ADAM AUDIO / D3V Black

ADAM AUDIO/D3V Black is a monitor speaker that brings together the technology cultivated over 25 years of speaker development to realize ADAM Audio sound in the smallest size.

■Powered monitor speaker
■3.5 inch
■LF80/HF40W
■Pair
■Black

■ Accurate and musical reproduction ability that condenses Adam's sound
Optimized in design using a high-performance speaker measurement system from Germany's Klippel, the D3V features a highly symmetrical voice coil and ferrite magnet to minimize unwanted distortion and ensure linear woofer operation. The one-piece concave cone, made from thick aluminum, has a wide, linear range of motion, providing color-free sound even at very high output levels.

The D3V is a fully active speaker design with four independent amplifier channels and a DSP-managed crossover. The woofer is driven by an 80W amplifier, and the amplified signal is sent to the right speaker via a link cable.

■D-ART tweeter created by Adam's research and development spanning a quarter of a century
The result of a quarter century of ADAM Audio ribbon tweeter research and development is the high-performance 1.5-inch D-ART tweeter. The diaphragm is folded by hand and each unit is powered by a 40W amplifier. Like the tweeters used in other ADAM Audio series, the D-ART uses highly precise DSP to adjust the crossover.

■Astonishing low frequency reproduction that exceeds its size
D3V is equipped with two passive radiators for each speaker, and a total of four radiators support low frequency reproduction in the entire system. Each radiator is made of stainless steel plate to optimize working mass, and the suspension features a specially stabilized long-stroke rubber edge. This allows interaction with the main woofer to achieve a frequency response that extends well into the deep low range, contributing to the SPL of the entire system.

■Easy, high-quality sound playback with USB-C connection
D3V is ADAM Audio's most user-friendly monitor speaker, featuring plug-and-play connectivity via USB-C. When connected directly to a computer, smartphone, or tablet, it functions as a DA converter, so no audio interface is required. This digital connection allows for high-quality audio playback without the compression or conversion that occurs with traditional desktop monitor speakers.

■ Create an accurate listening environment in your room with DSP acoustic correction
There are three switches on the back of the left speaker to achieve a precise listening environment. ``POSITION'' takes into account the position of the speaker in the room, ``DESK'' takes into consideration the size of the desk in front of the speaker, and ``ROOM'' takes into account whether or not the room has sound absorption treatment, allowing you to optimize the sound with a simple switch operation.

■Further expandability with balanced analog input
In addition to the USB-C input, the D3V also features a balanced analog input for traditional analog audio playback. In addition to the balanced output of your audio interface, you can also directly connect the analog output signals of hardware such as synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and DJ mixers. Switching between USB-C input and analog input can be done by pressing the volume knob on the left speaker.

■Highly convenient headphone output and included stand
D3V is designed for functionality and convenience. When you connect headphones to the front panel headphone output, the playback audio automatically switches to headphones. It also comes with a removable monitor stand that can be tilted 15 degrees. Additionally, each speaker has a standard 3/8"" screw hole on the bottom that can also be attached to a microphone stand.

■Designed in Germany - Functional beauty in pursuit of sound
D3V's enclosure is made from high-quality injection-molded ABS polycarbonate, with thick walls and ample reinforcement to prevent vibrations and unwanted resonances. The rounded shape reduces unwanted sound diffraction in the high frequencies and continues Adam's long-standing industrial design tradition.

■Included items
・D3V right monitor 1 unit
・D3V left monitor 1 unit
・2 D3V angle stands
・6 D3V desktop pads
・One 2 meter loudspeaker link cable
・D3V power supply unit and power cable 1 piece
・One 1 meter USB-C to USB-C cable
・1 USB-C to USB-A adapter
・Quick start guide and safety/warning sheet

■Technical specifications
Acoustic characteristics
・Frequency characteristics (-3 dB): 48 - 22.6k Hz
・Frequency characteristics (-6 dB): 45 - 23.2k Hz
・Maximum SPL (1 m, 100 - 6k Hz, 3% THD): 92 / 96 dB SPL
・Crossover frequency: 4.0kHz
driver
Passive radiator basket diameter: 2 x 3.5 inches
・Woofer cone material: integrally molded aluminum
・Woofer basket diameter: 3.5 inches
・Woofer voice coil diameter: 1 inch (25 mm)
・Woofer grill: Painted steel plate
・Tweeter type: D-ART
・Tweeter velocity transform ratio: 4:1
Audio input/output connector
・Analog connector: 2 x balanced 6.3 mm jack
・Maximum input level: +9 dBu
・Digital connector: USB Type C
・Digital audio signal: USB 1.1 compatible
- Supported sample rates: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
・Bit depth: 24 bits
・Headphone output connector: 3.5 mm TRS mini jack
・Headphone output impedance: 32 ohm
signal processing
・AD converter: 24 bit
・Internal sample rate: 48 kHz
・Internal processing bit depth: 28 bits
・Latency: 4.0 ms
・Protection function: independent peak and thermo limiter for each driver, amplifier thermo limiter

amplification
・Woofer amplifier: PWM
- Peak (10% THD): 2 x 80W
- RMS (1% THD): 2 x 70W
・Tweeter amplifier: PWM
- Peak (10% THD): 2 x 40W
- RMS (1% THD): 2 x 30W
Control options (via backplate)
・Input sensitivity: 0 dBu = 88 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting
・Level adjustment: Volume knob allows adjustment of speaker and headphone output from -∞ dB to +6 dB
・Volume knob press functions: mute, standby, input selection, channel swap
・Input selection: Analog, USB-C
・Channel order: Normally, L/R swapped
・Back plate room adaptation (bass): 0, -3, -6 dB
・Backplate Room adaptation (low and midrange): 0, -3, -6 dB, 0, -2, -4 dB
・Back plate room adaptation (treble): 0, -1.5, -3 dB
remote control options
・Connector: USB-C
・Connection type: USB 1.1 compatible
General data
・Display: Multicolor logo on front panel
・Cabinet design: dual passive radiators
・Cabinet material: Painted ABS polycarbonate
Mounting options: mount flat on a desk or speaker stand; mount at 15 degrees upwards with included feet; mount on a microphone stand with 3/8-inch threaded holes on the bottom of the cabinet
・AC input voltage: 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
・Rated power: Maximum 60 W