New Monitors: Adam A7 or KRK V6 ?

Dr Dub · Post by **Dr Dub** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:19 pm

Hello all. Finally, i ll upgrade my monitors (now i have Alesis Monitor one),
and i m really exited.
At first, i wanted to spend much less money, but after listening to a lot of
monitors, i realized, that i have to spend some to take a real step up.

The monitors i really liked at the shop were the Adams - they sounded very
well balanced, were nice to listen to (after all, it has to be fun for hours..)
and at the same time precise. AND - they are too expensive - but perhaps i
will just say fuck it and get them.

I have also the opportunity to get either some KRK V6 a good bit cheaper,
and perhaps some dynaudio bm5a... but i couldn t test them.
I listened to the KRK rokits and they kind of sounded pleasent, but not very
precise - more like a nice Home-Stereo.

So is here anybody who tested the Adam A7 against the KRK V ?

Thank you very much!

buckman · Post by **buckman** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:36 pm

I'm about to do exactly the same thing!!!

I had Alesis Monitor Ones for years, and decided to upgrade to some newer better, actives.

I was torn between the Mackie HR624 and maybe the HR824 and th ADAM A7's..

I have heard the mackie 824's but just from the reviews it looks like the ADAM's are much better (not had a listening test yet)

Although Mackie are about to bring out the 624 & 824 mkIIs, but i think the ADAM's have won it...

retrodisko · Post by **retrodisko** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:01 pm

KRK sound good to me, specially i like them on Digital enviroment (for the price are really good)

Adam is better IMO.

I use McIntosh XR-3 Speakers and McIntosh Amplifier vintage gear i know. Low notes and frequencies can be heard . sometimes Small Studio monitor don't do that.

Choose the ones you like more!! Good hunt!!

rikhyray · Post by **rikhyray** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:07 pm

Dr Dub wrote: just say fuck it and get them.

And you wont regret it, Adam are the best sound for the money

Robert Henke · Post by **Robert Henke** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:16 pm

Tried the A-7 (for an installation) and was not happy. Too much high freqeuncies. Something missing in mid range. Finally ended up with the JBL LSR 4326.

Robert

Dr Dub · Post by **Dr Dub** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:34 pm

thanks for all your Tips so far...

@Robert: It s funny that there seems to be just one person in the World
(ok, in the Internet) who does not like the Adams - but this is you and your
opinion has defenetly some weight...

it s not an easy decision!

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:39 pm

Robert Henke wrote:Tried the A-7 (for an installation) and was not happy. Too much high freqeuncies. Something missing in mid range. Finally ended up with the JBL LSR 4326.

Robert

i remember the excuse u gave for high frequencies when you did your demo in Sydney

Meef Chaloin · Post by **Meef Chaloin** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:51 pm

get the dynaudio's, havent heard a bad word about them

rikhyray · Post by **rikhyray** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:02 pm

It is usual here that people praise whatever they own, instead of focusing on the question, I answered the question but actually I didn't buy Adams for couple of reasons.
1. most studios where I work have Genelecs - so it makes sense, getting used to certain sound,
2 more flexibility, I got 2+sub, so I use the small ones while on tour etc. Last not least the design,
3.I do not like ugly objects around and Genelecs are the only boxes that are esthetically pleasing ( though tastes vary).
I liked both better then any other in the price range and much above.

buckman · Post by **buckman** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:45 am

What i would like to know on the ADAM's is the XLR connector - is it male or female? and do the balanced leads come with the speakers? or do we have to buy them seperate?

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:53 am

Meef Chaloin wrote:get the dynaudio's, havent heard a bad word about them

+1

Alien Leg · Post by **Alien Leg** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:32 pm

I also tried the Adam A7 and didn't like the bass response. I then got Genelec 8040 which are better for electronic music production IMHO. They go crazy deep for their size. I also love the build quality of the 8040s, like an indestructible stone.

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:51 pm

Alien Leg wrote:I also tried the Adam A7 and didn't like the bass response. I then got Genelec 8040 which are better for electronic music production IMHO. They go crazy deep for their size. I also love the build quality of the 8040s, like an indestructible stone.

you should see how cheap they look on the inside.

sqook · Post by **sqook** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:01 pm

I've worked with Adams before in my old studio and was quite happy with them... not a lot of lo-end, but they had a well-rounded sound and overall good tone. I'm also now considering getting a pair of KRK V6's as well... does anyone have any experience or feedback regarding these?

zebastian21 · Post by **zebastian21** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:27 pm

sweetjesus wrote:
Alien Leg wrote:I also tried the Adam A7 and didn't like the bass response. I then got Genelec 8040 which are better for electronic music production IMHO. They go crazy deep for their size. I also love the build quality of the 8040s, like an indestructible stone.
you should see how cheap they look on the inside.

What??? I have seen the inside of the Genelecs 8000 series and they do not look cheap at ALL!! the built quality is superb and Looks great also.....I think the Genelecs are excellent Hi end monitor from the inside out...and specially its sound.

New Monitors: Adam A7 or KRK V6 ?

New Monitors: Adam A7 or KRK V6 ?

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