ADAM Audio

[BluElite]

Hey guys,

Anyone own or heard ADAM Audio's GTC series? I am in the market for a solid mid-range system and they received a pretty stellar review at hometheatermag.com. Any other suggestions/contenders? Any info would be most helpful!! Thanks in advance!

Here's the review in case anyone wants to take a look: http://www.hometheater.com/content/a...speaker-system

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm not sure about their passive speakers, but their active speakers are pretty darned nice and well respected.

[BluElite]

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm not sure about their passive speakers, but their active speakers are pretty darned nice and well respected.

School me on passive and active

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by BluElite

School me on passive and active

Actice speakers have built-in amplifiers. Think of your PC speakers...they are likely "active".


Here's a wiki article.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_speakers

[BluElite]

Thank you sir.

I was also considering the KEF Q900 series which received high marks in the performance dept for mid-range as well. Any suggestions? I would consider Martin Logan but placement is too critical with them for optimum performance and I don't think I can give them enough space.

I took a peek at entry-level high-end full range speakers and found the Sonics Amerigo line which was apparently designed by a legendary figure and veteran in the audiophile world - Joachim Gerhard.

Of course the dream system is the Revel Ultima2 Salon 2 but I won't get carried away

But how wrong can you go with German engineering? ADAM Audio's technology (X-ART tweeters) is all hand made in-house from Berlin.

[ZoetMB]

I haven't heard these, but I have heard their high-end models for recording studios and those sound absolutely amazing. It's the first speakers I've heard in years that don't make me think I'm deaf.

Funny thing is that I think their studio monitors are nicer looking than these. You'd think they'd make the ones intended for the home to be nicer looking.

For me, one disadvantage is that built-in amplifier. While Definitive Technology also does this (although only for the subwoofer in each of the speakers), I really don't want to have to run power to six (or eight) speakers. Not that I could afford $6K for speakers anyway.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm not sold on an active system for HT just yet either, preferring to keep it for 2-channel applications such as a PC setup.

[BluElite]

Here are the specs for ADAM Audio's Grand Theater Components:

GTC55
The smallest member of this series already contains the sound and acoustics of its bigger siblings. Equipped with ADAM’s own X-ART tweeter and two midwoofers it can reproduce the finest nuances of musical detail.

Basic technical data at a glance:

• X-ART tweeter
• 2 x 5.5“ midwoofers
• Frequency response: 45Hz - 50kHz
• Efficiency: 86dB/W/m
• Power handling: 120W / 180W
• Input impendance: 8Ω
• Max peak: 114dB
• Weight: 11.2kg
• Dimensions H x W x D (mm): 505 x 206 x 316

GTC88
The biggest member of the GTC Series offers the one of a kind sound reproduction of this series at an even higher level. Wherever perfect and powerful sound is needed, the GTC88 will be the ideal choice.

Basic technical data at a glance:

• X-ART tweeter
• 5.5“ midwoofer
• 2 x 8.5“ subwoofers
• Frequency response: 34Hz - 50kHz Efficiency: 90dB
• Power handling: 180W / 260W Input impendance: 4Ω
• Max peak: 124dB
• Weight: 27.5kg
• Dimensions H x W x D (mm): 997 x 300 x 317

GTC77
The middle sized speaker of this series incorporates, in addition to the X-ART tweeter, two bigger (7”) subwoofers and an additional midwoofer, that will give the mid-frequencies which are essential for any musical experience, that additional terseness and vividness typical for ADAM speakers.

Basic technical data at a glance:
• X-ART tweeter
• 4“ midwoofers
• 2 x 7“ subwoofers
• Frequency response: 38Hz - 50kHz
• Efficiency: 88dB/W/m
• Power handling: 150W / 230W
• Input impendance: 4Ω
• Max peak: 118dB
• Weight: 20.6kg
• Dimensions H x W x D (mm): 810 x 260 x 317

GTC Sub
For any multi channel system that wants to offer authen-
tic and impressive lows, the Sub in combination with GTC speakers will be the perfect pair. The 12” subwoofer can reproduce the lowest frequencies with perfect precision and accuracy.

Basic technical data at a glance:

• 12“ subwoofer
• Frequency response: 22Hz - 150Hz
• Built in amplifier with 200W / 300W (rms/music) Numerous controls for
sound adjustment
• Max peak: 115dB
• Weight: 25.8kg
• Dimensions H x W x D (mm): 560 x 480 x 31712“ subwoofer
• Frequency response: 22Hz - 150Hz
• Dimensions H x W x D (mm): 560 x 480 x 317

[dsteak]

Does anyone know where Adam speakers can be heard and purchased in the US?

[BluElite]

Originally Posted by dsteak

Does anyone know where Adam speakers can be heard and purchased in the US?

They can be purchased out of NYC at headquarters but as far as demos, I have no idea! Hopefully they scored some dealers at CES...

[Drakul]

I was curious to listen to these since everyone who hears them seems to love them but it's impossible in the US....