We say...
Amazing value monitors from one of the most respected brands in pro audio - perfect for small home studios!
Manufacturer's description
The 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. Available in white or black editions, the 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” aluminium woofers and ferrite magnet system driven by 80 W amplifiers. The woofers are further complemented by dual-sided 3.5” passive radiators which allow the D3V to extend as low as 45 Hz.
With 25 years’ experience working with ribbon tweeter technology, ADAM Audio has created a compact 1.5” D-ART (Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter) so D3V customers can enjoy the precise and unfatiguing high-frequency reproduction that their established monitoring systems are known for.
The D3V features a USB-C input which means the monitoring system behaves as a digital output device when connected to a computer and negates the need for an additional audio interface for playback. This plug’n’play functionality extends to mobile devices so high-quality audio can be enjoyed without the compression or conversion normally associated with such connections. The D3V also features balanced ¼" TRS inputs for more traditional analogue audio applications.
The backplate of the left speaker features a range of user-friendly switches to address the common acoustical issues arising from speaker placement, while the front panel includes a headphone socket and volume knob that doubles as a control for the audio input selection, muting and other functions.
The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands that are angled at 15° toward the users’ ears. Additionally, there is a standard threaded 3/8” hole for microphone stand mounting on the underside of both monitors.
Technical Specs
Acoustics
- Frequency Response @ -3 dB 48 - 22.6k Hz
- Frequency Response @ -6 dB 45 - 23.2k Hz
- Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 - 6k Hz) at 3% THD (rms / peak) 92 / 96 dB SPL
- Crossover Frequency 4.0 kHz
Drivers
- Passive Radiator Basket Diameter 2 x 3.5"
- Woofer Cone Material Single-piece aluminium
- Woofer Basket Diameter 3.5"
- Woofer Voice Coil Diameter 1" (25 mm)
- Woofer Grille Painted steel
- Tweeter Type D-ART
- Tweeter Velocity Transform Ratio 4 to 1
Audio Input/Output Connectors
- Analog connectors 2 x Balanced 6.3 mm jack
- Max. Input Level +9 dBu
- Digital connector USB Type C
- Digital audio signal Class-compliant USB 1.1
- Sample rates supported 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
- Bit depth 24-bit
- Headphone Output Connector 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack
- Headphone Output impedance 32 Ohms
Signal Processing
- AD converter 24-bit
- Internal sample rate 48 kHz
- Internal processing bit depth 28 bit
- Latency 4.0 ms
- Protection Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters
Amplification
- Woofer amplifier: Type PWM
- Woofer amplifier: Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 80 W
- Woofer amplifier: RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 70 W
- Tweeter amplifier: Type PWM
- Woofer amplifier: Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 40 W
- Tweeter amplifier: RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 30 W
Control Options (via backplate)
- Input sensitivity 0 dBu = 88 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting
- Level The volume knob controls loudspeaker and headphone outputs over the range -∞ dB to +6 dB
- Volume knob press functions Mute, standby, input select, channel swap
- Input selection Analogue, USB-C
- Channel order Normal, L/R swapped
- Backplate Room Adaption - Position (Bass) 0, -3, -6 dB
- Backplate Room Adaption - Desk (Low-mid and Mid) 0, -3, -6 dB and 0, -2, -4 dB
- Backplate Room Adaption - Room Acoustics (Treble) 0, -1.5, -3 dB
Remote Control Options
- Connector USB-C
- Connection type Class-compliant USB 1.1
General Data
- Display Front panel multi-colour logo
- Cabinet design Dual passive radiator
- Cabinet material Painted ABS Polycarbonate
- Mounting options Flat on desk or loudspeaker stand, angled 15 degrees upwards on desk using supplied foot, threaded insert (3/8") on the bottom of the cabinet for microphone stand
- AC input voltage 100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power rating 60 W max.
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Amazing value monitors from one of the most respected brands in pro audio - perfect for small home studios!
Manufacturer's description
The 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. Available in white or black editions, the 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” aluminium woofers and ferrite magnet system driven by 80 W amplifiers. The woofers are further complemented by dual-sided 3.5” passive radiators which allow the D3V to extend as low as 45 Hz.
With 25 years’ experience working with ribbon tweeter technology, ADAM Audio has created a compact 1.5” D-ART (Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter) so D3V customers can enjoy the precise and unfatiguing high-frequency reproduction that their established monitoring systems are known for.
The D3V features a USB-C input which means the monitoring system behaves as a digital output device when connected to a computer and negates the need for an additional audio interface for playback. This plug’n’play functionality extends to mobile devices so high-quality audio can be enjoyed without the compression or conversion normally associated with such connections. The D3V also features balanced ¼" TRS inputs for more traditional analogue audio applications.
The backplate of the left speaker features a range of user-friendly switches to address the common acoustical issues arising from speaker placement, while the front panel includes a headphone socket and volume knob that doubles as a control for the audio input selection, muting and other functions.
The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands that are angled at 15° toward the users’ ears. Additionally, there is a standard threaded 3/8” hole for microphone stand mounting on the underside of both monitors.
Technical Specs
Acoustics
- Frequency Response @ -3 dB 48 - 22.6k Hz
- Frequency Response @ -6 dB 45 - 23.2k Hz
- Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 - 6k Hz) at 3% THD (rms / peak) 92 / 96 dB SPL
- Crossover Frequency 4.0 kHz
Drivers
- Passive Radiator Basket Diameter 2 x 3.5"
- Woofer Cone Material Single-piece aluminium
- Woofer Basket Diameter 3.5"
- Woofer Voice Coil Diameter 1" (25 mm)
- Woofer Grille Painted steel
- Tweeter Type D-ART
- Tweeter Velocity Transform Ratio 4 to 1
Audio Input/Output Connectors
- Analog connectors 2 x Balanced 6.3 mm jack
- Max. Input Level +9 dBu
- Digital connector USB Type C
- Digital audio signal Class-compliant USB 1.1
- Sample rates supported 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
- Bit depth 24-bit
- Headphone Output Connector 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack
- Headphone Output impedance 32 Ohms
Signal Processing
- AD converter 24-bit
- Internal sample rate 48 kHz
- Internal processing bit depth 28 bit
- Latency 4.0 ms
- Protection Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters
Amplification
- Woofer amplifier: Type PWM
- Woofer amplifier: Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 80 W
- Woofer amplifier: RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 70 W
- Tweeter amplifier: Type PWM
- Woofer amplifier: Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 40 W
- Tweeter amplifier: RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated) 2 x 30 W
Control Options (via backplate)
- Input sensitivity 0 dBu = 88 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting
- Level The volume knob controls loudspeaker and headphone outputs over the range -∞ dB to +6 dB
- Volume knob press functions Mute, standby, input select, channel swap
- Input selection Analogue, USB-C
- Channel order Normal, L/R swapped
- Backplate Room Adaption - Position (Bass) 0, -3, -6 dB
- Backplate Room Adaption - Desk (Low-mid and Mid) 0, -3, -6 dB and 0, -2, -4 dB
- Backplate Room Adaption - Room Acoustics (Treble) 0, -1.5, -3 dB
Remote Control Options
- Connector USB-C
- Connection type Class-compliant USB 1.1
General Data
- Display Front panel multi-colour logo
- Cabinet design Dual passive radiator
- Cabinet material Painted ABS Polycarbonate
- Mounting options Flat on desk or loudspeaker stand, angled 15 degrees upwards on desk using supplied foot, threaded insert (3/8") on the bottom of the cabinet for microphone stand
- AC input voltage 100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power rating 60 W max.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
