tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post3993385334454793602..comments2023-04-13T04:03:14.540-07:00Comments on audio blog: ADAM A5XUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-13044346248597781212017-05-26T21:24:36.760-07:002017-05-26T21:24:36.760-07:00I'd be will to test anything that is sent to m...I'd be will to test anything that is sent to me :)<br />They still have the same issue as the ADAMs--the front port. Beyond that, the waveguide does 'look' a bit better. I'd love to hear/see how they actually are.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-15770826077699770842017-05-26T12:20:39.091-07:002017-05-26T12:20:39.091-07:00Hey DanTheMan! How are you bro?
Thanks for useful ...Hey DanTheMan! How are you bro?<br />Thanks for useful information's.<br />Would you please make some tests about the HEDD Type 05. I heated thats so better than Adam a5x and a7x !!!<br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967663457048665388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-90610706772752449882016-04-23T13:01:14.226-07:002016-04-23T13:01:14.226-07:00You're welcome Larry. Glad it could help.
I&...You're welcome Larry. Glad it could help.<br /><br />I've only connected these using the XLR input. They do have a USB and RCA and RCA with a 'stereo link' so that you can control the level of both with one volume pot. Not sure which way would be technically your 'best' option. I know the way I have them now works extremely well with no added audible noise. They are the longest lived speakers I've ever owned and I have no desire to change them. Well, I wouldn't mind trying out their Column mk3 speakers but I can't bring myself to believe that the SQ change(hopefully improved to some degree) would be worth the cost. <br /><br />The USB would be an A male to B male type. I would assume their converters are competent, but I really can't say as I haven't tried them.<br /><br />My computer audio is actually the A3x which desperately need subs. I run the with TS outs of my I/O converted to RCA. They have some noise issues as well that I've never tracked down. When I had them in my HT as surrounds, they had no readily audible noise so it's not necessarily the speakers. It could be the RCA vs. XLR, could be the monitor, the I/O etc... I've just been to lazy to get to the bottom of it. When I really want to listen, my HT is where I go.<br /><br />Not sure how much that helps, but it's about all I've got on the subject. DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-10460849534069381512016-04-21T16:46:06.878-07:002016-04-21T16:46:06.878-07:00Dan, thank you for your extensive comments and ana...Dan, thank you for your extensive comments and analysis. I was looking at the A5X but based on what you said, I'm buying the Artist 5, which also looks a lot nicer on a desk.<br /><br />I was wondering how you would connect the speakers to your PC. I gather they offer the possibility of direct USB connection (male to male USB wire?). I assume that means the speakers automatically use their built-in DAC. How good is that?<br /><br />I also have a Dragonfly 1.2 and was thinking of using that and connecting it to the speakers with a 3.5mm mini plug. And then there's the option of running an RCA adapter to the Dragonfly and using RCA cables... <br /><br />Any views?<br /><br />Thank you and regards, <br />LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-23592908971695940752016-01-04T23:36:41.972-08:002016-01-04T23:36:41.972-08:00Sorry that is not much help.Sorry that is not much help.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-44465284779928832862016-01-04T23:34:51.255-08:002016-01-04T23:34:51.255-08:00Without measurements it's hard to say what wou...Without measurements it's hard to say what would be the best thing to do. You can see that the mid bass does get quieter, but that may be "better" or it may be "worse" depending on your particular set up.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-33228466420568502032016-01-02T22:12:32.297-08:002016-01-02T22:12:32.297-08:00Hi Dan! Back with some good news, I picked up a J...Hi Dan! Back with some good news, I picked up a JBL LSR310S subwoofer 10" and placed it according to a single sub on your diagram you linked and I got it set well. Plugged the ports with the A5X monitors, but it seems like the volume gets quieter. Is it supposed to do that? Should I just turn the volume on the A5X up? <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327772160860187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-75097746463577082722015-12-14T08:15:07.034-08:002015-12-14T08:15:07.034-08:00You can definitely get away with one depending on ...You can definitely get away with one depending on where you are willing to place it. Check out this look at various subwoofer types and placements: https://mehlau.net/audio/dual_nearfield_sub/DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-50870494039152247012015-12-14T07:11:04.740-08:002015-12-14T07:11:04.740-08:00Oh ok, 4 seems a bit much for my small room. Righ...Oh ok, 4 seems a bit much for my small room. Right now I have my home studio set up in a 10x11x9 ft room. Very tiny! Maybe I can get away with one? If not 2? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327772160860187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-54395268606584537082015-12-13T20:39:02.211-08:002015-12-13T20:39:02.211-08:00No worries about reviving this old thread. That&#...No worries about reviving this old thread. That's why they are here.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-8912138785467615692015-12-13T20:33:38.538-08:002015-12-13T20:33:38.538-08:00I use 4 subwoofers to smooth out the low end respo...I use 4 subwoofers to smooth out the low end response in my room. One sub, unless placed extremely close to your head, will usually leave the bass response with a lot of peaks and steep valleys. I can get a nearly identical response in my room with 3 or 4 subs, but I feel a bit safer with 4 and it is slightly smoother.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-57316628118658260682015-12-13T20:30:56.499-08:002015-12-13T20:30:56.499-08:00I'd bet the foam would work very similarly.I'd bet the foam would work very similarly. DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-86262006548950174562015-12-13T18:40:01.193-08:002015-12-13T18:40:01.193-08:00Hello Dan,
Interesting article, I own a pair of ...Hello Dan, <br /><br />Interesting article, I own a pair of A5X monitors, and would like to attempt plugging the ports with torn up auralex foam pieces. You think this would have the same effect as your cotton? Also, when you mean "if you have plenty of subs", do you mean plenty of subwoofers? If so...how many is plenty enough? I was thinking about buying a Krk 10s to match with my A5X. <br /><br />By the way, sorry for reviving such an old threat...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-23613565937156220632014-04-29T20:04:27.155-07:002014-04-29T20:04:27.155-07:00All they lack is bass--not a problem if you have p...All they lack is bass--not a problem if you have plenty of subs(and you should anyway).DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-14441630261018894062014-04-29T17:12:03.241-07:002014-04-29T17:12:03.241-07:00Thanks Dan. That's a big call saying they are ...Thanks Dan. That's a big call saying they are as perfect as any speaker you've heard. Don't get me wrong, you've made me interested. Are you saying they are the best in their class, or the best full stop?<br />CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393045514577243556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-6038594732524756062014-04-29T10:54:54.074-07:002014-04-29T10:54:54.074-07:00I actually own and listen to both these speakers n...I actually own and listen to both these speakers nearly every day. The A3X are my computer speakers and the A5X are the rear speakers in my HT. I'd definitely take the A5X over the A3X if size were no problem(not the case with my computer desk), but for a few hundred more dollars I'd just get the ARTist 5 over the A5X. In a few months or years the approx $200(see, I already forget how much) more will be long forgotten. They sound as perfect as any speaker I've heard and the measurements back it up.<br />The A5X are very balanced, but I utterly despise the front port design flaw. Yes, I consider it a design flaw.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-70772748326982316072014-04-28T21:58:31.256-07:002014-04-28T21:58:31.256-07:00Hi Dan just a quick question. It's a while ago...Hi Dan just a quick question. It's a while ago so you may not recall. I listened to the A3X today, and was impressed but they seemed to a lack a little definition in the mid to upper mids (or low upper mids if that makes any sense). Just wondering if you noticed any difference here subjectively. The polar pattern for the A5X looks flatter here than the A3X. Just wondering if that's the case when listening. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393045514577243556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-73618044677686736412013-08-21T17:47:21.396-07:002013-08-21T17:47:21.396-07:00Theoretically, the Mackie HR series might better f...Theoretically, the Mackie HR series might better fit your needs with their narrow dispersion.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-13896855492297719792013-08-21T17:44:21.168-07:002013-08-21T17:44:21.168-07:00I'd recommend the ADAM Artist 5 above all. Th...I'd recommend the ADAM Artist 5 above all. They are what I use.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-87549494038571046622013-08-21T16:16:16.352-07:002013-08-21T16:16:16.352-07:00Also due to space issues I have my speakers as clo...Also due to space issues I have my speakers as close to the wall as possible.wwenzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100352671039674940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-18262044724849807982013-08-21T16:15:00.403-07:002013-08-21T16:15:00.403-07:00Personally I prefer getting flat response down to ...Personally I prefer getting flat response down to ~80Hz than having more deep base when it's already more than -10dB down and I can't hear it anyway.<br /><br />That aside, my local store has the Adam monitors @ ~25% less than Amazon prices, which is a nice discount as the prices here are usually higher instead (And comparable after including shipping). While I also saw you recommending Behringer. Between this two, which one would you recommend getting?wwenzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100352671039674940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-202275092463971862013-03-12T08:09:53.255-07:002013-03-12T08:09:53.255-07:00Your English is better than my Spanish I assure yo...Your English is better than my Spanish I assure you! :) I'm pretty sure I got your point. I just set these A5X up properly and all I can say is "wow". Hard to describe, but these ADAMs are a class above anything I've heard so far.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-77092057973592806952013-03-12T07:52:31.361-07:002013-03-12T07:52:31.361-07:00Thanks. Sorry from my terrible english in my comme...Thanks. Sorry from my terrible english in my comment, I should have low sugar -lunchtime ;-)matyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14603032273064987320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-76018016658481133652013-03-12T07:16:59.364-07:002013-03-12T07:16:59.364-07:00Actually I'd think the ADAM ARTist 5 would be ...Actually I'd think the ADAM ARTist 5 would be the way to go. People worry about the rear ports causing excess bass, but bass is omni and we are taking about approx 15cm difference in location. In the grand scheme if things, it may be worse or it may be better. One thing is certain: it will be better in the most audible region--the midrange.<br /><br />Those Events do not look like a particularly good idea. I just don't like front ports. Every speaker I have measured has large resonances and diffractive problems caused by the ports.<br /><br />You're welcome Maty. Hope it is useful.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-21281136732984149552013-03-12T05:00:24.581-07:002013-03-12T05:00:24.581-07:00Do you recommend I purchase them to listen music (...Do you recommend I purchase them <b>to listen music <i>(jazz and classical)</i></b> 3m to 0.9 m and not put in a room of 4.25 m x 3.75 m?<br /><br />By the way, what do you think about <b>Event 20/20 bas V3</b>? Remember, to listen jazz and classical.<br /><br />-> http://www.eventelectronics.com/2020BAS<br /><br />Thank you very much for your measurements.matyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14603032273064987320noreply@blogger.com