The Adam TV5 are really awesome for mixing.
For just listening to music(mp3) I cant say the adam TV5 are better then my Sennheiser gaming headset.
Some mp3 sound nicer on the headset. Can't say better, its hard to put in words.
Contrast wise, the Adam TV5 are much better then the Sennheiser gaming headset.
This might explain the mp3 part. The Sennheiser is probably better at masking the weak spots in mp3.
The Adam tv5 does not mask. ( shit in, shit out )
The stereo experience on the adam TV5 is also much better then, the stereo experience on the headset.
The difference in sound quality between the focus and the chip on my mother board is not that big.
I think the focus is slightly better though. (while listening on the sennheiser headset)
One advantage of focus set up is the volume. I can go much louder.
This reminds me a of an online statement I once read.
If your looking for speakers that make your music sound nice, don't get studio monitors.
This makes them perfect for mixing though.
Even at very low volume the adam tv5 still present all details of the music.
To sum it up, I am beyond happy with the adam TV5 and the solo.