D3V
Designed for songwriters, producers, and music lovers, the D3V monitors can be directly connected to computers and mobile devices via USB-C and offer a wealth of features, plus incredible audio performance in a remarkably compact form.
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The D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system that stays true to ADAM Audio’s industrial design heritage and features the iconic AMT tweeters. Each pair features 3.5” aluminum woofers and a ferrite magnet system, driven by an astonishing 240 W total system amplification. Dual-sided 3.5” passive radiators bolster bass frequencies and allow the D3V to extend down to 45 Hz.
Equipped with a USB-C input and two balanced TRS sockets, D3V offers high-quality digital and analogue connections. Streamlined controls include a multi-function volume knob, intuitive room compensation switches and a multi-color status indicator. The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands as well as in-built threaded mic stand mounting points (3/8″) for perfect positioning in any environment.
Available in black or white editions, the D3V’s finish can be chosen to match your taste and compliment your environment.
Handmade Precision D-ART Tweeters
3.5'' Aluminum Woofers plus dual-sided 3.5" passive radiators
Total Peak Amp. Power: 240 W
Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 45 Hz – 23.2 kHz
Max. SPL per speaker at 1 m (Peak): 97 dB SPL
Beautiful from every angle
Technical Data
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- General Data
- Display: Front panel multi-color LED
- Cabinet Design: Dual passive radiator
- Cabinet Material: PC-ABS
- 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
- Power consumption (max, idle, sleep): 60 W, 5 W, 0.3 W
- AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Rating: 60 W max.
- Operating Conditions: -10° C to +45° C (+14° F to +113° F); <70% RH, non-condensing
- Weight (excl. feet): 3.58 kg total (7 lbs 14 oz total)
- Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 200 mm (Height with stand: 240 mm) x 115 mm x 150
(7 7/8″” (Height with stand: 9 1/2″”) x 4 1/2″” x 5 7/8″”, 9 1/2″”)” - Warranty: 5 years (2 years warranty plus 3 years optional with product registration)
- Delivery Contents: D3V primary loudspeaker, D3V secondary loudspeaker, USB-C cable with USB-A adpater, Power cable, Power block, Quick Start Guide
- Audio Connectors
- Analog: TRS
- Input Impedance: 47 kOhm
- Max. Input Level: +9 dBu
- Digital: USB Type C
- Digital Audio Signal: Class-compliant USB 1.1
- Headphones output connector: 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack
- Headphones output impedance: 32 Ohm
- Amplification
- Woofer
- Amplifier Type: PWM
- Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 80 W
- RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 70 W
- Tweeter
- Amplifier Type: PWM
- Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 40 W
- RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 30 W
- Woofer
- Control Options
- Input sensitivity: 0 dBu = 88 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting
- Level: Front panel knob controls loudspeaker and headphone outputs over the range -∞ dB to +6 dB
- Front panel knob press functions: Mute, standby, input select, channel swap, firmware update mode
- Input selection: Analog, USB-C
- Channel order: Normal, L/R swapped
- Backplate Room Adaption: Yes
- Position (Bass): 0, -3, -6 dB
- Desk (Low-mid and Mid): 0, -3, -6 dB and 0, -2, -4 dB
- Room Acoustics (Treble): 0, -1.5, -3 dB
- Acoustics
- Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 48 – 22.6 kHz
- Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 45 – 23.2 kHz
- Crossover Frequencies: 4.0 kHz
- Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 94 dB SPL
- Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 97 dB SPL
- Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 80 dB SPL
- Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 84 dB SPL
- Max peak SPL in full space at 1 m with IEC-weighted noise (full range / 80 Hz bass managed): 98 dB SPL
- Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space: 103 dB SPL
- Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space (bass managed): 106 dB SPL
- Drivers
- Woofer
- Basket Diameter: 3.5″
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1″ (25 mm)
- Cone Material: Single-piece aluminium
- Passive Radiator Basket Diameter: 2 x 3.5″
- Tweeter
- Type: D-ART
- Diaphragm Area: 2.8 inch² (1800 mm²)
- Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter: 1.9″ (48 mm)
- Velocity Transform Ratio: 5 to 1
- Diaphragm Weight: 0.085 g
- Tweeter Dispersion: 120° horizontal, 120° vertical
- Woofer
- Signal Processing
- AD converter: 24-bit (via TRS inputs)
- USB bit depth: 16-bit (via USB-C input)
- Internal sample rate: 48 kHz
- Protection: Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters
Measurement Data
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Additional Information
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