-	-
19	New *	Check price	Kali Audio LP-6 The Kali Audio LP-6 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of applications, making it an ideal choice for music producers, sound engineers, and home studio owners who prioritize accuracy and clarity in their audio production.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	9	-	-
20	+2	$2299	Focal Twin6 Be	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-
21	-	Check price	Adam Audio A7X The Adam Audio A7X is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers exceptional sound quality and accuracy, making it suitable for professional audio engineers, music producers, and home recording enthusiasts, but falls short in the lows.	-	7	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
22	+1	$2493	Neumann KH 310	4	-	-	-	15	-	-	-	-	-
23	-4	$899	Focal Shape 65 The Focal Shape 65 Studio Monitor is a powerful and precise nearfield monitor suitable for professional use, praised for its accurate and detailed sound reproduction and well-balanced low-frequency performance.	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	7	-	-
24	-	Check price	Genelec 8030C The Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor is a compact and lightweight device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its bi-amped design, power response, and maximum SPL, making it ideal for critical listening and mixing applications in small to medium-sized studio spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	10	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

No expert reviews linked yet for Adam Audio A5X.

Expert reviews [23]

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Total expert reviews: 23

with a score: 4
without a score: 19

Highest score by whippedcreamsounds.com	100
Average score based on 23 reviews	92
Lowest score by GuitarFella	86

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From Seller:

Carbon fiber/Rohacell/Glass fiber speaker cone Bookshelf size, perfect for most project studios X-ART tweeter, award-winning high end Decoupling feet on the enclosure keep mixes clear
Equipped with the X-ART(eXtended Accelerating Ribbon Technology) tweeter and a large (5
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From Seller:

An outstanding way to upgrade your monitoring so that your mixes translate.
Now comes included with Studio One Prime and Studio Magic plug-in suite, over $1000 USD worth of music production software.
5.25-inch woven composite woofer delivers solid low-end sound with minimal bass distortion.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

No manufacturer information linked for Adam Audio A5X.

Official Urls:

https://www.presonus.com/products/eris-e5 Report

EAN Numbers: 0600599647930, 0632317252003, 0658700915652, 0673454002175, 0673454002199, 0673454002212

UPC Numbers: 600599647930, 632317252003, 658700915652, 673454002175, 673454002199, 673454002212

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Presonus Eris E5 is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as M-Audio BX5 or Rockville Apm6 6.5" .

Presonus Eris E5 is $100 less expensive than an average studio monitor ($249.99).