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ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Monitor System - Black (Pair)
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Your Price: $419.00 CDN
or from $44 CDN/mo
2 models to choose from:
Fully Active Aluminium 3.5" Woofers & Ferrite Magnet System
Optimised 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 aluminium with a long linear excursion range which delivers uncoloured sound even at surprisingly high output levels.
The 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, the D-ART incorporates crossover fine-tuning which is managed by highly accurate DSP.
Passive Radiators
The 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 stabilised 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
The D3V represents ADAM Audio's most convenient monitoring system thanks to the inclusion of a plug'n'play USB-C input. The loudspeakers behave as a digital output device when connected to a computer, mobile, or tablet, which negates the need for an additional 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 the 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 Analogue Inputs
In addition to the USB-C input, the D3V features analogue 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. The USB-C or balanced analogue 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 the 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-Moulded Cabinet
The D3V's cabinet is made of high-grade injection moulded 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.
- 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
- AC input voltage: 100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power rating: 60 W max.
- 1x D3V left monitor
- 2x D3V angled stands
- 6x D3V desktop pads
- 1x 2m loudspeaker link cable
- 1x D3V PSU and mains power cable
- 1x 1m USB-C to USB-C cable
- 1x USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Quick start guide and safety and warning sheet
Optimised 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 aluminium with a long linear excursion range which delivers uncoloured sound even at surprisingly high output levels.
The 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, the D-ART incorporates crossover fine-tuning which is managed by highly accurate DSP.
Passive Radiators
The 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 stabilised 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
The D3V represents ADAM Audio's most convenient monitoring system thanks to the inclusion of a plug'n'play USB-C input. The loudspeakers behave as a digital output device when connected to a computer, mobile, or tablet, which negates the need for an additional 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 the 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 Analogue Inputs
In addition to the USB-C input, the D3V features analogue 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. The USB-C or balanced analogue 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 the 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-Moulded Cabinet
The D3V's cabinet is made of high-grade injection moulded 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.
Specifications
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
- AC input voltage: 100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power rating: 60 W max.
What's In The Box
- 1x D3V right monitor- 1x D3V left monitor
- 2x D3V angled stands
- 6x D3V desktop pads
- 1x 2m loudspeaker link cable
- 1x D3V PSU and mains power cable
- 1x 1m USB-C to USB-C cable
- 1x USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Quick start guide and safety and warning sheet
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Just Plain Weird.
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Big disappointment. Definitely one of the weirdest sounding speakers I've ever heard. The output level is very low. And it almost sounds as if the speakers are pointed away from me; muffled, directionless, and excessively muddled in the low mid-range especially. I realize the graphs show them to have a very flat curve, but quite honestly, that's not at all what my 'human' ears' are hearing. I can only deduce that their side panel resonators are playing a large part in this. I've only tried them in one location, the location I specifically bought them for, which is to serve as near-fields at my computer/audio workstation, where other desktop speakers (Cambridge Soundworks), have a well balanced sound and image remarkably well, and have served me admirably for over twenty years. I bought stands for these Adam speakers so I could locate them in the optimal position in terms of height, depth and distance apart. EQ-ing them helps somewhat, but since they need to work with more than one computer running different OS's and different software, globally EQ-ing them to be different from my other monitoring devices, would make things cumbersome, and a headache I really shouldn't have to put myself through. I've been setting up sound systems in countless different environments for about the past 60 years, and I've hardly ever had to resort to EQ-ing monitors just to try and get them to sound normal. In all that time, I can only recall a handful of times I could describe the sound as too weird to waste my time with. But I'm sorry to say, these Adam D3V's are just plain weird.
Posted by Rod Phelan on Aug 11, 2025
big sound from a little monitor
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I have used both 5 and 7 inch sized monitors in the past and while they sounded very good, they all were quite large and their best sounds were at higher levels. The D3V's produce a very flat and pleasing sound however you can push the frequencies if needed. also for the price they are the best sounding monitors of any size in my opinion.
Posted by Wendell on Aug 10, 2025
Incredible!
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Closest Store Québec, Quebec
They have an incredible low end for the size! The highs are well-detailed, and at low volumes, the tweeters seem to shut off, so I get only mids, which is pretty nice if I do say so, (I don't know if it's the norm for Adam Audio). The 399$ price is very attractive, and for monitors of this quality, it is well worth the investment.
Posted by Pierre-Antoine on Nov 15, 2024
Amazing speakers!
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
These are fantastic sounding monitors for both audio production and casual listening! Detailed highs yet not fatiguing, accurate response, and the amount of bass and low frequencies they can produce for speakers of this size is incredible! The fact that they have both balanced inputs and USB audio built right in is a must-have feature for versatility. Other monitors at this price point don't have that yet, and these are an incredible value, very happy with my purchase!
Posted by Dana on Nov 8, 2024
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| D3V Active Desktop Monitor System - Black (Pair) | 808862 |
