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AAdam Audio A7VBYamaha HS8
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Adam Audio A7VvsYamaha HS8
The Yamaha HS8 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 5.3 cm more than the Adam Audio A7V at 33.7 cm. On footprint the Yamaha HS8 is the wider cabinet (25.0 cm versus 20.0 cm). The Yamaha HS8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Adam Audio A7V and a 203 mm cone on the Yamaha HS8. On price, the Adam Audio A7V sits higher — about $900 a pair against $339 for the Yamaha HS8.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Adam Audio | Yamaha |
| Model | A7V | HS8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #24 of 78 floorstander | #39 of 78 floorstander |
| Height | 337 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 250 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 334 mm |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | 10.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (X-ART accelerated ribbon), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (MLM (Multi-Layer Mineral) cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 203 mm woofer (cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2800 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $900 each | $339.14 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | adam-audio.com ↗ | usa.yamaha.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.