ADAM Audio D3V Desktop Monitors - Black

ADAM Audio D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system designed for songwriters, producers and music lovers who want to enjoy Adam Audio sound quality as conveniently as possible. These active monitors feature the iconic golden ribbon tweeter and stay true to ADAM Audio's German industrial design heritage. Each active pair features 3.5" aluminum woofers and ferrite magnet system driven by 80 W amplifiers. The woofers are further complemented by dual-sided 3.5" passive radiators which allow D3V to extend as low as 45Hz. Signature ADAM Audio sound thanks to the 1.5" D-ART AMT folded tweeter 3.5" Aluminum Woofer + dual specially-tuned passive LF radiators Onboard EQ controls for room correction USB-C interface for direct connection to laptops and other devices Balanced TRS analog connections for professional applications Solid construction in a remarkably compact form   Fully active aluminum 3.5" woofers & ferrite magnet system Optimized using ADAM Audio's state-of-the-art Klippel measurement system, the extremely symmetrical voice coil and ferrite magnet system help minimize unwanted distortions and provide a linear motor for the woofer. Each one-piece concave cone is made of ridged, thick aluminum with a long linear excursion range, which delivers uncolored sound even at surprisingly high output levels. D3V is a fully active design with four individual amplifier channels and DSP-managed crossover. The woofers are powered by 80W amplifiers with the link cable carrying an amplified signal to the right speaker. D-ART tweeter A quarter century of ribbon tweeter research and development has led to the creation of ADAM Audio's highly capable 1.5" Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter. Each diaphragm is hand folded and glued with 40W amplifiers driving each unit. Like the rest of ADAM Audio's tweeters, D-ART incorporates crossover fine-tuning managed by highly accurate DSP. Passive radiators D3V employs dual-sided passive radiators on each speaker for a total of four per system. Each radiator consists of a stainless-steel plate as the moving mass, and a specially stabilized long-stroke rubber surround for the suspension. Together they reinforce the lowest possible response of the loudspeaker through their interaction with the main woofers, as well as contributing toward the overall SPL of the system. Direct USB-C input D3V may be ADAM Audio's most convenient monitoring system thanks to the inclusion of a plug-and-play USB-C input. The loudspeakers behave as a digital output device when connected to a computer, phone or tablet, which obviates the need for a traditional audio interface. This direct digital connection facilitates high-quality audio playback without the compression or conversion normally associated with desktop monitors. DSP room acoustics On the backplate of the left speaker you can find three switches to counteract typical acoustical issues that arise from speaker placement. POSITION refers to the fixed position of the loudspeaker in the room. DESK refers to the size of the desk in front of the loudspeaker, while ROOM refers to the amount of acoustic treatment in the space in which the system is being used. Balanced analog inputs In addition to the USB-C input, D3V features analog inputs for traditional audio applications. It allows for balanced connections to audio interfaces as well as direct connections to all kinds of hardware including synthesizers, drum machines, samplers and DJ mixers. Using USB-C vs the balanced analog inputs can be toggled by pressing the volume knob on the left speaker. Headphone output, monitor stands, mounting options Functionality and convenience played a major role in the design of D3V. The front-facing headphone output automatically takes over audio playback when connected, while detachable monitor stands angled at 15° are also included. Additionally, there is a standard threaded 3/8" hole for microphone stand mounting on the underside of both monitors. Injection-molded cabinet D3V's cabinet is made of high-grade injection-molded ABS polycarbonate with thick walls and plenty of bracing to avoid vibrations and unwanted resonances. The rounded shape reduces unwanted sound diffraction at high frequencies while also paying tribute to ADAM Audio's long-standing industrial design heritage.