ADAM Audio S3V Powered Midfield Studio Monitor

BRAND                         Adam Audio

MODEL                          S3V

PRODUCT                    Studio Monitor

DESCRIPTION

The ADAM Audio S3V is a high-performance powered midfield studio monitor designed for accurate sound reproduction in professional audio environments. Featuring ADAM's proprietary X-ART tweeter technology, the S3V delivers pristine high-frequency response and excellent transient detail.

The monitor is equipped with a 7-inch woofer, providing deep and controlled bass response. The S3V integrates advanced DSP (digital signal processing) for precise frequency response and room correction, allowing for optimal performance in various acoustical environments.

9" ELE low-frequency driver

The ELE driver incorporates a rigid, yet low-mass honeycomb driver cone; a highly efficient, self-cooling linear magnet assembly; linear suspension and damping systems with a low-loss speaker surround; a vented symmetrical voice coil; and an optimized driver chassis/basket design. The S3V's 9" woofer extends response down to 32Hz, making the speaker a suitable choice for midfield monitoring in control rooms and mastering suites, without the use of a subwoofer.

4" DCH midrange driver

Featuring a unique hybrid dome/cone one-piece construction designed specifically for the S series by ADAM’s in-house engineers, the S3V's 4" DCH MF driver handles the critical midrange region with extreme precision, allowing you to easily place vocals and instruments in the stereo field, confident that your mix will translate to the world outside your studio.

The S-ART folded-ribbon tweeter

Handcrafted to the tightest tolerances, the S-ART tweeter delivers breathtaking highs up to 50kHz and enriches the soundfield with stunning detail, faithfully conveying every nuance of the source material. Being handcrafted and meticulously tested in the ADAM’s Berlin laboratories, the S-ART high-frequency driver is a rare exception in these days of automated mass production.

Proprietary waveguide technology

Both the DCH midrange driver and the S-ART tweeter benefit from ADAM Audio's proprietary waveguide technology, which increased the accuracy of the drivers' off-axis responses. Milled from solid aluminum, the newly developed Midrange and High-frequency Propagation Systems (MPS and HPS) help deliver stable, wide-ranging dispersion that makes it possible for production teams of two or more people to work in the stereo or multi-channel sweet spot simultaneously — a common occurrence in larger control rooms.

Authoritative ICE Power

Serious reference monitors such as the S3V need authoritative power, and ADAM Audio obliges with a powerful proprietary 850-watt PWM ICE Power tri-amplification system. A 500W Class D amplifier drives the S3V’s bass unit, with additional 300W and 50W Class D amps dedicated to the DCH midrange and S-ART treble drivers, respectively. Combining the no-compromise precision of ADAM Audio’s custom drivers with the company’s custom amplification, the S3V is a reference monitor designed for discerning audio professionals and mission-critical applications.

ADAM Audio: elevating the state of the art

Constantly improving their proprietary technologies, ADAM Audio's new S-ART tweeter and DCH midrange driver are designed and manufactured to even tighter tolerances than their predecessors, with higher efficiency and extended frequency ranges.

Another enhancement are the newly developed, solid aluminum HPS and MPS waveguides, which improve dispersion consistency and stabilize imaging over a broader area.

Embracing, exploiting, and working with modern materials has allowed ADAM Audio to formulate loudspeaker components that continually elevate the state of the art in studio monitor design.

Materials such as rare-earth magnets and high-strength diaphragm foils have increased reliability, enhanced performance, and made possible new driver geometry. As compared with conventional driver technology, Adam drivers deliver optimized radiation characteristics, lower distortion, and higher efficiency.

Along with installations in a growing number of top studios, ADAM Audio's monitor range has garnered rave reviews from audio experts and recording engineers worldwide.