text: The ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Monitoring System is an ideal music monitoring system for songwriters, producers, and music lovers. The classic white monitors sport the iconic golden ribbon tweeter synonymous with ADAM Audio’s legacy and keeps intact the heritage associated with ADAM Audio’s German industrial designs. The monitors feature 3.5-inch aluminum woofers and ferrite magnet system driven by 80 W amplifiers. The dual-sided 3.5-inch passive radiators allow the D3V to extend as low as 45 Hz. With a legacy of 25 years, ADAM Audio has introduced the compact 1.5-inch D-ART (Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter) enabling D3V loyalists to immerse themselves in the beauty of high-frequency reproduction. The D3V has a USB-C input that helps the monitoring system to act as a digital output device when connected to a computer, thereby eliminating the need for an additional audio playback interface. This innovative plug’n’play functionality can be used via mobile devices, so there’s no limit to enjoying high-quality audio. The D3V has balanced ¼-inch TRS inputs that are useful for traditional analog audio applications. The left speaker’s back plate features a range of user-friendly switches that solve common acoustical woes that may arise from inaccurate speaker placement. Catering to audio input selection, muting, and other functions is the volume knob on the front panel that features a headphone socket. The D3V includes detachable monitor stands that are angled at 15-degree toward the users’ ears. A standard threaded 3/8-inch hole for microphone stand mounting is present on the underside of both monitors.
  3.5-Inch Aluminum Woofers and Ferrite Magnet System
  Using ADAM Audio’s state-of-the-art Klippel measurement system, the extremely symmetrical voice coil and ferrite magnet system reduces unwanted distortions to deliver a linear motor for the woofer. Every one-piece concave cone features ridged, thick aluminum construction with a long linear excursion range. This delivers uncoloured sound high output levels. The ADAM Audio D3V is a fully active design with four individual amplifier channels and DSP-managed crossover. 80W amplifiers with the link cable carrying an amplified signal to the right speaker power the woofers.
  1.5-Inch Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter
  With 25 years of research and development, ADAM Audio has introduced the 1.5-inch Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter. The diaphragms are hand-folded and glued with 40W amplifiers. D-ART optimizes crossover fine-tuning like other ADAM Audio’s tweeters.
  Dual-Sided Passive Radiators
  The ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Monitors employ dual-sided passive radiators on each speaker up to a total of four per system. The radiators consist of a stainless-steel plate as the moving mass, and a stabilized long-stroke rubber surround for the suspension. This design reinforces the lowest possible response of the loudspeaker through its interaction with the main woofers. This contributes to the overall SPL of the system.
  Plug ’n’ Play USB-C Input
  The ADAM Audio D3V’s inclusion of a plug ’n’ play USB-C input has changed versatility in the most convenient way. The loudspeakers act as a digital output device on being connected to a computer, mobile, or tablet, eliminating the need for an additional audio interface. The direct digital connection enables high-quality audio playback devoid of compression or conversion. Thereby, getting rid of the most common woe associated with desktop monitors.
  The left speaker’s backplate features three switches to fight the most common acoustical issues that arise from speaker placement. ‘POSITION’ refers to the fixed position of the loudspeaker in the room, while ‘DESK’ refers to the size of the desk in front of the loudspeaker, and ‘ROOM’ refers to the amount of acoustic treatment in the space in question.
  The D3V features analog inputs for traditional audio applications that offer balanced connections to audio interfaces as well as direct connections to a variety of hardware like synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and DJ mixers. Toggle the USB-C or balanced analog inputs by simply pressing the volume knob on the left speaker.
  The D3V features a front-facing headphone output that automatically takes over audio playback when connected. The included detachable monitor stands are angled at 15 degrees. The standard threaded 3/8-inch mic hole allows stand mounting the mic on the underside of both monitors.
  High-Grade ABS Construction
  The ADAM Audio D3V’s cabinet boasts a high-grade injection molded ABS Polycarbonate construction with thick walls and ample bracing. This structural ability helps to avoid vibrations and unwanted resonances. The round shape of the D3V minimizes unwanted sound diffraction at high frequencies.