ADAM Audio S3V

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ADAM Audio S3V

ADAM Audio

S3V

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 407120
Model: S3V
Price: $3,078.90

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The S3V is a serious midfield monitor, delivering a remarkably flat and detailed response. The three-way design really shines in complex mixes, allowing you to hear every element clearly – perfect for critical mixing and mastering engineers, or anyone needing accurate translation. They're a step up from entry-level monitors, offering professional-grade performance.

Product Description

  • ADAM Audio S3V
  • Active 3-Way Midfield Monitor
  • 9" woofer
  • 4" Midrange
  • 2" S-ART tweeter with HPS Waveguide
  • Amplifier power: 500 watts woofer
  • 300 watts midrange
  • tweeter 50 watts
  • Frequency range: 32 to 50
  • 000 Hz
  • Maximum level: 124 dB (pair 1 m)
  • Built-in DSP processor
  • Adjustable input sensitivity
  • Room correction (Parametric EQ
  • High-Shelf EQ
  • Low-Shelf EQ
  • Preset Memory)
  • Analogue input XLR
  • 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): 536 x 293 x 380 mm
  • Weight: 25 kg
  • Price per unit
PROS
  • • Exceptional detail retrieval thanks to the S-ART tweeter
  • • Impressive low-end extension for a midfield monitor
  • • DSP offers genuinely useful and precise room correction
  • • Robust cabinet construction feels premium and durable
CONS
  • • Can be fatiguing at high volumes over extended periods
  • • Size and weight make placement and transport challenging
  • • USB functionality feels somewhat limited in practical application

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Key Features

Woofer Size 9 in
Power (Watts) 500/300/50
Frequency Range 32 Hz to 50,000 Hz
Connections XLR, AES3, USB
Weight 25 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The waveguide significantly widens the sweet spot and improves stereo imaging, providing a more immersive and accurate listening experience.
While room treatment is always ideal, the onboard DSP's parametric EQ can help mitigate some common room acoustic issues, making them usable in less-than-perfect environments.
The S3V offers a compelling blend of performance and value; while Genelec and Neumann often have a more refined high-end, the ADAM delivers exceptional detail and a powerful low-end at a competitive price point.

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