Name: Adam Audio A7V
Brand: Adam Audio
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Price: 719.99 USD
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The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and impressive speaker that delivers exceptional sound quality and performance. With a bi-amped setup ... more

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Experts recommend Adam Audio A7V more than Neumann KH 120 A

As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Adam Audio A7V over Neumann KH 120 A, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Adam Audio A7V received 4 recommendations: from Pocket-lint (2 Dec 2023), Careers In Music (27 Nov 2024) PianoDreamers (14 Sep 2024) and 1 other. Neumann KH 120 A was also endorsed 4 times: by woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023), Gearank (7 Nov 2024) Careers In Music (27 Nov 2024) and 1 other. However, experts generally ranked Neumann KH 120 A lower than Adam Audio A7V in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
3	-	$720	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	7	-
4	-	Check price	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.	-	-	1	-	12	4	-	-	9	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 27 Nov 2024 Careers In Music ranked Adam Audio A7V as #1 and Neumann KH 120 A as #4

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#1 out of 8 Adam Audio A7V

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#4 out of 8 Neumann KH 120 A

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Source: www.careersinmusic.com
On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Adam Audio A7V as #7 and Neumann KH 120 A as #9

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#7 out of 10 Adam Audio A7V

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#9 out of 10 Neumann KH 120 A

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Source: musiccritic.com
On 2 Dec 2023 Pocket-lint ranked Adam Audio A7V as #5

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#5 out of 6 Adam Audio A7V
Best mid-priced studio monitors

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Source: www.pocket-lint.com
On 14 Sep 2024 PianoDreamers ranked Adam Audio A7V as #8

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#8 out of 10 Adam Audio A7V
Best Studio Monitors Under $1500 (For The Serious Home Studios)

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Source: www.pianodreamers.com
On 14 Nov 2023 woodandfirestudio.com ranked Neumann KH 120 A as #1

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#1 out of 10 Neumann KH 120 A
Best Studio Monitors

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Source: woodandfirestudio.com
On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked Neumann KH 120 A as #12

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#12 out of 12 Neumann KH 120 A
The Best Studio Monitors under $1000

Source: www.gearank.com

After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Adam Audio A7V outranks Neumann KH 120 A. This is not to say that Neumann KH 120 A is a bad option. Like Adam Audio A7V, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Adam Audio A7V outranks Neumann KH 120 A by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Adam Audio A7V is more critically acclaimed than Neumann KH 120 A.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
1	-	$198	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.	-	-	-	4	8	-	4	4	2	1
2	-	Check price	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.	-	-	-	1	5	-	7	5	3	6
3	-	$720	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	7	-
4	-	Check price	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.	-	-	1	-	12	4	-	-	9	-
5	-	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	5	-	-	-
6	-	Check price	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	2	8	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
7	-	$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	-	-
8	+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	-
9	-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	-	-	-	-	-
10	-	$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.	-	-	2	6	7	-	-	-	-	-
11	-	$99	Mackie CR3-XBT	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	8
12	-	$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	-	-	1	-	-	-
13	-	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	-	10	-
14	-	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	8	-
15	-	Check price	Adam Audio T5V The Adam Audio T5V studio monitor is a compact and powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality and performance, making it an ideal choice for recording studios, home DJ setups, and other professional audio environments.	3	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
16	-	$199	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
17	-	Check price	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.	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	6	-	-
19	-	Check price	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	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	-	$248	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	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	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	6	-	-	-
22	-	$2495	Neumann KH 310	-	4	-	15	-	-	-	-	-	-
23	-	Check price	Dynaudio BM5 mkIII The Dynaudio BM5 mkIII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable option for small to medium-sized recording studios, home recording, and mixing, delivering clear and accurate sound reproduction with a transparent and natural sound that won't fatigue the listener during long mixing sessions.	-	-	-	10	9	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	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	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [7]

90

Total expert reviews: 7

with a score: 3
without a score: 4

Highest score by Home DJ Studio	94
Average score based on 7 reviews	90
Lowest score by strongsounds.com	87

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [9]

95

Total expert reviews: 9

with a score: 2
without a score: 7

Highest score by Chef Audio	96
Average score based on 9 reviews	95
Lowest score by Home DJ Studio	94

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Powered Studio Monit with 7" LF Driver
Rotatable X-ART HF Driver
DSP-based Tuning (each)
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From Seller:

Biamplified (50Watt + 50Watt) 2 way monitoring speaker system featuring a 5.25 inch long throw woofer and 1inch titanium fabric dome tweeter
Precision manufactured to ± .5db tolerance ensuring perfectly matched pairs to deliver superb sound staging and imaging
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Experts recommend Adam Audio A7V more than Neumann KH 120 A

Endorsement summary:

Expert reviews [7]

Score distribution:

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