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38 Reviews Some Excerpts CLASSIC Compact Mk3 “Especially at a low volume, so the neighbors won’t complain after ten in the evening, the ADAM sounded as big as hardly any other speaker would. (…) The high and precise resolution and the realistic representation of the voices were beautiful. To sum it up: ADAM’s active speakers are not only a practical solution, such features as equalizers or XLR-sockets are a help for everyone. Along with an adjustable source one receives the purest system that one can dream of. Less is more, even with sound.” Audio (Germany), 02/2010 “The impulse fidelity leaves an especially good impression when listening to drums or natural sound which the X-ART- Tweeter delivers through its excellent stereo localization. (…) This speaker delivers a wonderful high level of neutrality and excels in presenting an acoustical stage, on which the spatial placement of the orchestra has a lifelike representation. This is a speaker that will please all expectations.” Digital Tested (Germany), 04/2010 PENCIL Mk3 “Very subtle and tonally well-balanced, highly vivid, convincing spatiality. VERDICT: Absolute Top Class. PRICE PERFORMANCE RATIO: Outstanding.” Stereoplay (Germany), 11/2009 “The Pencil Mk3 has earned ADAM another generous exclamation mark. This Berlin based company has shown how one can advance form newcomer in the field to market leader in the studio-monitors segment and turn into the elite for the stereo-world. The wonderfully crafted casing that comes with a ground plate and spikes, has placed the foundation for a long success story. The speaker captivates through its uncompromising use of materials and the carefully crafted finish. […] The Pencil Mk3 excels through its direct and unobtrusive rendition that encompasses a structured and precise mid-range along with a distinguished low-range reproduction. The Pencil offers an ambiance that immerses the listener completely in the action – a captivating sound experience that places you right on the stage.” HiFi Online (Germany), 12/2009 “Verdict: High quality floorstander with a musical yet highly explicit sound.” Hi-Fi World (GB), 06/2010 “The Adam Pencil MK3 speaker features a strong sound personality and a wide dynamic response without compression. It accurately reproduces each word of vocal parts with a natural and physical feel for rhythm. This Pencil MK3 gives music a live character and is an effective therapy against sound moroseness.” Stereo Prestige & Image (F), 02/2010 COLUMN Mk3 “Neutral, highly precise speaker, at the same time very comfortable to listen to and dynamic as well as subtle. RATING: Outstanding, Highend-Class.” Audio (Germany), 09/2009 “The Columns offer a playback free of any discoloration and fascinate with their extraordinary resolution and a dynamic playback. They encompass a wide frequency range and a deep yet dry bass. One of their key elements is the replication of the finest detail and their dynamic range graduation. The ADAM’s will be treasured by those listeners seeking perfect detail in their audio experience. Listeners that are searching for a physically present bass will find the ADAM’s just as pleasing.” fairaudio (Germany), 03/2010 SW260 Mk3 “With the powerful 10-inch and the ground facing reflex opening, the ADAM is a typical representative of its type. That the manufacturer has his roots in the Pro-Audio segment can be best seen through the use of a high-pass filter and the symmetric input jack. The sound the SW260 was characterized through striking precision and detail yet at the same time offering uncanny depth. This is a fully-developed generalist with a lot of reserves.” stereoplay (Germany), 07/2010 TENSOR Epsilon “As rock-solid as the exterior was also the sound of the Berliner. Despite the amazing opulence, the speaker went to work without any ‘grease’, but bell-like pure and sensitive. Despite the astonishing subtlety the speaker never became annoying in any way, so any epicure who seeks tenderness as well as any explorer who is unwilling to miss the smallest detail will get what he is looking for. In addition, the Epsilon showed a neutrality in reproduction that for passive speakers to achieve would be an exceptional case—in much higher price ranges. Conclusion: Solidly manufactured active monitor with Air- Motion-tweeter and local filters. Wonderfully controlled and finest sound of highest maturity. Price/performance ratio: outstanding” stereoplay (Germany), 04/2009 TENSOR Delta “Indeed, the ADAMs can be considered to be the first compact speaker in the history of hi-fi that is interesting even for those who seek to combine the easiness and implicitness of foils with the resources of a dynamic speaker. […] thrilled by the gigantic sound level […]. Rating: outstanding, highend-class” AUDIO (Germany), 06/2009
Reviews Some Excerpts TENSOR Gamma „Build quality is excellent, while positioning is easy, thanks to the speaker‘s unfussy nature and built-in equalisation. […] In the end it‘s this transparency that sets these floorstanders apart. They produce as clean and detailed a sound as we‘ve heard, and they combine that with wide-ranging dynamics and a bass that digs deep without dragging. […] As you might have gathered, we‘re bowled over by these speakers. They combine insight with power, dynamics with rhythmic drive and deep, deep bass with ease of positioning. […] That spread of talents is unheard of, even at this kind of money. If ADAM‘s other products are this good, other high-end speaker companies should worry.“ What HiFi (GB), 04/2009 “Conclusion: I was incredibly impressed by the ADAM Tensor Gammas - their combination of staggering soundstaging, deep, tight, tuneful bass and astounding realism that they impart to music makes them one of the finest pairs of loudspeakers I‘ve yet auditioned. If you like your loudspeakers to have a nice, soft, fluffy, warm and cuddly presentation, then they will not be for you. However, if you really want to hear your music as it was intended and, unlike me, can afford the £12,500 asking price, the Tensor Gammas should be right at the very top of your audition list. Beware though, do heed Sound on Sound magazine‘s words from 2006 regarding the ADAM P11A monitors as I believe they apply in this case as well, „hear them at your peril; you‘re unlikely to leave the shop without them“! Verdict: Magnificently designed and built monitor loudspeakers with neutrality, central image stability and bass like very few others. “ Hi-Fi World (GB), 07/2008 “The sound transparency is impressive thanks to the midrange and high-range ribbon drivers. It’s especially remarkable that it features a constant quality regardless of the loudness whereas the sound never becomes harsh or tight even at very high output level. Rhythm reproduction and overall sound authenticity are always insured although the Tensor Gamma develops an “explosive” dynamic response when it’s used in such demanding applications.” Haute Fidélité (France), 10/2008 TENSOR Beta “The amazing neutrality comes along with a drive and a spontaneity which to call ‘sensational’ would almost be an understatement. The accession of the Beta was powerful and yet effortless. Effects of idleness are unknown to the Beta.” “To achieve this result of 64 sound points [out of 70] with passive designs one easily has to spend twice as much. So it is only hardcore devotees of passive loudspeaker systems who need to worry” “Price Performance Ratio: Outstanding” stereoplay (Germany), 11/2007 „We test a large number of speakers every year. Some are good, some are fantastic, and some make you forget to go home for dinner, or to buy 4 liters of milk and a bread on your way home. Tensor Beta is one of these loudspeakers that makes you start counting your money to figure out how to be able to purchase a pair. Maybe you do not have the money, but you will seriously consider it anyway. Sell the car, maybe? Conclusion: With Tensor Beta, you get a listening experience where the typical „filter“ you experience with other speakers is completely gone. They deliver a nearness to the instruments and voices that is totally unique. One often talks about wanting quietness, „black background“ and things like that. With these speakers, it is almost ridiculous to talk about these things. With Beta you can see all the way through the sound stage. It is like experiencing a summer day after the rain has washed the landscape. The sun looks at you between the clouds and the entire world is shining clean - through new clean „windows“ in your living room.“ Hjemmekino (Norway), 01/2009 “As ADAM decided to offer amplified speakers to the highend hi-fi world, the manufacturer set itself a challenge and actually tries to break a lot of taboos… and he’s right. After having heard the Tensor Beta, it became evident to us that they produce the best possible performance thanks to their internal electronics.” Prestige Audio Vidéo (France), 03-04/2009 TENSOR Alpha “New Active-Speaker-Reference” “We hardly ever came across such a benchmark concerning neutrality.” “Free of any kind of influence on the music the TENSOR lets the music itself become a true experience. ...an overall result that is convincing, even staggering.” “We will remember the TENSOR Alpha as one of the highest class and ‘highest fidelity’ loudspeakers we ever were allowed to welcome in our listening rooms. ADAM’s ‘Alpha Animal’ strikes the perfect note in every respect!” “Sound-Level: 100%” Stereo (Germany), 05/2008 TENSOR Center „It is so extremely accurate that this single speaker actually creates a scene, a perspective and a width I would hardly believe was possible with a single speaker. The resolution and ability to reproduce details is on the absolute highest level. Actually, the sound is so good, I immediately put the Tensor Center on top of the list of the best center speakers I have ever heard.“ Hjemmekino (Norway), 01/2009 For more & complete reviews - also in other languages - please go to: www.adam-audio.com Reviews 39
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Page 3 and 4: “Without music life would be a mi
Page 5 and 6: ARTist Series. The Universal Genius
Page 7 and 8: ARTist Series ARTist 3 With the ART
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Page 11 and 12: Classic Mk3 Series. Highest Fidelit
Page 13 and 14: Center Mk3 The Center and the SW260
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Page 17 and 18: TENSOR Series. Highest End Epsilon
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Page 25 and 26: Impulse Coupling Larger loudspeaker
Page 27 and 28: Olympus Sound System Homage to Perf
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