Experts recommend Yamaha HS7 more than Adam Audio T7V
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha HS7 over Adam Audio T7V, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha HS7 received 2 recommendations: from Pocket-lint (2 Dec 2023) and Gearank (7 Nov 2024). Adam Audio T7V was also endorsed 2 times: by woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023) and Gearank (7 Nov 2024). However, experts generally ranked Adam Audio T7V lower than Yamaha HS7 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked Adam Audio T7V as #4 and Yamaha HS7 as #6
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 12 Adam Audio T7V The Best Studio Monitors Under $300... ... ... #6 out of 12 Yamaha HS7 The Best Studio Monitor under $500... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com - On 14 Nov 2023 woodandfirestudio.com ranked Adam Audio T7V as #5
Rank Studio Monitor ... ... #5 out of 10 Adam Audio T7V ... ... Source: woodandfirestudio.com - On 2 Dec 2023 Pocket-lint ranked Yamaha HS7 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 6 Yamaha HS7 Best studio monitors overall... ... ... Source: www.pocket-lint.com
After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha HS7 outranks Adam Audio T7V. This is not to say that Adam Audio T7V is a bad option. Like Yamaha HS7, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha HS7 outranks Adam Audio T7V by 11 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Yamaha HS7 is more critically acclaimed than Adam Audio T7V.
| 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Audioholics | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [11]
Total expert reviews: 11
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Music Critic | 100 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by gearspace.com | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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From Seller:
- Transformative feedback for recording, producing, or mixing – The implementation of ADAM Audio’s signature tweeter design and accurate acoustic characteristics found in the T7V’s ensure you get the reliable feedback you need for your next best mix.
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From Seller:
- Newly developed transducers, which deliver a higher degree of accuracy and an extended frequency response (up to 30kHz).
- Perfectly-matched amp unit for consistently flat response.
- Advanced noise reduction technology to meet the demands of professional production environments.
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