ADAM Audio S5H Active Studio Monitor Speaker

BRAND                         Adam Audio

MODEL                          S5H

PRODUCT                   Studio Monitor

DESCRIPTION

The ADAM Audio S5H is a high-performance active studio monitor speaker designed for professional audio production. Known for its exceptional clarity, it features a high-frequency ribbon tweeter (ART) and a 5-inch woofer. The combination of these drivers delivers a precise and dynamic sound with impressive detail in the high-end and a tight, controlled low-end.

Two 10" ELE low-frequency drivers

The drivers in ADAM Audio's S series monitor speakers benefit from years of in-house research and development and take advantage of the latest advances in technology and materials science. Newly developed for the S series, ADAM's Extended Linear Excursion (ELE) bass drivers employ the Symmetrical Magnet Assembly (SMA) to deliver optimized low-frequency reproduction with extended dynamic range and freedom from coloration.

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 S5H'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. Combining the best attributes of both cone and dome drivers, the DCH midrange is both sweet and highly detailed, letting you work over long periods without listening fatigue.

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.

Custom DSP engine for linear response

Utilizing the latest SHARC processing technology, the S series’ custom DSP optimizes the system's loudspeaker crossovers to deliver linear response over the entire frequency range and provides user sound-tailoring EQ as well as room tuning and voicing functionality. The DSP also handles limiter-based high-frequency driver protection, processes the signals from the AES3 digital inputs, and allows for various expansion options.

Authoritative ICE Power

Control room main monitors such as the S5H need authoritative power, and ADAM Audio obliges with a powerful proprietary 1,100-watt PWM ICE Power tri-amplification system. A 700W Class D amplifier drives both of the S5V’s bass units, with additional 300W and 100W 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 S5H is a reference monitor designed for discerning audio professionals and mission-critical applications.

ADAM Audio: elevating the state of the art

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.