KEY FEATURES

• Vertical 3-way system with 1 x 9" HexaCone woofer, 1 x 4” DCH midrange, and S-ART tweeter
• S-ART tweeter, handmade in Berlin and manufactured to the tightest tolerances
• Newly designed HPS and MPS waveguides, milled from a solid block of aluminum
• New midrange driver with one-piece hybrid dome/cone (DCH) design
• Custom-built Extended Linear Excursion (ELE) bass driver
• Custom-designed Symmetrical Magnet Assembly (SMA)
• Spacious bass reflex ports on the front baffle
• Highly efficient 850W PWM ICE Power tri-amplification
• Linear frequency response of 32Hz–50kHz
• Maximum peak sound pressure per pair at 1m ≥ 124dB
• Custom DSP engine
• Analog XLR inputs
• AES3 digital I/O
• 2-year warranty; optional extension to 3 years with product registration

DESCRIPTION

S Series Reference Monitoring for Your Studio

The ADAM Audio S3V is an active vertical 3-way studio monitor intended for midfield applications. Despite its relatively compact footprint, the S3V delivers the power and accuracy professional engineers demand of a precision reference-grade monitor; reproducing high-resolution, full-bandwidth audio with stunning clarity. Engineered in Berlin to the strictest tolerances, ADAM's 3rd-generation S series monitors feature cutting-edge technology, including new Extended Linear Excursion (ELE) woofer and DCH midrange driver designs as well as the S-ART tweeter — an updated, even more precise version of ADAM’s acclaimed accelerated ribbon design. With its ruler-flat 32Hz–50kHz frequency range, ultra-wide and stable stereo imaging, powerful PWM ICE tri-amplification, and ultra-low distortion, the ADAM Audio S3V provides world-class monitoring you can trust, session after session.

9" 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 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

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.

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, 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. 

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