Re: Genelec 8030A vs. Adam A7

Well I see no one has posted anything here. I've not used those exact models, but I have mixed with Genelec and Adam monitors.

You won't be disappointed with the Adam. Due to the ribbon tweeters, high frequency reproduction is very smooth and is less likely to give you ear fatigue after long periods of use.

However, you already have Genelecs in one edit room. I'm a big fan of consistency between rooms. Both rooms should sound the same (in my opinion). Others would argue that by having Genelec in one room and Adam in the other it would give you the ability to check the mix on more than one system (which is recommended). So it kind of depends on your philosophy.

Asking whether the Adam A7 is better than the Genelec 8030A is akin to asking if the Porsche 911 turbo is better than the Audi R8. It depends on your preferences. I think you'll be happy either way. Ask your supplier if you can try the A7 and if you don't like it, maybe you could exchange them for the Genelec monitors. Just a thought.

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