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Focusrite T5V Adam Audio Studio Monitor Bundle

XLR

Studio-grade ribbon tweeter clarity meets plug-and-play USB interfacing — a complete monitoring chain ready for serious tracking and mixing.

$689.99*
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Overview

This bundle pairs the Adam Audio T5V active nearfield monitor with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB audio interface, a 10-foot TRS-to-XLR balanced cable, and a pair of isolation pads — essentially a complete monitoring signal chain for a project studio or home recording setup. The T5V's defining characteristic is its U-ART 1.9-inch accelerated ribbon tweeter, which operates with a diaphragm surface area 2.5 times larger than a conventional dome. The lower mass and larger radiating surface produce faster transient response and smoother high-frequency extension to 25 kHz, resolving detail in the upper register that many monitors at this price point smear or roll off prematurely. The DSP-powered crossover handles driver handoff in the critical midrange, where passive crossover components in cheaper monitors introduce phase anomalies that muddy the image.

The Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen brings a clean, low-noise preamp stage and stable USB class-compliant drivers — it runs on every major DAW without custom driver installation and feeds the T5V via balanced output, keeping the noise floor low across the full signal path. The HPS waveguide on the T5V widens the effective sweet spot, so the image holds together even when you shift slightly off-axis in a smaller room. The 45 Hz low-frequency limit is a real constraint for bass-heavy production work, but for tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, and mixing across most genres, the T5V's honest midrange and ribbon-tweeter detail provide a reference quality that outperforms monitors with conventional tweeters at similar price points.

Key Features

Bundle Includes: Adam Audio T5V Active Nearfield Monitor, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface, TRS to XLR Male to Male Balanced Cable (10-Feet), and Isolation Pads for 5-Inch Speakers (Pair)

Acoustic Adjustments: Allows optimal adaptation to acoustically difficult listening environments or individual preferences

1.9-Inch Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter: Advanced dynamic range due to acoustically effective diaphragm surface that is 2.5 times bigger (compared to a classic tweeter according to the piston principle)

HPS Waveguide: Makes dispersion more consistent and imaging more stable over a wider area

DSP-Powered Crossover Design: Smooth frequency response without interferences between the drivers in the critical mid-range

Specifications

Monitor Model
Adam Audio T5V
Tweeter
U-ART 1.9-inch accelerated ribbon with HPS waveguide
Woofer
5-inch polypropylene
Frequency Response
45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)
Crossover Design
DSP-powered
Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB
Included Cable
TRS to XLR Male, 10 feet, balanced
Included Accessories
Isolation pads for 5-inch speakers (pair)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • U-ART ribbon tweeter delivers extended high-frequency response and faster transient resolution than dome tweeters in this price range — you hear more detail in the top octaves
  • DSP-powered crossover eliminates passive component phase smear in the critical midrange, resulting in cleaner imaging and more accurate tonal balance
  • HPS waveguide maintains consistent stereo imaging across a wider sweet spot — useful in smaller rooms where the listening position shifts
  • Bundle ships as a complete, balanced signal chain: interface, monitors, cable, and isolation pads all matched and ready to configure
  • Isolation pads decouple the T5V cabinets from the desk surface, reducing low-mid bloom caused by desktop resonance

👎 Cons

  • 45 Hz low-frequency extension means the T5V does not fully reproduce sub-bass — a practical limitation for mixing bass-heavy genres without reference checks
  • Single monitor included; the T5V is sold individually here, requiring a second unit for a stereo pair (this bundle appears to include one speaker)
  • A 5-inch woofer in an untreated room will exhibit boundary reinforcement that the onboard EQ can only partially correct
  • The ribbon tweeter, while detailed, is revealing of poor recordings — a characteristic that can make rough tracking sessions feel more fatiguing

Frequently Asked Questions

The T5V is a powered active monitor — it has its own internal amplifier and does not use phantom power. The Scarlett 2i2 supplies 48V phantom power on its XLR inputs for condenser microphones connected to it, which is a separate signal path entirely.
The bundle includes a TRS to XLR Male to Male balanced cable at 10 feet. This connects the Scarlett's TRS monitor output to the T5V's XLR balanced input, maintaining a balanced signal path and rejecting common-mode noise between the interface and the speaker.
The T5V is rated to 45 Hz (-6 dB). Sub-bass content below 45 Hz will roll off — if you are mixing music with heavy low-end (electronic, hip-hop, orchestral), periodic mix checks on headphones or a consumer system is advisable to catch sub content the T5V won't fully reproduce.
The T5V uses Adam's U-ART 1.9-inch accelerated ribbon tweeter with an acoustically effective diaphragm surface 2.5 times larger than a comparable dome. The ribbon's lower mass allows faster transient response and extended high-frequency reproduction — you hear more detail in cymbals, sibilance, and reverb tails than a dome tweeter of equivalent price typically resolves.
The onboard EQ switches allow shelving adjustments at the high and low end to compensate for boundary reinforcement (desk, wall proximity) and room brightness. They help — but they are not a substitute for acoustic treatment. In a very live, untreated room the imaging precision the ribbon tweeter offers will be partially masked by room reflections regardless of the EQ settings.