ADAM Audio S5V Active Studio Monitor Speaker

BRAND                         Adam Audio

MODEL                          S5V

PRODUCT                   Studio Monitor

DESCRIPTION

The ADAM Audio S5V is a high-performance active studio monitor designed for professional audio production. It features a powerful 3-way system, combining a 12" woofer, 5" midrange driver, and ADAM's renowned X-ART tweeter, delivering an accurate and transparent sound.

This speaker is ideal for large studio environments, providing precise bass response and a wide frequency range. With advanced features like class-D amplification and a front-facing bass reflex port, the S5V ensures clear sound reproduction even at high volumes.

12" ELE low-frequency driver

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 S5V'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

Instead of producing sound with a piston-like diaphragm like most loudspeakers, ADAM Audio's S-ART folded-ribbon tweeter uses a pleated diaphragm capable of moving air four times faster than the folds themselves are moving. 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.

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

With decades of experience in designing professional sound systems for recording and broadcast studios and venues of all sizes, Sweetwater understands that under-powering is never an option. Serious reference monitors such as the S5V 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 the S5V’s bass unit, with additional 300W and 100W Class D amps dedicated to the DCH midrange and S-ART treble drivers, respectively.