ADAM Audio F5From real comments

Name: ADAM Audio F5
Rating: 3.7 (8 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 8 mentions across 6 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment71%

PROS 71%

CONS 29%

Rank based on 8 mentions across 6 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want a 5-inch, 35W nearfield monitor with more driver power than smaller models like the A3X
You're after an affordable studio monitor that owners describe as sounding amazing
You need monitors built specifically for studio work rather than DJ use

What users love

Praised sound quality0 mentions

Strongly positive

Solid driver and power specs0 mentions

Widely praised

Affordable within Adam's lineup0 mentions

Widely praised

Can pair with existing subwoofer setups0 mentions

Widely praised

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You want a lower-cost alternative - one commenter says JBL's LSR305 offers comparable results for less
You plan to use them for DJing or high-volume playback, which one commenter argues isn't their intended purpose
You expect a groundbreaking leap over competitors rather than solid, well-liked performance

What users complain about

Not seen as a gamechanger versus cheaper rivals0 mentions

Generally negative

Not intended for DJ use0 mentions

Generally negative

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Sonarworks DSP integration

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Long-term reliability

Accurate, detailed sound

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Slight tonal coloration

High price for the size

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ADAM Audio F5

Praised sound qualityAffordable within Adam's lineupCan pair with existing subwoofer setupsNot intended for DJ useNot seen as a gamechanger versus cheaper rivals

ADAM Audio F5

Praised sound quality

Affordable within Adam's lineup

Can pair with existing subwoofer setups

Not intended for DJ use

Not seen as a gamechanger versus cheaper rivals

Glm calibration
1. Genelec 8351Barrow_upward6
2. Genelec 8331Aarrow_upward3
3. Genelec 8341Aarrow_upward3
Neutral sound
1. Genelec 8331Aarrow_upward6
2. ADAM Audio A7Varrow_upward4
Expensive
1. Genelec 8331Aarrow_downward3
2. Genelec 8351Barrow_downward4
Detailed sound
1. Genelec 8351Barrow_upward4
2. Genelec 8030Aarrow_upward2
Great imaging
1. ADAM Audio A7Varrow_upward3
2. Genelec 8331Aarrow_upward3
High price
1. Genelec 8030Aarrow_downward1
2. EVE Audio SC203arrow_downward3

Overall Impression

The ADAM Audio F5 sits in Adam Audio's more affordable nearfield monitor range alongside the F7. Commenters and resellers describe both as sounding amazing and holding up well against competitors in their price bracket. The F5 uses a 5-inch driver at 35W RMS, more powerful than the smaller A3X's 4.5-inch, 25W setup. One reseller confirms it can pair with an existing HS10 subwoofer. However, one commenter argues JBL's LSR305 uses more conventional tech at a lower price with comparable results, calling the F5 nice but not a gamechanger. Another insists Adam monitors are built for studio use, not DJing. Buyers often compare the F5 against the A3X, F7, and KRK Rokit 6 when choosing.

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graphic_eqPraised sound quality

3 mentions

Strongly positive

Multiple commenters, including resellers, describe the F5 as sounding amazing and say owners generally like the speaker. It's said to hold its own against competitors in its price range.

@GetintheMix

Hi There ,\n\nThe F5s are awesome monitors and yes you would be able to connect them up to your HS10 sub.\n\nThe HS50s are great but the F5s will blow you away.\n\nPlease head over to the site and get these on order or you could call one of our sales team on (01206) 855010 who will be more than happy to help.

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May 23, 2013

@GetintheMix

Hi There,\n\nThese are Adam Audio's more affordable range of speakers and both the F5's and F7's sound amazing and they stand up against all of there competitors in this price range.\n\nI hope this helps\n\nRegards

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February 4, 2013

@GetintheMix

Hi there,\n\nYou will find that on the A3X that the driver is 4.5\" running at 25 watts RMS where as on the F5 it is 5\" and running at 35 watts RMS, also A3X cabinet is smaller. Both of these speakers sound amazing and you wouldn't go far wrong in purchasing either of them.\n\nThere is more technical information on the Adam Audio website.\n\nI hope this helps\n\nRegards\n\nChris

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December 31, 2012

speedSolid driver and power specs

1 mentions

Widely praised

The F5 uses a 5-inch driver running at 35 watts RMS, which is notably more powerful than the smaller A3X's 4.5-inch, 25-watt configuration according to one detailed comparison.

@GetintheMix

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December 31, 2012

attach_moneyAffordable within Adam's lineup

1 mentions

Widely praised

A reseller describes the F5 (and F7) as part of Adam Audio's more affordable range, noting it stands up against competitors in that price bracket.

@GetintheMix

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February 4, 2013

linkCan pair with existing subwoofer setups

1 mentions

Widely praised

A reseller confirms that F5 monitors can be connected to an existing HS10 subwoofer, useful for users upgrading from another monitor line while keeping their sub.

@GetintheMix

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May 23, 2013

warningNot seen as a gamechanger versus cheaper rivals

1 mentions

Generally negative

One commenter argues that JBL's LSR305 uses more conventional technology at a much lower price and questions what sets the F5 apart, calling it well-liked but not groundbreaking.

@Aintry1

From what I've seen, JBL does a better job with their LSR305's using much more conventional technology, and for a much lower price. People who own the Adam F5's seem to like them, but the monitors hardly seem like gamechangers in the audio world. I can't quite see what Adam is going for here.

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March 14, 2014

blockNot intended for DJ use

1 mentions

Generally negative

One commenter pushes back strongly on using Adam studio monitors for DJing, insisting they are built specifically for studio purposes, which may disappoint buyers considering them for that use case.

@D4nkL1f3

Adam makes speakers EXTRA for studios...anyone who uses these speakers only as a DJ really has lost their mind.

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August 17, 2017

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