ADAM Audio S3H

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ADAM Audio S3H

ADAM Audio

S3H

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 407129
Model: S3H
Price: $3,613.50

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The S3H are serious midfield monitors, delivering a remarkably neutral and detailed sound. They’re a fantastic choice for mixing engineers, producers, and mastering professionals who need accurate reference monitoring, particularly in well-treated rooms. The DSP really helps dial them in, but be prepared for their size – these aren't for cramped spaces.

Product Description

  • ADAM Audio S3H
  • Active 3-Way Mid-field Monitor
  • 7" woofer
  • 4" midrange speaker
  • 2" S-ART tweeter with HPS Waveguide
  • Amplifier power: 500 watts woofer
  • 300 watts midrange speaker
  • tweeter 50 watts
  • Frequency range: 32 to 50
  • 000 Hz
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 126 dB (pair 1 m)
  • Built-in DSP processor
  • Adjustable input sensitivity
  • Room correction (Parametric EQ
  • High-Shelf EQ
  • Low-Shelf EQ
  • Preset Memory)
  • Analogue XLR input
  • AES3 digital input and output
  • USB port for software upgrades and computerised operation
  • Built-in switched-mode power supply 100-240 V
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 280 x 585 x 380 mm
  • Weight: 26.6 kg
  • Price per unit
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response thanks to the S-ART tweeter.
  • • The HPS waveguide provides a remarkably wide and stable sweet spot.
  • • Deep, controlled bass from the 7in woofer, avoiding muddiness.
  • • DSP offers genuinely useful room correction and flexible adjustments.
CONS
  • • Size and weight make placement a significant consideration in smaller rooms.
  • • The high-frequency detail might be fatiguing for some listeners long-term.
  • • Limited color control compared to some more 'characterful' monitors.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 7 in
Power (Watts) 500/300/50
Frequency Range 32 Hz to 50,000 Hz
Connections XLR, AES3, USB
Weight 26.6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The S3H offers significantly improved bass extension and overall clarity due to the 3-way design and increased power, but the S2.7 remains a more affordable entry point.
The USB port is primarily for firmware updates and computerised operation; it does not function as an audio input or output interface.
While the S-ART is detailed, the HPS waveguide helps soften the high frequencies; however, some listeners may still find prolonged exposure fatiguing, depending on room acoustics and personal preference.

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