Adam Audio
Adam Audio T5V
$239.99
Released 2018
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
Adam Audio T5V vs Mackie CR5-X
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mackie CR5-X is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mackie
Mackie CR5-X
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2020
Which is better: the Adam Audio T5V or Mackie CR5-X?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Mackie CR5-X is the cheaper at $199.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Adam Audio T5V | Mackie CR5-X |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $239.99 each, Adam Audio US shop | $199.99 pair, MSRP per Mackie |
| Brand | Adam Audio | Mackie |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1.9 in U-ART accelerated ribbon | 0.75 in silk dome |
| Power (W) | 70 | 80 |
| Frequency response | 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB) | 50 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced | TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux |
| Sold as | each | pair |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2018 | 2020 |
Sources — Adam Audio T5V: us.adam-audio.com (verified 2026-06-20). Mackie CR5-X: mackie.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Adam Audio T5V and Mackie CR5-X?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tweeter type: Adam Audio T5V 1.9 in U-ART accelerated ribbon vs Mackie CR5-X 0.75 in silk dome
- Power (W): Adam Audio T5V 70 vs Mackie CR5-X 80
- Frequency response: Adam Audio T5V 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB) vs Mackie CR5-X 50 Hz – 20 kHz
- Inputs: Adam Audio T5V XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced vs Mackie CR5-X TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux
- Sold as: Adam Audio T5V each vs Mackie CR5-X pair