Name: Adam Audio A7X
Brand: Adam Audio
SKU: 2f9c9490-80f8-4a56-b185-dadd1c8d93b5
Rating: 7.8 (72 reviews)

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The Adam Audio A7X is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers exceptional sound quality and accuracy. With a total power output of 150 w... more

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The Focal Shape 65 Studio Monitor is a powerful and precise studio monitor that is well-suited for professional use. With a 25W class-AB amplifier for... more

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Experts recommend Focal Shape 65 more than Adam Audio A7X

As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focal Shape 65 over Adam Audio A7X, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Focal Shape 65 received 2 recommendations: from Hyperbits and Music Radar (27 Nov 2024). By contrast, Adam Audio A7X received only 1 recommendation from Hyperbits.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
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	-	-	-
51	N/A	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.	-	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

Hyperbits ranked Adam Audio A7X as #11 and Focal Shape 65 as #12

Rank	Studio Monitor	Comment
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#11 out of 20	Adam Audio A7X	Best Professional Monitors ($1,000-$5,000/pair)
#12 out of 20	Focal Shape 65	Best Professional Monitors ($1,000-$5,000/pair)
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Source: hyperbitsmusic.com

On 27 Nov 2024 Music Radar ranked Focal Shape 65 as #1

Rank Studio Monitor Comment

#1 out of 9 Focal Shape 65
The best value for money high-end studio monitors

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Source: www.musicradar.com

After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focal Shape 65 outranks Adam Audio A7X. This is not to say that Adam Audio A7X is a bad option. Like Focal Shape 65, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Focal Shape 65 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Adam Audio A7X is not.

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 [11]

86

Total expert reviews: 11

with a score: 1
without a score: 10

Highest score by fakespot.com	86
Average score based on 11 reviews	86
Lowest score by fakespot.com	86

Score distribution:

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Expert reviews [10]

90

Total expert reviews: 10

with a score: 3
without a score: 7

Highest score by techapel.com	100
Average score based on 10 reviews	90
Lowest score by What Hi-Fi	80

Score distribution:

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

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