#1682789 - 07/07/05 04:12 AM
Phil, Adam S.2 A or S.2.5 A ?
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Bredo
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I know you have listened to the different Adam models. I've seen you mentioned that you would prefer different models for different kind of music. In what way do they differ?
Do you know how the Adams generally differ from the Genelec 1030A's ? (not to happy with these, and they are on their way out)
Do you know how the Adams generally differ from the Dynaudio BM6A and BM15A's? (kinda like these)
Where do the JBL LSR628 fit in?
A lot of questions, I know. But Phil and all others are more than welcome to speak their opinion.
Thanks in advance.
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#1682790 - 07/07/05 05:17 AM
Re: Phil, Adam S.2 A or S.2.5 A ?
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Philip O'Keefe
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I've owned S2-A's and S3-A's, and I had a pair of S2.5-A's in here for an extended loan period, so I would say I'm pretty familiar with all three of those models. To me, the 2's and 3's are very similar, with the 3's having an even wider stereo soundstage and a bit more volume and LF extension than the 2's. ADAM's are known for having a great stereo soundfield and excellent top end... open and detailed without any harshness. I can mix for hours longer on ADAM's than I could on any other speakers I have owned, and I can do it without a bit of ear fatigue. Both models are great for rock and a wide variety of other genres, and if you have the bucks, IMO, the 3's are the way to go... unless you REALLY have some bucks and can afford (and have the room for) a pair of S5-A's or S6-A's... those are some SERIOUSLY incredible speakers. 
The 2.5's have a bit less aggressive midrange to them - at least to my ears. Not that the 2's and 3's are "pushed" in the mids, or the 2.5's are "light" in the mids... it's hard to describe, but I find the midrange on the 2's and 3's is the sound I generally prefer. If I was working on classical, folk or jazz music all of the time, I might opt for the 2.5's - they sound great - just "different" and IMO, the midrange on them is better suited to more acoustic oriented material than it is for harder / rockier / electronic oriented stuff. OTOH, I didn't feel hindered when using 3's to do the last jazz album I did, and everyone seems to be pretty happy with how it turned out, so I guess my 3's can do just fine for that as well.
Now as far as comparisons, do you REALLY want my opinion on the Gennies?  I'm not, and never really have been, a fan of the 1030's. To my ears, they're too flattering / hyped, too bright and too harsh. But lots of people love 'em and swear by them, so that doesn't mean they're not good speakers for some people... if they work for someone and they get results from them that they're happy with, that's all that matters. That's the standard I use for myself, and as long as I'm happy, I really don't let it concern me insofar as what everyone else uses / prefers. 
I do like the Dynaudio BM15A's, but I prefer the ADAM's - I'd rather have 2's than the 15's, but YMMV on that. And as far as the JBL's, I have not used them enough or spent enough time listening to make any reasonable and educated comparisons.
My best advice is to try to get a loan on all three and shoot them out in your own room. Listen to some material from commercial CD's that you really like and that is well recorded, do a bit of tracking and mixing on each of them and see what floats your boat. The ones you like best, and that translate well for you and that give you the best results are the ones to get.
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#1682791 - 07/07/05 08:12 PM
Re: Phil, Adam S.2 A or S.2.5 A ?
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Bredo
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Thank you very much for your answer. It gave me a more valuable insight than I hoped for.
We're exactely on the same page when it comes to the Genelec 1030's.
I allways seem to have a bit to much energy going on in the low mids/mids when mixing on them.
I think I can trace that back to the same observation on the Genelec's that you've done. I try to compensate this when mixing, but then I'll have to mix a bit off side of my own liking for the best translation to my other listening spaces.
It's just not as fun as it could/should be.
After reading your answer, I think the S.2A and S.3A will be a nice try(due to the midrange-representation mentioned). I mainly do rock/hardrock/metal and will give those Adams a try.
Thank you again for your good answer.
Regards
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#1682792 - 07/07/05 08:24 PM
Re: Phil, Adam S.2 A or S.2.5 A ?
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Philip O'Keefe
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My pleasure. And please let us know what you think when you get a chance to audition them. 
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