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There are lots of small speakers. Compact size doesn't justify their existence. The biggest problem I have with small monitors is that they usually earn praise as long as one qualifier is applied: "They sound really good for their size." The other common qualifying phrase is "for the price." I don't like having to make either excuse for gear.
That said, the ADAM ANF10s are both small and inexpensive - the boxes they come packed in are smaller than my normal monitors. Their price is $750. That's per pair, not per speaker.
Two questions: Will I need to make excuses? And how close is the resemblance to the other ADAM siblings?
BYOA
The ANF10 is the first passive ADAM monitor, which means "BYOA" (Bring Your Own Amp). The ANF10s seemed very happy with my Harman- Kardon Citation 16A (175W RMS a side) amps. That's a lot of power for a small speaker. They only complained with very low frequencies at full power - and what 7" driver wouldn't cough with 40Hz at 175W?
ADAM monitors use Accelerated Ribbon Technology (A.R.T.) folded ribbon tweeters, a pleated diaphragm...