ADAM Audio S3V

B-Stock units are typically items that have been returned by customers, used as floor models, or have minor cosmetic imperfections like scuffs or scratches. Despite these external signs of use, the internal components are fully tested, functional, and covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

While the S3V is a powerful midfield monitor, its performance in smaller rooms depends heavily on your acoustic treatment. Because it features built-in DSP for room correction, you can tune the speaker to mitigate some of the issues common in smaller, untreated spaces, though it is physically quite large.

The S-ART tweeter uses a folded ribbon design rather than a traditional dome, which allows it to move air much more efficiently. This results in an exceptionally fast transient response and a frequency range that extends up to 50 kHz, providing a very detailed and non-fatiguing high-end.

Yes, you will need an audio interface or a monitor controller to manage your signal. The S3V accepts analog XLR or digital AES3 inputs, so ensure your interface has compatible outputs to connect them.

The integrated DSP allows you to calibrate the speaker to your specific room environment, helping to flatten the frequency response and correct for boundary interference. You can save these settings as presets, making it easy to switch between different listening configurations.

The S3V is designed primarily as a vertical monitor. While you could technically place it horizontally, doing so would likely compromise the dispersion characteristics of the HPS waveguide and the alignment of the drivers, which are optimized for vertical use.